Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Snow Procedures

  Tue 27 Feb 2018

  Should we have a significant snowfall or dangerous icy conditions overnight, we will inform all parents of any potential school closure by 8am via a parent mail message and a notice will be placed onto the school gates, on the school website and the local radio stations will be informed. Hampshire County Council will also be notified.

  Otherwise the school will remain open and operate as normal.

   

• Rock Challenge Preparations

  Fri 23 Feb 2018
  Earlier this week, Miss Wandless took Edith Mavin, Wilf Mavin and Charlie Molyneaux to record parts of the Rock Challenge soundtrack. They went over to St Vincent College where James and Chris helped them develop their soundtrack in the recording studio. It was great fun and they even got to listen to some of the St Vincent students rehearsing for an upcoming performance.

  

• Mega Maths Day!

  Thu 22 Feb 2018

  All the children at Newtown C of E Primary School took part in a national Number Day on Friday 2nd February. The whole school worked in their house teams to solve mathematical problems and earn valuable house points. 

   

  We asked a few of the Year 6 children for some feedback and this is what they said:
  Edward – I wish it was number day every Friday!
  Archie – It was the most amazing maths lesson ever!
  Ava – It was fun to do something different.
  J’dynn – It’s good to spend time with people that are in our house
  Riley – It was exciting to earn house points through maths
  Harvey – Can we do it every day?

  

• Newtown pupils aiming to take the title of Hampshire's Happiest School!

  Wed 21 Feb 2018

   

  LAUGHTER is contagious – and a simple smile can brighten up a person’s day. 
  Pupils at Newtown CE Primary School are hoping to take the title of the happiest school in Hampshire, simply by making other people smile. 

  
  Our school is looking to gain the first Happy School accreditation in Hampshire by doing things like spending time with a nearby care home and working alongside the local church. Happy School accreditation is given to schools that complete Art of Brilliance’s Brilliant Schools programme, promoting wellbeing and positivity. 

  
  The school has been working alongside author Andy Cope, writer of popular children’s books such as the Sky Dog series and The Art of Being Brilliant.

  
  Headteacher Emma Howlett says that achieving the accreditation would be great news for the school. 
  She said: ‘The accreditation is about the individual wellbeing and resilience of children and staff at the school. The idea is to encourage everyone in the school to work collectively to be more positive and confident as we build community support. Currently, the children are working on ideas for a community project so we can get accreditation. It would be great to get this as a school and would really help put the school on the map.’

   

  According to Mrs Howlett, happiness is the key to a successful learning environment. She said: ‘We want to build a happy environment because that is when everyone will be working at their best. This will enhance the good work we already do. We already have a great curriculum and offer great opportunities for the children – this is just the next step on from that. We have a great community around us and we want to not only make our school a happy place, but also boost the happiness of everyone around us'.

   

  Following completion of the Happy School project, an inspection will be held at the school to review the improvements made. Mrs Howlett said: ‘We have seen a big impact already – students are now talking more positively in the school and seem to have a fresh outlook on education, which is fantastic. If we get the accreditation, there will certainly be a big banner outside so that everyone will know about the great news.’

  

• Parents' Evening March 2018

  Tue 06 Feb 2018

  Parents' Evening has now gone live on ParentMail, please log in to ParentMail to make your appointment. 
  If you are having trouble doing this, please call the school office on 02392 584048.

  Parents' Evening will be held on Tuesday 6th March and Thursday 8th March from 3:00 - 6:00 pm.