Say ‘No’ to bullying

 

At Newdale we take great pride in the behaviour of our pupils. Very often we get comments from visitors to the school, or from people out of school, saying how impressed they are with the behaviour and attitude of our pupils.

Please click on the link below to view the full leaflet.

Bullying leaflet to parents 2021

Parking outside school

Dear Parents/Carers

We have received complaints from local residents concerning parking by parents/carers whilst dropping off and picking up children from school. Please be considerate to our neighbours as they have advised us of instances where they have been late for work due to their cars being blocked in. We understand space is at a premium for parking but if you are able to find an alternative mode of transport, such as walking or cycling that would have benefits for all.

Thank you for your ongoing co-operation in this matter.

Y4 Trip

If you haven’t done so already, please log into Parent Pay to find out more information about our upcoming trip, as well as how to pay and give consent.

Many thanks

Mrs Fenn and Mr Jackson

Update 7.6.21

Dear Parents/Carers,

I hope you all managed to enjoy the glorious weather over half term.

I am sure it won’t have escaped your attention in the national news that the Delta variant (previously known as the Indian variant) is becoming the dominant strain across the West Midlands and the UK.

We are seeing this reflected locally across Telford and Wrekin too, with the latest figures showing that Coronavirus cases have risen slightly.

It is important to remember that while the Delta variant is more transmissible, the illness it causes is not more severe, and the vaccines continue to provide protection.

As always, the Public Health and Health Protection Teams are doing all they can to reduce the spread of the virus. We continue to follow our school procedures and monitor the situation very closely.

We are not reinstating the need for parents to wear masks on site at the moment, but of course if you choose to do so, that is up to you.

If you feel your child is ill and beginning to show symptoms, please do not risk it and keep them at home to monitor. The impact of a positive case in school is huge.

Staff continue to get tested twice a week and as you know there is significant availability to get tests across Telford should you need to.

Thank you for your ongoing support, we will of course let you know if anything changes, but fingers crossed we will see this slight increase reduce again very quickly.

MIss Cook

Headteacher

Y4 PE Days

Our PE days remain the same as last half term.

Please ensure your child comes into school in their PE kits on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In addition to this, it is really important that all children bring in a bottle of water daily to say hydrated throughout the day.

Many thanks

Y4

Yr 4 Nature Walk

Yr 4 went on a wonderful nature walk this morning on the lookout for aspects of human and physical geography. Their findings included The Wrekin as a physical piece of geography and the building sites in the local area which are creating human geography. The children also did their bit for the environment and took litter pickers on their travels too! A great time had by all :)

 

RSE consultation response

Thank you for all of the parents who responded to our RSE consultation.

All of the responses have been analysed and your views taken into consideration.

All respondents were happy with the content that we will be delivering in a sensitive and age-appropriate way.

As a result of the consultation, we will be introducing an additional session for pupils in Key Stage 2. In Year 4, pupils will have independent sessions and then be brought together to outline changes in an age-appropriate way. Then in Years 5 and 6, they will learn more about the physical changes to themselves as a group. This will be following the independent sessions as are in place currently. Parents felt that this would be an important and positive aspect of our offer.

Any parents who have asked for help or guidance in supporting their children with RSE will be contacted shortly by either Mrs Powell or Mrs Huda.

Thank you again for your continued support.

Mrs Bishton

 

 

Nature Walk Reminder for Tomorrow

Year 4 will be going on their nature walk during the morning of Friday 28th May 2021. After our walk, the children will be carrying out art activities involving paint and ink. Out of ease, please can your child come into school in old clothing and bring with them a waterproof coat, spare clothing (in case they get wet on the walk) and suitable footwear.

Many thanks

Mrs Fenn and Mr Jackson

Half Term Homework

Over half term, please encourage your child to regularly practise their times tables as well as continue to keep up with their reading.

There will be a special battle set up on TTRS over half term. Certificates will also be up for grabs.

Have a lovely half term,

The Y4 Team