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9 months ago
Posted on 21st Jul 2025 by

Finance and Personnel Governors Involvement

Finance and Personnel Governors met on Wednesday 16th July. They concluded their focus on PE by looking at the planning format and then talking to a group of Year 4 – 6 children about the offer. They were happy to hear the children talk so positively about the PE offer at Newdale.

Governors spent time looking at the finances for the school and nursery. They recognised the difficult balance between securing enough staff to support higher than usual numbers of special educational needs, against the income the school receives. They understand that systems across the setting will undoubtedly have to change in order to accommodate this need.

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9 months ago
Posted on 14th Jul 2025 by

Wednesday Wheelie Day

As we will be having Wheelie day as part of our Year 1 Smart Cup Treat. There will not be Forest School. Many thanks Year 1

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9 months ago
Posted on 14th Jul 2025 by

Year 1 Stem Day

Just a gentle reminder to say please can the children bring in a piece of recycling (box, tin, jar etc) that we can use to make a musical instrument tomorrow.

Many thanks The Year 1 Team

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9 months ago
Posted on 13th Jul 2025 by

Year 1 Stem Day

As part of stem day on Tuesday 15th July, Year 1 are going to be making their own musical instruments. Please can we ask that children each bring in one piece of recycling and that is has your child’s name on it.  Here are a few examples:

  •  A small cardboard box( tissue boxes are ideal)
  • paper plate/ paper bowl
  • a small plastic bottle
  • a small jar
  • a tin can( with no sharp edges)

Please see below a few examples of the instruments we may make

Many thanks

The Year 1 team

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10 months ago
Posted on 06th Jul 2025 by

French Day

We had lots of fun on Friday for French day.

We all came to school dressed in blue, white and red like the French flag.

We used cotton buds to create our own painting of the Eiffel Tower inspired by a French artist.

We took part in some fun French dancing.

And we tried some different French foods.

We all had lots of fun and learnt lots of interesting facts about France.

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10 months ago
Posted on 01st Jul 2025 by

Year 1Trip Reminders for tomorrow

Here are a few pieces of key information for our Dudley zoo trip on Wednesday 2nd July.

  • The children will leave for the trip after the start of the school day and will return before home time.
  • Children are required to wear school uniform , a waterproof coat and sensible, comfy shoes( trainers are allowed) as the Castle and Zoo are all outdoors.
  • Please can each child bring into school their own backpack. They will each be carrying their own water bottle, waterproof coat, sun cream, sun hat and packed lunch.

Many thanks for your cooperation. We are really looking forward to it.

Regards Mrs Evans and Miss Fisher

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10 months ago
Posted on 30th Jun 2025 by

Careers Day at Newdale Primary School – A Fantastic Friday to Remember!

Careers Day 2025 Video

On Friday, Newdale Primary School held a fantastic whole school Careers Day, and what an inspiring day it was! We were incredibly lucky to welcome a wide range of volunteers from many different professions who gave up their time to talk to the children, provide exciting activities to take part in, and share their passion for their careers. The school was buzzing with excitement as pupils explored the endless possibilities for their futures.

A huge thank you goes out to all our wonderful volunteers who helped make Careers Day such a huge success. Staff and pupils alike had an amazing time, and the children left feeling inspired, motivated, and excited about all the possibilities their futures could hold. It truly was a day to remember!

Here’s who came to visit…

Paramedic Team – who gave students the chance to try on real paramedic gear and explore life-saving equipment.

Local Police officers– who brought a real police van, police car, equipment, goody bags and introduced PC Peeler, the police dog mascot.

Farmer Mark – who showed off his impressive blue tractor and a variety of fresh vegetables, giving pupils insight into life on the farm.

Smileworks Dentistry– A dentist and dental nurse who discussed their job roles, taught the children about oral health and handed out goody bags.

Gav from the RAF– who set up a thrilling assault course that got everyone active and thinking about physical challenges in the military.

An Art Therapist– who explained and showed the children how art can be used to explore emotions and well-being through creative expression.

Author Hannah Collins– who shared her book ‘Little Legs, Long Nose: A Day with Monty the Miniature Dachshund’ and talked about what it was like to write her own children’s book.

Kyle and Elliot Bennett (Ex-Professional Footballers)– who inspired pupils with stories from their careers and their work with their Football Academy.

Matt from Fire Cover– who explained the exciting world of fire safety on film and TV sets.

The ‘Xscape Now’ team– who engaged pupils with escape room-style puzzles that encouraged teamwork and problem-solving.

Please take a look at our careers day video and some of the many photographs from the day. I’m sure you will agree from all the smiling faces, what a memorable day it was!

Careers Day 2025 Video

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10 months ago
Posted on 27th Jun 2025 by

Curriculum Governors Involvement

The Curriculum Governors met this week and thoroughly enjoyed listening to a group of Mighty Oaks Nursery children talk about their experience in setting. They also gained a detailed insight into the planning, the training, the team and the challenges from the Nursery teacher, Mrs Pablos. The Governors can clearly see that the dedication of staff is ensuring the provision is continuing to operate at a high level. They are keen to support the increasing number of SEND that is apparent in the setting.

The Governors also had a focus on the curriculum area of Geography. Year 1 children came to show off their books and talk about all they had been studying. Governors believe that talking to children and staff is the best way to be assured about quality of provision and they look forward to carrying out more of this next year.

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10 months ago
Posted on 23rd Jun 2025 by

Year 1 Forest School

We are very fast approaching the end of term. We will only be having Forest School on Wednesday 25th June, Wednesday 9th July and Wednesday 16th July. Instead of children being required to bring in a full kit, we just ask for you to send them with a waterproof coat and trainers or if you are happy for them to wear school shoes these will be fine. If we have very heavy rain, we will find an alternate activity to do inside.

Many thanks the Year 1 Team

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10 months ago
Posted on 23rd Jun 2025 by

Information for Dudley Zoo Trip

Evening all. Here are a few pieces of key information for our Dudley zoo trip on Wednesday 2nd July.

  • The children will leave for the trip after the start of the school day and will return before home time.
  • Children are required to wear school uniform , a waterproof coat and sensible, comfy shoes( trainers are allowed) as the Castle and Zoo are all outdoors.
  • Please can each child bring into school their own backpack. They will each be carrying their own water bottle, waterproof coat, sun cream, sun hat and packed lunch.

Many thanks for your cooperation. We are really looking forward to it.

Regards Mrs Evans and Miss Fisher