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Year 2 Message

3 months ago
Posted on 20th Jan 2026 by

Costume Donations Needed

Do you have an unwanted World Book Day costume at home?

We’d love your donations!

Pre-loved costumes and accessories welcome (Good condition only, please)

Drop off: School Office
By: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Help us make World Book Day inclusive for all children 💛

 

4 months ago
Posted on 15th Jan 2026 by

REMINDER – Y2 Times Table Rock Stars Day – Friday 16th January

On Friday 16th January, Year 2 will be celebrating our ‘Times Table Rock Stars’ Launch Day!  We would love all children to come dressed as rock stars for the occasion… think bold outfits and big hair!

Throughout the day, the children will enjoy a range of fun and engaging times‑table activities to kick off our learning in style.

Please note that Forest School will still take place as usual in the afternoon, so children will need to bring their Forest School clothing with them.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of learning and rock‑star fun!

Thank you for your continued support,

Year 2 Team

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4 months 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.

4 months 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.

 

 

4 months ago
Posted on 14th Jan 2026 by

Year 2 – Science Homework – Habitat in a Box

As part of our science topic this term, Living Things and Their Habitats, we would like to invite the children to create a “Habitat in a Box” for their homework.

This activity will help the children explore different environments and understand how living things are suited to their habitats.

What to do:

  • Use a box (it doesn’t have to be a shoebox – any box of a similar size will work).
  • Choose a habitat and create a model inside the box using craft materials, recycled items, or natural objects.
  • Include features that show what makes the habitat suitable for the animals and plants that live there.

Examples of habitats they could make:

  • Rainforest – trees, vines, exotic animals
  • Desert – sand, cacti, camels
  • Ocean – fish, coral reefs, seaweed
  • Woodland – trees, logs, foxes, birds
  • Polar regions – ice, snow, penguins, polar bears

Please ensure the project is completed by 06.02.26. The children will receive the boxes and the contents of them back at the end of the half term. Please see some examples below:

 

 

We can’t wait to see the children’s creative ideas!

Thank you for your support.

 

4 months 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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4 months ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by

Year 2 Snow Day

Good Morning,
We hope you are all keeping safe and warm at home. Here are a few gentle learning ideas that you can try throughout the day:

Year 2 Snow Day home learning ideas

These are suggestions to support home learning in a fun, relaxed way but you may already have some fun ideas. We know life and work continues for parents so complete as much as you can with no pressure. You can send photos to Newdale.year2team@taw.org.uk. The most important thing is that everyone stays safe and enjoys the day together.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming the children back soon.

The Year 2 Team

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4 months 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