Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governor Involvement

Health & Safety Governors Update

The Health & Safety Governors met yesterday to review a range of important areas across the school.

Asthma Strategy: Governors were delighted to see that Newdale has been awarded the title of Asthma Friendly School.

Safeguarding Spot Check: As part of their routine checks, governors tested staff understanding of safeguarding linked to training. The staff member selected answered all questions with confidence, demonstrating robust knowledge.

Pupil Voice: Governors always enjoy speaking with pupils about their experiences. This time, children from different year groups were asked about behaviour in school. They agreed that behaviour is mostly good, with occasional over‑excitement. Pupils spoke confidently about the importance of following the BeSMART code and explained the systems in place if children misbehave.

Parent Feedback: Governors are equally keen to hear from parents. At hometime, they spoke with as many parents as possible to gather views on Health & Safety provision. Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts—your feedback will be analysed at the next meeting.

The partnership between school and parents is paramount, and governors are committed to ensuring that Health & Safety remains strong and effective for all.

EKO Session – Wednesday 3rd December

Just a reminder about our EKO (Forest School) session on Wednesday 3rd December.

Please ensure your child comes dress in warm clothes (thick coat, gloves, hat and scarf), two pairs of socks (if wearing wellies) and spare shoes to change into.

This session will be a fire session and we have been advised to ask that if your child normally wears eczema cream, please do not apply this as it is highly flammable.

Thank you,

Year 3

Stone Age Day 2025

Year 3 have had a fantastic Stone Age Day! They have done a range of Stone Age activities including: making wool, weaving, grinding grains ,making butter, VR and much more! It has been a brilliant day that the children have thoroughly enjoyed.

 

Y3 Christmas Experience Trip 8th December 2025

Please log onto ParentPay to consent and pay for your child to attend a school trip on 8th December 2025.

Y3 Stone Age Day – next week

We are having a Stone Age workshop all day on Thursday 27th November. We will not be having PE on this day, but will instead be having it on Wednesday 26th November.

PE – change of days next week

On Thursday 27th November, we are very much looking forward to having our Stone Age workshop all day. This means we will be swapping our PE to Wednesday instead of Thursday for that week only.

We will still be having our PE on Monday as normal.

Year 3 team