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Friday 26th September, 2025

Achievement Assembly

Friday 26th September  

It has been another busy week at Newdale. On Wednesday, we welcomed parents for our first PODs ‘Cake and Cuppa’ session. There will also be two additional sessions running at a later date. On Thursday was our Grandparent’s tea party, where there was the opportunity to look at the children’s work with some tea and biscuits. Thank you for a brilliant turn out! Finally on Friday, the school was filled with colour as we celebrated European Languages Day, with the children learning about different foods, traditions and life in European countries.  

 

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

Miss Squire’s class for behaving brilliantly in assembly and setting the right example to the rest of the school.

 

House Points 

This week, Ironbridge take the lead with an impressive 344 points. They are closely followed by Wenlock with 317, Severn with 288 and Wrekin with 281. Well done everyone! 

 

Achievers of the week: 

Year 6 achievers: Edward for always giving 100% in every single lesson and being a shining example of the BeSmart code in every way. Mrs Arthur’s achiever for putting lots of effort into lessons and following the BeSMART code well.  

Year 5 achievers: Noah Always respectful, responsible, and ready to learn—your excellent behaviour sets a brilliant example for others every single day. Zara for giving your Chane to Shine 100% and fantastic effort. 

Year 4 achievers: Mr Stubbs achiever for always trying his hardest and being ready to learn. Jessica for fantastic focus and super effort in all lessons. 

Year 3 achievers: Coby for always being smiley, polite and such a kind pupil. We love having you in our class! Sebastian for always trying his best and being a role model inside and out of class.  

Year 2 achievers: Arthur for always following the Be SMART code and being polite- a great role model to all. Miss Squire’s achiever for an amazing chance to shine this week, super writing. 

Year 1 achievers: Delilah for always being a super role model and trying her best in all that she does with her lovely smile. Lexi for always giving 100% effort in everything she does and always following our Be SMART code.  

Year R achievers: Oghalezino for being a fantastically kind and caring friend. Ruben for always trying his best, working hard and being a role model to others.  

 

Readers of the week – these children were entered into our weekly reading raffle: 

Year 6 readers: Toni for reading every day and proving very detailed comments in his diary. 

Year 5 readers: Lila for her reading every night, detailed diary entries and for sharing one of her favourite poems. Basit for brilliant, detailed comments in his reading diary and always reading every day! 

Year 4 readers: Maya for reading daily and providing excellent summaries about what has happened in her book. Poppy for reading everyday this week and completing all of her questions. 

Year 3 readers: Kyresse for super detailed reading comments in his reading diary- I am really proud of you Kyresse. Daniel for continuously reading his books daily, fantastic commitment to his reading journey. Well done Daniel.  

Year 2 readers: Natalie for reading five times a week and always answering the questions in her book. Harry for reading everyday this week, over the weekend and answering any questions. 

Year 1 readers: Oscar Mason-Gunning for reading consistently at home. Niko for reading at least 2 books every evening. 

Friday 26th September, 2025

Reception to Year 5 Stay and Share for Parents/Carers

We are really looking forward to our ‘Stay and Share’ session (Reception to Y5) on Thursday 9th October at 2:45pm. Please enter your child’s classroom from their usual drop off/pick up location (Years R, 2, 3, and 5 parents should enter from the playground classroom doors, Year 1 and Mrs Everall’s classes’ can be accessed from the decking and Mr Stubbs’ class from the stairs by the Visitor Car Park). Playground gates will open at 2:45pm. Due to space constraints, we are only able to accommodate one parent/carer per child. Attendance must be confirmed through ParentPay so staff are aware of expected numbers on the day.  For this event, the children will remain in their classrooms, so if you are visiting more than one child, you will be able to move between the classrooms and spend some time with them individually. We look forward to seeing you all and the children can’t wait to share their learning with you.

Friday 26th September, 2025

Grandparent’s Stay & Share

It was so lovely to see so many grandparents at our afternoon event. Many travelled a good distance to attend. We know the children absolutely loved showing off their work and school. We hope you enjoyed it too! The sunshine certainly helped! ☀️ Here are a few fabulous photos!

 

Wednesday 24th September, 2025

Reminder – Grandparent’s Stay & Share Event – tomorrow

On Thursday 25th September, we will be inviting Grandparent’s in for a ‘Stay and Share’ session with their grandchild/children. The drop in will be a lovely opportunity for children to share their learning so far and spend time with their grandparent/s in school.

We will have two sittings:

Reception to Year 2 children – 1:15 – 2:15pm

Year 3 – Year 6 children – 2:15pm

Where grandparents have grandchildren in more than one year group, please attend the time of the older child (e.g. a grandparent visiting children in Year 2 and Year 4 should come at 2:15pm).

Class teachers will have class lists of who has consent and who doesn’t to leave with Grandparents. When they are ready to leave, grandparents must let class teachers know so that they can tick them off their list. If you have not specified on ParentPay if your child/children can leave with their grandparents, please add a note in their reading diary this evening.

We kindly ask that if a grandparent would like a hot drink, that they bring their own mug to help reduce waste/costs rather than the school purchasing single use cups.

With regards to parking on school site, this will be on a first come first served basis for blue badge holders.

Please note, this is an event for Grandparent’s only.

We look forward to welcoming everyone!

Many thanks

Miss Cook

Tuesday 23rd September, 2025

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governor Involvement

The Safeguarding and Health & Safety Governors met on 22nd September 2025. They carried out a ‘pupil voice’ activity with some KS 1 children, discussing behaviour around school. The children were very clear about the BeSMART code and could tell the Governors all about why it is good to behave in school and about what happens when something might go wrong.

The Governors reviewed part of a safeguarding audit with the Headteacher and as a result set some new agenda items for next time.

They received information following a ‘spot check’ that was carried out linked to Asthma and Epi Pen use across the school and were happy with how all staff are undergoing the new Tier one Asthma training before Christmas.

Governors are looking forward to spending time around the school site collecting some first-hand parent voice in November.

Tuesday 23rd September, 2025

Year 6 to Secondary Transfer Information

September 2025

Dear Parent or Guardian

How to apply for a Secondary School Place

To apply for a secondary school place for September 2026, you will need to apply online at www.telford.gov.uk/admissions.  The online application system is now available.

The closing date for all applications is 31st October 2025. You must apply to the local authority of where you and your child live, for example this is where you pay your council tax.

You can find out more information on www.telford.gov.uk/admissions where you will be able to find our information booklet. Alternatively, please contact School Admissions at admissions@telford.gov.uk

If you do not have access to a computer you can go to your local library and use their computer facilities.

Secondary school admission animation

Yours faithfully

 

 

TELFORD & WREKIN SCHOOL ADMISSIONS TEAM

admissions@telford.gov.uk

Tuesday 23rd September, 2025

Reminder – European Day of Languages

On Friday the 26th September, Newdale will be celebrating European Day of Languages.

It is a day to promote awareness of the importance of language learning and protecting the linguistic heritage.

Each year group will be celebrating a different country (please see below).

Nursery – Germany

Reception – Italy

Year 1- Sweden

Year 2 – Poland

Year 3- Denmark

Year 4- Switzerland

Year 5- Greece

Year 6 – Germany

The children are invited to come into school wearing the colours of the flag that they are celebrating.