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Reception Message

5 hours ago
Posted on 07th Nov 2025 by

Important message – Parent’s Evening for Mr Banfield

Apologies for any inconvenience, but if you are booked in for Mr Banfield’s Wednesday 12th November parents’ evening appointments, they will now take place on Thursday 13th at the same time. If you are unable to make this alternative date, please let us know in the home communication book

8 hours ago
Posted on 07th Nov 2025 by

PODS Parent & Care Session

Newdale are excited to be taking part in the PINs project this year and to welcome back PODS – the Parent Carer forum – for a follow up ‘Cake and Cuppa’ event in our school hall.

This is an informal opportunity to meet with the team and ask any questions about how PODS may be able to help you. The team can discuss neurodiversity and what support is available for your child, even without a diagnosis. Mr McFarland, SENDCO, will also be available to answer any questions.

This will take place in the school hall and you are then welcome to leave by 3.10pm to collect your child from their classes.

Please follow the link below to find out more information about PODS and the services they offer.

Home – Together We Can Make a Difference

The session will be held on the following date and time. Please confirm your attendance via Parent Pay.

Wednesday 19th November 2.30 – 3.30pm.

We will also be organising an after school information session linked to Autism and ADHD for parents in the Spring term.

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6 days ago
Posted on 01st Nov 2025 by

Welcome Back Reception

We hope you had a lovely half term! We are looking forward to welcoming you back and hearing about your break.

PE days and Forest School remain the same for this half term:

Wednesday – Outdoor PE (Please come dressed in PE Kit – uniform kit please, no branded logos).

Thursday – Forest School (Please bring warm kit, a waterproof coat and wellies in a bag to change into). We will leave kit boxes outside classroom doors to drop kit bags in and will put them back out at home time to collect kits from. Kit boxes have a coloured sticker for your child’s group so they are easier to place and find.

Friday – Indoor PE (Please come dressed in PE Kit – uniform kit please, no branded logos)

 

We will keep you updated if there are any changes to days as lovely events get booked in, in the lead up to Christmas.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support.

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 24th Oct 2025 by

Finance & Personnel Governors Involvement

The Finance and Personnel Governors met on the 23rd October. They looked carefully at school finances and paid attention to the 3 year projection plan that had been prepared by the school finance officer. Governors had a staffing update and could see how the rising numbers of complex needs was adding pressure to the budget over time. Governors reviewed the staff well being audit findings and looked forward to some of the staff who are currently on Maternity leave returning in January. They were reassured that these staff returning would relieve pressure across the school.

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2025 by

Reception Message – Well done!

We would like to say a huge well done to all Reception children for completing their first half term at Newdale.

Everyone has already made so much progress and has worked really hard. We are incredibly proud.

We hope you all have a wonderful well-deserved break at half term.

The Reception Team :)

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3 weeks ago
Posted on 17th Oct 2025 by

Reception Message – Hometime

Please could we remind parents/carers to pop a note in the home/school communication book or ring into the main school office if somebody else is collecting your child that day.

If this is going to be a regular alternative person collecting, such as a family member, friend or fellow parent, then please let us know they have permission to collect in your absence.

Thank you for your support.

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3 weeks ago
Posted on 17th Oct 2025 by

Message – Lost property and home time.

Good evening,
As you can see, now Autumn is in full swing, we are experiencing both warm and wet weather. Because of this, the children are taking coats, jumpers and cardigans on and off more frequently whilst playing outside at break and lunchtimes. Please can you help us by ensuring that their uniform and coats are labelled with their full name so that we can easily and quickly partner up clothes again with the right person.

It can be quite a challenge to man the doors at home time and search for lost belongings at the same time. Our priority has to be ensuring that each child returns to the correct person collecting them.

We would like to reassure you that we always encourage the children to hang their jumpers and coats on their peg when they take them off, and also to bring them in from the playground. Unfortunately despite reminders, the children can get easily distracted when they are busy playing or having fun so getting mixed up with other uniform is inevitable.

We would appreciate if you would please wait until all children have been sent home with their adult collecting before sending your child back in to look for their belongings, so staff can ensure children are sent out safely.  If your child’s belongings have not been left in class, then please do accompany your child to the lost property box after school to search for items found on the playground.

Thank you for your support and patience at home time.

 

3 weeks ago
Posted on 17th Oct 2025 by

LAIV Nasal Influenza Immunisation (Flu Spray) 2025/26

Please see attached letter. Please use either the link or QR code at the bottom of the first page to access the online consent form to either consent or decline for your child to have the flu spray. The online form will close at 9am on Thursday 30th October.

 

Newdale Flu 2025 School letter

3 weeks ago
Posted on 17th Oct 2025 by

NSPCC PANTS workshop

We’re excited to let you know that our school will be hosting a PANTS workshop for parents/carers delivered by the NSPCC on Thursday 6th November from 2:30-3:00pm. This important session helps children understand the PANTS rules, which teaches them how to stay safe from abuse in a simple, age-appropriate way.

Before the workshop, children will take part in a PANTS-themed assembly, introducing them to the key messages in a fun and engaging way. Then, they’ll receive a very special visit from Pantosaurus, the NSPCC’s friendly dinosaur who helps make learning about safety memorable and enjoyable.

We’re also pleased to share that we’ll be launching more PANTS activities in January, continuing to build on the children’s understanding and confidence around this vital topic.

The workshop and follow-up activities are part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and empowering our pupils with knowledge that helps keep them safe both in and out of school.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the PANTS campaign, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with school.

Please see below flyer attached for details regarding the workshop. If you would like to attend, please book a free place via ParentPay.