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

• Further Rock Challenge Update

  Tue 24 Apr 2018

   

  In the event of us reaching the final tomorrow, children will need to bring a packed lunch and a packed tea into school tomorrow and children will then not need to be in school on Thursday until 10:45am.

   

  Further arrangements will be notified via the latest news section on the website this evening and to you directly upon collection of your children tonight.

   

  Thank you for your support.

• Rock Challenge Update

  Tue 24 Apr 2018

   

  We are second to perform today, which means our performance time is approximately 7pm.

   

  For those parents collecting children from the Guildhall, you may collect your child at the end of the first half but only in the interval. However, it is preferred that parents collect at the end of the show, after the awards have been announced, as the children will need to collect their award on-stage.

   

  Rock Challenge will be streaming the result live via Facebook. If you have Facebook account, you can access this via https://www.facebook.com/RockChallenge/

   

  If we are lucky enough to win a place in the final, we will notify all parents and families and send you the arrangements as soon as possible.

• Hot Weather Reminder

  Fri 20 Apr 2018

   

  During the lovely weather we are experiencing at the moment, please could pupils remember their sun hats, water bottles and apply sun-cream to your child before arriving at school. 

  Thank you

• New Year R Pupils joining us in September 18

  Thu 19 Apr 2018

   

  We are excited & delighted to welcome our new Year R pupils and their families, starting in September 2018 to our Welcome Event on Wednesday 25th April at 5:30pm and to the many events that will take place between now and September to ensure you and your child feel relaxed, excited and happy about beginning your school journey with us here at Newtown C of E Primary School.

   

  New Year R Pupils Parents’ Evening – Wednesday 25th April 2018 at 5:30pm

  All families will be invited to a parents’ evening, where you will meet Mrs Howlett, Headteacher and the Early Years teachers and staff. Information will be given out at this event to help your child start school smoothly in September. Free food tasters will also be given out from the Kitchen Team so you and child can start to experience our delicious meals served at school lunchtimes! 

  Refreshments and a free creche will be provided. 

   

  After school drop-in sessions – May 2018 
  Parents and children will be invited to pop in for short periods of time after school to continue to meet staff and get familiar with the classroom, the dates for these drop in sessions are as follows:

  • Wednesday 2nd May 3pm-3.30pm
  • Wednesday 9th May 3pm-3.30pm
  • Wednesday 16th May 3pm-3.30pm
  • Wednesday 23rd May 3pm-3.30pm

   

  Stay and Play – June 2018 
  Children are invited to attend stay and play sessions through-out June. Sessions are an hour long and take place either in the mornings or afternoons. Parents can book these sessions at the Parents’ Evening in April or via the school reception. Pizza and cookies will also be served. The dates for these sessions are as follows:

  • Wednesday 6th June 1:30pm - 2:20pm
  • Friday 15th June 9:30am - 10.30am
  • Thursday 21st June 1:30pm - 2:20pm (Pizza and cookies will be served from 1.15pm so come early!)
  • Wednesday 27th June 9:30am - 10:30am (Pizza and cookies will be served afterward from 10:45am)

   

  Home visits – week commencing 2nd July 2018
  Your child’s class teacher will visit your home this week, to get to know your child and their family; their likes and dislikes and talk in more detail about what to expect in September.

   

  Stay and Play Finale – Friday 13th July 2018 at 1.30pm
  At the last Stay and Play session, parents can leave children in the classroom, to experience an hour of independent play. All parents are warmly encouraged to have coffee and cake with the Headteacher and School Governors in the library.

• Year 5 praised for good behaviour

  Thu 19 Apr 2018

  Year 5 visited the Spinnaker Tower yesterday and were treated to clear views across Portsmouth and Gosport. The trip resulted in not only Year 5 having a fantastic day, but also earnt the praise from members of the public. The class teachers received several comments on how polite and respectful the children were.

   

  Positive feedback like this has a huge impact on the children, the staff and the school as a whole. Well done to Year 5 for extending our school values throughout the community and keep up the positive attitude and behaviour. 

• PTA Fundraising Total So Far!

  Wed 28 Mar 2018

  Thanks to the amazing efforts of the PTA and all supporters of Newtown C of E Primary School, the PTA has already raised a massive £1,904.38 up to and including the Easter Egg Hunt.

   

  Thank you so much to all involved. For more information on future fundraising events please see the PTA pages on this website, under the community section.

• Lots of Socks! Wednesday 21st March 2018

  Mon 19 Mar 2018

   

  It is World Downs Syndrome Day on Wednesday 21^st March. In association with Portsmouth Downs Syndrome Association we would like to raise awareness of the charity and help to spread the positive message about Downs Syndrome to a much wider audience as possible.

   

  Therefore, as a school we will be joining other organisations throughout the world by wearing Lots of Socks! as part of the World Downs Syndrome Day Lots of Socks initiative. On Wednesday, we would like all children and staff to wear brightly coloured socks, long socks, printed socks, 1 sock, mismatched socks, even three socks for three chromosomes!

   

  Lets all join together to wear our Lots of Socks with pride and to help spread the positive message about Downs Syndrome.

• Snow Procedures: 18/03/2018 - 19/03/2018

  Sun 18 Mar 2018

   

  Should we continue to have significant snowfall or dangerous icy conditions this afternoon and overnight, we will inform all parents of any potential school closure by 7:30am via a parent mail message and a notice will be placed onto the school gates, on the school website and the local radio stations will be informed.

   

  Hampshire County Council will also be notified.

   

  Otherwise the school will remain open and operate as normal.

   

• Year R Mothering Sunday Tea

  Thu 15 Mar 2018

   

  On Friday 9th March, the pupils and staff in Dragonflies and Grasshoppers invited Mummys to

  come and join them for an afternoon of activities, story time and yummy cakes decorated by the

  children to celebrate Mothering Sunday.

   

  Thank you to all the parents who came. We hope you enjoyed it and had a lovely Mother’s Day.

  

• Rearranged Year 2 SATS meeting

  Tue 13 Mar 2018

   

  Unfortunately it has been necessary to rearrange the Year 2 SATS meeting which was due to take place this Thursday. This meeting for all Year 2 parents will now take place on Thursday 22nd March at either 3:15pm or 5:15pm. Parents can choose which session they wish to attend. We look forward to seeing all year 2 parents there.