Our first half term has ended and it has been a busy one! 

Highlights have included our Ofsted Inspection results, our Harvest assembly,  our Parents Evening, our Book fair, and our Halloween Discos!

Today, we rounded off such a successful start to this academic year with an Achievement Assembly. 

Congratulations to all of you who received certificates, badges, prizes and awards recognising good attitudes, great work, fantastic attendance, smart SPARKS and super reading!

Next term promises to be even busier and there will be significant disruption due to the commencement of our new roof! More details have been sent via a separate newsletter, but can also be found in this newsletter too. 

H A P P Y   B I R T H D A Y   T O   Y O U !

Sending Birthday wishes to...

Jack, Alexander and Jaylen!

Also sending Birthday wishes to Mikel, Maisie, Azalea and Lotte who will celebrate over Half Term!

🍎🍐🍞 Breaktime Snack Update! 🍞🍐🍎

After Half Term, KS2 pupils will only have the option for one piece of toast instead of two at breaktime.

This change is being introduced to help reduce food waste and in line with forthcoming school food standards.

Fruit will still be available for pupils to enjoy.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Well done to all the children who earned their SMART Sparks badge today!  They were noticed by adults in and around school at least 10 times looking and behaving SMARTLY. They also followed our SMART playground expectations and achieved their own SMART targets.

We have these things to look forward to...

November 2026

2nd - Children return to school 

6th - ABC Assembly 

13th- Children In Need Day!

16th- World Diabetes Day in school

23rd- Non Uniform Day- bring in a Crestwood Christmas Cup!

30th November- Non Uniform Day- bring in a cake!

Children in Need 2026

The school councillors have had their very first meeting this week, where they have agreed on 'how to break the rules' for Children in Need Day this year.

Please take a look at the poster to find out more.

Only these rules are allowed to be broken!!!!

Autumn 2

Please see the calendar below for NEXT half terms after school clubs.

Bookings are now available on the T2P app. *No refunds for non attendance!* 

Please make sure you pick up your child from the main entrance promptly. 

KS1 (including Reception) Gymnastics - Mr Barnett

KS2 Gymnastics - Mr Barnett

Running Club - Mrs Kennedy

Take a look at the dates for Forest School after half term.

Please can all children bring in a complete change of clothes, so that uniform is not worn during Forest School sessions.

With the weather changing, we don't want any part of uniforms getting dirty, muddy, or smelling of smoke from the fire.

Many thanks.

During half term; our total roof replacement project will be commencing.

It is a lengthy project, with a completion date of 5th March. There will undoubtedly be significant disruption to both the outside and inside of our school building, whilst these essential works take place.

During this period, you will notice increased activity around the school site, including scaffolding, contractors, deliveries and construction noise. There will also need to be some changes made to access arrangements, parking and the use of certain areas of the school.

We will communicate any changes as and when they arise. It will be essential that anyone visiting our site takes note of the additional signage and adheres to any new health and safety requests.

Of course, the safety and well- being of our pupils, staff and families remain our highest priority.

We will work closely with the contractor to minimise disruption as much as possible and ensure that safety measures are in place throughout the project.

We ask for your support, patience and understanding as we manage such a large project. There will certainly be times when the work affects our usual arrangements.

We will endeavour to keep you all as fully informed as possible of any significant developments or changes that may affect families, including any necessary adjustments to drop-off and collection arrangements.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and cooperation.

Our new roof is very much needed and will help us maintain a safe, welcoming and fit for purpose future learning environment for our children.

Please follow the link to the Dudley Council Childcare Survey; we want to understand parents/carers experiences with finding and using childcare in Dudley and will use this information to plan and improve childcare services for families in our area.

The questionnaire should only take 5 minutes to complete.

Please click on the link below and once completed submit the form.

Childcare Survey – Help Us Plan Local Childcare Services – Fill in form

Please submit responses by Friday 23 October 2026.

Thank you For your time on behalf of Dudley Integrated Early Years Service

Finally...

And breathe... we made it to half term!

Hope you all have a fantastic week.

Take care of yourselves and please take an opportunity to rest, relax and recharge! 

Please take a look at the newsletter titled "What's Going On In Our Community" for information regarding events in the local area!

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is the responsibility of everyone in our school and at all times we consider what is in our children's best interests. We work to ensure our children are safe and cared for and by doing this we are protecting their health and development and preventing them from harm.  If we are worried, we will raise concerns, share information and take prompt action with the aim of ensuring families receive the right help at the right time.