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Year 5 Message

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5 months ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by

Weather Update – Storm Goretti

We are closely monitoring Storm Goretti and following the latest guidance from the Met Office. Current forecasts suggest that Telford may begin to feel the impact from around 5pm this evening.

At this stage, we are hopeful that Newdale will be open as normal tomorrow. However, there is a chance that some or all our services could be affected depending on how the weather develops.

We know how important timely information is for our families, so we will continue to keep you updated and share any changes promptly via Facebook.

Kind regards, Newdale

5 months ago
Posted on 06th Jan 2026 by

Communication – Arbor

From next week our main communication to parents/carers will be through Arbor using the app instant message which will be similar to the previous text message service. Our website and Facebook page will continue to be used as additional forms of communication alongside Arbor.

 Please ensure you have set up your account by next week in order to receive communication from school.

If you are experiencing any issues with setting up your account, please get in touch with the school office and we shall do our best to help.

 

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5 months ago
Posted on 06th Jan 2026 by

Harry Potter Studios Trip on 12th December 2026

Harry Potter Studios Trip on 12th December 2026

This is a gentle reminder that our school trip to Harry Potter studios is on Monday (12th December 2026) Please see the following information and reminders:

  • Departure: The bus will be at the bus stop on Rock Road and not at school, so please bring your child here and stay with them until the adults arrive and allow them to enter the bus. Please note we will be getting on the bus at 6.45am and leaving at 7am. We will not be able to wait for children who are late due to entering the tour at our allotted time.
  • Travel sickness: If your child suffers from travel sickness, please give them a tablet prior to dropping them off at school. Should they require an additional tablet for the return journey, please inform us via your child’s reading diary. We will then provide you with a medication form, which needs to be returned to school, along with the tablet in its original packaging.
  • Lunch: Children need to bring a healthy packed lunch and drink with them (no sweets or chocolates as this can make children sick on long journeys). Please can lunches be in a small, empty backpack or in a plastic bag; children will need to go through security and carry their bags around with them all day. They will not need reading diaries or homework books.
  • Uniform: Children are to wear their school uniform, with comfortable trainers.
  • Gift Shop: There should be a small amount of time for children to visit the gift shop. Therefore, if you would like, your child can bring up to £15 spending money. Children will be responsible for looking after their own money all day which is why we have limited it to £15.

We will update you with an estimated time of arrival back at school via the website and social media. We hope for this to be by 5:45pm.

Thank you for your continued support.

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5 months ago
Posted on 05th Jan 2026 by

Stay Connected with Newdale – Arbor App Update

Following our announcement on Friday 19th December about the Arbor App, we’re pleased to let you know that log-in details have now been emailed to parents/carers this afternoon.

To get started, please follow the steps outlined in the email. The message may appear in your inbox or your junk folder, so please check both.

If you haven’t received the email or if your email address has changed, please contact the school office so we can update our records. Once your details are correct, we’ll resend your log-in information.

Please see below parent/carer guides for using the Arbor App

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5 months ago
Posted on 04th Jan 2026 by

Year 5 P.E days for Spring 2026 updated

For Spring, Year 5 P.E is as follows:

Tuesday – Gymnastics indoor

Wednesday – Crossbar outdoor

The Year 5 Team.

 

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6 months ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2025 by

Stay Connected with Newdale – Introducing the Arbor App!

We’re excited to be launching the Arbor Parent App on Monday 5th January.

The app is designed to make communication between school and home easier and more effective.

What can you do with Arbor?

Receive instant in-app messages, replacing our current text and email system

Update your contact details to allow school to always have the most up-to-date information

View your child’s attendance percentage, allow parents to keep track of attendance at a glance

Coming Soon!

As everyone becomes familiar with Arbor, we’ll be adding even more features, including:

Parents’ Evening booking

Getting Started
All parents will receive an email with their login details and a link to get started on Monday 5th January 2026.

 

6 months ago
Posted on 16th Dec 2025 by

Y5 EKO day – tomorrow

Tomorrow (17th) is our EKO day. Children can come to school in their own clothes and a warm/waterproof coat. They will also need a spare pair of shoes as it will be muddy and MUST wear two pairs of socks if they are planning on wearing wellies.