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4 months ago
Posted on 05th Jan 2026 by

Stay Connected with Newdale – Arbor App Update

Following our announcement on Friday 19th December about the Arbor App, we’re pleased to let you know that log-in details have now been emailed to parents/carers this afternoon.

To get started, please follow the steps outlined in the email. The message may appear in your inbox or your junk folder, so please check both.

If you haven’t received the email or if your email address has changed, please contact the school office so we can update our records. Once your details are correct, we’ll resend your log-in information.

Please see below parent/carer guides for using the Arbor App

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4 months ago
Posted on 05th Jan 2026 by

KS1 – Year 1 and 2 Hockey club Monday

We have an exciting club this half term with our hockey specialist TA Mrs Goodwin. She is offering hockey club each Monday to Year 1 and 2 this half term to provide a fun session whilst upskilling children.

There are still a few spaces available and it is not too late to sign up for the rest of the half term. Please see Parent pay for more details.

Hope to see you there!

 

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4 months ago
Posted on 04th Jan 2026 by

Year 1 Spring Term Curriculum

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. We look forward to seeing you on Monday 5th January. Please find attached the new Year 1 curriculum for Spring 1. The Year 1 Team

Spring 1- What are we learning about this half term

PE days are as follows

Wednesday : Outdoor Crossbar Sessions

Thursday: Indoor Class Teacher PE

 

Forest School

This will now be on a Friday afternoon. Please bring in a bag containing waterproofs and wellington boots so the children can enjoy the outdoors in any weather.

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5 months ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2025 by

Stay Connected with Newdale – Introducing the Arbor App!

We’re excited to be launching the Arbor Parent App on Monday 5th January.

The app is designed to make communication between school and home easier and more effective.

What can you do with Arbor?

Receive instant in-app messages, replacing our current text and email system

Update your contact details to allow school to always have the most up-to-date information

View your child’s attendance percentage, allow parents to keep track of attendance at a glance

Coming Soon!

As everyone becomes familiar with Arbor, we’ll be adding even more features, including:

Parents’ Evening booking

Getting Started
All parents will receive an email with their login details and a link to get started on Monday 5th January 2026.

 

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5 months ago
Posted on 16th Dec 2025 by

Year 1 Polar Express Trip

Wow what a trip! We all had the best time together getting into the Christmas Spirit. It was a pleasure to take your well behaved children on such a magical trip and they loved every minute. I keep hearing the bells and know it is certainly because ‘We Believe’. A huge thank you to all the parents and our class Teaching Assistants today for supporting us on the trip, it would not have been possible without you all. Pretty sure all of the little cherubs will be tucked up fast asleep now, dreaming of Christmas.

Here are a few memories of our adventure. I apologise for the quality!! It is a good job I am not a photographer for a living!!!!

On behalf of Mrs Sturrock and myself. We hope you have a fantastic Christmas and New Year and well done for completing a whole term in Year 1 . We are so proud of you.

Mrs Evans

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5 months ago
Posted on 15th Dec 2025 by

Polar Express Trip Reminder

Year 1 will be visiting the Polar Express Train ride at Telford Steam Railway on Tuesday 16th December. This is an immersive re-creation inspired by the iconic 2004 Polar Express film. When the children arrive at the railway station, they will firstly be given a tour of a locomotive. They will then be invited to some pre-show entertainment. As they travel to the ‘North Pole’, iconic scenes from the film will come to life. The children will have the chance to have a golden ticket and will be given hot chocolate on the journey. They will also be given the first gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell to take home. The children will be leaving school at 2:30pm and arriving back to school at 5:30pm, please collect from your child’s classroom. They will need to come to school in their uniform and bring a pair of pyjamas to dress into (they may wish to bring a dressing gown too). They will need a coat and a sensible pair of footwear (e.g trainers).