Safeguarding, H&S Governors feedback

The governors who are members of the Safeguarding, H&S committee met last Thursday. The safeguarding champions visited and discussed their role in the school and their exciting plans for this year. Other agenda items included the management of asthma on our school site. Governors went to observe the currently closed Quiet area of the playground and look forward to seeing the repairs being carried as rapidly as possible.

Parents’ Evening – Y1-6 entry points

The map below shows the entry and exit points for parents’ evening for the week beginning Monday 4th December 2023. Please note that if your appointment is after 5:30pm on Monday or Tuesday, that you will need to enter and exit the school via the school office.

 

 

Governors feedback linked to the Curriculum meeting

Governors were impressed with the phonics teaching offer when they visited and participated in, a variety of the Read Write Inc (RWI) phonics sessions in reception during the Curriculum meeting yesterday. Governors felt reassured by the positive learning atmosphere, excited by the children’s engagement and impressed with the quality of teaching.

During the rest of the meeting, Governors received updates on the strategies related to Pupil Premium and PE funding for the school. They were impressed by the upcoming proposals and events planned for the rest of the year.

Additionally, the governors had the opportunity to discuss the induction process with the new year 1 teacher and were confident in the process.

Christmas Jumper Days

Children are able to wear their Christmas jumpers in school on the following days:

Christmas dinner day (Weds 13th December)

Last day of term (Thursday 21st December)

Children can also wear their Christmas jumpers on the day of their event for parents and also party days, teachers will confirm Christmas party days for their class closer to the time.

Thank you

Newdale Team

Year 3 & 4 Christmas Concert

Year 3 and 4 Christmas Carol Concert 

Year 3 and 4 would like to invite you to their Christmas Carol Concert on Monday 11th December. During their concert, the Year 3 and 4 pupils would like to share some of the Christmas themed songs they have been learning, as well as show some of their favourite moments and pieces of work from the Autumn term. They may even invite you to join in with one of the songs – so please bring your singing voices! As a special treat, we will provide some hot chocolate for everyone, please bring some mugs for each adult attending and your child/ren.

  • There will be two performances; 9am & 2:30pm.
  • Maximum of 2 tickets per family can be purchased. £2 per ticket. All tickets must be purchased through ParentPay.

We are unable to provide a creche for this event so young siblings are invited, however please be mindful that you may need to sit at the back of the hall if bringing youngsters so that you can make a quick exit if you need to.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Year 3 & 4 Team.

Year 1-6 Parent’s Evening – School SENDCO

Parents evenings for Years 1-6 will be taking place during the week commencing 4th December. Parents will be notified when the booking system is open to make an appointment.

If you would like Mrs Poole, our SENDCO to attend your appointment, please contact her by the end of next week (November 24th) so that she can allocate her time to attend.

You can do so by sending her an email on newdalesendco@taw.org.uk

Times Table Rock Stars – England Rocks! Year 3-6

Classes in Years 3 – 6 have been entered into a nationwide Times Tables Rock Star competition this week; England Rocks. The competition runs from today (Tuesday) morning at 7:30am until 7:30pm on Thursday. Each pupil has 1 hour a day to score as many correct answers for our teams as possible. There are prizes and certificates for the top schools, classes and pupils! Get rocking Newdalers!

 

 

England Rocks – TTRS Competition

Classes in Years 3 – 6 have been entered into a nationwide Times Tables Rock Star competition this week; England Rocks. The competition runs from tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 7:30am until 7:30pm on Thursday. Each pupil has 1 hour a day to score as many correct answers for our teams as possible. There are prizes and certificates for the top schools, classes and pupils! Get rocking Newdalers!

England Rocks 2023