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Year 1 Message

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3 years ago
Posted on 04th Oct 2023 by

NOTIFICATION

We are obliged to periodically inform all parents that we have CCTV cameras positioned around our site. These cameras are for surveillance purposes and to support our security measures.

 As you may have seen, we also have signs located at strategic points around our School and Nursery. These signs act as a public notice and hopefully a deterrent against prospective unwarranted intrusion, damage, graffiti, vandalism or theft.

If you spot something suspicious around our site, we would appreciate you reporting this immediately to our office or through our email newdale.primary@taw.org.uk

3 years ago
Posted on 04th Oct 2023 by

Read, Write Inc – Pure Sounds

Dear Parent/Carer,

The video link below explains how to pronounce each single letter sound correctly. These are called ‘pure sounds’ and are important in allowing your child to blend sounds into words.

‘How to say the sounds’: https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/training/view/iZqY6LWC/9PMBDFTQ

The most common sounds that children mispronounce are ‘t’, ‘c’, ‘l’, ‘m’, ‘n’, ‘s’, ‘k’, ‘f’, ‘r’, ‘v’ and ‘z’. Children mistakenly put an ‘uh’ sound on the end, making it a longer sound and thereby trickier to blend when reading a word. Please have a look at how to say these sounds in particular.

We hope that you find this helpful,

Newdale Read, Write Inc Team

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3 years ago
Posted on 29th Sep 2023 by

Cool Cats visit to Nursery and School was just purrfect ! 😻

This week Cool Cat had a purrfect time welcoming all children who were on time for Nursery and School each morning! We hope you all managed to get a high five at least once this week!

Thank you to all who arrive on time – our lessons start each morning promptly at 8:30 for nursery and 8:40 for school. The registers are then taken, its such a positive start to the day when the children all start together.  

It was lovely chasing his tail capturing the moments of happy smiling children, rushing to give a quick cat cuddle or high five.
one boy shouted ” Yes mommy i did it ! I love Cool Cat ” ❤️👏🏻

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3 years ago
Posted on 26th Sep 2023 by

Hej from Year 1!

The children have had a lovely day celebrating European Day of Languages! We’ve been greeting each other in Swedish, learnt about the Swedish culture and were inspired to design our own Dola Horses using traditional folk art. We ended the day celebrating all languages and having a dance to ABBA.

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3 years ago
Posted on 25th Sep 2023 by

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governors Committee

Governors from the Health and Safety committee met last week. They were delighted to hear that the children from Year 3, 4 and 5 talked so confidently about E Safety and what do if they felt uncomfortable about something online.

They were reassured that the Health and Safety policy and procedure across Early Years is robust.

Governors again put a spotlight over the induction procedures and were happy that a newly appointed member of the Newdale team spoke confidently about the process and the impact it has had on her first few weeks at our school.

Governors look forward to talking to more children and staff next half term.

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3 years ago
Posted on 21st Sep 2023 by

Curriculum Governors Committee Update

The Curriculum Governors met yesterday and were super impressed with the amount of work carried out by staff and pupils in such a short space of time since the start of the term.

A selection of KS 2 SEND mathematicians came to share their books and views on how they have started the year. They all love maths and their books looked amazing!

Governors were very impressed with the amount of work completed by the new music lead since she took up this role in September. They were excited to see the impact on the children’s enjoyment linked to music.

Governors approved the equality targets for 2023-2024 and encourage parents/carers to look at this on the website.

Governors had a detailed update from the SENDco and were impressed with the action plan and future plans around parental communication linked to SEND.

3 years ago
Posted on 20th Sep 2023 by

Key dates for Year 1

Please find attached some key dates for this half term for Year 1.

Wednesday 11th October- Year 1 Phonics Assembly (2:15-2:45)

Friday 13th October- Exotic Zoo visiting Newdale Primary School (Science Link)

Friday 20th October- Year 1 Nature Walk ( Children will need to bring their forest school clothes as normal).

Thank you,

The Year 1 Team

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3 years ago
Posted on 19th Sep 2023 by

European Day of Languages – Year 1- Tuesday 26th September

Dear Parents/Carers,

On Tuesday 26th September, we will be celebrating European Languages day by completing a number of fun activities in the afternoon linked to our chosen country. Year 1 have been assigned Sweden and therefore the children are welcome to come to school dressed in the colours of the Swedish flag – blue and yellow. Please remember that this is also a PE day so a suitable coat and trainers will be needed.

 

Flag of Sweden - Wikipedia

Many thanks,

The Year 1 Team

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3 years ago
Posted on 04th Sep 2023 by

Welcome to Year 1!

We are really looking forward to seeing you back in school on 5th September!

Here is some information about Year 1 to help you to settle into your new class: Year 1 group cover letter -PDF

PE days will be Tuesday and Thursday. Please send your child into school tomorrow with their PE Kit on.

Forest School will be on Friday- more information is in the attached letter.

See you tomorrow!

The Year 1 Team :)