Reception

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3 months ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

Reception’s Snow Day 

Wow, we are so lucky to have had some more snow fall overnight and we can’t wait to see what you get up to today! We know you will be wrapping up warm and making the most of the snow. Please share lots of pictures/videos on Evidence Me if you can as we would all love to see what you have been up to. These are lots of ideas for what you might want to do today.

Build a snowman: This week we have been learning to count accurately using our counting fingers to line up objects, point or move to count one thing at a time. Can you count how many buttons your snowman has? How many buttons would your snowman have if you added one more? How many buttons would your snowman have if you had one less? Is your snowman shorter than you? Is your snowman taller than you?

Back to Earth with a Bump: We have been reading a story called ‘Back to Earth With a Bump’ this week and the little boy Hal in the story has an adventure, off to search for the sun in Space. Maybe you could get creative today and make your own rocket out of old recycling? What adventure could you have? Take a teddy on an adventure with you today and tell us all about it.

Can you practise writing your name in the snow today?

Understanding the World: Lots of animals will find it tricky to find food today in the snow. Can you help to feed them? Maybe you could feed the birds?

Physical Development: Yesterday, we noticed that lots of you needed help with your gloves and zipping up your coats. Today is the perfect day to practise. If you get good at it, maybe you could set a timer and see how fast you can get yourself ready for the snow!

You might want to have a snowball throwing competition. You have been working hard on your underarm throwing in PE. How far can you throw a snowball? Can you beat your last throw? Can you catch a snowball?

Can you make a snow angel?

If you are wanting to get active inside instead, these are some fun snow themed movement breaks.

Winter run! 🏃‍♂️❄️ Winter Chase ❄️ Winter Brain Break ❄️ Just dance ❄️ Winter Games for Kids

Snow Action Song for Kids | Winter Brain Break | Preschool Learning Song| Sing Play Create

Letter formation: Use the videos to remind yourselves of the rhymes and practise writing your letters. You could air write, write it on paper or even write it in the snow! You could use a stick so you don’t get chilly fingers! This is the link to the videos: ‘a’ letter formation

Phonics: Here are some Fred Games to play to practise your blending. https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/SnvL4bgt/5yVhiwhf

https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/ObH5nXVH/gO1mXAaq

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https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/BI1rcbBR/1rUXfTcP

Story Time: After a chilly day playing in the snow, why don’t you snuggle up under a blanket a share a story with someone at home? Cosiest part of the day with a warm drink and a lovely story with cuddles. We would love to see and share your photos of this on Evidence Me.

Here is a link to watch Stickman try and make it home in the snow. Stick Man – BBC iPlayer

Have a wonderful day.

Thanks,

The Reception Team

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3 months ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Next week, we will be submitting important information to the Department for Education (DfE). This data directly affects the level of funding our school receives. As you know, the more funding we receive, the better the provision we can offer for your children.

One key part of this funding is the number of children who take up Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) on Census Day. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day—whether that’s a hot dinner or a school sandwich. Some families choose to send a packed lunch instead, but on Census Day it really helps the school if as many children as possible take up their free meal.

To support this, we have planned a popular menu choice: big breakfast, along with our well‑liked school sandwich option.

We would be extremely grateful if you could encourage your child to try a UFSM meal next Thursday. Your support makes a real difference to the funding we receive and, in turn, to the opportunities we can provide for all our pupils.

Many thanks,

Miss Cook

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3 months ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by

Free School Meals

Many of our families are already benefiting from applying for Free School Meals, and we encourage you to check whether you may also be eligible.

It is a common misconception that Free School Meals are only linked to school dinners — there is so much more to it. If you qualify, your child is also entitled to reduced prices for school trips, breakfast club, and after‑school clubs. In addition, there are a range of other forms of support your child may receive, both at home and in school, to help them with their learning and wellbeing.

Families with children from Reception to Year 6 can apply for Free School Meals if they receive certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

To find out more or to apply, please follow the link below to the Telford & Wrekin website, where you can access further information and download the application form. Alternatively, our school office team will be happy to support you with the application process.

Telford & Wrekin Council | Free School Meals

Miss Cook

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3 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

3 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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3 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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3 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