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3 years ago
Posted on 02nd Mar 2023 by

Year 1 – BH World Book Day

We LOVED dressing up for World Book Day today!
It was fantastic to learn about lots of different characters and all the great books they are from. Can you work out who everyone is?

We got to share our books and read them to each other. It was lots of fun!

We also enjoyed reading Hairy Maclary as a class and completed some fabulous writing using ‘and to extend our sentence.

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3 years ago
Posted on 01st Mar 2023 by

BeSmart Cup Treat

Welcome back! Hope everyone has had a lovely half term break.

We have had a discussion as a class about what we would like for our Be Smart Cup Treat this Friday. The class came up some great ideas!

This Friday, the children can bring their slippers and a snoodie/dressing gown in to wear in the afternoon (in a named bag please). We will have a cosy afternoon watching a film with a few treats.

Many thanks,

Mrs Millington

3 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2023 by

World Book Day – Thursday 2nd March

Dear Parents and Carers, 

 This year’s World Book Day will take place on Thursday 2nd March with the theme “You are a reader!” 

 Due to the success of our last Book Swap Day, we will once more run a second-hand book swap shop. Children who bring in a book that they no longer want can swap it on the day (books in good condition only please).  

 As usual, we are all looking forward to seeing your child dressed up in costume as one of their favourite book characters. Teachers cannot wait to get involved too! 

 The World Book Day website has lots of ideas on how to do this with as much or as little effort as you would like. There are some excellent ideas to get you started: Dressing Up – World Book Day

However, children are equally welcome to come to school in their pyjamas all ready for a bedtime story if they prefer – just remind them to bring their favourite book too! 

 Your child will receive a £1 book token to spend on a FREE book, or to save £1 on another full price book of their choice. Full details are available at www.worldbookday.com where you can see the fabulous books that are on offer this year.  

 World Book Day is a super event to celebrate reading, but reading to and with your child is important every single day to ensure your child can learn to their fullest potential. We would love to see photos of you reading with your child – please stick them into your child’s reading diary if you can! 

Happy reading, 

 Mrs Thomas 

Literacy Coordinator 

3 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2023 by

News

27.2.23

Dear Parents / Carers of children in Year 1,

We informed you previously that after half term, Miss Broadhurst would be returning to teach part time in Year 1 following her maternity leave.

Miss Broadhurst has since secured another job closer to her home and as a result will not be with us for very much longer.

We are very lucky in that Mrs Millington has agreed to continue teaching full-time in this class up until she leaves to have her baby sometime in mid-June.

This arrangement will ensure that your children have the best continuity possible from now until this time.

I will update you as to the arrangements following Mrs Millington’s departure, but rest assured we always do whatever is possible to ensure the best outcomes for our children.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 17th Feb 2023 by

Paddington’s Party – Year 1

Paddington has been in touch with Year 1 to sadly inform us that he had lost his Aunt’s marmalade sandwich recipe. Luckily, Year 1 are brilliant cooks and knew exactly how to make the delicious treat. We independently wrote our instructions for Paddington in our ‘Chance to Shine’ books.

Paddington was so impressed! He invited us to a tea party. We loved bringing in our teddies today and had a fabulous time spreading different fillings for our sandwiches.

Guess what! Later on in the year, we will be making healthy sandwiches in D&T. We think we will definitely remember how to make them and may even have some healthier alternatives for Paddington to try…

3 years ago
Posted on 17th Feb 2023 by

Message from Buddy the Bear!

Staff have talked to children today about Buddy the Bear and that he hopes they all think about the ‘M’ this holiday.

Please see below letter from Buddy the Bear to children.

Have a great half term!

 

Hi children,

Sorry I have not been to Newdale in a while, but my best friend Cool Cat has told me he was in with his kittens a little while ago and said he loved seeing everyone.

I know you will have all been following the BeSMART code brilliantly this half term and I can’t wait to come and see you all again after the holiday.

Here is a great shot of Cool Cat!

Remember our BeSMART code needs to be followed at all times, not just in school. It would be brilliant if you could concentrate on the ‘M’ this holiday and make home enjoyable for everyone. See how you get on.

Take care everyone and stay safe.

See you soon. Your friend Buddy Bear x

 

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 17th Feb 2023 by

Maternity News!

Dear Parents/Carers,                                                                                                       

 Maternity News!

 Dear Parents/Carers,

 Mrs Millington is very pleased to announce that she is expecting a baby in June. She will be teaching her class until the end of the summer half term. We are working on a plan to cover this class, but as always, we will put the children at the centre of our decision making.

 We all wish Mrs Millington and her family the very best of luck.

 Yours sincerely,

 Miss R Cook

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3 years ago
Posted on 14th Feb 2023 by

A message from Mrs Poole our SENDCO

If your child has special educational needs and you would like me to attend their parents’ evening appointment alongside you, I would be more than happy to do so. To arrange this, please let me know via the SENDCo email address (newdalesendco@taw.org.uk) your availability during that week and I shall discuss a time with their class teacher which we can all do. Please note that appointments will not be available on the Friday of this week as I do not work on that day.

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3 years ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2023 by

Holiday Provision Easter 2023

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are trialling different models of holiday provision to see which works well for our school setting.

 

In the first week of the Easter holiday, we will be open from Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April. Sign in will be between 8:30 and 9:00. The end of the session will be between 3:30 and 4:00.

 

We have 20 places available which can be booked on a first come, first served basis using the Crossbar website link www.crossbarcoaching.schoolipal.co.uk This link will go live on Monday 27th February after half term.

 

The cost is £15 per child per day. Children who attend would need to bring a packed lunch, water bottle and suitable clothing to match the offer around outdoor sports and indoor crafts.

 

If we cannot fill up the 20 places with Newdale children, we will need to offer it out to other children in our local area in order to make the club viable. We would prefer not to do this unless we have to.

 

We have some places available for children who are entitled to free school meals. Mrs Byrne Corbett is contacting some parents to discuss this offer. If you believe you are eligible and keen for your children to attend, do contact Mrs Byrne Corbett.

 

Places for free school meals children will not be booked through the Crossbar link above, but through our Parent Pay system. This payment will become live after parents have made an agreement with Mrs Byrne Corbett.

 

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

Headteacher