Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Harvest Festival - An invitation
Fri 23 Sep 2022We would like to invite all parents, carers and family members to attend our Harvest Festival on Thursday 29th September 2022 at 1:45pm at Christ Church. Please can we ask all parents and carers to wait outside the church until all children are seated.
We would also like to invite each child to bring in a Harvest offering, which the church will distribute to those in need. Please ensure this food offering is non-perishable and is brought into school on Thursday morning. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Book of condolence
Fri 16 Sep 2022On the last school day of the week, before we pay our lasting respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, Mrs Mitchell has signed the Royal Family's Book of Condolence on behalf of the Newtown C of E Primary School community:
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BBC Radio Solent Special Bulletins with Newtown C of E Primary
Wed 14 Sep 2022BBC Radio Solent are featuring Newtown C of E Primary School as part of their coverage throughout the day on Friday 16th September 2022; celebrating HM The Queen's life, remembering her service and the importance of King Charles III reign.
Mrs Mitchell and some of the year 6 children have been interviewed today and this will be used throughout Friday's bulletins and coverage, starting at 7.07am on Friday.
In addition, Mrs. Mitchell is being interviewed live on the Breakfast Show on Friday at 7:37am.
Although this is a poignant and sad time, we are extremely proud that BBC Radio Solent have heard about the work that the Newtown C of E Primary School community has done surrounding the recent events and have chosen our school to contribute to their special day of programming.
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Bank Holiday Announced to mark HM The Queen’s Funeral
Tue 13 Sep 2022Following the proclamation of King Charles III at the Accession Council on Saturday, His Majesty has approved that a bank holiday will take place on Monday 19th September for the sad event of her late Majesty’s state funeral.
The government has announced that schools, including Newtown C of E Primary School, will be closed on this date.
This allows all individuals to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.
The Senior Leadership Team recognise that this may be a very difficult time for a great deal of people and that it is important for people to know that any feelings people are having of sadness and grief associated with this sad occasion are valid. If you would like some support regarding bereavement and/or dealing with loss please contact us or visit our website where we have signposted bereavement charities where you can access support.
As a school, we will also be sending a collective message of condolence to HM King Charles III and the royal family via https://www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence. Please feel free to also send your own message, should you wish. In addition, condolence books at Gosport Borough Council will be opened and available for members of the public to sign at the Town Hall from Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. Additional books of condolence are available at Gosport Discovery Centre, Holy Trinity Church and St Faith's Church, Lee on the Solent.
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Remembering HM Queen Elizabeth II - Our special Collective Worship
Fri 09 Sep 2022Mrs Mitchell has led the children and staff in a special collective worship this morning remembering HM Queen Elizabeth II and the important part she has played in our world.
Using our Christian Ethos Values of Love, Courage and Friendship Mrs Mitchell explained that some people may be sad today and some may be happy because they have happy memories of the Queen and how she was such a lovely lady. Mrs Mitchell also asked the children to care for each other, especially today and to show love, courage and friendship towards each other.
Mrs Mitchell also explained the important role King Charles III now has, of bringing everyone together, whilst also feeling sad after losing his Mother. King Charles III will be showing resilience and focus in abundance; two of our learning behaviours, whilst also displaying the same Christian Ethos Values we follow.
The children and staff observed a one-minute silence in respect of, and to remember, HM Queen Elizabeth II, which was followed by a prayer.
Mrs Mitchell was then delighted to be able to share the Golden Acorn Awards of the week, given to those children who have shown, this week, those same Christian Ethos Values as her Majesty:
Faye and Cooper in Year 1
Alana and Evie Rose in Year 2
Matthew and Isabella in Year 3
Connor and Josie in Year 4
Holly and Macie in Year 5
Stanley and Lily in Year 6
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Important News
Thu 08 Sep 2022
Everyone in the Newtown C of E Primary School family wish to send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family after the announcement of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
We thank her for her commitment and pride which she has dedicated to our country. We are extremely proud to have had you as our Queen.
Any further news and plans will be communicated to parents as soon as we know more and are able to.
Thank you
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Lovely News!
Mon 05 Sep 2022It with great delight that we can announce that the Newtown C of E Primary School family has had two new additions during the summer holiday period.
Amalee Sylvie Howlett arrived safely just short of three weeks early on Sunday 7th August. Mrs. Howlett, Mr Howlett and Amalee are doing very well and Mrs. Howlett hopes to pop into school in the near future for the children to meet Amalee.
Furthermore, Theodore Stuart John McMurray arrived safely on Saturday 20th August. Miss Murray, Mr McMurray and Theodore are also doing very well.
On behalf of the entire Newtown family we have sent both families our warmest congratulations.
Update: Congratulations to Mrs Davies on the birth of Esme Mair on Monday 5th September. We have sent our love and best wishes to Mr and Mrs. Davies and family.
