Family Photos for Reception Starters September 2026

Calling all families of Nursery children who are joining Newdale Reception classes in September…

In Reception, we understand that everyone starts school with differing levels of confidence to separate from home, to form new friendships and cope with change. We aim for all children to quickly develop a sense of belonging at school and find that family photos can really support with this process.

We like to display family photos in class to ensure they can see your faces throughout the day. This can offer a little reassurance.

Please send in a family photo via the reception email address for us to print and add to our class display ready for September.
newdale.yearrteam@taw.org.uk

Thank you for those family photos sent in already. We look forward to meeting you all very soon.

Reception Message

We would like to let Reception and Nursery families know that next week will be the last week for Miss Risk here at Newdale Primary.

 

Miss Risk has been a valued member of our team and has worked so hard to help and support all the children during her time here with us, both in Nursery, Reception and in After-school Club.

Miss Risk will be leaving to take up an exciting new role at another Nursery. While we will be sad to see her go, we wish her every success and happiness in her new position.

Miss Risk’s last day will be on Tuesday 16th June. We have informed the children of her news and would like to reassure parents that as we are fortunate to have a large staff team in Reception, we will be able to continue the same level of support for the children for the rest of the academic year.

Please join us in expressing our thanks and well wishes to Miss Risk on her next adventure!

Farm trip

Please send your child into nursery wearing waterproofs and wellies tomorrow. The forecast is looking like we could have some heavy downpours at the farm but in true early years style we will plough on regardless!

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governors Involvement

The Health and Safety Governors met on 4th June. They began by reviewing the action plan following the completion of the local authority safeguarding audit and were pleased to note that most actions have now been completed.

They spent time examining the Modified Timetable protocol, ensuring they fully understood how best practice involves engaging outside professionals and parents at every stage of the process. Governors also spoke with Mr McFarland (SENDCo) and several pupils with complex needs to explore their knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, particularly for more vulnerable learners. They were reassured with the children’s responses.

In addition, the Governors met with a Teaching Assistant to gain her perspective on the recent serious fire incident and to understand how policy and procedures operated during a real emergency. They were encouraged to hear that she felt the event was handled safely and effectively, especially given the seriousness of the situation.

Finally, the Governors spent time on the playground gathering parent voice. We look forward to analysing the responses from parents at the next meeting.

 

Sports day Mighty Oaks

Nursery Sports Day-Mighty Oaks

Thursday 2nd July
9.30 and 2pm
If your child doesn’t attend that day but you’d like them to join, please bring them to reception 10 mins before hand.
Thank you

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