Updates

Friday 3rd April, 2020

Covid 19 – Arrangements

The school & nursery are currently open between 8:40am and 3:10pm for children of key workers only (this includes the Easter holidays). The office is staffed between 8:30am and 12pm each day during Easter. If you want to enquire about a place, please phone or email newdale.primary@taw.org.uk  and someone will get back to you.

Friday 3rd April, 2020

E-Safety top tip!

Hello Newdalers!

I just wanted to send you a quick reminder about ways to stay safe online.  With life being a bit different at the moment I am sure that you are missing your friends and using ICT a lot more to help with your learning.  Please remember to follow these rules to help you to stay safe:

Don’t forget that if you see or hear anything that upsets you when you are online (or on your mobile phone) then you can always email Buddy Bear or your class teacher.  Alternatively you could  tell a trusted adult at home or phone NSPCC childine on 0800 1111.

Stay safe and please try to take regular screen breaks!

Miss Newport :-)

Thursday 2nd April, 2020

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Pizzas for humans, bird feeders for birds and a shop in base camp.

A fun filled day. 

Thursday 2nd April, 2020

Value of the Month- April

Our value of the month for April is Freedom

What is Freedom?

  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Self-expression
  • Freedom of speech

Suggestions for parents to work with children at home:

  • Together, talk about people in history who were being ruled by someone else and wanted freedom, e.g. Moses and the Israelites, slaves in the US before the Civil War; Hanukkah; Nelson Mandela.
  • Discuss with your child about historical slavery and modern day human trafficking.
  • Discuss with your child about the Syria Refugee Crisis.
  • Different Rules of Law around the world. Discuss with your child democracy in Britain and how this may be different from countries around the world.
  • Freedom of self- expression. Discuss with your child the importance of their identity and being able to express themselves. Explain that people living in Britain are able to express themselves how they choose; as long as it doesn’t break the law (Individual Liberty).
  • Discuss inner freedom– having positive thoughts. What does inner freedom feel like? When do you feel most free? What kinds of thoughts make you feel free? Constrained?

 

Wednesday 1st April, 2020

Make Your Own Playdough Recipe

Good afternoon all! Although I have aimed this at nursery, I think all families may like to have a go! 

Today, I have recorded an easy step by step playdough recipe using ingredients you may well have at home. Have a little look at the video below and see if you can make your own! I find making playdough with the children almost as fun as playing with it.  

 

Please take extra care when using hot water – grown ups to do this bit.

The ingredients you will need are as follows: 

1 cup flour

1/4 cup salt 

3/4 cup of (hot) water 

3 tablespoons lemon juice (this is substituted cream of tartar) 

1 tablespoon sunflower oil 

Food colouring (optional) 

You may need to add more flour once your playdough has been mixed. Keep kneading until you get to a soft texture. You can also add scents such as conditioner/vanilla essence etc to create a nice smell. 

I have also attached some playdough mats you can use once your playdough is ready and cooled down (if you have polly pockets you can pop them inside). 

If you do not have access to playdough tools, how about using children’s toys. Small world figures such as dinosaurs make fabulous prints!

You could also use the playdough for letter or number activities. Let your imagination take over!

I hope you have found this useful. Take care 

Spring Playdough Mats

Easter Playdough Mats

Phase 2 Letters Playdough Mats

Number Playdough Mats