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4 months ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by

Weather Update – Storm Goretti

We are closely monitoring Storm Goretti and following the latest guidance from the Met Office. Current forecasts suggest that Telford may begin to feel the impact from around 5pm this evening.

At this stage, we are hopeful that Newdale will be open as normal tomorrow. However, there is a chance that some or all our services could be affected depending on how the weather develops.

We know how important timely information is for our families, so we will continue to keep you updated and share any changes promptly via Facebook.

Kind regards, Newdale

4 months ago
Posted on 06th Jan 2026 by

Communication – Arbor

From next week our main communication to parents/carers will be through Arbor using the app instant message which will be similar to the previous text message service. Our website and Facebook page will continue to be used as additional forms of communication alongside Arbor.

 Please ensure you have set up your account by next week in order to receive communication from school.

If you are experiencing any issues with setting up your account, please get in touch with the school office and we shall do our best to help.

 

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4 months ago
Posted on 05th Jan 2026 by

Stay Connected with Newdale – Arbor App Update

Following our announcement on Friday 19th December about the Arbor App, we’re pleased to let you know that log-in details have now been emailed to parents/carers this afternoon.

To get started, please follow the steps outlined in the email. The message may appear in your inbox or your junk folder, so please check both.

If you haven’t received the email or if your email address has changed, please contact the school office so we can update our records. Once your details are correct, we’ll resend your log-in information.

Please see below parent/carer guides for using the Arbor App

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5 months ago
Posted on 02nd Jan 2026 by

Welcome back to the Spring Term

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Spring Term!
We hope you all had a fabulous break, enjoyed the festivities and are looking forward to coming back to seeing all your friends.
We can’t wait to start our brand new topic ‘Space’.
A reminder of key days in Reception this term:

Monday and Wednesday: PE days (please come in PE kit uniform on these days – no brand logos)

Thursday: Forest school (please bring kit in a seperate bag)

Finally, a reminder of the toy show and tell for the first day back. Children in reception are invited to bring one toy (clearly named) for our special show and tell. No electronics and devices please and try to avoid small parts as we would hate for anything to get lost or broken.
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
The Reception Team

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5 months ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2025 by

Stay Connected with Newdale – Introducing the Arbor App!

We’re excited to be launching the Arbor Parent App on Monday 5th January.

The app is designed to make communication between school and home easier and more effective.

What can you do with Arbor?

Receive instant in-app messages, replacing our current text and email system

Update your contact details to allow school to always have the most up-to-date information

View your child’s attendance percentage, allow parents to keep track of attendance at a glance

Coming Soon!

As everyone becomes familiar with Arbor, we’ll be adding even more features, including:

Parents’ Evening booking

Getting Started
All parents will receive an email with their login details and a link to get started on Monday 5th January 2026.

 

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5 months ago
Posted on 17th Dec 2025 by

PE day change for after Christmas

Please be aware that our PE days change in the New Year in Reception.

Monday PE will be outdoor multiskills and games working on ball and racket skills.

Wednesday will be indoor sessions focusing on foundational movements and games.