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7 months ago
Posted on 24th Oct 2025 by

Finance & Personnel Governors Involvement

The Finance and Personnel Governors met on the 23rd October. They looked carefully at school finances and paid attention to the 3 year projection plan that had been prepared by the school finance officer. Governors had a staffing update and could see how the rising numbers of complex needs was adding pressure to the budget over time. Governors reviewed the staff well being audit findings and looked forward to some of the staff who are currently on Maternity leave returning in January. They were reassured that these staff returning would relieve pressure across the school.

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7 months ago
Posted on 24th Oct 2025 by

Well done Year 6!

We are extremely proud of how well the children have settled into their new year group.

PE days will remain unchanged next half-term (Monday and Tuesday).

There is no homework to complete over half-term as we want the children to enjoy their break and to return refreshed on Monday 3rd November. Homework will be given on this day so please can children bring their homework books to school.

We have reminded children that along with their weekly homework, they are expected to read at least 5 times a week in year 6 and to record a detailed comment in their reading diary. We would really appreciate parental support and reminders for this, to help us support the children with their learning and also to prepare them for the homework expectations in secondary school.

Have a fabulous half-term!

Mrs Stack and Mrs Arthurs

 

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7 months ago
Posted on 24th Oct 2025 by

Year One Messages

Well done to all the children in Year One for settling in well this half term and working hard in their lessons.

Some reminders for next half term…

Our PE days will stay the same. Tuesday Gymnastics and Friday Basket Ball with the crossbar coaches outside.

We will be starting our Forest School lessons on a Wednesday afternoon, starting on Wednesday 5th November. Please remember to send your child to school in their school uniform with their Forest School clothes (labelled) for them to change into after lunch.

Just a polite reminder of the reading expectation. Children need to bring their reading diary and Read Write Inc reading books to school each day. We ask parents to listen to their child read their Read Write Inc books at home a minimum of 3 times per week.

On return to school please ensure your child’s clothes and belongings are all clearly labelled.

Thank you for your continued support.

Have a lovely half term break.

The Year One Team

 

 

7 months ago
Posted on 24th Oct 2025 by

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2025

Merchandise will be available to buy in school for this year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal from the first day back on Monday 3rd November.

A recommended donation of 50p, £1 or £2 is suggested for any item.

 

Thank you for any support you can give!

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7 months ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2025 by

Reception Message – Well done!

We would like to say a huge well done to all Reception children for completing their first half term at Newdale.

Everyone has already made so much progress and has worked really hard. We are incredibly proud.

We hope you all have a wonderful well-deserved break at half term.

The Reception Team :)

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7 months ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2025 by

Achievement Assembly

Thursday 23rd October 

As this half term draws to a close, we have been so proud of all the children’s resilience and efforts, both in class and when representing the school during trips and competitions, including the football, hockey and cross-country competitions this week alone. On Tuesday, we had our final movie night for KS1 – a massive thank you to Mrs Morrow for organising and the valuable funds this raised for Healthy Lifestyles week. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation and we wish you all an enjoyable half term break.  

 

House Points 

This week, Wenlock gained an impressive 369 points, giving them 2074 points in total and therefore the winner of the house competition for Autumn 1. Children in Wenlock will receive a special treat after half term. In second place was Severn house with 1967 points, Ironbridge in third with 1928 points and Wrekin closely behind with 1812 points. Well done everyone! 

 

Achievers of the week: 

Year 6 achievers: Hebe for her fabulous lighthouse clay tile which demonstrated her fantastic art skills. Malachi for amazing effort in all lessons and writing a fantastic newspaper report about the Blitz.  

Year 5 achievers:  Harry for fantastic ideas in poetry using a range of techniques. CJ for fantastic work in Literacy working on his Autumnal poetry and confidently sharing this with others. For also having an amazing attitude towards his learning this week in all areas. 

Year 4 achievers: Poppy for showing great resilience this week and doing a fantastic job in our EKO session. Kaiden for sharing his knowledge and skills with others during our EKO sessions and for following instructions in class.  

Year 3 achievers: Noah for working hard all week, producing a fabulous chance to shine and being a super scientist. You have wowed all the adults this week Noah! Phoebe for being a superstar this week – she has listened well in lessons, completed all her work and been a great helper. Keep it up! 

Year 2 achievers: Jesse for showing care, respect and kindness to all of his friends. Well done Jesse, we are so proud of you! Eriluwowa for always working hard and having a positive attitude. Erioluwa Lucas always has a positive attitude towards her learning and always try’s hard in her work.  

Year 1 achievers: Everly for always following the BeSMART code and showing kindness to everyone and being a great friend. Eesha for always following our school’s Be SMART Code and being an excellent role model to everyone. Mr McFarland would like to add an extra achiever for Arthur because he is so proud of his resilience to join in with new things, kindness towards his new friends and great progress in phonics.  

Year R achievers: Harry for an amazing start to Newdale. What a great first half term working so hard every single day. Theodore for working so hard to create magnificent castles and creations this half term. 

Attendance Winners 20th – 23rd October 2025

Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Miss Hill = 99.58%

Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Mrs Arthur = 99.19%

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7 months ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2025 by

Homework over half term

As children have been given ‘Jumping orange words’ for their spellings, we give them an extra week over half term to practice, so please continue to encourage them as these words can be tricky. Children have been taught lots of fun ways to practice such as writing words in different shapes, colours and sizes to help them remember.

Please encourage your child to go on TTRS over the holidays. We currently have a battle between the two classes that ends on 7.11.25! Logins can be found in your child’s reading diary.

If you would like any additional resources to challenge your child over the break, BBC bitesize is always a fabulous start. Children have enjoyed playing ‘crystal explorers’ and I would always recommend ‘hit the button’.

Most importantly, we hope you all have a brilliant half term with whatever you may be doing.

Kind regards,

Year 3 Team :)

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7 months ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2025 by

Year 3 Halloween Disco

Year 3 had a fabulous time at their Halloween disco! They loved having a dance to some Halloween songs and especially enjoyed a KPOP sing along at the end.

Have a brilliant half term everyone :)