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Year 1 Message

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2 years ago
Posted on 24th Feb 2024 by

Drop in session from the Healthy child team

Please see below the invite to an informal chat session on all things health related and dietary needs for early years with the Healthy child team from the local hub. This is a great drop in session for any support or guidance needed.
Parents with small babies and toddlers are welcome too, there will be a safe area for them to play if needed and room for prams.

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2 years ago
Posted on 23rd Feb 2024 by

Therapy Dog Visit

Next week, Year 1 are extremely lucky to have Puppy and Friends Academy coming into school to teach them how to care for a dog. The visit will take place on Wednesday 28th February in the morning and will be in our classroom. They will be bringing an accredited therapy dog with them (a super friendly, calm golden retriever).

The children will not need to bring anything different with them, and will still come to school in their uniform.

Please can you let us know through your child’s reading diary if your child is scared of dogs or has any sensitivities to their fur.

Thanks, Year 1 Team

Prices | Puppy & Friends

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2 years ago
Posted on 21st Feb 2024 by

BeSMART Cup Prize – Miss Buckingham’s Class

Today, Miss Buckingham’s class will be celebrating their BeSMART Cup win. The children can bring in a toy with them today! We can’t wait to celebrate with you this afternoon.

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2 years ago
Posted on 09th Feb 2024 by

Miss Buckingham’s Class have had an exciting end to the term!

Wow, another half term has passed and we have been so busy!

WE ARE THE BeSMART CUP WINNERS! Watch this space for information about our treat!

This week, we have made snail sculptures with clay and have painted them too – they look amazing and we can’t wait to bring them home to show you :)

We have had a Great Fire of London workshop where we did some brilliant acting and wowed our visitors with our knowledge.

We even wrote diary entries as Samuel Pepys – did you know he buried his cheese and wine?!?

We developed our BeeBot skills and confidently programmed them to move around an Enchanted Forest!

We finished our half term with some valentines day and pancake day crafts, as well as made some delicious bread which we were very proud of.

Have a wonderful holiday with plenty of rest, ready for another busy term!

Love from Miss Buckingham and Mrs Goodwin

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2 years ago
Posted on 09th Feb 2024 by

Finance & Personnel Governors Committee

Governors scrutinised the ‘work life balance audit’ and were pleased with the very positive level of responses. Governors took great pleasure in knowing that having such a positive, dedicated staffing team, ensures the children’s needs are being met. Governors understood the pressures around the school and nursery budgets and contributed to the discussions for future spending. Governors listened to a presentation by the Assistant SENDco and was reassured that detailed planning, communication, and next steps continue to be carefully considered.

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2 years ago
Posted on 09th Feb 2024 by

Year 1- PE Days and Forest School

There will be no forest school next half term (it will resume again in Summer 1).

 

PE days will continue to be on a Monday (indoor) and a Wednesday (outdoor).

Don’t forget, you can contact the Year 1 team via the Year 1 email: newdale.year1team@taw.org.uk

We hope the children have a restful half term and we look forward to seeing them when they return.

 

Thank your for your continued support.

The Year 1 Team

 

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2 years ago
Posted on 09th Feb 2024 by

Year 1- Miss Hill’s Class

We have had a brilliant week this week in Year 1.

In Art this half term, the children have been learning about Andy Goldsworthy (a sculptor inspired by nature). This week, the children have used clay to design and sculpt their own snail shell inspired by Goldsworthy.

Here are some photos below:

The children also had a great time this week, learning all about the Great Fire of London through a drama workshop.

 

The children enjoyed their BeSMART treat this week, playing with their toys from home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2 years ago
Posted on 02nd Feb 2024 by

Be-SMART Cup – Miss Hill’s Class

Year 1 have had a fantastic week!

They have listened really carefully and worked hard.

The children have decided they would like to bring a toy in on Thursday 8th as part of their Be-SMART treat.

Miss Hill and Mrs Wilmot :)

 

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2 years ago
Posted on 29th Jan 2024 by

NSPCC Number Day – Friday 2nd February

NSPCC Number Day 2024 Information

Don’t forget, Newdale are taking part in this year’s NSPCC Number Day!  All of our pupils, from Nursery up to Year 6, will enjoy a variety of Maths activities, maths stories and competitions on Friday. Years 2 – 6 will be involved in a Times Tables Rockstars Battle too.

To raise money for the NSPCC and support all of the important work that they do, we are inviting all children  to dress down in number-themed outfits on Friday. The donation for this can be made on ParentPay. Thank you in advance for your support.

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2 years ago
Posted on 29th Jan 2024 by

Safeguarding, Heath & Safety Governors Committee

The Safeguarding, Health & Safety governors met last Thursday and really enjoyed listening to the views of girls from reception, Year 2, 4 and 6. Governors asked many questions about lunchtime and break time activities. Children responded confidently about what there is to do both indoors and outdoors. They knew what to do should a ‘dangerous situation’ arise and what to do should they come across damaged resources. Year 6 are going to report back to Miss Cook about ideas for interactive games that they could use in their outdoor area. Governors reviewed the food standards documentation and look forward to pupil voice and menu analysis as part of the next committee meeting.