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

• Sports Day 2019 - Friday 28th June 2019

  Fri 24 May 2019

   

  Friday 28th June will be Newtown C of E Sports Day:

   

  Years 3 to 6 – Starts at 9.30am (parents to arrive between 9am - 9.15am)

  Early Years and Years 1 & 2 – Starts at 1.30pm (Parents to arrive between 12.45pm-1pm)

   

  Please can all children come to school in their PE kit. Therefore please collect you child’s PE kit on Monday 17^th June from school. PE kit should consist of: Your child’s house colour t-shirt or white PE t-shirt, black shorts, trainers or plimsolls. House T-shirts are available to buy from the school office.

   

  Your child should also have a water bottle in school as they will be taking it on to the field to be used between events, if this has been taken home for any reason please can you ensure it comes back in. Should the weather be hot and sunny your child will need a sun-hat and have sun-tan lotion applied before coming to school on the day and this should be available to be reapplied throughout the day.

   

  All children will be placed in groups, but will be competing for house points.  We have tried to ensure all siblings are in the same group to ensure parents can watch all their children compete. The children will take part in events around the perimeter of the field.  We ask that all parents remain in the centre of the field to spectate.  Feel free to bring a rug or chairs to sit on.

   

  FAMILY PICNIC LUNCH!

  We would very much like to have a family sports day picnic on the field at lunchtime for all parents to join their children. Therefore, lunchtime will work as follows:

  • If you are a KS2 parent and you would like to stay for the picnic at lunchtime, please stay on the field after the morning events have concluded.
  • If you are an EYFS or KS1 parent, please arrive at the Forton Road gate for 11.45am to enter the school field for the picnic.
  • At 12.45pm, the bell will ring and all children will go back to their class base to register for the afternoon. At this time, all KS2 parents will be asked to leave via Forton Road, unless you also have a child in KS1 or Year R.
  • If you are a KS1 or Year R Parent that has not taken part in the picnic, you can arrive for the afternoon sports day between 12.45pm and 1pm via the Forton Road gate.
  • PLEASE DO NOT BRING ALCOHOL, FIZZY DRINKS AND/OR PRODUCTS CONTAINING NUTS TO THE PICNIC. Bottles of water will be available to buy on the day.
  • Please use bins provided for all rubbish or take all rubbish home with you.

   

  Entrance to the field will be via the gate on Forton Road ONLY.  Please use this gate to enter at the times specified above. This gate will close during the sports day to ensure child safety.

   

  If you are attending the picnic with your child, please ensure your child has a packed lunch provided from home. All other children can order a picnic lunch from school to eat with everyone on the field. This picnic lunch option will be the only option available to order on the day. The red option will consist of Sausage Roll, Fruit and a piece of cake. The Green option will consist of Pizza bites, Fruit and a piece of cake.

   

  Adult toilets will be located in the lodge and a quiet seating area will be located in the gazebo on the KS2 playroom. There will also be shady areas on the field for the comfort of the children and families.

   

  At the end of the day, please collect your child in the usual way from the classroom doors. The winning house team will be announced to the children in a special Collective Worship on the following day. After the Sports day, please return your child’s P.E. bag to school so that the children can continue P.E. until the end of term.

   

  Finally, I would also like to remind all parents and visitors of the following safety policies:

  • We cannot permit videos or photographs to be taken of any other children apart from your own. Please ensure no other children are in the background of your photographs and please refrain from posting photographs on social media.
  • The school field is strictly a no-smoking area and I would appreciate your absolute consideration on this matter.
  • The climbing frames in the playgrounds or the sports day equipment are not to be used by younger children during the day.

   

  Nearer to the day we will send all parents a map of the different sports stations and a guide on how to collect you child for the picnic.

   

  On behalf of all at Newtown C of E Primary School, we look forward to seeing as many friends and family members as possible on Tuesday 18^th June 2019.

• SIAMS Inspection 2019 - We are a GOOD Church School!

  Fri 24 May 2019

   

  SIAMS Inspection 2019 – Newtown is a GOOD church school!

   

  Dear Parents

   

  I take delight in writing to you following our recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection on the 3^rd May 2019. I am so proud and pleased to announce that our wonderful school was awarded the grade of GOOD. This achievement exemplifies our commitment and pride in being a church school and providing our children with the best and most irresistible educational opportunities possible.

   

  I was particularly pleased to see that the school has been praised in the following areas:

  • The dedicated leadership of the Headteacher and her passion in supporting all pupils and adults, aided by her leadership team and the governors, enables pupils and adults to flourish within this Christian school.
  • Pupils, especially those who are most vulnerable, benefit from being in a safe and happy environment where they develop a love of learning and for each other alongside friendship and courage.
  • Pupils have a good understanding of the school’s Christian values and can explain the difference these make to their actions and behaviour.
  • The wellbeing of staff, the importance placed upon this, and the care of pupils is particularly strong and second to none, leading to a culture in the school of everyone working to be the very best they can be.
  • RE and collective worship provide pupils with a safe place where there are opportunities to engage and respond to the big questions of life. They are given time to reflect, to ask questions and arrive at their own decisions.
  • The leadership should be praised for their determination that pupils should have access to an appropriate and exciting curriculum, which is well taught.

   

  Please take time to read the full inspection report, which can be found on our school website, under the Letters section.

   

  I am delighted that the Inspector saw our school as we see it every day. In partnership with parents, the report recognises the dedication and hard work of all our staff and governors to achieve the very best outcomes for all our children. The children, as they are every day, are a true credit to parents and the school alike.

   

  The Inspector saw elements and features of excellence, which we will strive to achieve across our provision. We will continue to develop, improve and extend the opportunities for pupils’ spiritual engagement by enhancing the indoors and outdoors learning environments and will continue to develop our RE systems and developing the pupils understanding of global issues.

   

  Finally, thank you for supporting us as we continuously strive to achieve the very best we can for all the children of our school.

   

  Kindest regards

  Mrs Howlett, Headteacher 

   

• Summer Fayre - Update

  Fri 17 May 2019

   

  The pupils, staff and Governing body wish to thank everyone who has volunteered to help at the Summer Fayre on Saturday 29th June. We are lucky to have a supportive network of parents, grandparents, staff, members of the Christ Church congregation, pupils led by the School Council and many more volunteers.

   

  The school is looking forward to the event and will send out further details about the fayre and what you can look forward to seeing there shortly.

   

  SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 2019! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

• Well done to Year 6 and Year 2

  Fri 17 May 2019

   

  Over the past 2 weeks the children in Years 2 and 6 have been taking their SATS examinations and we could not be prouder of every single one of them.

   

  Mrs Oakes and Miss Wandless as Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Leaders expressed their personal pride in all the children who have been so resilient, calm, and focused and have displayed so much courage throughout recent weeks.

   

  Yesterday the Year 6 pupils received a special organised treat to say well done and congratulations on their hard work during their SATS week and for all their effort to prepare for the tests. The teachers deserved a special treat too!

  

• Fish. Chips and Phonics!

  Wed 15 May 2019

   

  Wow! What a successful evening we had with year R, 1 and 2 parents attending the Fish, Chips and Phonics Event. 

   

  Mrs Oakes led the event, showing the parents what our children learn during a Phonics lesson and how they can work with their children at home. 

   

  Special thanks to Chef Claire for catering us with the delicious Fish and Chip supper!

  

• INSET Day - Thursday 23rd May 2019

  Tue 23 Apr 2019

   

  We have been informed today that Newtown C of E Primary School will be used as a Polling Station on Thursday 23rd May 2019 for the European Parliamentary Elections.

   

  Therefore this day will now be an INSET day.

   

  We apologise for the short notice but this is due to the uncertainty over BREXIT and as such the Council has only confirmed this with the school today.

   

  There will be no INSET day on Thursday 2nd May as previously stated.

   

  Thank you for your understanding and support.

• Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

  Tue 26 Mar 2019

   

  Congratulations to Mrs Blythe who has been awarded the ABCD award for March. Staff can nominate each other for the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty award which recognises outstanding professional contributions by individual staff members.

   

  This award will be presented to staff who have gone above and beyond their day to day responsibilities, have excelled in their field, taken part in activities that have highly benefited the pupils of Newtown C of E Primary School or contributed to promoting a positive image of the profession. Winners will have sprinkled magic into the minds and lives of our school community on a continuing or substantial basis.  

   

  Mrs Blythe was nominated because of her tireless work to improve and introduce new ideas and incentives for Earlybirds and Teatimers. Mrs Blythe gives many hours of her own time without asking for any recognition. Mrs Blythe is so committed to the children and staff of Newtown throughout the day, working at Earlybirds, Lunchtime and Teatimers, in addition to leading the Forces Club. Mrs Blythe always remains calm and cheerful. 

   

  Congratulations Mrs Blythe!

   

   

  

• Share the Miracle!

  Wed 20 Mar 2019

   

  As part of our 40 acts of kindness that we are taking in part in during Lent, we have registered Newtown C of E Primary School with the ‘Share the Miracle’ project. The idea behind this project is to ‘put a dent in loneliness’ and strengthen our community.

   

  We would like to invite everyone in our school community to get involved by donating an Easter egg of Easter gift. As part of their homework, the children have been invited to make an Easter card or picture. We will attach a card to each gift and they will all be delivered to local care homes or organisations supporting the more vulnerable or lonely people within our community. If you would like to attach your child’s card directly to your donation, please feel free to do so.

   

  We have set up a ‘Share the Miracle’ station in the school office where we will collect and display all of the donations and cards. On Friday 5th April, all the gifts and cards will be delivered within the community.

  The children’s homework and any Easter egg or gift donations can be delivered to school via the class teachers or directly to the office anytime from now until Wednesday 3rd April.

   

  Thank you in advance for your support. Please share this post to ensure as many people in our community are aware! We look forward to collecting the cards and donations and sharing the miracle!

   

  

• Guy Parker Rees and Ali Sparkes Visit

  Wed 20 Mar 2019

   

  As part of our Lottery Winning Grant for our Newtown Community Bookshop, children's illustrator Guy Parker-Rees of Giraffes Can't Dance fame, will be visiting Year R, 1, 2 and 3 tomorrow for story-telling and an illustration workshop! We are very excited!

   

  In addition, children's author Ali Sparkes will be visiting us on Friday and speaking to years 3, 4 and 5 about her guide to 'Authordom'!

   

  

• Red Nose Day - Friday 15th March

  Wed 13 Mar 2019

   

  Newtown C of E Primary School will be participating in Red Nose Day on Friday 15th March.

   

  We ask that children come to school dressed in their PE kit for a fun-run on the school field, in the morning. This event is organised in conjunction with St Vincent College. Full school uniform must be brought in with your child to change into after the run. Children can come to school with Red Noses only.

   

  As this is not a non-uniform day children will be expected to wear full school uniform. No other Red Nose Day merchandise can be worn in school. However, if children wish to wear a red nose t-shirt for the fun-run, they can.

   

  We kindly ask for a £1 donation towards this good cause.

   

  PE kits must be taken home on Thursday after school, ready for Friday morning. Please ensure that your child has a water bottle in school.

   

  Should we have inclement weather the activity may change but we will keep you informed during the day.