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

• Pre-Packed Foods in School

  Tue 30 Apr 2024

  We are working with the ‘Allergy Team’ and have signed up to be added to the Schools Allergy Register.

  The Schools Allergy Register includes a list of schools who have adopted the allergy code and undergone assessment by The Allergy Team. This means that anyone can search the register to find schools which are committed to best practice in managing allergies.

  Schools on the register have undergone assessments by The Allergy Team and have a special endorsement which shows schools that go above and beyond their statutory responsibilities and are putting the safety and inclusion of pupils first. 

  Therefore – going forward we are only able to accept pre-packed food in school. This includes food brought in for parties, birthday treats etc.

  As much as we love to see your homemade creations, this is to keep everyone as safe as possible.

• Sam Thompson Cash 4 Kids Challenge

  Tue 30 Apr 2024

  We are taking part in the 1 million step challenge for cash for kids! We are looking to walk at least 800m (This should give us over 226,000 steps.)

  We are hoping that nearly every family could sponsor us £1 to go towards Cash for Kids and the amazing work they do. DONATIONS MUST BE MADE VIA THE LINK BELOW -

  Where the money goes -

  Children from struggling families have free school meals during term-time, so they have at least one hot meal a day during the week.

  But during the holidays they’re going hungry or could be eating unhealthy, processed foods. Initiatives driven by community groups, schools, sports clubs and small local charities try to fill the gap by providing food and activities - and it’s these that Cash for Kids Day funds will support.

  -£5.50 could provide drinks, snacks and a hot meal at a holiday club for one child a day

  -£11.94 could provide a day’s experience and a hot meal for a child

  -£51.66 could provide a place at a five-day sports club with breakfast and lunch.

   

  Donation Link

• WVPS Foodbank

  Tue 23 Apr 2024

  You may have seen our recent post RE us looking for ways in which we can support families struggling with the cost of living crisis and setting up our own foodbank. We have decided that we would like to be able to give to ANY family in need without any restrictions being imposed. (Some food banks are restricted to families entitled to benefits and require a referral.)

   

  We have therefore decided we are going to try and coordinate this in school for our own families. Further information will follow on how you can request help from us.

   

  If the donations continue to come in – we will also look to donating to local community food banks such as CDW Foodbank in West Denton, who only require proof of address but initially we will be collecting for school families only.

  If this changes and donations will be given to CDW we will communicate this clearly with our families.

   

  We know that donations may be minimal as we are all feeling the pinch - If you are in a position to make a donation now or in the future, please send any donations into school with your child.

• Is having a diagnosis of learning disability and/or autism important for you as a family?

  Thu 18 Apr 2024
  

• Nursery Places - September 2024

  Tue 26 Mar 2024
  

• Paste Egg Competition

  Fri 22 Mar 2024

  We will be holding our annual paste egg competition on the last day of term, 28th March. If your child would like to decorate an egg, please send this into school on the morning of the 28th. Education Network have kindly donated the prizes this year. We do like to see entries where the children have designed and made their creations themselves. If you cannot help but get involved, parents can submit your own work of art as we will have a parent competition too!

  

• Parent Questionnaire

  Fri 22 Mar 2024

  If you did not attend Parent Consultations or an SEN Review and wish to complete a parent questionnaire please complete the below by Tuesday 26th March. 

   

  Thank You 

  

• SEND Meeting

  Wed 20 Mar 2024

  Have your say!

  Question and Answer session with Deanne Taylor, Head of SEND, Newcastle Council on teams:

  Click here to join the meeting

  Thursday 17 April 2024

  The parents/carer forum will group your questions into themes: Please e-mail your questions to contact@newcastlepcf.co.uk by 28 March.

   

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• World Down Syndrome Day

  Tue 19 Mar 2024

  We will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day this Thursday 21st March - We would like to invite all children (And adults!) across school to wear mismatched socks to help raise awareness!

  Our Early Years Team will also be taking part in the 'Sunflower Challenge' where they are planting sunflower seeds and watching them change and grow! 

  

• Parent Consultations

  Fri 08 Mar 2024

  Parent consultations will take place on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th March after school.
  
  Appointments are available across the two days for all year groups apart from reception and year 1. Appointments for reception & year 1 will take place on the Wednesday only. You can make an appointment by contacting the school office from Monday 11th March. Can we kindly request that you wait until after 10am if calling to make an appointment to allow Mrs Cullen to get through the early morning rush?