Communications

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3 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Sep 2026 by

Year 1 spellings

Year 1 Spelling Test

On Monday 19th October, the Year 1 children will be tested on these spellings. Please continue to practise them at home to help your child feel confident and prepared.

a the of I was is said

Once the children have completed their spelling test, their test sheet will be placed in their Home-School Communication Book for you to look through.

Thank you for your continued support.

Many thanks,
The Year 1 Team

4 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Sep 2026 by

Grandparent’s Tea Party – Change of Date

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to move the Grandparent’s tea party to Monday 16th November. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

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4 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Sep 2026 by

Contacting the year 6 team

You are able to contact the year 6 team in a number of ways: through the reading diaries, catching us on the door or via the year 6 email address (newdale.year6team@taw.org.uk).

Just a reminder to not use the chat facility on Class Dojo to contact teachers please, as this is not a monitored method of communication and messages sent this way will not be seen.

Many thanks for your continued support.

The Year 6 Team

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4 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Sep 2026 by

Year 4 Newspaper request

Dear Parents and Carers,

As part of our Art project this half term, we are looking for donations of old newspapers. If you have any spare newspapers at home that you no longer need, we would be very grateful if your child could bring them into school.

Thank you for your support.

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4 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Sep 2026 by

Finance and Personnel Governors Involvement

Governors from the Finance & Personnel Committee met in school on Monday 28th September. The meeting began with a tour of the school’s SEND provision, where governors learned more about how this additional support is meeting the needs of pupils and its impact on both the school’s educational and financial planning.

The committee then reviewed the current financial position of both the school and nursery. Governors recognised the importance of securing additional funding from the DfE & Local Authority to help sustain the provision currently in place. They also considered the three-year budget forecast and discussed the long-term sustainability of the staffing structure across the school and nursery.

The meeting concluded with a staff voice session featuring a teacher who has recently completed an NVQ in School Leadership. She shared her experiences of the programme, the positive impact it has had on her practice, and her aspirations for further professional development. Governors agreed that investing in the talented staff team at Newdale is a key strength and an important part of ensuring strong succession planning for the future.

4 weeks ago
Posted on 29th Sep 2026 by

Telford KinFest

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating kinship families, with opportunities to connect, relax and enjoy a range of activities together.

 Featuring:

🎵 Music and entertainment
🎨 Arts and crafts
🎭 Face painting
🏀 Fun games and activities
🍽️ Food and refreshments
✨ And much more

 Event Details:

📅 Friday 9 October
🕟 4:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 Telford Rugby Club, Hinksay Road, Telford, TF4 3NZ

 

Book your place here:
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/telford-kinfest-tickets-2000487925236?aff=oddtdtcreator

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4 weeks ago
Posted on 29th Sep 2026 by

Swimming dates

Just to clarify that the swimming dates for year 6 are as follows:

Friday 2nd October 2026 – Mrs Arthurs’ class only

Friday 9th October 2026 – Mrs Stack’s class only

We would be grateful if you could ensure that consent for your child to attend has been given on Parentpay.

Apologies for any confusion.

Kind regards

The Year 6 team

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4 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

Supporting Young Carers in Telford Schools

Do you have a child who helps care for a family member or friend with an illness, disability, or mental health issue?

If so, your child might be a Young Carer! Young Carers often take on extra responsibilities, like helping with household chores, personal care, or emotional support.

At Newdale, we want to support our Young Carers and ensure they have the help they need to thrive. That’s why we’re working with Telford & Wrekin Council and other local organisations to identify and support Young Carers in our school community.

If you think your child might be a Young Carer, please get in touch with us. We can offer

– Support with schoolwork and attendance

– Emotional support and guidance

– Access to local resources and services

– Opportunities to connect with other Young Carers

To find out more or to let us know about your child, please contact Mrs Millington in the school office or our pastoral manager, Mrs Byrne Corbett.

Let’s work together to support our Young Carers in Telford! 🌈

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4 weeks ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2026 by

Flu spray

Why get your child the nasal spray flu vaccine?

Flu is a common infection in babies and children. Children under the age of 5 have one of the highest hospital admission rates for flu compared to other age groups. Flu can be a very unpleasant illness in children, causing fever, extreme tiredness, aching muscles and joints, stuffy nose, dry cough and sore throat. Children usually begin to feel better within about a week.

Complications of flu include acute bronchitis, painful ear infections and pneumonia. Some children may need to go to hospital for treatment, including intensive care.

Annual vaccination of children helps provide protection to each child and reduces the spread of flu to their families and the wider community, protecting others who are at increased risk of becoming seriously ill from flu. The flu vaccine also promotes a healthy working environment in nurseries and childcare settings by reducing the risk of flu being spread to others including staff.

Here are five reasons for getting your child vaccinated against flu:

  1. Protect your child. The vaccine will help protect your child against flu and serious complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia
  2. Protect you, your family and friends. Vaccinating your child will help protect more vulnerable friends and family
  3. No injection needed. The nasal spray is painless and easy to have
  4. It’s better than having flu. The nasal spray helps protect against flu, has been given to millions of children worldwide and has an excellent safety record
  5. Avoid costs. If your child gets flu, you may have to take time off work or arrange alternative childcare

Side effects of the nasal vaccine may commonly include a runny or blocked nose, headache, tiredness and some loss of appetite.  Serious side effects are uncommon.

When, where, how?

The flu vaccine is free this autumn/winter to all children aged 2 or 3 years old on 31 August 2026 (born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2024), and is available now from GPs, and, from 1st October, some community pharmacies.

It’s a nasal spray which is painless and easy to have, and there is a non-porcine option for those who need it.