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1 year ago
Posted on 26th Feb 2025 by

Story in a Box Competition – Nursery – Y6

This year, we will also be running a competition, ‘Story in a Box’. The children are invited to create a story in a box. All you need to do is create your favourite story inside a box. This will be a house competition – one child from each house across the school will be chosen to win a £5 voucher that they can use in our Scholastic Book Fair. If your child wishes to take part, please ensure your child brings their box in no later than Monday 3rd March. Forms can be collected from the class teacher. The winner will be announced on World Book Day during our whole school assembly.

1 year ago
Posted on 25th Feb 2025 by

NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe

We will be participating in the NSPCC’s Speak Out Stay Safe programme during the week starting 17th March. This important initiative aims to educate children about the different forms of abuse, how to recognise the signs, and the importance of speaking out to stay safe. The programme includes engaging virtual assemblies and interactive classroom activities designed to empower children with the knowledge and confidence to seek help if needed. We believe this programme will greatly benefit our students and support our school’s safeguarding efforts. Please see the attached letter for more information.

NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Letter 2025

 

1 year ago
Posted on 24th Feb 2025 by

World Book Day – Thursday 6th March

We are delighted to announce that our school will be celebrating World Book Day on the 6th March. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore the joy of reading and to share their favourite stories with classmates. Throughout the day, we will have a variety of fun activities planned, including The Masked Reader, storytelling sessions and a themed lunch.  We encourage all students to come dressed as their favourite book character as well as take part in our, ‘Story in a box’ competition. We look forward to a day filled with literary adventures and fostering a love for reading in our children. Please see the attached letter for more information.

WBD – parent letter – March 25

There will also be a Book Fair taking place in school (14.03.25- 19.03.25), with more information to follow soon.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Newdale Team

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1 year ago
Posted on 14th Feb 2025 by

Happy Half Term and farewell Miss Hodgetts.

Wow! Half a year all done of Reception already. ☺️
We are so proud of the progress everyone has made already! You deserve a fantastic rest over the half term holiday. We cannot wait to hear about your break when you come back.

We would also like to thank Miss Hodgetts for all her hard work this year and wish her all the best as she leaves today for her maternity leave. We will all miss you. Good luck Miss Hodgetts and let us know when you have some wonderful news to share 😁

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1 year ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2025 by

Curriculum Committee Governors Involvement

The Curriculum Governors met this week. They wanted to check that the girls at Newdale have as much opportunity in sport than the boys. Thankfully this was proved to be the case, and they look forward to talking to a cross section of girls about sport next time. They also put a lens over Geography and Science. Children spoke with enthusiasm and knowledge about both subjects. The Governors also spoke to two key workers and their attached children. It was fabulous to see such positive relationships and the impact of this project on children’s well-being.