Stone Age day

We are off to a great start on Stone Age day in Mrs Churm’s class! We have dressed up, tried to make fire, made butter and flour and built shelters!

Y3 cinema trip

Tomorrow, Year 3 will need to come to school in their normal school uniform for the cinema trip. Can they please bring a pair of trainers in their bags for PE in the afternoon.

 

Thanks, Year 3 team

Year 1-6 Parent’s Evening – School SENDCO

Parents evenings for Years 1-6 will be taking place during the week commencing 4th December. Parents will be notified when the booking system is open to make an appointment.

If you would like Mrs Poole, our SENDCO to attend your appointment, please contact her by the end of next week (November 24th) so that she can allocate her time to attend.

You can do so by sending her an email on newdalesendco@taw.org.uk

Times Table Rock Stars – England Rocks! Year 3-6

Classes in Years 3 – 6 have been entered into a nationwide Times Tables Rock Star competition this week; England Rocks. The competition runs from today (Tuesday) morning at 7:30am until 7:30pm on Thursday. Each pupil has 1 hour a day to score as many correct answers for our teams as possible. There are prizes and certificates for the top schools, classes and pupils! Get rocking Newdalers!

 

 

Be SMART treat

As a reward for winning the Be SMART cup, we will be having a “Crafternoon” this Friday. Children will have the opportunity to build using lego/K’nex/blocks and we will have arty tables too. Children should still come in school uniform.”

England Rocks – TTRS Competition

Classes in Years 3 – 6 have been entered into a nationwide Times Tables Rock Star competition this week; England Rocks. The competition runs from tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 7:30am until 7:30pm on Thursday. Each pupil has 1 hour a day to score as many correct answers for our teams as possible. There are prizes and certificates for the top schools, classes and pupils! Get rocking Newdalers!

England Rocks 2023

Join our school governing body

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on our school community?

Newdale is looking for dedicated individuals to join our School Governing Body.

About us

Newdale is committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for our children. We aim to deliver the highest quality education while fostering a sense of belonging and community.

Role of a School Governor

As a School Governor, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our school. Governors work together to carry out their core functions:

  1. Ensuring there is clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
  2. Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the performance management of staff
  3. Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

The National Governance Association also recognises the following as the fourth core function of governance:

  1. Ensuring the voices of stakeholders are heard

What we’re looking for

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of skills and experiences. Whether you’re a parent, local resident or have expertise in education, health or other fields, your perspective is valuable.

Why join us?

  • Make a difference to the lives of our children
  • Contribute to the development and success of our school
  • Gain insight into an educational setting
  • Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team

Please click on the link below to view the full role description of a School Governor.

Governor role description

If you are interested in becoming a School Governor at Newdale Primary School, please get in touch with us via the school email address Newdale.primary@taw.org.uk

Your involvement can help us continue to provide an exceptional learning environment for our children.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school community.

Year 3 Homework

This week you will see some extra homework activities stuck into your child’s reading diary to support the work we are doing in school. We would love your child to complete as many of these as they wish to, it may be one or it may be all! Any work brought in will get it’s chance to be up on the ‘Wall of Fame’ in class.

 

Thank you, Year 3