Year 3 Deer Park Visit – Autumn Explorers

Dear Parents and Carers,

On Monday 12th October, Class 3M and the Bungalow & on Thursday 15th Class 3H, will be visiting Chetwynd Deer Park to take part in a 2 hour nature activity session. We will be leaving promptly each day at 12.30pm.

We will be walking, leaving NJS at 12.30pm, up to the pedestrian entrance (off Chester Road, opposite Deer Park Drive) and walking back again for 3pm.  Please check the weather forecast on the day and dress accordingly. Children need the following:

  • wear suitable clothing and footwear for the outdoor activities (no jeans please). It may be wet grass / some mud, potentially.
  • a warm, waterproof (if possible) jacket /coat as we will be outside regardless of the weather.
  • a change of footwear for when they are back in class in the afternoon

The children will leave their school bags here at school but may take their water bottle. Lunchtime will take place at school as normal before we go! The session is free of charge. Most children’s parents have now given consent, however any children without consent will remain in school with the other classes in Year 3. 

IF YOU HAVEN’T YET CONSENTED, PLEASE DO SO VIA YOUR PARENTPAY ACCOUNT!

As always, if you have any questions, please ask and we will be happy to help.

Thank you for your continued support,

Mr M and Mr H

Year 6 Hands-On Science Day -Tuesday 3rd November

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just a quick message to say that children whose parents have not signed them up on ParentPay for the Hands-On Science day, have today been sent a reminder information letter about the day. We would strongly encourage you to sign them up, so that the visiting team can run the workshop, and a reminder that without enough voluntary contributions to the cost of the workshop, it cannot take place at all.

If you have any concerns about the workshop, please contact the school office on 01952 386600.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Year 6 Team

Year 6 PE Kit requirements

Dear Parents and Carers,

Please ensure your children have the correct PE kit for their lessons. Recently many children have come to school without any PE kit, without shorts, without trainers, or other essentials. This is a key part of their education and we want them to fully engage with this subject, which is not possible if they have incorrect / no kit. Thank you to all children who have been bringing their kits regularly on a Monday, and taking home on a Friday.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Year 6 Team.

IMPORTANT: Whats App Awareness

Year 6 families

We have been made aware that some of our children may have been included in a WhatsApp group called ‘Lets Make the Biggest Group in the UK’.

Please ensure, if your child has a phone, that you are checking it daily and supporting your child with safe use.

We would also like to remind you that WhatsApp is only suitable for children aged 13+.

A Guide for Parents on WhatsApp

Year 6- Hands On Science Workshop

Dear parents,

We are waiting on 37 families, from the year group, to sign up and pay for the Hands On Science workshop for year 6. All of the details are in this letter: Y6 Hands on Science Letter

If there are insufficient funds, unfortunately the experience will not go ahead.

Kind regards,

Year 6

Reading Newsletter

Reading Newsletter 41

Our latest Reading Newsletter is bigger than ever! 2026 is still the National Year of Reading where children are encouraged to ‘Go all in!’ and read deeply into an area of interest. There is a new section where children can explore a range of books around a common theme- this time- wolves!

Included also is an expanded section for parents too, with book recommendations for you form our staff and advice for parents on how to encourage children to read more at home.

Thank you,

Mr Rotherham

Lunchtime Request

As part of our newly arranged lunchtime play zones we have an art area.

A request please for any old colouring books- even if they have been begun would be much appreciated. Also, if any parents have old rolls of wallpaper we can use for the art zone, again we would be very grateful.

Thank you.

Mr Rotherham

High Five

Please can we remind families that should there be any updates to your child’s attendance at High Five it is your responsibility to contact them.

For example:

*Absence from school.

*Attendance at school clubs.

*Cancellations to attendance for any other reason.

High Five have a mobile that is manned between 7.30-9am and 3-5.45pm, parents can leave a message on the mobile or email them.

07944 794221 or NewportInfantsNursery@taw.org.uk