Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Important Staffing Update
Thu 19 Dec 2024Dear Families
I am writing to inform you of an important change to our staff team at Newtown C of E Primary School. Mrs Ough, our Leading Practitioner: Operations & Resources, who has been a valued member of our team and is in her eleventh year at Newtown C of E Primary School, will be leaving us at February half term to take on a new Executive Business Leader role, supporting five different schools in another part of the county. Mrs Ough has made a significant contribution to the school during her time here, and we are grateful for the hard work, dedication, and care that she has shown towards our children and wider community.
We are very fortunate that we have a very highly competent and efficient school office and therefore, I am delighted to announce that both Mrs Scriven and Mrs Beames have been successful in being promoted internally to two new positions. Mrs Scriven has now been appointed the new School Business Manager and Mrs Beames has now been appointed the Communications and Marketing Administrative Officer. Both of these positions will commence after the Christmas period to ensure a smooth transition. In addition, we have been successful in recruiting an Administration Receptionist who will be starting with us mid-January.
Mrs Furlonger will be taking on the role of the Senior Mental Heath Lead and is currently undertaking the training. Mr Bagley will be co-ordinating the mental health referrals for children alongside Mrs Whittle, Miss Claridge and Mrs Molyneux who are all mental health first aiders.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Ough for her time at Newtown C of E Primary School and wish all the best in her future endeavours. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs E HowlettHeadteacher
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Governor Trophy Award Winners
Wed 18 Dec 2024Congratulations to our Governor Trophy Award winners:
Summer - EYFS/KS1 Trophy
Maddison - KS2 Trophy
For displaying the school's Christian Ethos Values of Love, Courage and Friendship throughout the Autumn Term and for upholding the Learning Behaviours (Resilience, Focus, Independence, Self-Regulation, Respect and Boundaries) of the school.
Congratulations, we are all very proud of you both!
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Christmas Fayre Winners!
Mon 09 Dec 2024Thank you all so much for your attendance at our annual Christmas Fayre on Friday. It was a wonderful occasion and much fun was had by all.
As soon as we have had the opportunity to count the funds raised, we will inform you of the grand total.
However, in the meantime, please see a list of winners of the various actvity stalls and the raffles. Please collect your prize from the school office as soon as possible.
Guess the Weight of the Cake - 1.48kg/3lb 4oz
Winner: Magnolia (Foxes)
Guess the name of the Snowman - Ice
Winner: Poppy (Squirrels)
Grand Raffle Winners
£100 Love to Shop Vouchers (available early 2025, courtesy of Leaders): Pink ticket 357 - Dominic (Otters)
£50 Smart Studies Tuition Voucher: Blue ticket 266 - Albert (Robins)
£50 Smart Studies Tuition Voucher: Orange ticket 493 - Lily (Owls)
£50 Smart Studies Tuition Voucher: Pink ticket 615 - Kenneth (Badgers)
Family Ticket to the Pantomime at Portsmuth Guildhall: Orange ticket 555 - Thomas (Badgers)
Bumper Pack of Sweets: Orange ticket 579 - Regan (Otters)
Bakery Voucher: Pink ticket 319 - Christine (Hedgehogs)
Pamper Set: Pink ticket 439 - Brody (Dragonflies)
Blitz Photography Voucher: Orange ticket 660 - Lincoln (Otters)
Sanctury Spa Set: Pink ticket 351 - Maddison (Rabbits)
Beefeater Gin: Pink ticket 302 - Parent of Poppie (Hedgehogs)
Marks & Spencer Glitter Gin: Orange ticket 569 - Parent of Gracie-Rose (Foxes)
Jewellery Set: Pink ticket 673: Nova-Leigh (Ladybirds)
Embroidered Cushion: Pink ticket 584 - Regan (Otters)
Christmas Decoration Hamper: Pink ticket 399 - Jacob (Robins)
Panda Toy: Orange ticket 812 - Ryan (Robins)
Veuve Clicquot Champagne: (Collected) - Parent of Charlotte (Owls)
Snowman Set: Ticket 383 - Emily (Squirrels)
Christmas Bubble Soaps: Orange ticket 758 - Kenneth (Badgers)
Bottle of Champagne: (Collected) - Mr Pete Lee
John Lewis Crackers: (Collected) - Parent of Charlotte (Owls)
Perfume Set: Orange ticket 521 - Amanda (Otters)
Bottle of Prosecco: Pink ticket 588 - Parent of Teddy (Hedgehogs)
Rabbit Print: Isla (Hedgehogs)
Candle: (Collected) - Mrs G Wright
Octopus and Glowsticks Set: Albert (Robins)
Wooden Bottle Opener: Sofia (Otters)
Hair Bow Set: Charlotte (Owls)
Box of Booze Winners:
- Charley Hemming
- Marie Goode
- Laurence Harvey
Well done and congratulations to everyone. Please collect your prizes as soon as possible from the school office.
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Christmas Fayre - Today at 3:30pm
Fri 06 Dec 2024It is with much excitement that we cordially invite you to attend our Christmas Fayre from 3:30pm today.
The fayre will take place throughout the school in the following areas:
School Hall
- Grand Raffle
- Boxes of Booze Raffle
- Guess the Weight of the Cake
- Guess the Name of the Snowman
- Sweetie Bags - Lucky Dip
- All Ages Tombola
- Teddy Tombola
- Toy Sale
- Uniform Sale
- Candy floss, Popcorn and Festive Fragrance
KS2 Playground
- Animal Nativity
- Binngs Amusements
KS1 Playground
- Refreshment trucks
- Creperie
- Hot dogs and Hamburgers
- Rabbits Classroom: Santa's Cafe (hot drinks and cakes)
Library Area
- Book shop
- Willow Room: Santa's Grotto
KS2 Classes
- Rabbits Classroom: Santa's Cafe (hot drinks and cakes)
- Beavers Classroom: Craft Stalls
- Eagles Classroom: Craft Stalls and Y6 fundraising stall
- KS2 Corridor: Wooden Crafts and Gifts
- Squirrels Classroom: Buggy Park
Please can we ask that all children are collected promptly at 3:15pm today and all families make their way back outside the school gates to wait for all staff to be ready on their stalls, ready for a 3:30pm start.
Entrances to the fayre will be both hall doors and the KS2 gates. We ask all adults and school age children to pay £1 on entry which will include a free visit to the animal nativity. Once inside, families can free-flow through the open KS2 classrooms, KS2 external corridor door, Rabbits classroom external door and the hall corridor external door. This will allow ease of movement for everyone. A buggy park will be available in Squirrels classroom and we ask, where possible, that this is used.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Fayre this evening, to raise much needed funds for the school!
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Christmas Fayre - This Friday!
Tue 03 Dec 2024Don't forget it is our amazing Christmas Fayre on Friday!! We are so excited!
The nativity animals will be visiting, along with Father Christmas in his glorious grotto. There will be rides and craft stalls and refreshments stands, including a hot creperie!
Activities include guess the name of the snowman and guess the weight of the Christmas cake, as well as trying to win a prize on the main school raffle. Prizes include: £100 Love to Shop vouchers (will be sent to the winner in the new year), £50 ASDA voucher, Champagne, Blitz Photography Family Photoshoot and many more!
Please come dressed for the cold weather as the majority of stands will be outside in a winter wonderland style fayre. There will be a cafe, serving hot and cold drinks, situated in the school hall.
The fayre starts at 3:30pm with a £1 entrance fee to include a visit to the nativity animals. Entry will be through the hall or through the KS2 playground gates. We are hoping to raise lots of money for school resources.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
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Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November 2024
Mon 11 Nov 2024The entire school community has today observed a minute's silence to remember those who fought for our freedoms and continue to do so in our Armed Forces. The children also attended a collective worship this morning, with a theme of 'respect', focusing on Remembrance Day. The Newtown C of E Primary School commemorative wreath was then laid in our Garden of Remembrance.
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Remembrance Day
Wed 06 Nov 2024Once again, our school community will be commemorating Remembrance Day on Monday 11 November 2024.
The whole school will be observing a one minute silence, along with the rest of the nation, at 11am, to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict and in war. The children will be taking part in a special Collective Worship led by Mrs Howlett at the start of the day and our Forces Club will lay our remembrance wreath in our memorial garden.
Any pupils who wish to commemorate the day by wearing their Cadet, Beavers, Brownie or other scouting/girl guide uniform may do so if they wish. Thank you in advance for your support with this occasion. Should you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Newtown C of E Primary School charity fundraiser and awareness day for MacMillan Cancer and Bone Cancer Research Trust
Tue 15 Oct 2024Newtown C of E Primary School organised a charity awareness and fundraiser for MacMillan Cancer and Bone Cancer Research Trust in memory of Mrs Beames' son Jack who tragically passed away in February 2024.
The entire school community wore blue, as this was Jack’s favourite colour and gathered on the school field to create a blue heart in memory of Jack Beames, to raise awareness of the charities support and work. Mrs Howlett led a Collective Worship on the importance of charity and each child donated at least £1 for the privilege of not wearing school uniform on this day. Parents and families also donated and bought cakes and goodies at our bake sale at the end of the school day.
We are delighted to be able to announce that so far the total raised is £1349.76 and this will still increase due to another bake sale taking place today. The total amount raised will be split equally between the two charities in memory of Jack. Mr and Mrs Beames have also match-funded the amount given to the Bone Cancer Awareness Trust.
Please see below The News articles from the event days:
Newtown C Of E Primary School to 'turn blue': Preview article
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World Mental Health Day - Support for Staff
Thu 10 Oct 2024On World Mental Health Day, it is important to come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better with life’s ups and downs.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.
At Newtown C of E Primary School we look after our staff and promote good mental health throughout the year but today our Senior Mental Health Lead has launched termly Staff Wellbeing-Drop-In Sessions, so that we can support and signpost staff to improve their mental health and wellbeing, be that at work or in their everyday lives. Because we stand brighter, together.
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World Mental Health Day
Thu 10 Oct 2024This World Mental Health Day, we're reminding you to check in and catch up with someone you care about.
We know that many people are dealing with difficult feelings right now. Concerns about mental health, the news, family problems, relationships, financial pressures, or issues at work, can make us feel isolated and alone.
Many things are out of our control, but one thing we can do is look out for each other.
A simple conversation with a friend, family member, colleague or neighbour can have a positive impact on our mental health. It can help us process our emotions, share and solve problems and build meaningful relationships.
By giving people time, undivided attention and empathy, we can connect and reduce feelings of distress and despair. And remember, you don’t have to be a Samaritan to be there for someone.
This World Mental Health Day, make time to check in and catch up with someone you care about.
And if you’d like to chat with one of the Samaritans listening volunteers about something that’s troubling you, they are always there for you. Call free, day or night, on 116 123. Please make time for you too.
