Classrooms

Year 6 Message

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5 years ago
Posted on 25th Nov 2020 by

Update 25.11.20

Dear Parents/Carers,

You will have undoubtedly have heard that unfortunately we have had our first positive case in Year 2.

One of the classes will be required to self-isolate until the 8th December. We have been working very hard with the Health Protection Hub looking at contact tracing.

All parents of children who are required to self-isolate alongside this class have now been contacted or will be contacted this afternoon.

Please remember…

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID 19) are recent onset of:
– A new continuous cough and/or
– High temperature and/or
– A loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. Most people with coronavirus have at least 1 of these symptoms.
If your child does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/ or by phoning 111.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19
Do
– Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
– Use hand sanitiser gel (with 60% alcohol) if soap and water are not available
– Wash your hands as soon as you get home
– Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
– Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
Further information
Further information is available at
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

If your child becomes ill then please air on the side of caution and follow guidance.

Thank you for your understanding and rest assured we will continue to work really hard in keeping our site safe for your children.

Miss Cook
Headteacher
Newdale Primary School and Nursery

5 years ago
Posted on 23rd Nov 2020 by

Update 23.11.20

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

As part of our ongoing risk assessment, we need to ensure levels of ventilation across the school are high. We are told this constant movement of fresh air helps us keep our school safer.

 

This means that we need to have periods of time where the doors to classrooms and windows are left open. Before now, this was not too much of an issue but now the temperatures are dropping it could be.

 

Please ensure your children are adequately dressed e.g. with an extra layer under their shirt and of course please make sure they have a coat.

 

We continue to do all we can to protect everyone in our school, but we need your help along the way.

 

As ever…

 

  • Keep your children off school if they are displaying symptoms (do not risk it for the sake of everyone else).
  • Maintain social distance yourselves at all times and wear a mask.
  • Make sure children wash hands before arriving at school and immediately when they come home.
  • Keep us up to date – communication is key at this time.

 

If in doubt, call the office (01952 387720) and someone will do their best to help you.

 

 

Miss Cook

Headteacher

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5 years ago
Posted on 20th Nov 2020 by

Year 5&6 Star of the Week

Logan from Mrs Thomas’ class – for demonstrating a positive attitude towards his learning

Effie – Rose from Mr Banfield’s class – for producing stellar poetry at home

Zoheb from Mrs Arthurs’ class – for his enthusiasm towards grammar!

Dan G from Miss Clay’s class  – for fantastic leadership skills during a science investigation

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5 years ago
Posted on 13th Nov 2020 by

Year 5&6 Star of the Week

Emma – Great work in our WW2 topic (Miss Clay)

Keon – for working so hard whilst away from school and returning with such a focus (Mrs Thomas)

Noah – for making a concerted effort with presentation in his books (Mrs Arthurs)

Martha- for showcasing creativity and skill in myth writing (Mr Banfield)

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5 years ago
Posted on 12th Nov 2020 by

Parent/Carer Survey Autumn 2020

We would like to thank all of the parents in school and nursery who completed a parent survey this year. We were delighted to receive back over 250 surveys this year! Each survey has been read and we really value your thoughts and opinions. Once feedback has been discussed with all staff, we will share with you our next steps as a school.

The winners of the £50 Asda vouchers are:
Harley (Year 6)
Tiana (Year 1)
Coby (Ladybugs)

Vouchers will be given out by the end of the week.

Many thanks for taking the time to complete a survey, your views are important to us.

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6 years ago
Posted on 06th Nov 2020 by

Year 5&6 Star of the Week

Harvey – for having a great independent work ethic, polite attitude and always trying his best. (Mrs Thomas)
Charna-Mai – for showing an incredible enthusiasm towards both quantity and quality of work! (Mr Banfield)
Amy – for showing amazing improvement of her handwriting and a mature attitude (Mrs Arthurs)
Gabriel – for producing a brilliant piece of writing describing a bomb attack during World War 2 (Miss Clay)

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6 years ago
Posted on 03rd Nov 2020 by

Remembrance celebrations in school

Dear parents and carers,

Even though we are all having to adjust to a newer way of doing things, here at Newdale we want to continue to take part in events to help our children recognise significant occasions.

As part of Remembrance this year, each year group is going to take part in an 11/11 challenge on Wednesday 11th November 2020. The activities that each year group are planning on doing are –

Nursery Sing 11 Nursery Rhymes / Songs

Reception Take part in 11 Remembrance Activities

Year 1 Complete 11 laps of the bike road on trikes

Year 2 Run / Walk 11 laps of the bottom playground

Year 3 Dance 11 styles of dance

Year 4 Run / Walk 11 laps of the cage or field.

Year 5 Complete 11 obstacles

Year 6 Listen to 11 days of war songs

The Den Run / Walk 11 laps of the bottom playground

To help raise money to be donated to the British legion charity, we are asking that the children are sponsored £1 for their challenge. The children can drop it in the collection pot as they walk into class.

Not only will the children be taking part in the challenge, but they will also be learning more about the significance of remembrance day through lessons in their classes.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Miss Cook