Monday 20th October

Just a reminder that we have our school photos on Monday. Please send your child in to school in their school uniform. They can bring their trainers in a bag to change into for PE.

Thanks,

Year 3 team

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.

 

Miss Watson’s class – staffing update

Dear Parents/Carers,

It is with sadness that I must inform you that Mrs McPartland will be leaving Year 3 at the end of this half term. She has worked tirelessly as a class teaching assistant for the last few years but has accepted a job in a new sector.

Mrs McPartland, of course, will be sadly missed by everyone.

I know you will join me in wishing her the very best of luck.

We are currently in the process of trying to recruit Mrs McPartland’s replacement. In the meantime, existing members of our team will support Miss Watson in the classroom.

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

TTRS Year 3 Battle!!

A Times Table Rockstars battle has been launched this week between both Year 3 classes!

It finishes this Friday (17th) at 8am.

Every point counts, so make sure you log in and play!

 

Year 3 visit with Shropshire Fire Service

Year 3 had a lovely morning hearing all about the role of the fire service in keeping our community safe. They discussed where in their homes they should have smoke alarms and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Both classes sat and listened beautifully and the Year 3 team were so proud of their behaviour. Well done Year 3!

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.

Movie Nights

To raise money towards activities for the Healthy Lifestyles Week (held in June), members of School Parliament have once again organised fundraising film nights. Movie Nights will take place on the below dates from 3:10pm – 5pm.

Year 1,2 & 3 – Tuesday 21st October

Year 4, 5 & 6 – Tuesday 14th October

The children will be watching Despicable Me 4 (PG) At the end of the film, please collect children from their own classrooms as usual.

All details on ParentPay. Places should also be booked through ParentPay.

Thank you

Reception to Year 5 Stay and Share for Parents/Carers

We are really looking forward to our ‘Stay and Share’ session (Reception to Y5) on Thursday 9th October at 2:45pm. Please enter your child’s classroom from their usual drop off/pick up location (Years R, 2, 3, and 5 parents should enter from the playground classroom doors, Year 1 and Mrs Everall’s classes’ can be accessed from the decking and Mr Stubbs’ class from the stairs by the Visitor Car Park). Playground gates will open at 2:45pm. Due to space constraints, we are only able to accommodate one parent/carer per child. Attendance must be confirmed through ParentPay so staff are aware of expected numbers on the day.  For this event, the children will remain in their classrooms, so if you are visiting more than one child, you will be able to move between the classrooms and spend some time with them individually. We look forward to seeing you all and the children can’t wait to share their learning with you.

Reminder – Grandparent’s Stay & Share Event – tomorrow

On Thursday 25th September, we will be inviting Grandparent’s in for a ‘Stay and Share’ session with their grandchild/children. The drop in will be a lovely opportunity for children to share their learning so far and spend time with their grandparent/s in school.

We will have two sittings:

Reception to Year 2 children – 1:15 – 2:15pm

Year 3 – Year 6 children – 2:15pm

Where grandparents have grandchildren in more than one year group, please attend the time of the older child (e.g. a grandparent visiting children in Year 2 and Year 4 should come at 2:15pm).

Class teachers will have class lists of who has consent and who doesn’t to leave with Grandparents. When they are ready to leave, grandparents must let class teachers know so that they can tick them off their list. If you have not specified on ParentPay if your child/children can leave with their grandparents, please add a note in their reading diary this evening.

We kindly ask that if a grandparent would like a hot drink, that they bring their own mug to help reduce waste/costs rather than the school purchasing single use cups.

With regards to parking on school site, this will be on a first come first served basis for blue badge holders.

Please note, this is an event for Grandparent’s only.

We look forward to welcoming everyone!

Many thanks

Miss Cook