Year 1 Spellings for Autumn 2

We will be testing the children on these words on Tuesday 9th December. We are very pleased to see that lots of you have been practising them at home. Year 1

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Year 1 Polar Express Trip Tuesday 16th December

We are extremely excited to be going on the Polar Express Trip on Tuesday 16th December. Next week we will start reading the book and learn that the main character goes on his adventures in his Pyjamas. To avoid extra bags in school, children are able to come into school wearing their Pyjamas and they do not need to bring in their book bags. They will also need to ensure that they are wearing comfortable and suitable outdoor footwear and also have a warm, waterproof coat. To get us into the festive spirit, we also ask children to wear a Christmas hat to complete our festive outfit.
Many thanks The Year 1 Team

Wednesday 3rd December

There will be no Year 1 Forest School on Wednesday 3rd December. Therefore, children will not need their Forest School kit on this day. Many thanks Mrs Evans and Miss Lowe

Newdale Primary School & Nursery Playground Donation Request

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope this message finds you well and that your children are reporting that they are enjoying this half term so far.

At Newdale we are committed to enriching our children’s playtime with imaginative, active, and collaborative outdoor experiences. To help us enhance our playground, we are kindly asking for donations of specific items that will support creative and physical play.

We would be grateful for donations of the following items (new or gently used):

  • Sandpit tools (spades, buckets, moulds, etc.)

Balance bikes

  • Push along construction vehicles: diggers, dumper trucks,
  •  Brooms, dustpans, and brushes
  •  Thick long ropes (for tug-of-war or creative play)

Long skipping ropes

  •  Clean tyres (car or bike, suitable for safe play)
  • Traffic cones
  • Scramble nets
  •  Smoothed-off planks of wood (no splinters or nails)
  •  Plastic or part metal wheelbarrows
  •  Plastic snow shovels
  •  Large metal or plastic kitchen utensils (e.g., fish slices, serving spoons)

These materials will help us create a more dynamic and engaging outdoor space where children can explore, build, and play safely.

To donate:

 Please call the school office on 01952 387720 to discuss your donation and arrange a suitable drop-off time.

Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference and is appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us make our playground a place of joy, creativity, and adventure.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

PODS Parent & Carer Session

Newdale are excited to be taking part in the PINs project this year and to welcome back PODS – the Parent Carer forum – for a follow up ‘Cake and Cuppa’ event in our school hall.

This is an informal opportunity to meet with the team and ask any questions about how PODS may be able to help you. The team can discuss neurodiversity and what support is available for your child, even without a diagnosis. Mr McFarland, SENDCO, will also be available to answer any questions.

This will take place in the school hall and you are then welcome to leave by 3.10pm to collect your child from their classes.

Please follow the link below to find out more information about PODS and the services they offer.

Home – Together We Can Make a Difference

The session will be held on the following date and time. Please confirm your attendance via Parent Pay.

Wednesday 19th November 2.30 – 3.30pm.

We will also be organising an after school information session linked to Autism and ADHD for parents in the Spring term.

Year 1 Rhymes

This week we have been reciting Nursery Rhymes and finding the rhyming words within them.

Year 1 change of PE date

 Year 1 will be having PE on Thursday 20th November instead of Friday 21st November. Normal sessions will resume the following week.