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12 months ago
Posted on 14th May 2025 by

Mini Medics

Mini Medics after school club will run next half term for Year 3 and Year 4.

Mini Medics is designed to give children the confidence to perform and understand the basic First Aid methods that could help a friend or someone that is in need of First Aid. The course covers, first aid book and box, primary survey, CPR, recovery position, choking, asthma, treating wounds, slings and bandages, how to use a defibrillator.

The course will run on a Friday from Friday 6th June – Friday 4th July. The cost for the 5 week course is £20 per child.

Please note due to the course being run by an external company, we are unable to make cancellations/refunds once a place is booked.

Places can be booked via ParentPay. The last day to book a place is Thursday 22nd May.

 

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12 months ago
Posted on 14th May 2025 by

Times Table Reminder

Good Morning,

The MTC is approaching quickly and we would love the children to feel as confident as possible when they sit their times tables test.

We have been working hard in class to boost retrieval but would really appreciate further support at home. Keep an eye in diaries over the next few days for your child’s most recent TTRS heatmap and their highest mock MTC score out of 25.

 

Should you wish to do more at home with your child, you could use the resources below.

 

Thanks for your support,

 

The Year 4 Team

 

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/topics/cnep90jwjj7t

https://www.timestables.co.uk/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

https://urbrainy.com/mtc

 

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12 months ago
Posted on 13th May 2025 by

Free School Meals

Dear Parents/Carers,

We already have many families who enjoy the benefits after applying for Free School Meals and we urge you to reconsider if you meet the criteria listed below.

By applying for Free School Meals, very often parents think it is all directly linked to school dinners- it isn’t! If you qualify for Free School Meals, it also means that you are entitled to significantly reduced prices for school trips, breakfast clubs and after school clubs. There are many other benefits that your child could directly receive to potentially support them at home and if needed, with their learning at school.

Families with children in years Reception up to Year 6 can apply for Free School Meals if they are entitled to certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

Please follow the below link as this will take you to the Telford & Wrekin website where you are able to access more information and download an application form which will be sent directly to the team. Or alternatively, speak to a member of staff in the school office for support in applying.

How do I apply? – Free School Meals – Telford & Wrekin Council

12 months ago
Posted on 13th May 2025 by

Maternity News!

Mr Jackson and Miss McCullagh are pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in September. Mr Jackson will continue teaching at Newdale until he is entitled to his paternity leave.

We are delighted to announce that Mrs Arthurs will be returning to Newdale having taken a break from teaching for a year. She will be teaching Miss McCullagh’s class from this mid-June in view of potentially being their Year 6 teacher from September. Miss McCullagh will continue to work alongside Mrs Arthurs for the remainder of this year to ensure a very smooth transition.  

We have quite a number of staff on or going on maternity leave this next year, but as always, we put the children at the centre of our decision making.

  We all wish Mr Jackson and Miss McCullagh and their family the very best of luck.

 Miss Cook

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12 months ago
Posted on 13th May 2025 by

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governors Involvement

The Health & Safety Governors met last week. They spent time considering our invacuation procedures and were pleased to hear that our site was going to be reviewed and audited by someone more specialist in this field. They look forward to their findings and observing a drill in action this June.

Governors went on to analyse behaviour across the school and as part of this carried out pupil voice with a set of boys and then a set of girls from year 6. Governors were heartened to hear that the children could speak very confidently about the BeSMART code and describe the varying types of bullying that could exist. (Thankfully not in Newdale!).

Governors looked carefully at the E Safety survey and were fascinated with the data and asked that it would be shared more widely with the parent community.

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12 months ago
Posted on 12th May 2025 by

PE this week

Hi,

Just to let you know that there will be a change to PE days this week: Tuesday and Friday instead of Tuesday and Wednesday. On Friday, the children will be taking part in an inter-house football competition.

 

Many thanks,

The year 6 team

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12 months ago
Posted on 09th May 2025 by

🌟🌟Achievers of the Week – Friday 9th May 🌟🌟

Friday 9th May

This week, members of Year 5 and 6 played a football final at the Buck’s Head Stadium and won 4-1. The trophy they have brought home is very impressive! Year 5 had their interhouse competition and it was an incredible morning! Severn won an impressive 200 points, with Ironbridge, Wenlock and Wrekin all scoring 100 points. We wish you all a lovely weekend enjoying the sunshine and look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday!

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

Year 5 – for outstanding behaviour and teamwork during their interhouse competition this week. The whole year 5 team (including the adults) had a wonderful morning. We have also be super impressed with their efforts and determination during Literacy lessons this week. We can’t wait to read their Chance to Shine writing next week!

House Point

After coming first place in Year 5’s interhouse competition, Severn have taken a whole school lead!

Achievers of the week:

Year 6 achievers: Emilia for her superb creative writing in literacy lessons and Robert for working so hard this week through all of our SATs revision.

Year 5 achievers:  Charlie for great creative and imaginative writing based on our story ‘The Explorer’ and Maddy for coming into school so well this week and working hard in our Maths lessons.

Year 4 achievers: Zoey for incredible hard work in all subjects and always following our Be SMART code and Noah for always working hard in every subject and following the BeSMART code.

Year 3 achievers: Maya for her positive attitude in all lessons, perseverance and always following the Be SMART code. She is a delight to teach and have in our class! Beauty for her fabulous chance to shine write on Pompeii and for always being a kind and helpful member of the class. She is always ready to learn!

Year 2 achievers: Udayveer for producing high-quality pieces of work and really focussing during lesson input. Well done, Udayveer! Astrid has blown us away this week. She has put 100% into everything she has done with a huge, infectious and proud smile.

Year 1 achievers: Katie for her effort with her chance to shine, helping the adults with classroom jobs and trying hard to follow the BeSmart Code. Harlee- Grace for putting lots of effort into her maths and Chance to Shine work this week and trying her best even if she finds the work a bit tricky.

‘Times Tables Rockstars’ of the week:

Winning the trophy this week are both Year 4 classes so their incredible efforts in learning and recalling the times table facts ready for their multiplication check next month. Keep up the super work rockstars!

12 months ago
Posted on 09th May 2025 by

Message for Mr Jackson’s class

Monday – Thursday next week Mr Jackson’s class will be based in the Den. Please drop off & collect your child from this class. This is due to year 6 SATs taking place.

The Den can be accessed via the playground the same as all other classes. Please see below the entrance to be used.

 

 

12 months ago
Posted on 08th May 2025 by

Y2 residential

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are writing to inform you about an update regarding the trip offer in Year 2. After careful consideration, we have decided that the children in Year 2 are a little young to stay away from home overnight at this stage. As such, the residential will now take place when the children are in Year 4, allowing them to fully enjoy and benefit from the experience at an age where they are more ready for this exciting milestone (this will be the same for all year groups moving forwards).

In place of the residential, we are thrilled to share that we have planned a special Pirate Day for the children on Thursday 5th June! On this day, the students will embark on a fun-filled adventure, which includes walking through our local area, reading maps, and searching for clues to uncover hidden treasures. It promises to be an engaging and educational experience that captures their imaginations while fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills. The children will also be invited to stay for tea that day at school. Please look out for more details soon.

We hope this alternative will be an exciting and enjoyable event for the children, and we look forward to seeing them fully embrace their inner pirates! Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

The Year 2 Team