5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Y4 Live Lessons

Please note that although we are not changing the times of our live lessons, Literacy will now be at 9:30am and Maths at 11am starting Friday 22nd January 2021.

Many thanks

5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 by Admin

22.1.21 Update

Dear Parent/Carers,

We are looking forward to having all ‘bubbles’ back in school on Monday, after a period of isolation for both Year 6 and Nursery. We are delighted that the systems in place meant that the virus did not spread further throughout our school or further within the bubbles.

Fingers crossed that we don’t have to close any further ‘bubbles’ moving forward. We know how disruptive this is to children, parents, employers and teachers.

As you know, it is so important that you keep a really careful eye on the health of your family. The Rapid Lateral Flow testing centre at Oakengates is open for all residents of Telford and please remember you don’t have to be showing symptoms in order to book a test https://rapidtest.telford.gov.uk

All staff are currently getting tested once or twice a week in order to give colleagues, parents and themselves some self-assurance. The national staff testing initiative launches on Monday. All staff will test at home, twice a week and be duty bound to send results. This we know will again strengthen our drive to keep the virus at bay.

We are delighted in the uptake of online learning and look forward to reading your comments in our parent survey that closes at noon today https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2s8TOK9SpUy44yMVeXcKujfWR1zrUJ1JhQgacqv0-RBUQUcwTEc3ODlOMlhIMjEyRVVUTVFaVUwzTS4u

As ever, if you are struggling with devices or connection please ring us and we will do all we can to help. Paper packs are being phased out and only used in an absolute emergency for those who really cannot get online. Online paper packs simply cannot support progress anywhere near as much as the live teacher sessions.

Some staff have reported that a few children in the same year group are accessing the sessions from one house. Under lock down rules there is a ‘childcare support bubble’ element, but please only use this if you really have to. This rule applies for drop off and collection too. We are finding that some parents are allowing other parents to collect their children. In order to keep the virus from spreading, we need to be as strict as we possibly can please.

Figures in Telford are coming down, but unfortunately it is at rather a slow rate. The fact still remains that the Early Years and Primary age group of children still show the lowest number of positive cases across the borough.

As you know it is a team effort and I can assure that ‘Team Newdale’ are all over doing their bit!

Stay safe everyone.

Miss Cook

Headteacher

5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 by Mrs Western

Telford & Wrekin Laptop Recycling Scheme

Do you have an old laptop that you no longer need?

If yes, why not donate it to help support a child’s online learning?

In the next two weeks, we are asking for donations of laptops in good condition, that we will collect & trade-in to buy new laptops to help children in our borough who don’t have their own computer at home for online learning.

Our Council has already provided 300+ laptops through the “Laptops for Learning” scheme – but more devices are needed, as during this lockdown, more children in our borough struggle to learn from home.

If you wish to donate, please note the following:

Laptops condition

The laptop(s) you are donating should be in good condition, with no damage to keys or casing and with a power supply.

Please delete any personal data (e.g. documents, photos) from the laptop(s) donated.

Pick-up – to avoid non-essential journey, we will pick up your donated devices from your home or business address in our borough.

To arrange the collection, go to http://orlo.uk/ht4vb

Pick a convenient slot (either morning or afternoon) when you would like us to come and collect your device(s)

Ensure your donated device(s) is inside a plastic bag ( to protect from weather conditions), with a label stating ‘For collection by TWC’.

The bag needs to be placed on your doorstep ready for collection (from 8.30am, for AM pickup slot and from 12.30pm, for PM pickup slot)

Should you have any issues/ concerns around your collection slot or if you want to change/cancel it after your booking, please email laptopcollection@telford.gov.uk

We are accepting only laptops for donations (and not other devices such as ipads, tablets) as we can only trade-in laptops for brand new devices that will be given to children who need them.

THANK YOU!

5 years ago
Posted on 21st Jan 2021 by Admin

Phonics

Here’s a little activity for you to continue building your knowledge of phase 4 sounds. Using the clues, can you unscramble my nonsense words to fit them in to the sentence? If you have time, can you unscramble them and make up your own sentences :)

brac

I will be found by the sea side and might give you a pinch, I am a _ _ _ _.

ushrb

I am used to paint a picture or untangle hair, I am a _ _ _ _ _.

grof

I am green and slimy, I am a _ _ _ _.

cklabrryeb

You will find me on a bush, you might pick and eat me, I am a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

glaf

You might see one on a castle or poke one in a sandcastle, I am a _ _ _ _.

sseslga

I am worn on the face and help you to see, I am a pair of _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

elpan

I soar through the air and take people on their holidays, I am a _ _ _ _ _.

owcln

You might see me at the circus, I am a _ _ _ _ _.

5 years ago
Posted on 20th Jan 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Home Learning Feedback

Thank you to the Y4 parents who have completed this survey so far.

If you have yet to do so, please could you complete this survey as soon as possible as it is important that we know your thoughts on the online learning offer in Y4. As this is the first time we have used Google Classroom and Teams for live lessons, it would be interesting to know your views.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2s8TOK9SpUy44yMVeXcKujfWR1zrUJ1JhQgacqv0-RBUQUcwTEc3ODlOMlhIMjEyRVVUTVFaVUwzTS4u

As with all surveys, we analyse them carefully to ensure we are continuing to improve our provision.

Many thanks

The Y4 Team

5 years ago
Posted on 20th Jan 2021 by Admin

Phonics

Good morning!

To help you with your phase 4 phonics practice today, I have created a word search for you to have a go at. If you are unable to print you could alternatively find them on the screen and then write them down. To stretch that further, maybe you can put the words in to sentences :) If, like me, you enjoy a word search, why not follow the link provided and create your own!

Miss Hammond.

Create a printable word search

NAME:_______________________________ DATE:_____________

Phase 4 Phonics

CRABBING
BRUSHING
FROWNING
BLOWING
FLYING
GLIDING
HELPING
TEXTING
PLANE
CLOWN
SHELF
MILK
SCRIPT
TREE
NEST

LAMP
TENT
GIFT
TUSK
BELT
DRAWING
GREETING

5 years ago
Posted on 19th Jan 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Forest School Session 28.01.21

Both of the Y4 bubbles in school will have a Forest School session on Thursday 28th January, which will be led by Miss Taylor. Miss Taylor is Forest School trained and will be carrying out exciting activities with the children such as fire making. Please feel rest assured that this will be carried out safely and will give the children a sense of what its like to sit around a campfire. Please ensure that children bring in their Forest School clothes on this day. Please note that this is a PE day so children will still be expected to come into school in their PE kits.

Many thanks

5 years ago
Posted on 19th Jan 2021 by Miss Macfarlane

Year 4 PE Days in School

Y4 PE days in school are on a Monday and a Thursday. Last week, they had PE on a Tuesday, but that was an exception.

Many thanks

5 years ago
Posted on 19th Jan 2021 by Mrs Western

Remote learning survey

Thank you to the parents who have already filled in our remote learning survey.

If you have not done so already, please could you complete to continue to help us refining our offer.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2s8TOK9SpUy44yMVeXcKujfWR1zrUJ1JhQgacqv0-RBUQUcwTEc3ODlOMlhIMjEyRVVUTVFaVUwzTS4u

Michelle Bishton
Deputy Headteacher

5 years ago
Posted on 19th Jan 2021 by Admin

Phonics

Good morning!

Here is an idea for today’s practice of those phase 4 blends. It is a link to the game ‘tic tac toe’. If you are unable to print, why not write them on paper and get creative with what can be used for the counters! I would love to know who wins!

t-e-1000-phase-4-phonics-tic-tac-toe-game_ver_2 (2)

Alongside this you may like to use a game to help you practice. You can use the link below to take you straight there :)

Play buried treasure