Classrooms

17 hours ago
Posted on 07th Nov 2025 by Elsa Wooldridge

PODS Parent & Care Session

Newdale are excited to be taking part in the PINs project this year and to welcome back PODS – the Parent Carer forum – for a follow up ‘Cake and Cuppa’ event in our school hall.

This is an informal opportunity to meet with the team and ask any questions about how PODS may be able to help you. The team can discuss neurodiversity and what support is available for your child, even without a diagnosis. Mr McFarland, SENDCO, will also be available to answer any questions.

This will take place in the school hall and you are then welcome to leave by 3.10pm to collect your child from their classes.

Please follow the link below to find out more information about PODS and the services they offer.

Home – Together We Can Make a Difference

The session will be held on the following date and time. Please confirm your attendance via Parent Pay.

Wednesday 19th November 2.30 – 3.30pm.

We will also be organising an after school information session linked to Autism and ADHD for parents in the Spring term.

2 weeks ago
Posted on 24th Oct 2025 by Mrs Western

Finance & Personnel Governors Involvement

The Finance and Personnel Governors met on the 23^rd October. They looked carefully at school finances and paid attention to the 3 year projection plan that had been prepared by the school finance officer. Governors had a staffing update and could see how the rising numbers of complex needs was adding pressure to the budget over time. Governors reviewed the staff well being audit findings and looked forward to some of the staff who are currently on Maternity leave returning in January. They were reassured that these staff returning would relieve pressure across the school.

2 weeks ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2025 by Elsa Wooldridge

Minecraft Club

This half term, Minecraft fans from Year 4-6 have used Maths, DT and Art skills to create their own Minecraft characters at after-school club. Mrs Stack and Mrs Everall were super impressed with the children’s teamwork and finished pieces.

2 weeks ago
Posted on 22nd Oct 2025 by Elsa Wooldridge

Urban Games – free hockey sessions in half term

3 weeks ago
Posted on 17th Oct 2025 by Elsa Wooldridge

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

3 weeks ago
Posted on 17th Oct 2025 by Elsa Wooldridge

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 6^th 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.

4 weeks ago
Posted on 09th Oct 2025 by Elsa Wooldridge

Year 4 are loving our new jungle line in Basecamp!

1 month ago
Posted on 06th Oct 2025 by Elsa Wooldridge

Y4 Art lessons

Year 4 will be doing several messy art lessons using modroc and paint over the next couple of weeks. If you have not yet sent in a named art shirt or apron for your child, please could you send one in by this Wednesday.

Thankyou

Y4 team

1 month ago
Posted on 02nd Oct 2025 by Mrs Western

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.

1 month ago
Posted on 01st Oct 2025 by Mrs Everall

Year 4 Ancient Egypt Day

Year 4 had a fantastic day learning about Ancient Egypt today. We played traditional games, learnt how to write our names in hieroglyphs using reed pens and found out how to mummify bodies! We also took a trip down the Nile and visited tombs using VR headsets.