Message – Lost property and home time.

Good evening,
As you can see, now Autumn is in full swing, we are experiencing both warm and wet weather. Because of this, the children are taking coats, jumpers and cardigans on and off more frequently whilst playing outside at break and lunchtimes. Please can you help us by ensuring that their uniform and coats are labelled with their full name so that we can easily and quickly partner up clothes again with the right person.

It can be quite a challenge to man the doors at home time and search for lost belongings at the same time. Our priority has to be ensuring that each child returns to the correct person collecting them.

We would like to reassure you that we always encourage the children to hang their jumpers and coats on their peg when they take them off, and also to bring them in from the playground. Unfortunately despite reminders, the children can get easily distracted when they are busy playing or having fun so getting mixed up with other uniform is inevitable.

We would appreciate if you would please wait until all children have been sent home with their adult collecting before sending your child back in to look for their belongings, so staff can ensure children are sent out safely.  If your child’s belongings have not been left in class, then please do accompany your child to the lost property box after school to search for items found on the playground.

Thank you for your support and patience at home time.

 

LAIV Nasal Influenza Immunisation (Flu Spray) 2025/26

Please see attached letter. Please use either the link or QR code at the bottom of the first page to access the online consent form to either consent or decline for your child to have the flu spray. The online form will close at 9am on Thursday 30th October.

 

Newdale Flu 2025 School letter

NSPCC PANTS workshop

We’re excited to let you know that our school will be hosting a PANTS workshop for parents/carers delivered by the NSPCC on Thursday 6th November from 2:30-3:00pm. This important session helps children understand the PANTS rules, which teaches them how to stay safe from abuse in a simple, age-appropriate way.

Before the workshop, children will take part in a PANTS-themed assembly, introducing them to the key messages in a fun and engaging way. Then, they’ll receive a very special visit from Pantosaurus, the NSPCC’s friendly dinosaur who helps make learning about safety memorable and enjoyable.

We’re also pleased to share that we’ll be launching more PANTS activities in January, continuing to build on the children’s understanding and confidence around this vital topic.

The workshop and follow-up activities are part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and empowering our pupils with knowledge that helps keep them safe both in and out of school.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the PANTS campaign, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with school.

Please see below flyer attached for details regarding the workshop. If you would like to attend, please book a free place via ParentPay.

 

Year 1 – Shoes and socks

Good afternoon,

We kindly ask Year 1 parents to support their children in practising how to take off and put on their shoes and socks independently. This small skill makes a big difference during indoor PE lessons, helping us make the most of our time and ensuring a smooth start for everyone. Some children are currently finding this quite tricky, so a little extra practice at home would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support!

Year 1 Team

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Year 1 Plastic empty bottles

On Monday 13th October – Year 1 will be making a rain gauge as part of our science topics.

Please could your child bring in an empty plastic bottle (instead of it going into your recycling) on Monday morning.

Thank you – Year 1 team :)

 

Year 1 Phonics Assembly

Here is a quick reminder of our upcoming Phonics Assembly at 2.30 on Wednesday 15th October If you are not able to attend please do not worry , we will be emailing out some relevant resources. Many thanks The Year 1 Team

 

Year 1 Spellings

We just wanted to remind you that we will be testing the Year 1 children on their half termly spellings during the last week of term. Here they are

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Regards The Year 1 Team

Year 1 Reading

Good afternoon,

The children in Year 1 have been working really hard so far this half term. All the children are participating in their RWI reading groups each day. We would just like to remind parents that the expectation in Year 1 is a minimum of 3 reads a week and is really important to be reading their coloured RWI books. In particular we encourage them to read their coloured RWI Book Bag book 3 times a week. Reading these regularly supports the children to become more fluent with their specific set sounds they are working on which link to the books they are reading in class.

Please remember to write their reads in the reading diaries as these are checked daily and additional questions are added for children to discuss with you at home.

Thank you

Year 1 team :)

Curriculum Governor Involvement

The Curriculum Governors met yesterday and put a spotlight on the curriculum areas of RE and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE). Children came to share their knowledge and understanding of RE and did a fabulous job. Governors have confidence that the new guidelines for RSE are on track to be implemented over this year. Governors went on a tour of our Nursery provision and were super impressed with the engagement of our youngest learners. Nursery environments look amazing and staff are clearly working tirelessly to ensure that the children gain the strongest of foundations before they move into school.