Parents' Area

Updates

Thursday 29th January, 2026

Important Notice Regarding Parking Near School

We would like to remind parents and carers that parking on residents’ driveways, or blocking access to them, is not permitted. This causes significant inconvenience to local residents and can prevent them from accessing their own homes.

 

We are aware that parking access around the school site is limited, particularly at busy drop-off and collection times. However, consideration must be given to those who live nearby, and we ask that all parents park responsibly and legally.

 

We have received specific complaints regarding a VW Passat being parked on a resident’s driveway. An image of this vehicle has been shared with the school and is being passed on to the relevant traffic control agencies. Residents have also been advised to report incidents directly and to provide photographic evidence where appropriate.

 

Please be aware that if parking on residents’ driveways or blocking access continues, further action may be taken by residents, including contacting parking enforcement or the local authority.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping to maintain positive relationships with our local community and ensuring everyone’s safety.

 

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Miss Cook

Tuesday 27th January, 2026

Ninja Warrior Week – February half term

 

Date: Monday 16th – Friday 20th February

Time: Sign in 8:30am – 9am / Sign out 3:30pm – 4pm

Age: Reception – Year 6

Theme : Ninja Warrior Week ( Obstacle courses, Sports, Arts & Crafts)

Booking link: https://crossbarcoaching.ipalbookings.com

Tuesday 27th January, 2026

Telford & Wrekin Music

The children enjoyed a performance from Telford & Wrekin Music Service yesterday during our Music Assembly.

The service are providing guitar, drums and keyboard tuition. If you are interested in booking your child on any of the lessons please click on the following link Instrumental and Vocal Lessons Form – Telford & Wrekin Music

Further details below:

  • Cost: Starting from £28.95 per month
  • Free lessons are available for Children in care & Children eligible for income-qualified free school meals (30 weeks free)

Monday 26th January, 2026

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governors Involvement

The Health and Safeguarding governors met last week and spent a lot of time looking at the important topic of E safety. They received an update from our E safety lead which included hearing about our filtering and monitoring systems, our E Safety risk assessment and AI usage. They then went onto to interview a group of Year 6 pupils. They were impressed with the knowledge these children had in how to stay safe online.

The Governors also looked at our first aid procedures and checked our staff Single Central Record (SCR). They concluded the meeting by feeding back from their previous parent voice session linked to safeguarding. They plan to repeat this session in order to gain more feedback.

Monday 26th January, 2026

School Dinner Charge

In line with Telford & Wrekin guidance the school meal price is increasing after Feb half term (Monday 23rd February) from £2.95 to £3.10. Please note, the current menu will remain the same until the usual change which occurs after the Easter break.

Friday 23rd January, 2026

🌟🌟Achievement Assembly 🌟🌟

Friday 23rd January 2026 

We have had a lovely week at Newdale- the children have been working really hard to follow our school rules of Ready, Respectful and Safe. This week, Year 2 have used lots of expanded noun phrases in their fabulous Chance to Shine writing about The BFG, and also started our new topic of Aboriginal Art linked to our Australia topic. Other year groups have been working hard in their classrooms and making their teachers proud.

The Newdale Cup winners who will have a special treat next week:  

Year 2 for working hard and following the Newdale Behaviour Code. They have been ready to learn each day and have been respectful inside and outside of the classroom.  

House Points 

Our winning house this week is Ironbridge with 447 house points, in second place it is Wrekin with 371 points. In third place we had Severn with 336 and is fourth place was Wenlock with 324.

Achievers of the week: 

Year 6 achievers: Jake for always being ‘ready’ to learn. Kian for always being ready for every lesson: listening carefully, having all of the correct equipment, following instructions and being ready to learn.  

Year 5 achievers: Mr Jackson’s achiever has been chosen for always being ready to work, giving 100% and being a pleasure to have in the classroom. Mrs Haymour for always being ready to learn, and going above and beyond doing work at home. 

Year 4 achievers: Lexi for being ready to learn and trying her best in every lesson. Zoey for always being ready to learn by having the right equipment and books at the start of each lesson and showing me that she is listening carefully.  

 Year 3 achievers: Omish for being ready to improve his writing by having a thesaurus and dictionary on hand. Henry for always being ready and trying his best in every lesson, especially literacy! 

Year 2 achievers: Aadya for showing us she is the first one ready at the start of every lesson – this has shone through in her work this week with a super Chance to Shine! Miss Squire’s achiever has been chosen for always being ready to learn and trying his best in every lesson. What a superstar! 

Year 1 achievers: Ayat for impressing us with her independent writing this week. Her confidence is growing.  Mrs Sturrock’s achiever has been chosen for having a positive attitude to learning and working hard in all her lessons. She has been coming into school every day with a big smile on her face and has really impressed her teachers with her super sentences in Literacy.  

Year R achievers:  

Amirah has been chosen for excellent focus during Art this week. 

Attendance Winners 19th – 23rd January 2026

Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Miss Squire = 98.71%

Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Mr Stubbs = 99.67%

Friday 23rd January, 2026

REMINDER – Learning Support Workshop for parents/carers – Thursday 29th January

On Thursday 29th January, we are delighted to welcome our LSAT (Learning Support Advisory Teacher) into school to deliver a neurodiversity workshop.

This will take place from 3.25pm – 4.25pm at Newdale.  Parents should wait outside the main office doors on arrival. If you are struggling for childcare, please inform the school office.

The workshop will cover the following areas:

Understanding ADHD

How ADHD affects brain function and development

Strengths of having ADHD

Techniques for managing inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity

Sensory differences

How to adjust your communication skills to support young people with ADHD

Any questions that parents may have

Please confirm your attendance via Parent Pay so we have an idea of numbers prior to the event. The event is free to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Friday 23rd January, 2026

Question & Answer Session – Friday 30th January

The question and answer session for parents/carers regarding our new behaviour code taking place on Friday 30th January is now live on ParentPay to book a free place to attend.