Classrooms

Year 1 Message

2 years ago
Posted on 28th Nov 2023 by

Christmas Jumper Days

Children are able to wear their Christmas jumpers in school on the following days:

Christmas dinner day (Weds 13th December)

Last day of term (Thursday 21st December)

Children can also wear their Christmas jumpers on the day of their event for parents and also party days, teachers will confirm Christmas party days for their class closer to the time.

Thank you

Newdale Team

2 years ago
Posted on 17th Nov 2023 by

Year 1-6 Parent’s Evening – School SENDCO

Parents evenings for Years 1-6 will be taking place during the week commencing 4th December. Parents will be notified when the booking system is open to make an appointment.

If you would like Mrs Poole, our SENDCO to attend your appointment, please contact her by the end of next week (November 24th) so that she can allocate her time to attend.

You can do so by sending her an email on newdalesendco@taw.org.uk

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2 years ago
Posted on 13th Nov 2023 by

Join our school governing body

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on our school community?

Newdale is looking for dedicated individuals to join our School Governing Body.

About us

Newdale is committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for our children. We aim to deliver the highest quality education while fostering a sense of belonging and community.

Role of a School Governor

As a School Governor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our school. Governors work together to carry out their core functions:

  1. Ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  2. Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staff
  3. Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

The National Governance Association also recognises the following as the fourth core function of governance:

  1. Ensuring the voices of stakeholders are heard

What we’re looking for

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills and experiences. Whether you’re a parent, local resident or have expertise in education, health or other fields, your perspective is valuable.

Why join us?

  • Make a difference to the lives of our children
  • Contribute to the development and success of our school
  • Gain insight into an educational setting
  • Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team

Please click on the link below to view the full role description of a School Governor.

Governor role description

If you are interested in becoming a School Governor at Newdale Primary School, please get in touch with us via the school email address Newdale.primary@taw.org.uk

Your involvement can help us continue to provide an exceptional learning environment for our children.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school community.

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2 years ago
Posted on 07th Nov 2023 by

Year 1 Nature Walk

The Year 1 Nature Walk has been rescheduled for Wednesday 15th November 2023. We would love some volunteers to come with us. If you are available between 1pm and 2pm, please can you write a comment in your child’s diary and we will contact you if we need you.

Please can you send your child into school with wellies and old clothes to get changed into.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Year 1 Team

 

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2 years ago
Posted on 26th Oct 2023 by

Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting

On Wednesday, Governors reviewed the staffing structure and the whole school staffing strategy moving forward. Governors carried out a ‘deep dive’ of the induction process by speaking to a new member of staff and were reassured that the process is robust.

Governors were delighted with the Year 3 children’s attitude towards school and the excitement shown about the move to Key Stage 2.

Governors agreed the recent appraisal recommendations and spent time analysing the school finances and future strategic financial planning.

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3 years ago
Posted on 17th Oct 2023 by

Miss Buckingham’s Class are the BeSMART Cup Winners!

I am very proud of my brilliant class for winning the BeSMART Cup on Friday. The children have chosen to watch a film together snuggled up with a snack on Thursday!

For our movie afternoon, the children are allowed to bring in a dressing gown, onesie or blanket to pop over the top of their uniform as well as slippers on Thursday after lunch (19.10.23). The snack will be provided by school.

Keep up the good work following the BeSMART code!

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3 years ago
Posted on 13th Oct 2023 by

Exotic Zoo

Year 1 had a fantastic morning with Exotic Zoo!

The children learned about invertebrates and vertebrates, and looked at classification within these groups. We looked at each animals characteristics including how many legs they have, whether they have warm or cold blood and what their skin is covered in.

We got to meet a hissing cockroach, a whip scorpion, a snake, a white tree frog and a skunk! We even got to stroke the cockroach, the snake and the skunk.

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3 years ago
Posted on 09th Oct 2023 by

Year 1 Nature Walk

Year 1 are heading off on their Nature Walk on Friday 20th October at 1pm. We would love some volunteers to come with us. If you are available between 1pm and 2pm, please can you write a comment in your child’s diary and we will contact you if we need you.

Please can you send your child into school with Wellies and old clothes to get changed into. Forest School Kit is perfect!

Thanks, Year 1 Team