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6 months ago
Posted on 24th Nov 2025 by

Food Waste Recycling assembly

Dear Parents and Carers,

Our wonderful School Parliament members — with the support of the equally wonderful Mrs Morrow — have been busy creating a special Food Recycling Waste video to share across the school.

We premiered the video in assembly today and are excited to begin using our new recycling bins from tomorrow. The aim is to produce our own compost, which will soon be put to good use by our upcoming Gardening Club as they grow their own vegetables.

The video was so clear and engaging that we wanted to share it with you as well. We encourage you to ask your children about what they learned in assembly — you may be surprised by how much they remember!

SP food waste recycling.mp4

 

 

6 months ago
Posted on 24th Nov 2025 by

Increases in absence

This letter is to advise you that we have a few cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in the setting and are liaising with the Health Protection Hub and we are already taking measures to control it.  From the information we currently have we believe that it is a viral illness such as Norovirus (otherwise known as the winter vomiting bug).

Below is some information on Norovirus and what you can do to reduce the spread of the infection:

What are the symptoms? 

Diarrhoea and vomiting usually lasting 1-2 days

What should you do if your child is unwell? 

Make sure they get lots of rest.

Ensure they drink plenty of fluids, taking sips rather than gulps to avoid vomiting.

Give infant Paracetamol or Ibuprofen, according to product instructions, to help keep their temperature down.

If your child is unusually sleepy, won’t take fluids or has other symptoms, such as blood in their diarrhoea, an unusual rash, headache, neck stiffness or difficulty breathing, ring 111, contact your GP or take your child to hospital.

If any siblings are unwell please contact their nursery/ school and let them know that your child is ill and what symptoms they have.

Keep them at home until they have been free of symptoms for 48 hours.

Further advice here: https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

 

How can you prevent the spread of these infection?

Hand washing is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of both of these infections. This applies to the child who is ill and the person looking after them. Hands should always be washed, using liquid soap if possible: Before and after caring for your child, after using the toilet, before eating or handling food, after cleaning up a mess (vomit, faeces or urine).

Other ways of preventing the spread of infection are to:

  • Keep a separate towel for family members who have symptoms.
  • Dispose promptly of used tissues and other items that your child may have coughed or sneezed on.
  • Wash soiled clothing, bed linen and towels in a washing machine. Use the hottest wash for that fabric.
  • Clean baths and washbasins thoroughly and disinfect after use.
  • If cleaning up diarrhoea or vomit, wash the surface with hot soapy water and disinfect before allowing to dry. If using bleach remember that it can remove the colour from fabrics and can burn the skin.
  • Keep your child away from other children and people that are particularly vulnerable, e.g. the elderly and those with chronic illnesses.

We also have a few cases of nasty colds and flu. If your child is without fever and feels well enough to attend please do so.

We are able to administer Calpol in school with your permission.

 

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6 months ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2025 by

Achievement Assembly

Friday 21st November 

This week has been filled with visits to the cinema and further afield. Year 6 debaters went to HLC to have a debate with other schools. They heard lots of interesting topics and contributed very maturely. They even won their debate; well done year 6 team!  

Year 4 went on a trip to Molineux stadium this week. They learnt what makes a good match report from a press officer at the club. They got to have a look at the stadium and learn some facts about Wolverhampton Wanderers.  

Year 2 enjoyed a wonderful Guy Fawkes workshop on Tuesday where they learnt all about the Gunpowder plot. They made a fire work picture with the Houses of Parliament, role-played as different characters and even had to crack the secret code.  The children learnt lots of new knowledge to help support with their history unit of work. 

Finally, Year 5 went to Shrewsbury Museum where the children took part in a printing class and a Viking workshop. The children were able to learn about the town of Shrewsbury in more detail and explore games, crafts, clothing and pottery from the Viking era.  

 

BeSMART Cup winners who will have a special treat next week:  

Year 2 for following the Be-Smart code and listening carefully during their Guy Fawkes Workshop.  

 

House Points 

This week, Wrekin have gained the most points with an impressive 383! In second place is Ironbridge with 319, Wenlock is third with 298 points and Severn with 283. Well done Wrekin! 

Achievers of the week: 

Year 6 achievers: Toni for always listening attentively and working so hard in every lesson. Craig for his superb effort this week both in class and with his home learning – he has made me very proud.  

Year 5 achievers:  Ashton for showing a committed and positive attitude towards his learning and demonstrating the rewards of following the Be-Smart code. Daisy for actively trying to use a range of skills and vocab in her chance to shine 

Year 4 achievers: Alfie for following the Be-Smart code and showing super resilience in his learning. Sebastian for great focus and effort and for participating enthusiastically in discussions in class and on our trip.  

Year 3 achievers: Rumana Shafiq – for always having a smiley, positive presence in our class, being a great role model for the BeSMART code and take care with her presentation in her books. Miss Watson’s achiever for trying really hard in her maths work and increasing her independence.   

Year 2 achievers: Juman who is a delight to teach. She is always smiling, offering to help others and shows kindness every day. A great role model to her peers. Ella for joining in with her peers during the Guy Fawkes workshop – she created a wonderful firework picture that was set over the Houses of Parliament, well done! 

Year 1 achievers: Sophie – for being a kind friend, a super role model, a resilient and determined, hardworking reader with an ‘I can and I will’ mindset. Ivy for super effort sounding out the words she needed in her Chance to Shine work and for coming into school with a big smile on her face.   

Year R achievers: Oliver for always working hard and trying his best. He is a role model to others.  Elisa – for amazing independence in writing this week. We loved to see you challenging yourself! 

Times Tables – This week, our ‘Times Tables Rockstars’ trophy went to the class with the highest amount of correct answers. This class is Mrs Stack’s class with an average of 6583 coins collected.  Congratulations Rockstars! Edward Jefferson received the trophy on behalf of his class as he had the highest number of days active on TTRS.    

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6 months ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2025 by

PLEASE READ – Important Information Regarding Communication

Starting next week, due to the implementation of a new computer system, we will be unable to utilise the text messaging service for the foreseeable future. Parents and carers will receive emails from Newdale Primary; please remember to check your junk mail as well. Communication will occur via email, Facebook, and the school website.

Additionally, please refer to your key dates for events leading up to Christmas, please see attached key dates.

It is important to regularly check these platforms to ensure you do not miss any significant communications from the school.

We kindly ask that you frequently monitor your ParentPay account and ensure that your lunch and breakfast club accounts maintain a positive balance at all times. ParentPay offers a feature that notifies you of low credit balances, which can be easily set up.

Key dates – Autumn 2025 (2)

 

6 months ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2025 by

Christmas Support for Families

As the festive season approaches, we are mindful that the ongoing cost of living crisis is making this time of year especially challenging for many families. Please remember that as a school community, we are here to help.

If you feel you may need support this Christmas (whether that’s with food, essentials, or simply someone to talk to) please don’t hesitate to reach out. All requests will be treated with kindness and confidentiality.

You can contact our Pastoral Team directly by email at Newdale.inclusion@taw.org.uk  and they will be happy to support you.

You are not alone, and together we can make sure every child and family enjoys a joyful Christmas.

6 months ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2025 by

Newdale Celebrates Becoming An Asthma Friendly School!

 

 

We are delighted to announce that Newdale has been awarded the Asthma Friendly School Award! This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting pupils with asthma and ensuring their safety and wellbeing in school.

Receiving this award is a fantastic achievement, but maintaining it is just as important—and we can’t do it alone. We need your help to keep Newdale an asthma-friendly school for years to come.

Here’s how you can support us:

✅ Keep an in-date inhaler in school
Please ensure your child always has a current inhaler in school. If you receive a reminder to replace it, act quickly so there’s no gap in protection.

✅ Regular asthma reviews
Book regular check-ups with your child’s asthma nurse—at least once a year—to keep their care up to date.

✅ Provide an up-to-date asthma plan
Share the latest asthma action plan with us so we can respond quickly and appropriately if your child needs help.

✅ Update us on any changes
If there are any changes to your child’s condition, medication, or care plan, please let us know immediately.

Together, we can make sure every child with asthma feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive at Newdale. Thank you for working with us to keep this award—and our pupils—healthy and happy!

6 months ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2025 by

Y3 Stone Age Day – next week

We are having a Stone Age workshop all day on Thursday 27th November. We will not be having PE on this day, but will instead be having it on Wednesday 26th November.