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Friday 21st November, 2025

Achievement Assembly

Friday 21st November 

This week has been filled with visits to the cinema and further afield. Year 6 debaters went to HLC to have a debate with other schools. They heard lots of interesting topics and contributed very maturely. They even won their debate; well done year 6 team!  

Year 4 went on a trip to Molineux stadium this week. They learnt what makes a good match report from a press officer at the club. They got to have a look at the stadium and learn some facts about Wolverhampton Wanderers.  

Year 2 enjoyed a wonderful Guy Fawkes workshop on Tuesday where they learnt all about the Gunpowder plot. They made a fire work picture with the Houses of Parliament, role-played as different characters and even had to crack the secret code.  The children learnt lots of new knowledge to help support with their history unit of work. 

Finally, Year 5 went to Shrewsbury Museum where the children took part in a printing class and a Viking workshop. The children were able to learn about the town of Shrewsbury in more detail and explore games, crafts, clothing and pottery from the Viking era.  

 

BeSMART Cup winners who will have a special treat next week:  

Year 2 for following the Be-Smart code and listening carefully during their Guy Fawkes Workshop.  

 

House Points 

This week, Wrekin have gained the most points with an impressive 383! In second place is Ironbridge with 319, Wenlock is third with 298 points and Severn with 283. Well done Wrekin! 

Achievers of the week: 

Year 6 achievers: Toni for always listening attentively and working so hard in every lesson. Craig for his superb effort this week both in class and with his home learning – he has made me very proud.  

Year 5 achievers:  Ashton for showing a committed and positive attitude towards his learning and demonstrating the rewards of following the Be-Smart code. Daisy for actively trying to use a range of skills and vocab in her chance to shine 

Year 4 achievers: Alfie for following the Be-Smart code and showing super resilience in his learning. Sebastian for great focus and effort and for participating enthusiastically in discussions in class and on our trip.  

Year 3 achievers: Rumana Shafiq – for always having a smiley, positive presence in our class, being a great role model for the BeSMART code and take care with her presentation in her books. Miss Watson’s achiever for trying really hard in her maths work and increasing her independence.   

Year 2 achievers: Juman who is a delight to teach. She is always smiling, offering to help others and shows kindness every day. A great role model to her peers. Ella for joining in with her peers during the Guy Fawkes workshop – she created a wonderful firework picture that was set over the Houses of Parliament, well done! 

Year 1 achievers: Sophie – for being a kind friend, a super role model, a resilient and determined, hardworking reader with an ‘I can and I will’ mindset. Ivy for super effort sounding out the words she needed in her Chance to Shine work and for coming into school with a big smile on her face.   

Year R achievers: Oliver for always working hard and trying his best. He is a role model to others.  Elisa – for amazing independence in writing this week. We loved to see you challenging yourself! 

Times Tables – This week, our ‘Times Tables Rockstars’ trophy went to the class with the highest amount of correct answers. This class is Mrs Stack’s class with an average of 6583 coins collected.  Congratulations Rockstars! Edward Jefferson received the trophy on behalf of his class as he had the highest number of days active on TTRS.    

Friday 21st November, 2025

PLEASE READ – Important Information Regarding Communication

Starting next week, due to the implementation of a new computer system, we will be unable to utilise the text messaging service for the foreseeable future. Parents and carers will receive emails from Newdale Primary; please remember to check your junk mail as well. Communication will occur via email, Facebook, and the school website.

Additionally, please refer to your key dates for events leading up to Christmas, please see attached key dates.

It is important to regularly check these platforms to ensure you do not miss any significant communications from the school.

We kindly ask that you frequently monitor your ParentPay account and ensure that your lunch and breakfast club accounts maintain a positive balance at all times. ParentPay offers a feature that notifies you of low credit balances, which can be easily set up.

Key dates – Autumn 2025 (2)

 

Friday 21st November, 2025

Christmas Support for Families

As the festive season approaches, we are mindful that the ongoing cost of living crisis is making this time of year especially challenging for many families. Please remember that as a school community, we are here to help.

If you feel you may need support this Christmas (whether that’s with food, essentials, or simply someone to talk to) please don’t hesitate to reach out. All requests will be treated with kindness and confidentiality.

You can contact our Pastoral Team directly by email at Newdale.inclusion@taw.org.uk  and they will be happy to support you.

You are not alone, and together we can make sure every child and family enjoys a joyful Christmas.

Friday 21st November, 2025

Newdale Celebrates Becoming An Asthma Friendly School!

 

 

We are delighted to announce that Newdale has been awarded the Asthma Friendly School Award! This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting pupils with asthma and ensuring their safety and wellbeing in school.

Receiving this award is a fantastic achievement, but maintaining it is just as important—and we can’t do it alone. We need your help to keep Newdale an asthma-friendly school for years to come.

Here’s how you can support us:

✅ Keep an in-date inhaler in school
Please ensure your child always has a current inhaler in school. If you receive a reminder to replace it, act quickly so there’s no gap in protection.

✅ Regular asthma reviews
Book regular check-ups with your child’s asthma nurse—at least once a year—to keep their care up to date.

✅ Provide an up-to-date asthma plan
Share the latest asthma action plan with us so we can respond quickly and appropriately if your child needs help.

✅ Update us on any changes
If there are any changes to your child’s condition, medication, or care plan, please let us know immediately.

Together, we can make sure every child with asthma feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive at Newdale. Thank you for working with us to keep this award—and our pupils—healthy and happy!

Friday 21st November, 2025

Updated EYFS Nutrition Guidelines

Dear Parents/ Carers,

We would like to inform you of an update to our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) nutrition guidelines. From Monday, 3rd November, our Reception classes started having a revised pudding option as part of their daily meals.

Instead of a sweet pudding offering each day, children have been enjoying a healthier pudding alternative of a range of fruit, yoghurt and cheese & crackers. This change is part of our commitment to promoting balanced nutrition and supporting healthy eating habits from an early age.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the best for our pupils.

Thursday 20th November, 2025

Walk in Flu Vaccination Clinic

Shropshire Community Health are running a walk in clinic this weekend for anyone who may have missed the flu vaccinations in school.

 

 

 

Thursday 20th November, 2025

Playground Donations

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope this message finds you well and that your children are reporting that they are enjoying this half term so far.

At Newdale we are committed to enriching our children’s playtime with imaginative, active, and collaborative outdoor experiences. To help us enhance our playground, we are kindly asking for donations of specific items that will support creative and physical play.

We would be grateful for donations of the following items (new or gently used):

  • Sandpit tools (spades, buckets, moulds, etc.)

Balance bikes

  • Push along construction vehicles: diggers, dumper trucks,
  •  Brooms, dustpans, and brushes
  •  Thick long ropes (for tug-of-war or creative play)

Long skipping ropes

  •  Clean tyres (car or bike, suitable for safe play)
  • Traffic cones
  • Scramble nets
  •  Smoothed-off planks of wood (no splinters or nails)
  •  Plastic or part metal wheelbarrows
  •  Plastic snow shovels
  •  Large metal or plastic kitchen utensils (e.g., fish slices, serving spoons)

These materials will help us create a more dynamic and engaging outdoor space where children can explore, build, and play safely.

To donate:

 Please call the school office on 01952 387720 to discuss your donation and arrange a suitable drop-off time.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference and is appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us make our playground a place of joy, creativity, and adventure.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

Wednesday 19th November, 2025

Year 2 Guy Fawkes Workshop

Year 2 had a fantastic time learning about Guy Fawkes yesterday! The children were fully immersed in an exciting and interactive learning experience as they explored the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

To bring the history to life, the children took part in a range of fun activities:

Firework Art
They created brilliant firework pictures using chalk, experimenting with colour and movement to make their artwork sparkle on the page.

Costume Photoshoot
The class loved dressing up in different themed costumes and taking part in a photoshoot – there were plenty of smiles and giggles!

Secret Code Cracking
Our young historians decoded special Guy Fawkes–themed secret messages, just like Guy Fawkes and the conspirators would’ve written and decoded in the 1600s.

A Dance from the 1600s
To finish the day, the children learnt a traditional dance from the 17th century. It was wonderful to see them stepping back in time.

The children showed great enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity throughout the day. We are so proud of how engaged they were and how much they learned while having such fun!

Well done, Year 2!