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OPAL playtimes

Huge thanks to the 99 parents  who completed the OPAL Survey.  It is invaluable to have an insight into what you and your children think of playtime at Cardinal Newman.

Loose parts for our OPAL project have been arriving, from train track to baking trays! Thanks must also go to Walton Audi for delivering tyres, Paton of Walton on Cottimore Lane for pallets and CIT camping for tarpaulins. 

We are now looking for:-

- builders sacks (those used for gravel or woodchip deliveries) 

- plastic planters used to transport trees

- trowels

Finally, we are looking for parents with landscaping/gardening experience to advise the best way to clear some of the overgrown areas around the school to create new spaces for the children to play.  Please contact the office if you can help. Many Thanks

Parking complaint

We have received a complaint from a resident asking that parents please park considerately when using Kenilworth drive, Stamford Road and Carrow road for school pick up and drop off. 

Travelling Book Fair

Thank you for your support with the Book Fair this week.

Cardinal Newman PA Sponsored Read 2024

To support the school's reading action plan and to help promote reading for pleasure outside of the classroom, they hope to install a lending library with a
stock of books for children to check out and take home including classics, new reads and also themed texts according to the time of year. This and the school
library would be filled with a selection of new books that are high quality, diverse and reflect the world that the children are growing up in.
How better to help deliver this goal than a PA Sponsored read! In the run up to world book day we want to challenge the children to a variety of reading
challenges & to raise funds through sponsorship (and to give them a challenge over half term). Please find below a sponsorship form and attached a
challenge sheet relevant for your child's year group.
The Challenge will start at Half Term and run up to the 7th March. There are 9 challenges with a few spot prizes indicated by a star.

Once the challenge is complete any sponsorship money raised can be sent in
with their completed forms in their book bags. Or if a parent/carer wishes to transfer directly to the PA Account please ensure the donation is labelled as Sponsored Read, and that the child's sponsor form is sent in.

For more information click here.

Safer Internet Day 2024

On Tuesday 6^th February, all children at Cardinal Newman Primary School celebrated Safer Internet Day 2024.  Along with hundreds of other schools and organisations, our children explored the theme of 'making a difference, managing influence and navigating change online'.  This included: 

• Young people’s perspective on new and emerging technology
• Using the internet to make change for the better
• The changes young people want to see online
• The things that can influence and change the way young people think, feel and act online and offline

All children from EYFS to Year 6 learnt about the importance of staying safe online. Our Digital Leaders also played a key part in promoting the safe, respsonsible and positive use of digital technology. Monday saw the launch of Safer Internet Day when our Digital Leaders each shared a story with our Key Stage One and EYFS classes.  On Tuesday, they visited St Thomas of Canterbury School in Guildford to participate in a Safer Internet Day workshop. Finally, they led a whole school assembly to share children's learning from across the school. We appreciate their ongoing commitment to supporting children across the school in Computing. 

Please see our collection of learning on our Padlet : https://padlet.com/kgautheron/safer-internet-day-2024-x43v7t1h4itesy1h

Finally, we would like to draw your attention to a national film competition, run by Childnet. Children are invited to make a film around the theme 'How to make the internet a better place'. Finalists will be invited to an awards ceremony in London, with a chance to win some film making equipment for our school. Please find more information at The Childnet Film Competition 2024 | Childnet. We would love to hear about any success stories! 

Thank you for your ongoing support. 

Kathryn Gautheron 

Computing Lead. 

February half-term camps

Footbellas -This February half term, we're excited to be running a multi activity camp for boys and girls. Our camp is running on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th February and is open to children aged 5-11 years.  Please click here for the flyer to book.

Planet Soccer - This February Half Term we will be running Multi Sports. Come and join us for fun with friends, expert football coaching and, of course, plenty of matches. Each course will include a tournament day with trophies and other prizes up for grabs! Planet Soccer camps are for Year 1 to Year 6 only. You can book using this link.

Job opportunities at the Diocese

Buildings Officer: School Buildings and Finance, closing date 16 February 

 Pastoral Coordinator - The Catholic parishes of Woking & Knaphill – closing date Friday, March 1, 2024. 

St Erconwalds Pancake Party

St. Erconwalds Spring Ball