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Christmas Fayre 2019
Thu 21 Nov 2019
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Notification of Ofsted Inspection 2019
Tue 19 Nov 2019Dear Parents and Carers
You have now received the official letter outlining our Ofsted inspection, taking place over the next two days.
On behalf of the Governing Body, the pupils and entire staff team, we will have great pleasure in showing Her Majesty’s Inspectors our wonderful school and the great improvements that have been made since June 2017 when we were last inspected.
Throughout the last 2-3 years, the school has embraced changes to the Ofsted framework with enthusiasm; this is driven by the determination to provide the very best possible teaching and learning opportunities for all the pupils without ever losing sight of the caring and supportive ethos that makes our school’s learning environment so rich.
I am sure the Inspectors will see what the SIAMS inspectors saw earlier this year, praising our commitment and pride in being a church school and providing our children with the best and most irresistible educational opportunities possible.
Over the last 2-3 years:
- The dedicated leadership of the school has enabled pupils and adults to flourish within our Christian school.
- Pupils, especially those who are most vulnerable, benefit from being in a safe and happy environment where they develop a love of learning and for each other alongside friendship and courage.
- Pupils have a good understanding of the school’s Christian values and can explain the difference these make to their actions and behaviour.
- The wellbeing of staff, the importance placed upon this, and the care of pupils is particularly strong and second to none, leading to a culture in the school of everyone working to be the very best they can be.
- The leadership has been praised for their determination that pupils should have access to an appropriate and exciting curriculum, which is well taught.
Since our SIAMS inspection we have continued to develop, improve and extend the opportunities for pupils’ spiritual engagement by enhancing the indoors and outdoors learning environments and have continued to develop the pupils understanding of global issues, including eco issues affect our planet and nearby local environment.
Since our last Ofsted inspection, we believe we have reduced the remaining inconsistencies in the quality of teaching, ensuring that pupils of all abilities are fully challenged by their work.
I am sure the Inspectors will see what we see every day. In partnership with parents, our dedicated and hardworking staff and governors achieve the very best outcomes for all our children. The children, as they are every day, will be a true credit to you and the school alike.
Whatever the judgement will be at the end of the inspection, we will continue to share a constant desire for improvement. I urge you to follow the Parent View link www.parentview.ofsted.gov.uk and share your views with the Inspectors about our wonderful school (please ensure you choose Newtown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School) and I thank you for your continued and unwavering support.
Kindest regards
Mrs E Howlett
Headteacher
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Anti-Bullying Week
Mon 18 Nov 2019As we teach every child at Newtown C of E Primary School - the three words to beat bullying are TELL! TELL! TELL!
Good communication is the key!
We teach and encourage our children to tell a school adult if anything happens that worries them, but often they'll take it to you, as their parents, in the first instance. We have worry boxes in each class, where children can share their worries and the school adults look in the boxes and address any concerns immediately.
Here are some examples of the work Year 2 and Year 6 did as part of their Anti-Bullying Week learning:
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Apply to Year R for September 2020
Mon 11 Nov 2019Places in Year R for September 2020 are filling up fast! More tour dates have been offered due to unprecedented demand.
If you would like to apply for your child to attend Newtown C of E Primary School, please visit us and have a tour of the school with Mrs Howlett, Headteacher.
To apply, please visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions
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Remembrance Day
Mon 11 Nov 2019Newtown C of E Primary School observed a minute silence throughout school today to remember the men, women and animals who died and sacrificed a great deal in the two world wars and in all conflicts since.
Children then placed a remembrance wreath on our school Remembrance Garden for the service personnel within our Newtown families.
Lest we forget.
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Forthcoming Events and CHRISTMAS!
Fri 08 Nov 2019Each child will come home today with a letter regarding the many Christmas events planned. We have attached a copy for your reference below.
Please note further detailed information about specific events, including the Nativity Performances will be sent out from next week.
The Y6 children at Little Canada will receive their hard copy letter on Monday.
Finally, please remember that children can wear their odd socks on Tuesday for our Anti-Bullying campaign and on Friday 15th November we are supporting the BBC Children in Need campaign - we ask all children to donate £1 to come to school wearing their spots and dots and/or their Pudsey t shirts/clothes.
Christmas Events 2019
Dear Parents & Carers
It is with great excitement that we write to advise you on our plans as a school to celebrate Christmas this year. We love to celebrate Christmas at Newtown C of E Primary School and hope that you can join us for as many events as possible. Please add these dates to your diary if you have not already done so:
Friday 15th November
Sweetie Cups to go home
We kindly ask that you fill up the sweetie cup provided and wrap in Christmas paper for the Fayre. They will need to be returned on donation day.
Thursday 21st November
Christmas Fayre Donation Day
This is a non-uniform day and we ask that each child bring in an item for the school Christmas fayre as per the list below.
Early Years and Year 1 – Toys & books
Year 2 – Teddies and soft/cuddly animals
Year 3 - Smellies
Year 4 – Soft drink bottles
Year 5 & 6 – Alcoholic bottles and cans (for our adult only raffle/tombola)
Wrapped Sweetie cups to be returned on this day please.
Thursday 27th November
Cake Donation Day
Please can as many families as possible donate baked goods/cakes to be sold at the Christmas Fayre on this day. Please label any trays or boxes that you would like returned.
Friday 29th November
Christmas Fayre
Our family Christmas festive events start with our Christmas Fayre held in school from 3:15 – 5:15 pm. There will be several stalls and fun activities, along with a tombola and raffle with great prizes! 50p entry which will include a visit to the LIVE animal Christmas nativity which is new this year!
Also, each year group has a stall where every child has made something to sell at the Christmas Fayre. Please visit your child’s stall to buy their handcrafted goods!
A map of the Christmas Fayre stalls and further detailed information will be sent out next week.
Tuesday 3rd December
Christingle Service
Held at Christ Church, Stoke Road, the Christingle Service will start from 6:00 pm. The children of Newtown are invited to attend the Christingle service and collect their special Christingle orange at the beginning of the service. These oranges will be made in class.
Friday 6th December
Alverstoke Christmas Tree Festival
St Mary’s Church hosts this festival, starting at 2:20 pm. More details to follow.
Saturday 7th December
Christ Church Christmas Fayre
Christ Church joint Christmas Fair with Holy Trinity Church. Will be held at Christ Church from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm.
Monday 9th December
Years 1 & 2 Nativity Dress rehearsal
KS2 audience only
Tuesday 10th December
Early Years Nativity Dress Rehearsal
KS1 audience only
Years 1 & 2 Nativity Play – 2:00 pm
Further information will be sent out shortly to all KS1 parents detailing how to book your seats.
Wednesday 11th December
Early Years Nativity Play – 2:00 pm
Further information will be sent out shortly to all Early Years parents detailing how to book your seats.
Friday 13th December
Years 1 & 2 Nativity Play – 9:30 am
Second and final day for this year’s Nativity. Further information will be sent out shortly to all KS1 parents detailing how to book your seats.
Wednesday 18th December
Christmas Church Service
At Christ Church, Stoke Road from 1:30 pm. All parents and family members welcome.
Thursday 19th December
Christmas Jumper Day
We ask that all pupils who wish to wear a Christmas jumper to donate £1 on the day. All proceeds will be going to Save the Children charity.
Christmas Lunch
The Christmas lunch will be held in the hall from 12 noon – 1:00 pm. Staff and children will be eating together a traditional lunch of roast turkey or Quorn roast. More information will be sent out shortly with regards to booking and choices.
Friday 20th December
Scroogical Panto
For children and staff only. The visiting pantomime this year is Scroogical and will be performing to both Early Years, KS1 and KS2 in the morning.
Last day of term
Children will leave at the normal time of 3:00 pm on Friday 20th December.
All school dinners, Early Birds and Tea-timers money should be paid and not in arrears, up to and including the 20th December.Extra-curricular clubs and Tea-timers will not be running on the last day of term (Friday 20th December).
We wish all our families a very wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year
Newtown C of E Primary School
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Great Effort Jess - Well done!
Wed 06 Nov 2019Jess in Dragonflies ran 5k in under an hour on Sunday for the Royal British Legion and has raised £200 so far! Jess earned a special medallion for her efforts.
Newtown C of E Primary School is very proud of Jess. Well done!
If you would like to donate for this great cause directly, please visit the Just Giving fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Baranski?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=Sarah-Baranski&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=yaead33DZ
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Odd Socks Day - Tuesday 12th November
Wed 06 Nov 2019Newtown C of E Primary's Anti-Bullying Week is happening from Monday 11th – Friday 15th November 2019 and has the theme ‘Change Starts With Us’. It is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, which is based at the National Children’s Bureau.
The aims of this week is to help children and young people, school staff, parents and other professionals who work with children to understand that whether it is verbal, physical, online or in-person, bullying has a significant impact on a child’s life well in to adulthood. However, if we work together and make small changes, we can make a big difference and break this cycle to create safe environments for everyone.
This year we are delighted to have the continued support from our patron Andy Day and his band Andy and the Odd Socks, and from SafeToNet as official supporters of Odd Socks Day.
Andy Day is one of the most popular children’s TV presenters in the country. He has worked with young children for over 10 years, and is a favourite amongst children and parents alike. He has a lot of experience working with children, and understands the importance of being yourself, and the struggles that can sometimes bring. Andy wanted to create a new way of promoting a positive and inclusive message to the young audience that watch him week in and week out on TV. So he formed a band called Andy and the Odd Socks….and the Odd Socks rock, and not just musically! They promote a message that it’s good to be different and everyone is unique. Which is no more apparent than in their song ‘Change’, written especially for Anti Bullying Week based on this year’s theme, ‘Change Starts With Us’.
Odd Socks Day will be held at Newtown C of E Primary School on Tuesday 12th November and is an opportunity to have fun, be yourself, and spread awareness of the core values Anti Bullying Week promotes. As a school we will be using the week to think about, identify, and celebrate what makes us all unique.
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Welcome Back!
Wed 06 Nov 2019Welcome back everyone!
We cannot wait to hear about your Newtown 90 adventures over the half term holiday.
Don't forget that Reading Challenge Sponsorship money needs to be sent into school by Friday 8th November 2019. If your child raises at least £2 they will qualify for a Book Voucher for our Newtown Bookshop.
