Miss Hailey’s Star of the Week

Star of the week from Miss Hailey’s class this week is Matilda for being a kind, hard working member of the class and being a role model to others.

Year 3&4 Star of the Week

Orla from Mrs Pablos’ class- for her super problem solving in maths.

Mrs Trevor’s star of the week was… for his amazing enthusiasm in science.

Lilly from Mr Jackson’s class- for her improved attitude to her reading and homework.

Harry from Miss Macfarlane’s class- for his effort with his handwriting.

 

Exotic zoo visit

Today Exotic zoo came to visit Year 1.

Se learnt all about the different animals and their habitats and were lucky enough to touch and even hold some of them.

We met; Woody the armadillo, Michelle the tortoise, Millie the millipede, Lisa the tenrec and Mary the snake.

Super Science Day

We had lots of fun on our ‘Super Science Day’ yesterday! Some of our activities included observing and drawing flowers, the importance of washing our hands, messy maths natural object sorting and planting flowers.

Can your child recall the activities? Can they tell you why it is important to wash their hands? Can they describe the words we used for our messy maths activities?

Annual Parent/ Carer Survey Autumn 2020

We would appreciate your views to help plan the rest of this year, so we can continue to improve further. Please complete and return the survey via your child’s communication book by Thursday 22nd October. For each question, please tick the score from 1 (not very happy) to 5 (very happy) and add any comments you would like (comments are not essential, but can be most useful). We will then include the survey’s findings in future planning.

All returned surveys will be entered into a prize draw to win one of three £50 ASDA vouchers.

 

Exotic Zoo 🐍🐢🦔

We had such a fantastic morning with Exotic Zoo. We were lucky enough to meet a millipede, a tortoise, a python, a tenrec and Woody the armadillo!

Which of the animals was your favourite? Why?

Can you remember where any of the animals live?

Our SMART code and positive behaviour strategy in EYFS

As you know, at school we encourage good behaviour and respect for everyone, including all staff, all children, all parents and visitors too! We expect these high standards and in return everyone is committed to providing the best education we can, keeping everyone safe and happy to come to school. Our most recent Ofsted noted that

The behaviour of pupils is outstanding. In class, pupils are attentive and responsive to their teachers, do their best and take pride in their work. On the playground, they get along with good-natured ease and, when upsets do happen, pupils do their best to help out. In other informal situations, such as in clubs or in the dining hall, pupils enjoy one another’s company and display good humour and polite manners. Children soon come to understand that the school’s rules and expectations are fair and that nothing less than their best behaviour is acceptable.’ Ofsted 2017

We have recently reviewed our behaviour policy to take into account the guidance we have received around the social distancing regulations and behaviours which may cause distress to others.  A copy of this is available to view on our website. We use the S M A R T Code at Newdale to make sure that all of our children are rewarded for their positive behaviour and helped to learn from situations where a consequence is needed. These are 5 easy, positive rules to follow:

Please click on the link below to view the full letter.

EYFS Behaviour Letter 2020

Safety on our site

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

We are continually trying to ensure we have a safe site for everyone.

 

We rely on parents to socially distance themselves and need you to ensure this happens please. We also ask that parents limit the number of people coming onto site. We have noticed that more than one adult is often coming to drop off or collect and also that secondary pupils are joining parents in this task. Please limit the number to one person unless absolutely necessary.

 

Recently we have had to put a yellow box outside of the back classroom doors. This box must not be entered by any parents please.

 

Staff will ask you to step back if this is the case.

 

We also ask that parents continue to use the home school communication books, call the office or leave messages with Mrs Powell and Mrs Huda if necessary.

 

Parents are not allowed into classrooms or into the main school via the main office.

 

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding at this time.

 

Miss Cook

Headteacher