Year 2

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1 week ago
Posted on 21st May 2026 by

Ice cream and lollipop sale to return again tomorrow!

Thank you to all of those people who bought a lollipop or ice cream at our sale after school today – we sold out of all 200 items!

Due to its popularity and the scorching temperatures forecast, we will be repeating the sale at the end of the school day tomorrow. Items will again be either 50p or £1. Please bring the exact change wherever possible.

 

Enjoy an end of half term treat whilst supporting us in fundraising for our fantastic Newdale children.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 15th May 2026 by

Curriculum Governor Involvement

The Curriculum Governor Committee met on 13th May. Governors enjoyed a tour of the two‑year‑old provision and the pre‑school provision, noting that children were highly engaged and very well supported by the Nursery team. The environments were described as excellent and thoughtfully designed.

Governors then reviewed a random selection of home–school communication diaries. They observed strong engagement from home, either from the child (KS2) or the parent (KS1), and agreed that the time Teaching Assistants spend completing these diaries each day is a valuable use of time.

Anna Taylor (Nursery HLTA) attended the meeting with three EYPPG children, who demonstrated their maths learning. Governors were reassured that the strong foundations being built in Nursery will be highly beneficial as the children transition into Reception.

Governors requested that Science be the focus for the next meeting.

2 weeks ago
Posted on 12th May 2026 by

Y2 Florence Nightingale Workshop

Year 2 enjoyed an engaging in‑school visit from the Shrewsbury Museum learning team, who brought our recent Florence Nightingale topic to life through a range of immersive activities.

The children explored Victorian medical artefacts, handling replica objects from Florence Nightingale’s time and comparing them with modern equipment to understand how hospitals have changed. They took part in lively role‑play activities, acting as nurses and soldiers from the Crimean War to discover how Florence improved hygiene, routines and patient care.

Through storytelling and discussion, pupils learned how her work saved lives and shaped the future of nursing. This hands‑on experience encouraged curiosity, teamwork and historical thinking as children investigated objects, shared ideas and asked thoughtful questions! The children loved their ‘Lady of the Lamp’ workshop!

 

 

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2 weeks ago
Posted on 12th May 2026 by

Finance and Personnel Committee Governors Involvement

The Finance and Personnel Governors convened on Thursday 7th May to review several important areas relating to the school’s ongoing development and future planning.

Governors examined the provisional staffing structure for the next academic year, giving particular attention to how it aligns with the increasing number of pupils with complex needs across the school. They also reviewed the financial implications of the proposed structure. As is the case for many schools nationally, Governors noted the growing challenge of delivering fully inclusive provision within budgets that do not reflect the true cost of meeting these needs.

The meeting continued with a review of the Headteacher’s appraisal targets and the progress made towards achieving them. Governors then spent time exploring the new Ofsted Toolkit, considering the guidance available and identifying the preparation required over the next 12 months.

 

Finally, Governors agreed that a small increase in fees for Nursery, Breakfast Club and After School Club was necessary in order to keep pace with rising inflationary costs

 
3 weeks ago
Posted on 07th May 2026 by

Y2 Kindness Kangaroo

Exciting news for Year 2! Every week, a different child in each class will be able to take home the ‘Kindness Kangaroo’ after showing kindness both in class and on the playground. The children will be able to take our special friend on a journey over the weekend and leave a message of his travels in his diary! We look forward for the first journey on Friday….

1 month ago
Posted on 29th Apr 2026 by

✨ Get Ready to Boogie! KS1 School Disco! ✨🎉

Calling all Key Stage One superstars! (Y1,Y2 and Y3)🕺💃
It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and get ready for an evening full of fun, music, and laughter!

📅 Date: Thursday 14th May
📍 Location: Newdale School Hall
⏰ Time: 5.30 – 7.00pm

Join your friends for an exciting disco with great tunes, cool lights, and plenty of chances to show off your best dance moves! 🎶

There’ll be:
🥤 Drinks included
🎨 Face painting fun
📸 A Photo Booth with awesome props
🎵 Fantastic music and a lively atmosphere

Please note: there will be no snacks, so come ready to dance!

Don’t miss out—this is going to be one of the highlights of the term!

👉 Bring your biggest smile and lots of energy!

Please book via ParentPay by Wednesday 13th May at midday.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎊

1 month ago
Posted on 24th Apr 2026 by

Parent Survey

Dear Parents and Carers,

At Newdale Primary School and Nursery, we greatly value feedback from our parents and carers. We kindly ask that all families complete our annual parent survey by Friday 5th June 2026 using the link below.

https://forms.gle/8q5MmKxwDGCQXTJH8

If you would like further information about any of the questions before completing the survey, please visit our school website or Facebook page, or speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.

To say thank you, families who include their child’s name in the survey will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of our fun summer prizes!

All named entries will be entered into the draw, with winners receiving a summer toy for the whole family to enjoy.

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Kind regards,
Miss Cook

1 month ago
Posted on 17th Apr 2026 by

Stay & Share – Wednesday 22nd April

We would like to invite you to our Stay and Share session on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 2:45pm.

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

Reception, Year 2, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6 – enter via the playground classroom doors

Year 1 and Mrs Everall’s class – enter via the decking area

Mr Stubbs’ 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.

Please book your place via ParentPay, the event is free to attend. Places to be booked by the end of day Tuesday 21st April. 

We look forward to seeing you, and the children are excited to share their learning with you!