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

• Motiv8 December Parent Drop-in

  Thu 25 Nov 2021

   

  Next Friday (3rd December) Motiv8 are hosting a parent drop in between 1-3pm.

   

  This is a chance for parents to come in and speak with a family support worker, gain advice and support, and talk about any difficulties in the lead up to Christmas.

   

  Citizen's Advice will also be on hand to support families with the challenges of the fuel crisis and balancing this against a family budget.

   

  There are mince pies on offer for everyone.

  

• Chistmas Hamper Appeal - UPDATE

  Wed 24 Nov 2021

  Christmas Hamper Appeal!

  We need you!

   

  Please donate to this worthy cause. Contact the school for more information on 02392 584048:

  

• Football: Newtown V Brockhurst 11/11/2021

  Mon 15 Nov 2021

   

  Well done to all of our footballers who played in our first matches of the season.

   

  Our A team played a thrilling game against Brockhurst A team. Although the result didn't go our way, the team played some excellent football and showed courage, determination and sportsmanship. We were so proud to see the team playing and they represented our school brilliantly.

   

  Our B and C team played a very entertaining friendly which the B won. Again it was very pleasing to the teams working together and producing some great examples of team play.

   

  We were so pleased to see so many parents who came along to support their children - the cheers and rounds of applause were greatly received by all players.

   

  Mr. Bagley 

  

• Christmas Holiday PlayScheme

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

   

  Globe Fit will be running a Christmas Holiday Playscheme at Newtown C of E Primary School on 20th, 21st, 22nd, 29th and 30th December.

   

  In addition, there are 20 free spaces available for those families in receipt of free school meals.

   

  For more information and to book, please visit www.bookwhen.com/globefitkidsclubs

• Christmas Appeal 2021

  Thu 11 Nov 2021

   

  Today we are launching our Newtown C of E Primary School Christmas Appeal for 2021.

   

  Similar to last year, we are hoping to create Christmas Dinner Hampers for our families within our community most in need at Christmas. We have over 60 families that continue to be adversely affected by the COVID pandemic and we need your help!

   

  Calling all local supermarkets, local businesses and organisations! We are looking for the following items/donations so that we can put together our Christmas Hampers:

  • Gravy
  • stuffing
  • mince pies
  • chocolate tubs
  • or monetary donations so we can purchase fresh vegetables and turkeys nearer to the time.

   

  If you can help please get in touch with school as soon as possible. Thank you!

  

• Remembrance Day and the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2021

  Thu 11 Nov 2021

   

  To commemorate today's Remembrance Day, the school community observed a 2-minute silence remembering all those who help keep us safe and those that have lost their lives whilst helping to protect others.

   

  The pupils who attend Forces Club laid a wreath on our school memorial garden with Mrs Howlett and Mrs Claridge and laid decorative crosses that each child had made.

   

  The school will continue to sell poppies and other commemorate items from the school office at the end of each day this week.

   

  Mrs Howlett also led her weekly ethos Collective Worship on Monday, which was centred around Remembrance Day.

   

  "Lest we forget"

  

• Children in Need Colouring Competition

  Thu 11 Nov 2021

   

  The School Council is launching a colouring competition to celebrate Children in Need. 

  
  The best coloured-in Pudsey colouring sheets in each year group will be judged by the School Council on Children in Need day and will be awarded a School bookshop voucher.

   

  So if you child wants to join our competition please collect your colouring sheet from your School Councillor (Year R from Teachers) on Friday 12th November and return it to them by Friday 19th November. 
  The School Councillors will judge them on Children in Need day and will award the prizes that day.

   

  So go on get colouring! You can use colouring pencils, paints or collage to complete the picture.
  We look forward to your competition entries.

   

  Please put your name and class on the back of your entry or we won’t know who to award the prizes to.

  
  Thank you Newtown School Council
   

  

• Is your child too poorly for school or nursery? New advice will help you decide:

  Tue 09 Nov 2021

   

  It is always a worry when a child becomes unwell, but it is not always obvious how to care for them and whether you should keep them at home. You can now find handy NHS guidance in one place online that will help you identify a possible condition, so you can decide whether to send your child to school or nursery.

   

  On the website is a list of common childhood illnesses and conditions from conjunctivitis to head lice, as well as symptoms such as a high temperature and a sore throat and what these might mean. There is advice about what to do and when a child should return to education after being treated.

   

  Visit the Should your child go to school/nursery today? website at https://what0-18.nhs.uk/parentscarers/child-unwell-ok-go-nurseryschool-1 or go online and search for '0-18 should child go to school'. Please bookmark this website so it is easy to find if ever your child becomes unwell.

   

  If you are unsure about a child s wellbeing, please talk to your local pharmacist, call the NHS helpline on 111, or contact your GP.

   

  The guidance has been created by the County Council, with the NHS and local authority partners through the Healthier Together initiative, which aims to improve the health of children and young people in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

• Sponsored Read 2021

  Mon 08 Nov 2021

   

  This year's Sponsored Read was a huge triumph, with a grand total of £731.60 being raised towards new books for the children in our school to enjoy when reading at home and school.

   

  Special mention is due to Dragonflies Class who collectively raised the most money this year - a total of £296.50!

   

  A massive thank you to all the children and families who took part this year. We greatly appreciate your support.

• Anti Bullying Week

  Tue 02 Nov 2021

  Anti-Bullying Week 2021 is happening from Monday 15th – Friday 19th November and has the theme ‘One Kind Word’. It is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

   

  We will be holding an Odd Socks Day on Monday 15th November to raise awareness of this week. Please see the poster below for more information.

   

  In addition, we have sent out via ParentMail a parent guide regarding Anti-Bullying Week, taking place at Newtown C of E Primary School.