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Year 1 Message

2 months ago
Posted on 02nd Jun 2026 by

Parent Survey

Wow! What an amazing Healthy Lifestyles Week we are having here at Newdale. There is a real buzz around school as children and staff enjoy being active and trying some exciting activities for the first time! We hope you have been enjoying the daily photos and videos shared on our Facebook page and school website. I would like to share a final reminder to complete our annual parent survey by Friday 5th June 2026 using the link below:

 

https://forms.gle/8q5MmKxwDGCQXTJH8

At Newdale Primary School and Nursery, we truly value feedback from our parents and carers.

 

If you would like more information about any of the questions before completing the survey, please visit our school website or Facebook page, or speak to a member of staff who will be happy to help.

 

As a thank you, families who include their child’s name on the survey will be entered into a prize draw, with the chance to win one of our high-street gift cards:

  • 1st prize: £25
  • 2nd prize: £15
  • 3rd prize: £10

 

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Kind regards,
Miss Cook

 

2 months ago
Posted on 01st Jun 2026 by

Healthy Lifestyles Week Raffle 2026

This years Healthy Lifestyle Week Raffle is now live on ParentPay and has some incredible raffle prizes!

1st prize – Saka’s signed football boots

Second prize – Tyrone Mings signed football shirt

£2.50 per ticket. The raffle will close on Parent Pay on Friday 5th June at 9am. PLEASE NOTE – multiple tickets can be purchased but only one transaction can be made.

Raffle will be drawn on Friday PM.

Good Luck Everyone!

 

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3 months ago
Posted on 31st May 2026 by

Year 1 Summer Term

Hi all. We hope you all had a great half term break and are looking forward to this half term . Please find attached a copy of the Summer 2 Curriculum.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Mrs Evans, Mrs Sturrock, Mis Lowe, Mrs Humphries and Mrs Goodwin

Summer 2 in Year 1- What is my child learning about

Here are our PE and Forest School Days:

PE : Wednesday and Thursday

Forest School: Friday

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3 months ago
Posted on 21st May 2026 by

Ice cream and lollipop sale to return again tomorrow!

Thank you to all of those people who bought a lollipop or ice cream at our sale after school today – we sold out of all 200 items!

Due to its popularity and the scorching temperatures forecast, we will be repeating the sale at the end of the school day tomorrow. Items will again be either 50p or £1. Please bring the exact change wherever possible.

 

Enjoy an end of half term treat whilst supporting us in fundraising for our fantastic Newdale children.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

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3 months ago
Posted on 19th May 2026 by

Year 1 Wheelie Day

Hi everyone,

When we return after half term, we’ll be taking part in Healthy Lifestyles Week.

Please see the attached information about our Year 1 Wheelie Day.

Miss Lowe and Mrs Evans

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3 months ago
Posted on 18th May 2026 by

Phonics Screening Check in Year 1

Dear parents/ carers,

Your child has made super progress in their reading this year.

Let’s keep them reading this half-term for maximum success in the Phonics Screening Check that they will be completing in the second week back after this holiday.

Please find attached some helpful information explaining the Phonics Screening Check that Year 1 children will complete during the week beginning 8th June.

The Phonics Screening Check consists of 40 words split into two sections of 20 words each. Both sections include a mixture of real words and pseudo-words.

Phonics_screening_check_information_for_parents

Many thanks The Year 1 Team and Mrs Thomas

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3 months ago
Posted on 15th May 2026 by

Curriculum Governor Involvement

The Curriculum Governor Committee met on 13th May. Governors enjoyed a tour of the two‑year‑old provision and the pre‑school provision, noting that children were highly engaged and very well supported by the Nursery team. The environments were described as excellent and thoughtfully designed.

Governors then reviewed a random selection of home–school communication diaries. They observed strong engagement from home, either from the child (KS2) or the parent (KS1), and agreed that the time Teaching Assistants spend completing these diaries each day is a valuable use of time.

Anna Taylor (Nursery HLTA) attended the meeting with three EYPPG children, who demonstrated their maths learning. Governors were reassured that the strong foundations being built in Nursery will be highly beneficial as the children transition into Reception.

Governors requested that Science be the focus for the next meeting.