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2 weeks ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

Outdoor Learning

Linked to our Industrial Revolution topic, we explored the work of Lowry in our EKO session this week. Children made their own matchstick figures using twigs, wool, wire and scraps of fabric. They also found logs to represent factories with huge chimneys. Our next EKO day will be on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

Snow Day Activities!

Good morning Year 6,

How exciting to wake up to all of the lovely snow; we do hope that you enjoy playing in it and making lots of fantastic snowmen – this could be your PE lesson for the day! We would love to see pictures of your snowy adventures so do send them to the year 6 inbox: newdale.year6team@taw.org.uk.

Here are some suggested activities that you may wish to do today while enjoying a hot chocolate :-)

Read Theory – use your login details to access your reading comprehension questions and write a comment in your reading diary.

Go on TTRS or Hit the Button to practise your multiplication facts. Have a go at creating your own long multiplication questions as an extension.

Arithmetic – the arithmetic paper that we were going to complete in class this morning is now live on Google Classroom. How many can you complete in 30 minutes?

Tell your adult all about our first lesson on how Crime and Punishment has changed through the ages and make a fact file recording our learning on this topic so far. If you wish to, you could begin to research further on crime and punishment during Roman times, as we will be focussing on this next lesson.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zq36qfr#zngbbqt

You will also see a link in relation to Aretha Franklin on Google Classroom. In music, we are going to be learning about inspirational women in music and Aretha Franklin is the first artist we will focus on. If you would like to, you can follow the link and make a fact file all about Aretha Franklin.

These are optional tasks and we will be covering them in lessons when we return to school so do not worry if you are not able to complete them.

We know life and work continues for parents so complete what you can with no pressure.

Most importantly, stay safe and enjoy the snow.

Have a great weekend,
Mrs Arthurs and Mrs Stack

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

School and nursery closed

School closed.
Reluctantly I am having to close our school today. Assessments have shown that despite the roads potentially clearing shortly, the paths and school site are not safe. Staff would be putting themselves at risk getting in from near and far afield. Aswell as parents and children. Made the call as early as possible. Teachers will be communicating by 9am with learning suggestions. Sorry everyone. We really do not like closing 😔

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1 month ago
Posted on 17th Dec 2025 by

Mrs Stack’s Quizmas winner!

Well done to Meadow and her family, who were the Quizmas winners in Mrs Stack’s class. It was an extremely close run contest which was decided on the correct wording of the film “A Boy Called Christmas”.

Enjoy your biscuits Meadow!

E

1 month ago
Posted on 17th Dec 2025 by

Sports After School Clubs – next half term (Year 1- Year 6)

The following after school clubs will take place next half term. All clubs will go live on ParentPay around 3pm this Friday (19th)

Monday – Golf

Monday – KS2 Dance Club

Monday – KS1 Hockey

Tuesday – KS1 Football

Tuesday – Gymnastics

Wednesday – KS2 Girl’s Football

Wednesday – KS2 Netball

Wednesday – Badminton

Thursday – KS2 Football

Friday – Dodgeball

Friday – KS2 Football

 

1 month ago
Posted on 12th Dec 2025 by

Free School Meals

Dear Parents/Carers,

We already have many families who enjoy the benefits after applying for Free School Meals and we urge you to reconsider if you meet the criteria listed below.

By applying for Free School Meals, very often parents think it is all directly linked to school dinners- it isn’t! If you qualify for Free School Meals, it also means that you are entitled to significantly reduced prices for school trips, breakfast clubs and after school clubs. There are many other benefits that your child could directly receive to potentially support them at home and if needed, with their learning at school.

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

Please follow the below link as this will take you to the Telford & Wrekin website where you are able to access more information and download an application form which will be sent directly to the team. Or alternatively, speak to a member of staff in the school office for support in applying.

Telford & Wrekin Council | Free School Meals

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1 month ago
Posted on 09th Dec 2025 by

Nursery Christmas party

 

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Next Thursday nursery will be having a Christmas party to celebrate the festivities. If your child would like to come dressed in Christmas attire or colours they are more than welcome too. If you child doesn’t attend a Thursday please don’t think they will be missing out ! We will be creating and crafting lots during that week, even a slant disco on Monday. 🎄

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2 months ago
Posted on 05th Dec 2025 by

Year 3 – PE change of day

We will be having PE on Wednesday 10th only next week.

Monday 8th – school uniform (trip)

Thursday 11th – school uniform (we will be watching KS1’s Christmas play in the afternoon)

Thanks,

Year 3

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2 months ago
Posted on 04th Dec 2025 by

Monday Christmas sing along

On Monday nursery will be having their Christmas sing along
For this we are asking if they could either wear Christmas colours or Christmas themed clothing to celebrate.

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2 months ago
Posted on 04th Dec 2025 by

Nursery volunteers

Have you ever thought about volunteering in a nursery or wondered what it’s like to work in a nursery setting? Now’s your chance!

Newdale Nursery is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our fantastic team in our 2-year-old provision.

Volunteering is flexible – whether you can spare just an hour a week or a couple of days, we’d love your support!

If you’re interested, please complete an application form and return it to the school office, or email it to newdale.primary@taw.org.uk by Monday 5th January 2026.

Volunteering Application Form

We look forward to receiving your application.

Miss Cook

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role will be engaging in regulated activity with children. Our child protection and safeguarding policy can be found on our school website or requested via our office. https://www.newdaleschool.org.uk/home/key-info/policies/

We are committed to equality and diversity.

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