Year 4

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3 years ago
Posted on 17th Mar 2023 by

Y3/Y4 Coding Club

This lunchtime was Code Club’s first session and the children were given the task of creating the classic game Space Invaders. With a little support, they used block coding to move the on screen elements and program the gameplay. Over the next few weeks, we will be creating other famous games, such as Flappy Birds and Super Mario, as well as artwork. If you would like to explore the resources with your child at home, please go head to https://hourofcode.com/uk/learn

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3 years ago
Posted on 10th Mar 2023 by

School and Nursery Closure – Friday 10th March

After a hair raising trip from Shrewsbury to Telford and a full site risk assessment with Mr Thomas, I have to make the decision to move to online learning today. Marlborough Way and Rock Road are treacherous and not at all safe. We have already had to rescue one person! I know the forecast is set to improve, but I don’t want an open then closed situation like yesterday as that is difficult for parents to plan around. I have let you know as early as possible. Teachers will be in touch. See you on Monday. Miss Cook.

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3 years ago
Posted on 10th Mar 2023 by

Snow Day – Year 4 ❄️☃️

Good Morning Year 4,

As you will have seen, school will not be open today. Instead, Mrs Everall and I will be putting some activities onto Google Classroom to keep you busy today! 🙂 Please try to get yourselves logged on, and go to ‘Classwork’, then look for the topic ‘Snow Day’. We will post more information for you there today.
If you have any issues or problems, please contact newdale.year4team@taw.org.uk

You can also use this email address to send any work you want to share with us today – especially any pictures of snowmen and snow angels! The competition for the largest snow ball is on Year 4!

Stay warm and stay safe!

Miss McCullagh

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3 years ago
Posted on 09th Mar 2023 by

Year 4 – Snow Afternoon

Hi Year 4,

We hope you are all enjoying the snow and would love to see some photos of your snowy creations and activities! ☃️
When you had finished playing, please remember to fit in a read, practise your spellings and go on TTRS this afternoon.

From the Year 4 Team :)

 

3 years ago
Posted on 27th Feb 2023 by

World Book Day – Thursday 2nd March

Dear Parents and Carers, 

 This year’s World Book Day will take place on Thursday 2nd March with the theme “You are a reader!” 

 Due to the success of our last Book Swap Day, we will once more run a second-hand book swap shop. Children who bring in a book that they no longer want can swap it on the day (books in good condition only please).  

 As usual, we are all looking forward to seeing your child dressed up in costume as one of their favourite book characters. Teachers cannot wait to get involved too! 

 The World Book Day website has lots of ideas on how to do this with as much or as little effort as you would like. There are some excellent ideas to get you started: Dressing Up – World Book Day

However, children are equally welcome to come to school in their pyjamas all ready for a bedtime story if they prefer – just remind them to bring their favourite book too! 

 Your child will receive a £1 book token to spend on a FREE book, or to save £1 on another full price book of their choice. Full details are available at www.worldbookday.com where you can see the fabulous books that are on offer this year.  

 World Book Day is a super event to celebrate reading, but reading to and with your child is important every single day to ensure your child can learn to their fullest potential. We would love to see photos of you reading with your child – please stick them into your child’s reading diary if you can! 

Happy reading, 

 Mrs Thomas 

Literacy Coordinator 

3 years ago
Posted on 17th Feb 2023 by

Message from Buddy the Bear!

Staff have talked to children today about Buddy the Bear and that he hopes they all think about the ‘M’ this holiday.

Please see below letter from Buddy the Bear to children.

Have a great half term!

 

Hi children,

Sorry I have not been to Newdale in a while, but my best friend Cool Cat has told me he was in with his kittens a little while ago and said he loved seeing everyone.

I know you will have all been following the BeSMART code brilliantly this half term and I can’t wait to come and see you all again after the holiday.

Here is a great shot of Cool Cat!

Remember our BeSMART code needs to be followed at all times, not just in school. It would be brilliant if you could concentrate on the ‘M’ this holiday and make home enjoyable for everyone. See how you get on.

Take care everyone and stay safe.

See you soon. Your friend Buddy Bear x

 

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 14th Feb 2023 by

A message from Mrs Poole our SENDCO

If your child has special educational needs and you would like me to attend their parents’ evening appointment alongside you, I would be more than happy to do so. To arrange this, please let me know via the SENDCo email address (newdalesendco@taw.org.uk) your availability during that week and I shall discuss a time with their class teacher which we can all do. Please note that appointments will not be available on the Friday of this week as I do not work on that day.

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3 years ago
Posted on 13th Feb 2023 by

Holiday Provision Easter 2023

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are trialling different models of holiday provision to see which works well for our school setting.

 

In the first week of the Easter holiday, we will be open from Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April. Sign in will be between 8:30 and 9:00. The end of the session will be between 3:30 and 4:00.

 

We have 20 places available which can be booked on a first come, first served basis using the Crossbar website link www.crossbarcoaching.schoolipal.co.uk This link will go live on Monday 27th February after half term.

 

The cost is £15 per child per day. Children who attend would need to bring a packed lunch, water bottle and suitable clothing to match the offer around outdoor sports and indoor crafts.

 

If we cannot fill up the 20 places with Newdale children, we will need to offer it out to other children in our local area in order to make the club viable. We would prefer not to do this unless we have to.

 

We have some places available for children who are entitled to free school meals. Mrs Byrne Corbett is contacting some parents to discuss this offer. If you believe you are eligible and keen for your children to attend, do contact Mrs Byrne Corbett.

 

Places for free school meals children will not be booked through the Crossbar link above, but through our Parent Pay system. This payment will become live after parents have made an agreement with Mrs Byrne Corbett.

 

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

Headteacher

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3 years ago
Posted on 30th Jan 2023 by

Music Tuition Assembly


Years 4-6 were visited by members from Telford and Wrekin Music today to show off the tuition that they can offer within and around regular school hours. Thank you to all those parents who turned up to find out more. To research further or make an application, please visit https://www.telfordandwrekinmusic.co.uk/parents/