Finance and Personnel Governors Involvement

On the 2nd April 2025 the Finance & Personnel Governors enjoyed talking to representatives from the School Parliament. They were impressed with what the children had been up to and future plans.

They discussed the financial position of the school and imminent significant expenditure e.g. a new surface on the bottom playground.

Governors have a strategic role in ensuring staff well being is properly considered. They spent time analysing the recent staff wellbeing audit and were heartened to read such positive comments e.g. 100% of staff at Newdale feel they work in a safe environment. The Governors are keen to hear what ideas staff have to ensure ‘work life balance’ is kept at a good level and plan to explore this more with staff next time the committee meets.

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governor Involvement

Health and Safety governors enjoyed talking to children from Reception – Year 5 about safeguarding through their Lifelong Learning curriculum. Governors were pleased with how confident the children could articulate their knowledge and understanding.

Governors viewed the independent local authority safeguarding audit and discussed findings. Governors celebrated that the report highlighted that ‘leadership of safeguarding is a key strength’.

Easter Raffle 2025

This year’s Easter Raffle is now live on ParentPay.

Tickets are £1 each. Please ensure you buy all the tickets you want as only one transaction can be made.

Last day to buy tickets is Tuesday 8th April. The raffle will be drawn on the morning of Wednesday 9th April.

Good lucky everyone!

Red Nose Day

Don’t forget today is Red Nose Day
Children can come in dressed in red or Red Nose Day charity clothing if they wish to.
The day will be filled with fun activities for the children as we all take part in such a wonderful event.

Red Nose Day 2025 – Friday 21st March

Newdale will once again be taking part in Red Nose Day on Friday 21st March.

Children are invited to dress down for the day and wear red if they wish. Please note, Year 4 need to wear their school uniform for their trip.

Donations can be made through the following link:

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=17876

NSPCC virtual session

Tonight (Tuesday 18th March) the NSPCC will be doing a virtual session for Newdale parents/carers from 6.00pm – 7.00pm about how to keep your child safe online.

Here are the details below for anyone wishing to attend the virtual session.

 

Sports Days

Please see below planned dates/times for this year’s sports days taking place in June.

 

16th – Y5/Y6 Sports Day (1:15pm)

17th – Reception Sports Day (9:15am)

17th – Y3/Y4 Sports Day (1:15pm)

18th – Y1/Y2 Sports Day (1:15pm)

19th – Nursery Sports Day – times TBC

20th – Back up date for Sports Day (in the event of bad weather)

Book Fair

Here is a reminder about the dates and times for the school book fair.

Location: Newdale School Hall- 3:30-4:10pm

Friday 14th March (Nursery, Reception, Year 6)

Monday 17th March (Year 1, 3 and 5)

Tuesday 18th March (Year 2 and 4)

Wednesday 19th March- All Year Groups

Please note this is a cashless event- if you wish to purchase a book, it will need to be with a card.  We can’t wait to see you at the Scholastic Book Fair.