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5 days ago
Posted on 14th Jan 2026 by

Free Dog Waste Bags Available for the Newdale community

Dog fouling continues to be an issue in parts of our local area, and we are working closely with the Parish Council to help keep our community clean and safe for everyone.

To support this, free dog waste bags are now available for parents/ carers to collect from the school office. By making bags more accessible, we hope to reach a wider area of the Parish and encourage responsible dog ownership.

Thank you for helping us keep our paths, play areas, and walkways pleasant for all in our community.

5 days ago
Posted on 14th Jan 2026 by

World Book Day – Stories that Add Up

On Thursday 5th March, the children at Newdale will be celebrating World Book Day, alongside NSPCC Number Day.

Children will enjoy a range of fun activities that combine the magic of stories with the power of numbers. They can:

  • Take part in maths-themed reading challenges
  • Solve story-based puzzles and problems
  • Explore books that bring maths to life

Dress-Up Theme:
Children are welcome to dress as their favourite book character or get creative with a maths-inspired costume (numbers, shapes, patterns – let their imagination run wild).

Please ensure costumes are comfortable and suitable for school activities.

We look forward to a day full of reading, counting, and creativity! Thank you for your support in making this event a success.

 

 

5 days ago
Posted on 14th Jan 2026 by

Learning About Staying Safe – Share Aware & PANTS Rules

This week, the children from Reception to Year 6 have been taking part in the Share Aware lessons from the NSPCC, understanding how to stay safe online and make sensible choices when using the internet and social media.

We also introduced the PANTS rules, another NSPCC initiative that teaches children about body safety in a simple, age-appropriate way. The PANTS rules help children understand:

  • Privates are private
  • Always remember your body belongs to you
  • No means no
  • Talk about secrets that upset you
  • Speak up, someone can help

These lessons are designed to empower children to stay safe both online and offline. We encourage you to continue these conversations at home. For more information and resources, please visit:

Thank you for supporting us in helping children stay safe and confident.

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6 days ago
Posted on 13th Jan 2026 by

Year 1 Forest school

Good afternoon,

We just wanted to let you know that we will continue our forest school sessions after the February half term holiday so children do not need to bring in kit this half term.

Thank you

Year 1 team

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1 week ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

Year 1 Snow Day Work

Good morning everyone,

How lovely it is to wake up to lots of snow again! We hope you are keeping safe and warm.

Here are some suggested activities we’d like you to try and do today and then enjoy the snow and your weekend.

Literacy/History 

We would like you to watch this video about the Great Fire of London again and retell your adults what happened. You are already so good at this!

History KS1: 1. Why did The Great Fire of London happen? – BBC Teach

then watch this one…

History KS1: 2. What happened during The Great Fire of London? – BBC Teach

then this one …

History KS1: 3. What happened after The Great Fire of London? – BBC Teach

Your task is to draw a picture of Pudding Lane and the fire. Can you include people using buckets of water, the fire hooks to pull down the buildings, the River Thames, boats and even people running.

Challenge – 1) if you would like to write some super facts about the Great Fire of London you can do that or have a go at answering these questions.

Great Fire of London – Quiz

1. Where did the Great Fire of London start?

  • A. A school
  • B. A bakery
  • C. A castle
  • D. A shop

2. What year did the Great Fire of London happen?

  • A. 1666
  • B. 1999
  • C. 1800
  • D. 2020

3. What were most houses in London made of at the time?

  • A. Metal
  • B. Wood
  • C. Plastic
  • D. Glass

4. Why did the fire spread so quickly?

  • A. It was very windy
  • B. It was raining
  • C. People wanted it to spread
  • D. The fire was small

5. Who wrote a famous diary about the fire?

  • A. Samuel Pepys
  • B. The King
  • C. A firefighter
  • D. A teacher

Challenge -2) if you have lego or bricks can you build the bakery on Pudding Lane and take a photo and email it to show us – newdale.year1team@taw.org.uk

Maths 

Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds

Go onto hit the button and see if you can get even quicker with your number bonds to 10 and bonds within 10.

counting in 10s hopscotch – Google Search practise counting in 10s.

Art –

If you go outside in the snow – can you create a piece of art using the snow or in the snow like Andy Goldsworthy  you could add sticks or stones to the snow to create your art. Take a photo and email it to us so we can see your creations!  newdale.year1team@taw.org.uk

From Miss Lowe and Mrs Sturrock.

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Can you help our school on Census Day – next Thursday, 15th January 2026

Next week, we will be submitting important information to the Department for Education (DfE). This data directly affects the level of funding our school receives. As you know, the more funding we receive, the better the provision we can offer for your children.

One key part of this funding is the number of children who take up Universal Free School Meals (UFSM) on Census Day. All children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to a free school meal every day—whether that’s a hot dinner or a school sandwich. Some families choose to send a packed lunch instead, but on Census Day it really helps the school if as many children as possible take up their free meal.

To support this, we have planned a popular menu choice: big breakfast, along with our well‑liked school sandwich option.

We would be extremely grateful if you could encourage your child to try a UFSM meal next Thursday. Your support makes a real difference to the funding we receive and, in turn, to the opportunities we can provide for all our pupils.

Many thanks,

Miss Cook

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by

Weather Update – Storm Goretti

We are closely monitoring Storm Goretti and following the latest guidance from the Met Office. Current forecasts suggest that Telford may begin to feel the impact from around 5pm this evening.

At this stage, we are hopeful that Newdale will be open as normal tomorrow. However, there is a chance that some or all our services could be affected depending on how the weather develops.

We know how important timely information is for our families, so we will continue to keep you updated and share any changes promptly via Facebook.

Kind regards, Newdale

2 weeks ago
Posted on 06th Jan 2026 by

Communication – Arbor

From next week our main communication to parents/carers will be through Arbor using the app instant message which will be similar to the previous text message service. Our website and Facebook page will continue to be used as additional forms of communication alongside Arbor.

 Please ensure you have set up your account by next week in order to receive communication from school.

If you are experiencing any issues with setting up your account, please get in touch with the school office and we shall do our best to help.