Picture News Special – Prince Philip
Following the sad announcement of the passing of Prince Philip earlier today, attached is a short resource you may wish to use or share with your children and families. The resources attached provides information to help inform and guide conversations with children about the life and experiences of Prince Philip.
We hope this is of use at this time.
Kindest regards
Mrs. Thomas
Assembly resource – Prince Philip Special 
Picture News Resource – Prince Philip Special
Birthday fun in the sun!
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For Max’s birthday today we had a great time having a party.
We made biscuits, shared cakes and enjoyed using the sand pit outside.
We even had a special visitor – a cheeky squirrel wanted some of our cakes!
Holy Week in The Den
During this week, the children in the Den have been looking at the events of Holy Week in the run up to Easter Sunday.
They worked together using drama to create freeze frames of the key events.
Well done everyone!
‘Hot’ Cross Buns
Yesterday in Base Camp Miss Taylor worked with children in the Den to toast hot cross buns!
A great time was had by all!
Reminder event: SEND Parent and Carer phone calls.
This is a final reminder about our SEND Parent Carer phone call event on Monday 29th March.
As we did in the Autumn term, we are holding virtual meetings via telephone in line with current COVID restrictions.
If you would like a phone call from myself as SENDCo and Mrs Powell, please inform your child’s class techer or ring the office to request a call back.
Please note, we are running two slots- between 3:30-4:30 and 4:45-5:30 for working Parents and Carers.
Many thanks,
Miss Plimmer
SENDCo
Red Nose Day in the Den 2021
Happy Red Nose Day!
Today the children have come into school wearing something red, red noses and superhero masks.
We have taken part in a special assembly where we have thought about those less fortunate then un here in England and further away across the world.
Mothering Sunday
Our children have been thinking about their lovely Mums this week and have been busy making cards this week.
We hope you all have a lovely Mothering Sunday together this weekend.
Miss Plimmer
SEND Parent and Carer phone calls with Miss Plimmer and Mrs Powell
Dear Parents and Carers,
In line with current COVID 19 restrictions, we are still unable to invite Parents and Carers onto the school site to have our usual termly SEND Parent Carer drop in sessions in the Den.
However, as we did at the end of the Autumn term we are once again offering telephone appointments where Miss Plimmer our SENDCO can call you to discuss your child and their needs in greater depth.
These phone calls will be made on Monday 29th March and you can request a call back between 3:30-4:30pm or between 4:45-5:30pm for our working Parents and Carers.
If you would like a telephone call back on this day, please ring the office or email myself at NewdaleSENDco@taw.org.uk
Alternatively, you can also request a call via your class Teacher and their Year group email address.
Many thanks,
Miss Plimmer
World Book Day in the Den
What a Wonderland Wonderful day we have had!
We made Jam tarts, sandwiches, played with potions and card games and had a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!
Thank you for a wonderful World Book Day!
Miss Plimmer, Mrs McLeod and Mrs Fullerton
Return to school 8th March – The Den
Hello!
We are so looking forward to welcoming all of our children from The Den back into school full time on Monday 8th March.
Please note the following days for Forest School and PE.
The children are permitted to come to school in their Forest School kit or PE kit for these designated days.
Thursday- Forest School- please ensure wellies and a coat are in school.
Friday- PE – please ensure your child has appropriate footwear on for PE.
Many thanks,
Miss Plimmer
