Update 18.02.2022

Dear Parents/Carers,

We cannot believe it is the end of another half term already!

It is such a relief that our Covid figures have plummeted. The teams at Newdale have worked incredibly hard in making sure that classes remain operational.

We know how difficult it is for children and parents when we have to resort to online learning.

We are feeling really positive about next half term and hope we can begin to reintroduce many of the activities that we had to postpone due to the risks of infection.

I will be reviewing our risk assessments linked to Covid over half term and of course keeping an eye out on local and national advice.

Thank you for your ongoing support and we all wish you a great half term.

MIss Cook
Headteacher

World Book Day

On Thursday the 3rd all of nursery will be celebrating World Book Day. Children are welcome to come dressed up as their favourite character. Throughout the day we will be reading some of our books from our new story sacks that children are familiar with and talking about some of the stories they enjoy the most.

Parent View Reminder

Share your views through Parent View 

Parents and carers can give their views of our school at any time of the school year and at the time of a school inspection using an online questionnaire called Parent View.

Please register with an email address and a password at http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

Once your login has been activated, it only takes a few minutes to complete answers to short questions about different aspects of your child’s school, from the quality of teaching, to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour.

Your views are important in helping inspectors make a decision about our school, and to help us know what is going well and what could be improved. You will also be able to see what other parents have said about your child’s school. It is all anonymous.
If you do not have internet access or would like help to use Parent View, please ask at the school office or the pastoral team.

We really do appreciate you spending a few minutes completing this survey. It will hopefully help us all work together in making sure Newdale is again recognised for the fantastic work that goes on for your children.

Kind regards

Miss Cook

Baking Wednesday

We’ve been very lucky to have such a wonderful donation from All Nations Community Grocery this week, a big thank to Miss Azzopardi, Sarah and all the team, who kindly sent in two big bags of ready mix for bread making.

The children really enjoyed making lots of different shapes, animals and insects and getting very messy.

Parent View Request 

14.2.22

Dear Parents/Carers,

As you know, we regularly want to know your views about our school and we use these views to help us shape the way in which we provide a first-class education to your children. Every comment on the surveys that we send out to you is read and discussed thoroughly by the team.  Recently our School Improvement Adviser congratulated us on how well we consult with children and parents.

OFSTED also want to know what you think about our school. They do this by asking you to complete Parent View online. This questionnaire captures your views prior to an inspection, but it can also be used by us to see what you think about our school at any point during the year. As you hopefully know, we were last judged by Ofsted in June 2017 as ‘outstanding’. We continue to be very proud of this judgement and ever since the inspection, we have all been working very hard to live up to our title. We hope you recognise that we have prioritised the education of your children over the last 2 years whilst battling with extreme Covid challenges along the way. We do not know when Ofsted will come knocking on our door again, but what can assure you is that we welcome them anytime, as Newdale does not go up a gear in fear of an inspection, we are in top gear all of the time!

Share your views through Parent View 

Parents and carers can give their views of our school at any time of the school year and at the time of a school inspection using an online questionnaire called Parent View.

Please register with an email address and a password at http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk

Once your login has been activated, it only takes a few minutes to complete answers to short questions about different aspects of your child’s school, from the quality of teaching, to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour.

Your views are important in helping inspectors make a decision about our school, and to help us know what is going well and what could be improved. You will also be able to see what other parents have said about your child’s school. It is all anonymous.
If you do not have internet access or would like help to use Parent View, please ask at the school office or the pastoral team.

We really do appreciate you spending a few minutes completing this survey. It will hopefully help us all work together in making sure Newdale is again recognised for the fantastic work that goes on for your children.

Kind regards

Miss Cook

 

 

Safer and Stronger Communities- questionnaire reminder

Dear Parent/Carer,

We would be most grateful if you could spend just a few minutes filling in this Safer and Stronger Communities questionnaire form. The closing date is Monday 28th February.

As a school, we are always keen to develop not only what goes on in school, but also what goes on in our local community.

https://forms.office.com/r/SmvLVQ5ryF

The results of this survey will be shared with the Safer Stronger Communities team and they will work with us in making some positive changes for everyone.

There is a Safer & Stronger launch event to be held for the Ketley and Overdale ‘Neighbourhood Action Plan’ (NAP). The Ketley launch will be on Saturday March 5th at the Ketley community centre and the Overdale launch has a potential save the date of Saturday 30th April, location is to be confirmed. More information will follow.

Tuesday 8th February – Safer Internet Day 2022

In school today, your child will be taking part in activities which are based on this year’s theme:

All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online

From gaming and chat, to streaming and video, young people are shaping the interactive entertainment spaces they are a part of. Safer Internet Day 2022 celebrates young people’s role in creating a safer internet, whether that is whilst gaming and creating content, or interacting with their friends and peers.

It is important for you to continue this conversation at home. Ask your child what they have learnt about online safety today. Can they tell you any top tips? What games do they play on and when? What rules could you put in place to keep them safe online?

If you need more support or guidance with online safety please contact a staff member or send us an email newdale.primary@taw.org.uk

Safer & Stronger Communities

Dear Parent/Carer,

We would be most grateful if you could spend just a few minutes filling in this Safer and Stronger Communities questionnaire form. The closing date is Monday 28th February.

As a school, we are always keen to develop not only what goes on in school, but also what goes on in our local community.

https://forms.office.com/r/SmvLVQ5ryF

The results of this survey will be shared with the Safer Stronger Communities team and they will work with us in making some positive changes for everyone.

There is a Safer & Stronger launch event to be held for the Ketley and Overdale ‘Neighbourhood Action Plan’ (NAP). The Ketley launch will be on Saturday March 5th at the Ketley community centre and the Overdale launch has a potential save the date of Saturday 30th April, location is to be confirmed. More information will follow.

E-Safety Top Tip – Thrive by Five!

How every child can thrive by five!

In an increasingly digital world, it is easy for everyone, including busy parents, to get caught up on devices. Likewise, it is easy to let children pass the time on devices. Watch this video about the importance of childhood interactions and how every child can thrive by five.

“What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?” asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children’s healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of play on lifelong learning, behaviour and well-being, sharing effective strategies to help all kids thrive by the age of five.

https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five

Chinese New Year celebrations

This week Mighty Oaks have been taking part in celebrating Chinese New Year by making lanterns, tasting all sorts of Chinese food and trying some writing written in the traditional way.

In cooking club we made our very own spring rolls, yummy and in forest school they have had a go at stick writing for mark making Chinese words.

All the children have listen to the story of ‘The Chinese New Year’ where they learnt about the year of the animals on the calendar and how the emperor made the decision of a race.