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

• Remembrance Day Service

  Thu 01 Nov 2018

   

  We would like to invite all parents and friends of Newtown C of E Primary to attend our Remembrance Day Service at 2pm on Friday 9th November at Christ Church, Stoke Road.

  

• Applications are now OPEN!

  Thu 01 Nov 2018

   

  Applications are now open for your child to start at our wonderful school in September 2019.

   

  Please visit https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/admissions and apply for your child's place at Newtown C of E Primary School.

   

  If you would like to tour the school and visit the Early Years setting, please contact the school office as more dates have been added throughout November!

  

• World War 1 Poetry

  Thu 01 Nov 2018

   

  Year 4 have been busy creating wonderful poetry in their English lessons this morning to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War 1. Here a two examples of some of the exceptional and thought-provoking poems which year 4 pupils have written for their project which marks the centenary of World War 1:

  

• Commemorating the 100 years anniversary of the end of World War 1

  Mon 29 Oct 2018

   

  We are very proud that today is the launch of our whole school project about World War 1. Through our learning, we will be remembering those that fought bravely, to commemorate the 100 years anniversary since the end of the conflict.

   

  In English for example, the pupils will be using a variety of resources such as World War 1 poetry and texts to produce their own work which will be shared at the Remembrance Service on Friday 9th November.

   

  All classes will also produce artwork during the afternoons to express their learning through creative mediums; ceramics will be used to make poppies to display and water-colours will be used to create commemorative paintings. More details and photographs will follow. 

  

• Forthcoming Initiatives

  Tue 18 Sep 2018

   

  We are delighted to announce two new initiatives that Newtown C of E Primary School will be involved in:

   

  Walktober will take place throughout the month of October. The pupils and staff will be walking whatever the weather is this October as part of International Walking Month. Hampshire County Council's My Journey team is encouraging the public and schools to walk whatever the weather. Just because it’s cold or raining, doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy walking, scooting or cycling to school or being active outdoors during the school day. We will simply put on a coat and wellies, grab an umbrella or hat and carry on enjoying the great outdoors!

   

  Each pupil will receive a participating record sheet with stickers and we hope as many families will join in as possible. 

   

  We will also be taking part in Time to Shine Day on Friday 23rd November to promote the Be Bright, Be Seen initiatives promoted by the Hampshire Road Safety Team. We will be having a 'be bright, be seen' non school uniform day to highlight the importance of being seen to traffic now the darker mornings and evenings are here. Further information will follow. 

• Headteacher's Lunch

  Tue 18 Sep 2018

   

  Our Headteacher's Luncheons are back in full swing! Every Tuesday, Mrs Howlett and Miss Andrews will meet with invited pupils over lunch to feedback any ideas and points of view the children have to make the school an even better place.

   

  As you can see the children are very proud to take part in this and thoroughly enjoy having lunch with Mrs Howlett. The pupil voice of the school is very important to Newtown C of E Primary. 

  

• Rock Steady End of Year Show

  Thu 19 Jul 2018

   

  Our talented pupils at Newtown C of E Primary School performed in the annual Rock Steady End of Year Show this morning.

   

  Children, staff and parents were treated to a vast array of musical numbers which were enjoyed by all. The songs from the Greatest Showman were a particular highlight as well as the Year R & Year 1 band's own song which they had written entitled Elephant, Alligator, Donkey!

   

  Well done everyone! 

  

• Year 6 Leavers' Show and Afternoon Tea

  Tue 17 Jul 2018

   

  It was with great delight that our current year 6 pupils gave the most amazing performance at their Year 6 Leavers Show entitled 'The Greatest Show'.

   

  Parents, Carers, Staff and Pupils were treated to a variety of talents and acts that made everyone in the room burst with pride.

   

  Following the show, parents and supporters were treated to an Afternoon Tea, served by the pupils, where everyone could all celebrate together the achievements of the children across their Newtown years.

   

  Congratulations year 6!

  

• Equalities Week - Loyd Durham visit

  Tue 26 Jun 2018

  This week has been Equalities Week and Year 2 have been learning about diversity in sport. After learning about the Paralympic and Invictus games, we were visited by Loyd Durham, a keen local runner who had an operation to remove the lower part of his right leg following a bike accident. 

   

  Loyd told us all about his recovery and physio since his operation 21 weeks ago, and how he is now running again. Loyd competed in the Gosport Golden Mile this year and last weekend he competed in a triathlon! The children loved seeing his medals and listening to Loyd talk about his aspirations for the future. The children were very impressed that Loyd is hoping to compete in the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo. 

  
  Loyd showed us his special new blade which he will soon use for running to make him run ever faster. The children enjoyed asking him lots of questions about it and were very inspired by his motivation and optimism.

   

  Thank you Loyd for coming to visit us and good luck!

  

• Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week

  Fri 22 Jun 2018

  This week is national Cystic Fibrosis Week. Newtown C of E Primary School participated in 'Wear Yellow Day' on the 22nd June to raise awareness for people across the UK affected by cystic fibrosis.

   

  Cystic fibrosis is a life-shortening genetic condition affecting more than 10,800 people in the UK. One in 25 people carry the faulty gene that causes the condition, usually without even knowing. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity fighting for a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis by investing in research to tackle the condition and campaigning for life-changing medicines to one day beat it for good.