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• Year 6 Pitch their gadgets in the Dragon's Den

  Wed 22 Oct 2014

  Children in Year 6 have been busy designing and building prototype models of gadgets suitable for the young spy.

   

  On Wednesday 22 October they had the chance to present their ideas to the 'Dragons'.

   

  There were a range of products that were offered and the Dragons were impressed by the designs and the way that the children sold their ideas.

  

• GO Run for FUN event

  Tue 21 Oct 2014 Mr Harris

  On Wednesday 15th October the whole of year 3 (almost 60 pupils) jumped in the minibuses and headed to Southampton Outdoor Sports Centre. We joined several other schools to be part of the Southampton Solent run GO Run for FUN event.

   

  We were greeted by large pink flags, music pumping and the sight of pink t-shirts everywhere. The pupils quickly put on their very own pink t-shirt they got to keep and joined in with the very energetic and fun warm up.

   

  It was then time to Run the 1 mile long cross country course. Mr Harris, Miss Smith and Miss McCollin also joined in. The pupils definitely had fun, although they ended up sweaty, tired and slightly muddy.

   

  We all agree RUNNING IS FUN!!!!!

   

• Harvest Festivals

  Tue 21 Oct 2014
  Thank you for all of the donations for our Harvest Festivals this week. Key Stage 1 enjoyed their visit to St. Peter's Church with Reverend Debbie. Food donations will go to the "Basics Bank" organisation. Chris and Matt from City Mission visited our school assembly to tell the children how their donations are supporting others in our community.

  

• OFSTED says a "good" school with outstanding areas!

  Fri 17 Oct 2014 Headteacher

  I am delighted to announce that following our Full Section 5 Inspection from Ofsted on 1-2^nd October 2014, Newlands is now a securely “good” school with “outstanding” Leadership, Safety and Early Years Foundation Stage (Year R).

   

  Since I started at the school in January 2013, I can honestly say it has been a pleasure working with such amazing children and a dedicated team of staff. During this time, the school has embraced its fantastic new building and site and an ever increasing number of parents are playing an active role in their children’s learning. This partnership working is ensuring the school goes from strength to strength and that the children are getting fantastic opportunities to support their learning.

   

  Please take the time to read the full report by clicking the link in the "Our School" section of our website. This report will become “live” on the Ofsted website next Thursday for the whole world to see!

   

  We are very proud of our journey in such a short space of time and I hope that when you read the report, you will be a proud as we are of Newlands Primary!

   

  Thanks you for your on-going support.

   

  Karen Mellor

  Headteacher

• THIS FRIDAY! 'Bike it' Smoothie Breakfast

  Fri 17 Oct 2014 Mr Harris
  We are having another 'Bike It' Smoothie breakfast this Friday (17th Oct). Grab  a letter and complete the attendance slip, return it to the office or your class teacher before Thursday. Then come along and use Pedal power to create your very own healthy smoothie.

• School Council Elections

  Fri 26 Sep 2014
  Following some very persuasive campaigns and speeches, children have been busy voting for their choice of School Councillor!

  

• Quiet area at lunchtimes

  Fri 19 Sep 2014
  Following requests through the School Council, children can now enjoy reading, playing quietly and just relaxing in the newly organised Quad.

  

• Look at our new outdoor areas...

  Tue 09 Sep 2014

  Our Year R outdoor area now has a wonderful new canopy to enable outdoor learning in all weathers. Many thanks to the governors for agreeing to fund this for us.

  The quad area has also changed over the summer. We have new screening so that Year 1 can develop their outdoor learning space. KS2 children will also be able to use the quad as a quiet area at lunchtimes.

  Can you spot our Arts Week projects in the quad?

   

  

• Year 6 Graduation

  Tue 22 Jul 2014

  This morning our lovely Year 6's had their Graduation' They have been a fantastic year group and Mrs Mellor had something personal to say to each pupil as she presented them with their graduation certificate.

  Family members attended and there were more than a few tears of pride and sadness about moving on.

  You can see the photos in the gallery on the children's pages.

   

  The photos of the graduation, prom and memories video will be sent on when they are copied.

   

• Year 6 French Cafe

  Fri 18 Jul 2014

  What a week it has been for the teachers and pupils in Year 6. Following on from the Bugsy Malone production and their Prom last night, Year 6 planned and put up a 'pop up French Café in the French meals and drinks.

   

  Staff and pupils all got a good chance to brush up on their French as all orders were taken in this language.

   

  Again, some of the photographs can be viewed on this website in the gallery in the Children's pages.