Year 1

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5 days 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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7 days 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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1 week ago
Posted on 19th May 2026 by

Halving and Quarters

Last week we had lots of fun chopping fruit into halves and quarters.

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1 week 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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2 weeks 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.

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 12th May 2026 by

Finance and Personnel Committee Governors Involvement

The Finance and Personnel Governors convened on Thursday 7th May to review several important areas relating to the school’s ongoing development and future planning.

Governors examined the provisional staffing structure for the next academic year, giving particular attention to how it aligns with the increasing number of pupils with complex needs across the school. They also reviewed the financial implications of the proposed structure. As is the case for many schools nationally, Governors noted the growing challenge of delivering fully inclusive provision within budgets that do not reflect the true cost of meeting these needs.

The meeting continued with a review of the Headteacher’s appraisal targets and the progress made towards achieving them. Governors then spent time exploring the new Ofsted Toolkit, considering the guidance available and identifying the preparation required over the next 12 months.

 

Finally, Governors agreed that a small increase in fees for Nursery, Breakfast Club and After School Club was necessary in order to keep pace with rising inflationary costs