Inspection of Newdale Primary School & Nursery by Ofsted

We have just told your child’s school that we will inspect it on 17 May 2023. The lead inspector will be Barry Yeardsley, HMI. We are writing to you because we would like to know what you think about the school. Please take a few minutes to read the leaflet that came with this letter. It explains why we inspect schools and what happens during an inspection.

Your views about the school are important to us

If you are a registered parent or carer of a pupil at the school (including pupils on sick leave or who are temporarily excluded), you can tell us your views about the school by completing Ofsted’s online survey, Ofsted Parent View, at: https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk.

Please link on the links below to view more information

Ofsted Letter to Parents

School inspections – a guide for parents

Stay and play for Father’s Day

Father’s Day stay and play sessions
Both Lady bugs and Mighty Oaks are holding Stay and play sessions on the 13th June to celebrate Fathers Day.
Please see the invite attached below for details.

The chicks have arrived

We went to visit the eggs/chicks today in school. Some have hatched already so the children were taught how to hold them correctly and how to look after them. They were very inquisitive and asked lots of questions which was a pleasure to hear and answer. Don’t worry if your child missed out on this little visit because they are coming back into school on Monday, by then I should imagine that all the eggs would have hatched.

Finance and Personnel Governors Committee update

9.5.23

The Finance and Personnel committee met last week. Like all committees this one meets every half term.

This committee meets to ensure that the school expenditure is carefully considered to ensure the best interests of the child.

Governors were delighted to spend time talking to a parent of a child in year 5, who in her responses reassured governors that the best interests of the children are at the heart of all financial decision making.

Governors were updated on the potential staffing structure for next year and felt confident that the continued high standards of education will be sustained.

Governors are always happy to hear from parents. We love to pass on positive news and as ever are always keen to sort out any issues that parents have. All you need do is email into the school and a Governor will get back to you!

Kind regards,

Finance & Personnel Governors.

King Charles Coronation celebrations

What a great way to start off the bank holiday weekend with celebrations for our King Charles.
The children have had a very busy day/ week getting ready for today. They’ve been creating and baking from biscuit decorating to making crowns and flags.
The colours Red, White and Blue where wore to represent our uk flag, party music was played for dancing and we had a very traditional tea party 🎉 🍰
Here’s to our King Long may he reign. 👑

School readiness

You are invited to attend a short meeting on Thursday 22nd June at 8.30.  This will be led by Lynsey Ray from the NHS who is a Healthy Child Programme Practioner.  She has lots of useful information about immunisation, infection control, toileting, sleep, nutrition and dental health.  Lynsey will also be able to signpost you to further websites.  Please feel free to come along, we expect to be finished by 9am.

Lisa Curnow

Cool Cat visit Nursery

Nursery had a special visitor this week😻
Cool Cat has been popping along bright and early everyday, even to breakfast club! I think he smelt the milk.
And the children couldn’t have been more happier to see him with cuddles, high fives and a cheeky little pat on the head well done.

It’s certainly prompted the children to come into school and nursery on time.
One parent said ” she’s ran all the way here today trying to catch this Cool Cat, normally I have to carry her half the way ”

Thank you for getting them to nursery on time we know it’s not always easy to get them up and out the house.

Have a lovely Bank holiday weekend and we’ll see you all bright and early on Tuesday ❤️

The party animal man

What a lovely welcome back treat this was for nursery, a little visit from
‘The party animal man ‘ who was absolutely fantastic !
He talked to the children all about the importance of not being frightened of these animals and insects, how to look after them and where in the world they are from. Most if not all of the children were keen to stroke and handle them, which really impressed Simon. He was very surprised to how eager and caring they were towards the animals he brought along with him, and my did he bring a verity! From cockroaches, chinchillas, bearded dragon, Spiders, frogs and probably the biggest snake I’ve handled, so heavy!

Simon wasn’t the only one impressed this week, our whole team were with our new little starters in Mighty Oaks who have settled right in. We appreciate your patience with us on such a busy week but I do hope by now you have met your child’s key workers. If not please do not hesitate to ask to meet them at the gate if you’re unsure to who this may be.

All relevant information and messages about up coming events and important dates to remember will be posted on here, our main website
( Newdale school ) over text or on our message board outside the entrance.

Thank you again and I can’t wait for a new exciting summer term looking at the over arching theme of
‘ under the sea ‘ 🌊🐬🐠⛴

Tuesday 18th we welcome you back

Tuesday 18th
Tomorrow we will be welcoming our new starters into nursery and saying welcome back to our ladybugs and Mighty Oaks children.
We do hope that you’ve managed to have a lovely Easter break and some quality time together with your little ones.
We would love to hear about any little adventures you got up to whether it be a little walk, a trip away, or family celebrations. Please send us any photos and a brief description on the evidence me app of what you were doing/ going to so that we can share these with your child’s groups.
Hearing them talk about family time and seeing/ sharing photos is so important to us, we value every special moment that is memorable to them.

We are very pleased to welcome back one of our own Miss Chloe Angus into Mighty Oaks where she will be with Orange group who are very lucky to have her she’s a wonderful mommy and a fantastic, valued member of our team!

See you soon from Mrs Giordano and all the nursery team.