6 hours ago
Posted on 11th Sep 2026 by Miss McCullagh

🌟🌟Achievement Assembly 🌟🌟

Friday 11^th September 2026

This week, Years 5 and 6 were visited by Loudmouth Productions to identify safe and unsafe relationships. We were so impressed by their mature attitudes and participation. Class Dojo has also launched this week and the children have been so excited to start earning dojos. Lots of children, in all classes, have been awarded Dojos for following our behaviour code; showing they are ‘Ready’ to learn and being ‘Kind’ to their peers both in class and outside on the playground.

Achievers of the week:

Year 6 achievers: Olivia for a mature attitude to learning and being kind to others and Chikaima for her fabulous contributions to class discussions and always being ready to learn.

Year 5 achievers: Mrs Haymour’s achiever was chosen for being ready to learn and engaging well in lessons. Amazing effort this week! Zoey for always having the biggest smile on her face in class! She listens, works hard and loves to learn.

Year 4 achievers: Dola for being a helpful, kind member of the classroom and having an excellent start to Year 4. Rumana for always being a ready and responsible learner in all lessons. She is a great role model for all.

Year 3 achievers: Mrs Churm’s achiever was chosen for being incredibly kind to all those around her while also making sure she’s always ready to learn. Ava for always being ready to learn and working hard in all lessons and being respectful, safe and kind around school.

Year 2 achievers: Noah for showing resilience and being a role model to all of his friends. Oscar for always being ready for his learning and showing respect to the adults and children in his class.

Year 1 achievers: Aurora for always showing us she is ready to learn and being a kind, respectful member of the class. Azka for fantastic work in phonics and for always showing she is ready to learn and trying her best.

Attendance Winners 7th – 11th September 2026

Winner of Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3

Mrs Churm = 100%

Winner of Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Miss Curtis = 99.67%

11 hours ago
Posted on 11th Sep 2026 by Mrs Western

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governor Involvement

The Health & Safety Governors met this week and began the meeting with an escorted tour of our SEND provision rooms. Mr McFarland explained the purpose of each room and the different resources available within these learning environments.

Following the tour, governors reviewed the new Use of Reasonable Force policy, along with the accompanying reporting documentation. They then considered the Local Authority Safeguarding Audit Report and discussed the next steps arising from its recommendations.

The RoSPA playground report was subsequently analysed, and discussions were held regarding site manager cover while the current postholder is absent on health grounds.

Governors also enjoyed carrying out a ‘spot check’ with a randomly selected member of staff. This time, the focus was on the Pastoral Manager, Mrs Byrne-Corbett. Governors were highly impressed with her knowledge and understanding when responding to some challenging questions posed by the Lead DSL.

Governors went on to approve several key policies before concluding the meeting by analysing the Summary Report prepared by the school’s SIP.

Yesterday
Posted on 10th Sep 2026 by Elsa Wooldridge

Reception to Year 6 Stay and Share a Story – Wednesday 23rd September 2026

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to our Stay and Share a story session on Wednesday 23^rd September at 2:45pm.

Please enter your child’s classroom through their usual drop-off/pick-up route:

Reception, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 5 – enter via the playground classroom doors

Year 1 and Miss Curtis’ class – enter via the decking area

Mr Jackson’s class – enter via the stairs by the Visitor Car Park

Playground gates will open at 2:45pm.

Due to limited space, we can only accommodate one parent/carer per child. Please confirm your attendance through ParentPay, so staff know how many parents to expect.

For this event, the children will remain in their classrooms. If you have more than one child in school, you will be able to move between classrooms and spend time with each of them individually. The event is free to attend.

We look forward to seeing you, and the children are excited to share a story with you

Newdale Team

2 days ago
Posted on 09th Sep 2026 by Elsa Wooldridge

Read, Write Inc Filming School Consent – KS1

Dear Parents and Carers,

For over four years, Newdale Primary School has successfully embedded the Read Write Inc. phonics programme across the school. We are delighted to share that, this year, Newdale has been selected to become a Read Write Inc. filming school.

As many of you will be aware, your children receive QR codes which enable them to access additional phonics videos at home. These videos are provided by Read Write Inc. through an online platform and are designed to support children’s learning at home. There are also videos on this platform that are used for professional development for all staff to ensure that phonics provision remains consistent and of a high quality.

Throughout this academic year, selected children will have the opportunity to participate in the filming of phonics videos. These videos will form part of the Read Write Inc. online platform and may be used to support children and teachers in schools across the country.

We are particularly proud that Newdale has been recognised by the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc. team for the high quality of our phonics teaching and provision. Being selected as a filming school is a wonderful achievement and reflects the commitment of our staff and pupils to developing strong phonics knowledge and reading skills.

The children will be bringing home a parental consent form, which provides further information about the filming project and the activities in which children may be invited to participate.

We kindly ask that you read the information carefully, complete the consent form and return it to school by Monday 14 September 2026.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us to develop our children’s reading and phonics skills.

Yours sincerely,

Newdale Team

2 days ago
Posted on 09th Sep 2026 by Miss Lowe

Year 1 Forest School Fridays

Year 1 will be doing Forest School on Friday afternoons.

Please ensure your child brings a pair of wellies and a waterproof coat for now.

If the weather forecast is not looking dry, please pack a change of clothes as we will still be heading outside to explore, learn and play.

Thank you

Year 1 team

3 days ago
Posted on 08th Sep 2026 by Elsa Wooldridge

Key Dates – Autumn term 2026

Please see attached Key Dates for Autumn term.

If you require a paper copy, please visit the school office.

Key dates – Autumn term 2026

1 week ago
Posted on 02nd Sep 2026 by Mrs Evans

Our First Day

Year 1 have made a super start to the term and have enjoyed our first day getting to know each other. We have been practising routines such as where to put our things in the morning , how to sit smartly on the carpet and have enjoyed talking about our adventures over the summer. Have a super 2 days with Mrs Sturrock.

Mrs Evan’s and Miss Angus

1 week ago
Posted on 02nd Sep 2026 by Mrs Western

Site Manager Update

Dear Parents/Carers,

I would like to let you know that our much-loved Site Manager, Mr Thomas, will be spending some time away from Newdale while he undergoes some medical treatment and attends a number of appointments.

Mr Thomas is hoping to return to school as soon as he is able, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him back when the time is right.

In the meantime, arrangements have been put in place to ensure the smooth running of the site, and members of our current staff team will continue to be on gate duty each morning and afternoon.

I am sure you will join me in sending Mr Thomas our very best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

Headteacher

1 week ago
Posted on 01st Sep 2026 by Mrs Western

Notice of Parent Governor election and request for nominations

I am writing to invite parents, guardians and carers of registered pupils to put their names forward for election to serve as parent governors of this school. There is one vacancy. The term of office of the elected candidates will start on Thursday 19th November and will last for 4 years.

Please read the notes as a link below and if, after doing so, you would like to put your name forward as a candidate please complete the Candidate Nomination Form (Form 2) and the Disqualification Declaration Form (Form 3) and return them to me by Friday 18th September. It may be that you would wish to propose another parent to serve as a parent governor. Please note that in this case the parent in question should complete the nomination form after you have discussed the possibility.

Candidates need to submit a personal statement in support of their nomination, not more than 500 words giving:
Evidence of skills and experience the governing body desires.
And / or their commitment to undertake training to acquire or develop skills to be an effective governor
If seeking re-election details of their contribution to the work of the GB during previous term of office.
How they plan to contribute to the future work of the GB

They may not indicate that they are endorsed or supported by any particular group.

Only parents who now have and will have children registered at the school on the nomination closing date of Friday 18th September and term of office start date Thursday 19th November 2026 are eligible to stand for election.

If it is necessary for there to be an election I will provide further details of the arrangements.

Please find below the forms as links below.

Information Notes

Candidate nomination form

Governor Declaration Form

Miss Cook, Headteacher