Newtown is one of the focal centres of our community, and as such we continually strive to forge closer links with establishments, and people within it. There are already several established links, particularly with our local library, elderly people's homes, police, ambulance and fire services, YMCA, Sheepwash Park staff, business community centres and local churches

There is a special relationship with St Peters Church.

Several community groups have used school's facilities on a regular basis and function bookings are also taken whenever possible.

BREAKFAST CLUB ACTIVITIES

Breakfast club commenced on 9th January 2006 and will run, free of charge for 12 weeks (pilot scheme). The club has proved to be highly successful and is at present over-subscribed. However, a waiting list has been compiled and you can obtain more information from the school office on 0121 557 8504.

After the Easter Holiday parents will be required to pay a fee - still to be agreed.

Working Parents are eligible to claims Working Family Tax Credit and should contact Mrs Whitehouse for further details.

EXTEDED SCHOOL CLUB ACTIVITIES

A pilot after school club commenced on Monday March 2006, and is well attended by our children. Further details regarding this provision can be obtained from the school office (please ask for Mrs Whitehouse).

ADULT ICT CLASSES

There is a Computer Class every Friday evening - 3.45 pm to 5.15 pm for the parents and members of the community to learn ICT skills. There is also a Creche facility offered free of charge.

How our children behave outside school is just as important as their behaviour within in, as it reflects on us all, and the good name of the school.

MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUP - BIZZY BEES

School provides the facility for parents and children up to Nursery age to meet within 'Mother and Toddler Group' sessions. Sessions are currently - Wedneday 9.00 am - 11.15 am and Friday 9.00 am to 11.00 am during term time only. Further details are available from the school office or by speaking to Mrs Becket - Group Organiser

PARENTAL HELP IN SCHOOL

We consider that parents play a very important role in our school and we hope you will feel part of it.

Parental involvement throughout the school is positively encouraged and staff are grateful for the assistance given in a wide range of activities both inside school and regarding educational visits.

Have you either a special skill or some time to give for the benefit of the children?

If you are able to help in any way please contact the school

School operates a formal HOME/SCHOOL AGREEMENT, which has been formulated by parents, children and staff in order to maximise the partnership between School/Home. Its required that parents adhere to this agreement.

PARENT - STAFF ASSOCIATION

The school has a P.S.A. formed not only to raise funds for the school, but just as important, to work in partnership organising and promoting social occasions for both children and adults.