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

Please click a headline to read more.

• Newsletter 4

  Fri 19 Nov 2021 Mrs Mellor

  Whole School Newsletter 4 is now available to view, click here:

  Whole School Newsletter 4
   

• Planning application submitted for new primary resource base for deaf children

  Mon 15 Nov 2021

  Planning application submitted for new primary resource base for deaf children

   

  Following consultation over recent years, the new primary resource provision for deaf children at Newlands Primary School will move in September 2022.

   

  The current proposals for the single-story extension include:

  •  Two new classrooms
  •  A therapy room
  • A staff working room
  • Group room
  •  Plant room
  • Storeroom
  • Regular and disabled toilet facilities

   

  A planning application for the extension has now been submitted and is in the consultation phase. You can view and comment on the proposals via the following link: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/planning/planning-applications/comment-planning-application/

   

  Once registered, search for either ‘Newlands School’ or ref: 21/01504/R3CFL

   

  For more information, contact Diana Vincent, SEND Specialist Teacher Advisor Team Manager: diana.vincent@southampton.gov.uk

   

  

• Anti-Bullying Week 15th-19th November

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

  ONE KIND WORD

  We will be having our Anti-Bullying Week across the school next week with a focus on 'One Kind Word'. Everyone is encouraged to wear ODD SOCKS for the week to celebrate 'it's good to be different'! Children will have a variety of special assemblies and class activities to help them think about Anti-Bullying strategies. We will also be sharing our brand new Anti-Bullying Pledge. On the Friday, we will also be wearing our ODD SOCKS still and carrying out collections for Children in Need day.

  Look out for our newsletter next Friday with further Anti-Bullying information for parents.

  

• Explorer Day in Year 2

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

  We have had a very adventurous group of children in Year 2 today as they enjoyed an 'Explorer Day'. It has been lovely to see their costumes and to hear them talk about the different explorers they know about, including Neil Armstrong, Christopher Columbus and Amelia Earhart.

• Day 4 at Osmington with Year 6

  Thu 04 Nov 2021 Mrs Mellor

  Believe it or not, the staff had to wake us all up at 7am this morning as we were so sound asleep! For some, it took many knocks on the door!

  Following another hot cooked breakfast, we enjoyed an action packed day of climbing, orienteering, survivor, Giant Swing and abseiling.

  We have also been exercising our brains in the PGL Quiz Show this evening. Then it's off to bed for our final night's sleep before our last morning of activities tomorrow, before we head home.

   

  We have added some extra photos from yesterday to the Year 6 class pages if you want to see more!

  

• More photos of Year 6 fun!

  Thu 04 Nov 2021 Mrs Mellor

  We have uploaded more photos of our stay on the Year 6 class pages -

  https://www.newlandsprimary.co.uk/year-6

• Day 3 at Osmington - Year 6 update!

  Wed 03 Nov 2021 Mrs Mellor

  We are halfway through our week - it is flying by. Today the children have faced survival challenges, aeroball, the dreaded Trapeze climb and leap of faith. We were so impressed by their willingness to have a go.

  We spent the afternoon at the beach searching for fossils and exploring the landscape. We have walked miles too!

  This evening, it's Wacky Races, which is sure to help us sleep even better tonight.

  

• Day 2 at Osmington Bay - more fun with Year 6 on tour!

  Tue 02 Nov 2021 Mrs Mellor

  Today has been action packed. We have challenged ourselves and pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones with heights, leaps of faith and amazing team work. Here are a small selection of photos to give a flavour of our day...

  

• Hello from Year 6 at Osmington Bay!

  Tue 02 Nov 2021 Mrs Mellor

  Hello from Osmington Bay!

  We arrived safely at our new home for the week. The chalets are warm and comfortable and the views are stunning!

  After a tour of the site with our PGL rep, Lizzie, we settled into our rooms and then got to play at Little Wembley. Dinner was great and everyone found something they liked to eat. Our evening entertainment was a campfire where we sang many 'repeat after me' songs, danced and enjoyed some story telling.

  Today we have a range of activities and challenges, including abseiling, zip wire, rifle shooting and the sensory trail.

  Further updates and photos will be posted later.