Cool Cat visiting school and nursery from 6th-10th October 2025

Thank you to all who arrive on time – our lessons start each morning promptly at 8:30am for nursery and 8:40am for school. It’s such a positive start to the day when the children all start together.

Nursery European language day

This Friday Nursery will be taking part in European language day.
Our choosen country Germany. The day will be filled with traditional German stories, singing, food tasting and games.
Your children are welcome to come in Germany attire or dress in the colours of the flag. 🇩🇪 

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governor Involvement

The Safeguarding and Health & Safety Governors met on 22nd September 2025. They carried out a ‘pupil voice’ activity with some KS 1 children, discussing behaviour around school. The children were very clear about the BeSMART code and could tell the Governors all about why it is good to behave in school and about what happens when something might go wrong.

The Governors reviewed part of a safeguarding audit with the Headteacher and as a result set some new agenda items for next time.

They received information following a ‘spot check’ that was carried out linked to Asthma and Epi Pen use across the school and were happy with how all staff are undergoing the new Tier one Asthma training before Christmas.

Governors are looking forward to spending time around the school site collecting some first-hand parent voice in November.

Reminder – European Day of Languages

On Friday the 26th September, Newdale will be celebrating European Day of Languages.

It is a day to promote awareness of the importance of language learning and protecting the linguistic heritage.

Each year group will be celebrating a different country (please see below).

Nursery – Germany

Reception – Italy

Year 1- Sweden

Year 2 – Poland

Year 3- Denmark

Year 4- Switzerland

Year 5- Greece

Year 6 – Germany

The children are invited to come into school wearing the colours of the flag that they are celebrating.

Nursery open morning for new children starting – September 2026

Please find below an information poster for any prospective nursery parent/carers who are looking for a nursery place for their child from September 2026.  There will be an open morning on Thursday 2nd October between 9.30am -10.30am in the school hall.

Nursery Open Day