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

• 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.

  

• Children in Need

  Tue 02 Nov 2021

   

  The BBC Children in Need appeal will take place on Friday 19th November 2021. 

   

  Each child is invited to wear Pudsey accessories and/or a Pudsey tshirt in addition to their normal school uniform on this day. We ask that each child brings in £1 to donate to this worthy cause. 

   

  Collection buckets will also be available on the school gates should you have any spare change to donate.

  

• Applications are OPEN! For Year R spaces for September 2022.

  Mon 01 Nov 2021

   

  Applications have now opened for YEAR R places for September 2022!

   

  If your child is 4 or will turn 4 before 1 September 2022, please apply by visiting www.hants.gov.uk/admissions

   

  You may know of a family who would like their child to attend our wonderful school, please encourage them to get in touch or apply via the Hampshire website.

   

  Our Headteacher, Mr Howlett, is leading tours of the school throughout November. Please call 02392 584048 to reserve your tour; each child will receive a goody-bag!

   

  

• Spotlight - free, low cost activities for children

  Tue 19 Oct 2021

  Spotlight are a charity, who provide free/low-cost activities for children and young people across Hampshire, which help them to increase confidence and self-esteem.  As well as, fun activities, they offer emotional and practical support for children for mental health.  They provide inclusive activities, including after-school clubs, holiday clubs, performing arts activities, arts and crafts, sports, outdoor activities and trips.

   

  They also have a food bank, clothing bank, care packages, child and youth support and offer family support services.

   

  Please see the website for more details: https://spotlightuk.org/

• Thank you - Harvest Festival

  Fri 01 Oct 2021

   

  Thank you to all our parents and carers who donated items for the Harvest Festival. The service at Christ Church was wonderful and the generous donations will now be distribuited by Acts of Kindness, a local charity which supports families within our community.