4 years ago
Posted on 15th Nov 2021 by Mrs Western

How do we prepare children for life in modern Britain?

Please read Newdale’s parents’ guide about how we prepare children for life in modern Britain.

How we prepare children for life in modern Britain

4 years ago
Posted on 15th Nov 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Making Poppies in Base Camp

4 years ago
Posted on 12th Nov 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Y4 Trip- earlier start time reminder

Dear Parents/Carers,

During the morning of Tuesday 16^th November 2021, the Year 4 children will be visiting Molineux Football Stadium in Wolverhampton. To ensure we arrive on time for our tour and workshop, please can your child be at their classroom door at 8:20am on this day as we will be leaving at 8:30am due to potential rush-hour traffic. Although we will be arriving back during lunch time, please can you provide your child with a packed lunch rather than a school dinner.

Please note that children will not have PE on this day and will need to wear their full uniform.

On the coach ride, it is optional for children to wear face coverings.

Many thanks

The Y4 Team

4 years ago
Posted on 11th Nov 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Y4 Spellings

Y4 Homework WE 12.11.21

4 years ago
Posted on 08th Nov 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Times Tables

We have had a few questions from parents about our half termly times table check, which was referred to in their child’s ‘What has my child achieved this half-term?’ update.

This check is completed during the last week of every half term rather than their weekly times table test. The aim of the test is to assess your child’s progress in times tables.

Please see below what the test looks like. It might be useful to get your child to practise using this test at home to help them to improve their recall and speed.

We will send out a printed version of this test before the end of each half term so they can practise.

Many thanks

The Y4 Team

Baseline Check

4 years ago
Posted on 08th Nov 2021 by Mrs Western

Christmas plans!

Dear parents / carers,

We are now on the Christmas countdown, and we wanted to let you know of how we intend to celebrate Christmas this year. It has been a while since we were able to plan anything and even though we are unsure of what the situation with Covid will be by the end of term, we wanted to share with you our plans.

Our Basecamp at the area at the front of school will be turned into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ experience. We have asked the elves to start planning this wonderful event!

We will be inviting one class at a time to visit the Winter Wonderland experience and each child will be allowed to invite one adult to accompany them – this may be any adult you would like to attend. We know that some parents will be disappointed as only one adult can attend per child, but we have to play it as safely as we can in order to protect children and staff as we approach the Christmas holiday. Please can we ask that you stick to one adult so that we can manage numbers safely. The experience will last approximately one hour, with the exception of our Nursery classes, which will be approximately half an hour. Activities will include carol singing and an activity which you and your child can share. There will be a small gift for every child in the class. We will be offering hot chocolate and a festive treat to all who attend and only ask that you bring your own mug for your and your child (we are doing our bit for the environment!) and make a donation which this year is going towards purchases for the All Nations Community Grocery communitygrocery.org.uk/telford

On the day of the experience, children will be invited to come to school in their Christmas jumpers / hats – you are more than welcome to get into the spirit too!

The dates and times for each class are as follows –

Reception Mrs Evans and Mrs Sturrock – Monday 6th December at 9.15am

Reception Miss Hailey – Monday 6th December at 11am

Year 1 Miss Newport – Wednesday 8th December at 9.15am

Year 1 Miss Broadhurst – Monday 6th December at 2pm

Year 2 Mrs Trevor – Tuesday 7th December at 11am

Year 2 Miss Jones – Friday 10th 2pm

Year 3 Miss Mccullagh – Wednesday 8th December at 11am

Year 3 Mrs Pablos / Mrs McLaughlin – Wednesday 8th December at 2pm

Year 3 Mr McFarland – Thursday 9th December at 9.15am

Year 4 Mr Jackson – Thursday 9th December at 11am

Year 4 Mrs Fenn – Thursday 9th December at 2pm

Year 5 Mr Banfield – Friday 10th December at 9.15am

Year 5 Miss Harrison – Friday 10th December at 11am

Year 6 Miss Clay – Tuesday 14th December at 9.15am

Year 6 Mrs Thomas – Tuesday 14th December at 11am

Nursery will be taking part in this event along with the school, but dates and times will be advertised separately on the nursery website page.

We will be watching the weather forecast closely and we hope that the weather is on our side! Likewise, we will be monitoring the situation with regards to covid and following all recommended guidance. Should we need to make any changes, we will try to let you know as soon as possible.

We hope that you will be able to join us in celebrating Christmas this year.

Kind regards

Miss Cook

4 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2021 by Mrs Western

Concerns of parking outside school

Dear Parents/Carers,

We have again been approached by a local resident who has stressed concerns that parking and movement of vehicles near her home is becoming a real issue. The resident reports that numerous cars block her driveway and use it to turn around, with many vehicles being driven erratically and way too fast.

They go on to say that they understand that it is difficult for parents, as the school site isn’t ideal by way of accessibility, however a lot of the movement of vehicles is unsafe and they worry that a nasty accident could happen.

Please can we remind you to drive carefully, park respectfully and where possible leave vehicles further away from the school and walk in.

Thank you for your support in this.

Miss Cook

Headteacher

4 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2021 by Admin

Peer on Peer abuse

At Newdale Primary School and Nursery, we believe that children have a right to attend school and learn in a safe environment. Children should be free from harm by adults and other children in school.

We recognise that some children will sometimes negatively affect the learning and wellbeing of others and their behaviour will be dealt with under the school’s Behaviour Policy. Our staff recognise that children are capable of abusing their peers. Abuse is abuse and all of the staff at Newdale Primary School and Nursery are clear that it is not tolerated and will never be passed off as ‘banter’, ‘part of growing up’ or ‘just having a laugh’.

The governors, senior leadership team, and all staff at Newdale Primary School and Nursery are committed to the prevention, early identification, and appropriate management of peer on peer abuse both inside and outside School, including online.

Definitions of what constitutes Peer on peer abuse can be found in our school policy, on the policies page of the website. This list shows what is likely to be termed abuse but is not limited to just what is written on this list.

All of our staff are trained in what to do when dealing with peer on peer abuse and the important role they have to play in preventing it and responding where they believe a child may be at risk from it.

We would encourage you read our policy. There are some definitions in there which may cause distress to some, so please talk to us if you would like us to go through it with you in a different way – we are always here to help.

If you have any concerns regarding peer on peer abuse or any aspects of safeguarding, you can talk to one of the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) at school. These are Miss Cook, Mrs Bishton, Mrs Powell, Miss Clay and Miss Newport. You can also contact family connect yourself on 01952 385385 or out of hours on 01952 676500. You can also report your concerns using an online form by following this link Child protection Information – Family Connect (familyconnecttelford.co.uk)

4 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2021 by Admin

Children in need – 19th November

Dear Parents/Carers,

As previously advertised, our Year 4 children took part in the Children in Need ‘Big Fancy Dress Singalong’ this morning. We hope that some of you were able to tune into BBC Radio Shropshire this morning, where they broadcasted from Newdale before the children recorded performing their song and routine. The video will be uploaded onto BBC Radio Shropshire’s Facebook page and we think it will be on Midlands Today at 6.30pm this evening. Please do tune in!

We would still like the whole school to join in on the fun and support the main event which takes place on 19^th November 2021.

On this day, children are invited to dress down and come to school in their Pudsey outfits, something spotty or striped or simply their own clothes if they would prefer.

Due to the virus, we will not be taking any cash donations for this event. Instead you can use the link below to donate.

https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/happyheads

Regards

Miss Cook