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Reception Message

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5 years ago
Posted on 20th Jul 2021 by

Farewell Reception

Hello Reception,

We would like to say a massive well done for a wonderful first year in school. You have made us exceptionally proud this year, working hard every single day, whether that be in school or at home. We will miss you very much, but you are more than ready to move on to Year 1 and learn lots of new, wonderful things.

Have a happy, fun-filled, safe holiday and we look forward to seeing you next year. We will be sure to pop in and say hello to see how you are getting on.

Watch out on the website for a special video coming soon to show your last few days of fun with your friends…

The Reception Team :)

5 years ago
Posted on 20th Jul 2021 by

End of term message

 

 

20.7.21

 

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

Thank you for all of the support and kind words we have received over the course of this year. It has been a very challenging year for everyone. I am so proud of the Newdale team for doing all they can for our children and community under very difficult circumstances.

 

If over the next 2 days your children have a positive covid result you need to email the school at newdale.primary@taw.org.uk  or ring this school number 07765147868. We need to know in school as it may mean that the Health Hub need to inform direct contacts.

 

After the 2 day period has lapsed, you need to still report all positive cases, but not to school.

 

We really do hope this lovely spell of weather continues and allows everyone to get out and about enjoying the summer holiday.

 

The single most important skill you can develop with your children over the holiday in preparation for returning to school in September is Reading. Whether they read to you, you read to them or they read to a toy or even the dog, reading is the key to all learning. Any time spent on this will really benefit your children and help your teachers next year.

 

The teams in Newdale have already been spending so much time preparing for next year and they are already fully aware as to the children they will be looking after. We have been busy planning super events for everyone to enjoy during the Autumn and know the children will settle in quickly to their new routines.

 

I will be updating everyone as to the procedures we will change and retain a week or so before we return. This will be following guidance from the Health professionals and the Local Authority.  Rest assured, the decision making will be measured and always have our children and families at the centre.

 

Stay safe everyone and have a wonderful summer.

 

 

Miss Cook

Headteacher

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5 years ago
Posted on 19th Jul 2021 by

Information Sheet for Children Beginning Reception September 2021

Here is an Information Sheet for children beginning Reception September 2021. It shows you the staff working in our Reception team, along with a map for entry and exit details for your new classroom, PE and Forest school days. We hope you find this helpful.

We are really looking forward to seeing you all in Autumn Term.

 

Class intro page Year R Final

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 16th Jul 2021 by

Year Reception Show and Tell

For the last day in Reception (Tuesday 20th July ), we would like to invite you to bring in 1 toy to take part in this years very last show and tell.

 

We know how much you love show and tell and couldn’t think of a better way to end the year. We love hearing about your precious things and about all the things that make you special.

 

Please make sure your precious toy is clearly  labelled with your name so that we can ensure they go home safely with you for the holidays.

 

Thank you, The Reception Team.

 

5 years ago
Posted on 16th Jul 2021 by

POD’s (Parents Opening Doors) Picnic in the park with your families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Parents Opening Doors) Picnic in the park with your families.

The event will take place on: Monday 2 August 2021
There will be lots of fun activities and workshops available on the day, including:

  • A gaming van
  • Science Workshops
  • The Owl Man
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Inflatable Assault Course
  • Wizard School
  • Go Karts
  • Tombola Stall

 

PODS Befriending Scheme is a network of trained parent volunteers who support other parents of children with special needs at the time of diagnosis or during challenging times related to their child’s disability. Every Befriender is someone whose own child has special needs.  They know what it is like to cope with a new diagnosis and the challenges that come with it in the future.  This service is free and confidential. We support parents of children with any type of disability or special need.

Become a PODS Telephone Befriender
Are you the Parent Carer of a child or young person with a special need or disability?
Do you have some spare time to spend listening and supporting other parent carers on a 1:1 basis? If so, why not become a PODS Befriender?
The PODS Befriending Scheme offers emotional support, and some practical strategies, to parent carers who have a child with a disability or additional need.

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5 years ago
Posted on 14th Jul 2021 by

New to Reception 2021

New to School September 2021

Welcome to Newdale Primary School. Here are some welcome videos from our team so that you can see what your new lovely classrooms will look like and all the friendly staff that work in Reception.

Base 5 video Mrs Evans and Mrs Sturrock

https://youtu.be/9aDichGKU5Q

 Base 6 video Miss Hailey

https://youtu.be/QMUyzjzrIb4

For further virtual tours, including our classroom, lunchtime and outside area, please visit our Reception class page, resources section via news and events.

 

5 years ago
Posted on 14th Jul 2021 by

September update

14.7.21

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have now received headline changes to COVID-19 guidance, from the Department for Education.

Clearly there is a lot of uncertainty and time to pass before we return in September, so I plan on confirming our procedures a week or so before we return. What we do know is what will remain…

WHAT NEEDS TO STAY
  • An updated risk assessment that we will regularly review.
  • Remote learning offer for those who are self-isolating and well enough to learn.
  • Good hygiene and regular hand washing – the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach continues to be very important.
  • Regular cleaning of areas and equipment.
  • Keeping occupied spaces well ventilated – while maintaining a comfortable temperature.
  • Following public health advice on testing, self-isolation and managing confirmed cases of COVID-19.
  • Those who test positive with LFD should isolate and get a PCR test.
·         Staff undertaking twice weekly home tests beginning the week before we return to school

 

 

WHAT HAS CHANGED according to the Department for education
  • Bubbles no longer necessary.
 Our school views:

We are not comfortable with stating that all of the recommended changes will happen and are reserving our final confirmed plan until a week or so before we come back in September. We aim to carefully monitor the national and local picture and make informed decisions based on the evidence.

  • Assemblies can resume.
  • No longer required to make alternative arrangements to avoid mixing at lunch.
  • Contract tracing will be conducted by NHS Test and Trace and not settings.
  • From 16 August 2021, children under the age of 18 years old will no longer be required to self-isolate if test positive as a close contact but will be advised to take a PCR test.
  • Face coverings not advised for pupils, staff and visitors – either in classrooms or in communal areas including on dedicated school and public transport.
  • Most staff in schools will not require PPE beyond what they would normally need for their work.
  • Settings to create outbreak management plans.
·         It will not be necessary to stagger start and finish times for schools and colleges

 

Kind regards,

 

 

Miss Cook

Headteacher

5 years ago
Posted on 13th Jul 2021 by

Staff Changes September 2021

13th July 2021

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

I wanted to further update you of some staff changes that will come into place in September.

 

  • Miss Gears, who has already returned as our SENDCo will be getting married over the Summer break and will return to school as Mrs Poole.

 

  • Miss Huda will be leaving her role in the Pastoral team, and we all wish her the best of luck in her new role. Her replacement will be Mrs Byrne Corbett.

 

Kind regards,

 

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Newdale Primary School and Nursery