Classrooms

Year 4 Message

10 months ago
Posted on 26th Jun 2025 by

Y4 Art Exhibition – Thursday 10th July

Year 4 are very excited to invite you to a special exhibition of some of the sculptures, sketches, prints and paintings they have created during the year on Thursday 10th July at 3:15pm. Tickets are available for £1 and the proceeds will be used to fund new art supplies and activities. Parents should collect children from class as normal at 3:10pm and make their way to the back of the school hall doors. X1 ticket per child available. Tickets can be purchased through ParentPay. Last day to buy a ticket is Monday 7th July.

Avatar photo
11 months ago
Posted on 13th Jun 2025 by

Safeguarding, Health & Safety Governors Involvement

The Health & Safeguarding committee met in school on Tuesday of this week. They spent a lot of time looking carefully at the policy and advice around Martyn’s Law linked to site security and terrorism. Governors observed a whole school and nursery drill that loosely replicated what a lock down would be. Governors look forward to hearing feedback from a professional who is going to assess the Newdale site and feedback any points for development linked to security. Governors carried out their regular ‘spot check’ of staff to reassure themselves that the staff at Newdale are well trained and confident in knowing what to do should any safeguarding issues arise.

11 months ago
Posted on 10th Jun 2025 by

French Day – Friday 4th July

We are excited to announce our upcoming whole-school French day which will be on Friday 4th July  for pupils from Nursery to Year 6. This event has been designed to immerse pupils in the French language and culture through fun and engaging activities.

 

Pupils can come into school dressed in red, white and blue or even create a costume inspired by a famous French landmark. Throughout the day there will be various activities for the children to participate with including, cooking, handball, pétanque, Farandole (a traditional Provence dance) and much more.

 

Learning a language goes beyond vocabulary- it opens minds, builds confidence and encourages global awareness. By celebrating France, we help children develop a deeper appreciation for diversity and strengthen their language skills in an enjoyable way.

 

There will also be the option to have a French themed dinner which consists of quiche, ratatouille, and chocolate mousse, alongside the normal fish and chips which will be served.

 

If you would like to make a voluntary contribution of £2.00 to support the resources on the day, please log into parent pay.

 

Thank you for your continued support.

 

11 months ago
Posted on 02nd Jun 2025 by

Y4 Wheelie Day – Friday 6th June

Children will need a bike, scooter or skateboard as well as a helmet. They will not be able to take part without a helmet.

Wheeled items will need to be left in the cordoned off area of the large playground (outside Y3 classrooms).

 

Avatar photo
11 months ago
Posted on 02nd Jun 2025 by

Art Day

This year’s Art Day will be held on Wednesday 11th June. Children will be taking part in a variety of creative activities inspired by the poems, rhymes, songs and stories they learn off by heart. Their shared masterpieces will feature a heart and be displayed around school later this term. Children (and staff) can wear dress-down/arty clothes or may even like to wear something featuring a heart! If your child usually has PE on Wednesdays, please ensure that their clothes and shoes are suitable for sports activities too.

Avatar photo
11 months ago
Posted on 23rd May 2025 by

Curriculum Governors Involvement

Our Curriculum Governors met this week and looked carefully at our curriculum development. As part of this they talked to a group of Year 2 writers with their books. It was lovely to see how proud they are of their work. The Governors also analysed the ‘Key worker’ project and the impact that has on children.

Finally, they looked at assessment of the core subjects of Maths and English and how target setting is shared with parents. Next time they look forward to another focus on how we are supporting our SEND learners.

Avatar photo
11 months ago
Posted on 23rd May 2025 by

Finance & Personnel Governors Involvement

Governors met today to discuss the finances and personnel of the school.

They firstly analysed in more detail the feedback from the staff wellbeing audit with representatives from staff teams sharing collective feedback. Governors valued their comments and stated that they would action what was feasible to continue with the priority we have on staff well-being.

Governors then listened to the PE lead talk about delivery of the curriculum, plans for swimming and the impact of the sports premium money.

The school budget was signed off after looking carefully at the complex staffing structure we have in place linked to a high percentage of the team on, or going on maternity leave.Â