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

• Important Staffing Update

  Thu 19 Dec 2024

   

  Dear 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 Howlett

  Headteacher

   

• Governor Trophy Award Winners

  Wed 18 Dec 2024

   

  Congratulations 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!

  

• Christmas Fayre Winners!

  Mon 09 Dec 2024

   

  Thank 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:

  1. Charley Hemming
  2. Marie Goode
  3. Laurence Harvey

   

  Well done and congratulations to everyone. Please collect your prizes as soon as possible from the school office.

• Christmas Fayre - Today at 3:30pm

  Fri 06 Dec 2024

   

  It 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!

   

• Christmas Fayre - This Friday!

  Tue 03 Dec 2024

   

  Don'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!