Crestwood Park Primary School

Well, we made it to the end of January and we started February with a bang! Last night’s Talent Show once again played host to some of our wonderfully talented children. We had singing, dancing, acrobatics, karate and for the first time ever… a comedy act! It was an evening full of entertainment, laugher and fun. Thank you once again to families, friends and staff who supported the event. We are especially grateful to Crestwood Secondary school who allow us to use their theatre free of charge.

In school, the children are continuing to focus on their learning. We are really promoting reading across school this year and I am enjoying the many conversations I am having with children about their favourite books. Our staff too are contributing each week to the newsletter by sharing what their favourite books are… see below!

We would like to say a very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to...Jacob, William, Chloe and Sofiana who have celebrated his birthday this week or will be celebrating over the weekend!

Reception Jamie, Alfie A-H, William, Joey, Leo, Mikel, Maya, Boris, Alfie H, Eden-Rae, Mia, Ivie, Charlie, Theodor, Kaloyan, Eleanor, Jack, Yen, Ivar-Jack, Lotte, Oakley, Saharsh, Sohansh

Year One Ella, Aaron, Alexander, Jack, Adah, Evelyn, Alexander, Bailey, Jacob, Ezmae, Archie, Ella, Jackson, Rudy, Sophie, Henry, Harry, Beatrice, Paisley, Kayden, Riley, Alisha

Year Two Theo, Harlen, Zachary, Emma, Eva, Archie, Billie, Arthur, Melissa, Joey, Conor, Riley, Amelia, Thomas, Oliver, Lainey, Cody, Darcie, Mia-Louise, Kara, Jaylen, Lewis, Harmonee, Jessica, Kayden, Violet-Rose, Sienna-Rose

Year Three Mason, Eve, Lotty, Grace, Zach, Ava, Mason, Isabella, Fearne, Nathan, Rosie, Heidi, Mihail, Tanatswa, Delilah, Tanatswa, Nahla, Ashley, Joshua, Rose, Hassan, Cailen, Evan, Chloe, Mya, Emilie, Benjamin, Millie, Joshua, Frankie

Year Four Isacc, Dollie-Lou, Lucas, Xavier, Oceanna, Jenson, Elsie, Isabella, Harper-Rose, Declan, Jake, Benjamin, Faith, Baani, Mercy, Isla, Rosie, Evie – May, Haidar-Ali, Ashleigh, Jasmine, Lilly Mai, Evelyn-Mae, Caelan, Amber, Renesmai

Year Five Lily, Molly, Esmè, Daisy, Kaiden, Harry, Lillie, Harrison, Ty, George, Annalise, Amber, Harvey, Daniel, Kyle, Nicholas, Rosie, Danielle, Faye, Teddy, Jack-James, Logan, Amelia, Isabella, Eden, Samuel, Darius, Leah

Year Six Harry, Savannah, Sienna, James, Nate, Tiana, Rosie, Oliver, Max, Dannii, Mabel, Ian, Reece, Taylor, Jack, Ava, Alina, Sara, Jamie, Alana, Elliot, Rhylee, Shannon, Jacob, Lola, Callum, Sofiana, Dylan

• The fresh air and light improves our immune system.
• Being with nature can decrease anxiety and stress levels.
• 30 minutes outdoors can lower blood pressure.
• Increasing physical activity, increases our fitness levels.
• It boosts our mood and naturally increases our want to socialise.

Bird Watching With Children | Bird Spot www.birdspot.co.uk

Parent's Evenings will be held during the first week back after half term. The dates/times available are:

Wednesday 21st February 4:00 - 6:30pm

Thursday 22nd February 5:00 - 7:30pm

To book you will need go to your school life app, click on 'Parents Evening' from the menu on the left hand side. You will then be able to book a 10 minute time slot with your child's class teachers.

Appointments to see Miss Johnson (SENCO) are only available on Wednesday. 

Parents Evening bookings will be open on Monday. 

Year 6 have been working very hard in maths this week, focusing on adding and subtracting decimals. Ava has shown a great understanding of this, take a look at her wonderful presentation too. Excellent work, Well Done Ava.

Monday - Year 5 & 6 Football Club - 3:30 - 4:20pm (booking on SchoolLife)

Monday - Sign Language Club - 3:20 - 4:20pm (FULL)

Tuesday - KS2 Multi-sports - 3:20 - 4:20pm (booking on Teachers2Parents)

Thursday - KS1 Multi-sports - 3:20 - 4:20pm (booking on Teachers2Parents)

*If you would like your child to take part please book via your apps**

Our school councillors are taking steps to ensure we as a school are more climate aware. On Tuesday, they led an assembly explaining the benefits of recycling and, with help from the funds of our HSA, all classes now have brand new recycling bins to use! 

Ask your child what treat they are saving for this term!

Times Table Rockstars - New Term...New Champions?

Dear parent/carer,

Please see the below message from Dudley Council Health Protection Team:

You may have seen recent media reports of rising measles cases across the West Midlands and the Black Country. The most effective way to prevent measles infection, and the possible serious complications it can cause, is by having 2 doses of MMR vaccine. 2 doses of MMR provide 99% protection against measles that is lifelong. It also protects against mumps and rubella. It is safe and effective, and a porcine gelatine free vaccine is available, if this is preferred.

The rise in measles cases is due to declining childhood immunisation rates, including the MMR, nationally over the past 10 years. The higher the immunisation rates, the less opportunity there is for measles infection to circulate, which helps to protect those who are vulnerable due to being unable to receive MMR vaccination (including babies under 1 year old, pregnant women if unvaccinated, and the severely immunocompromised).

It is not too late for children and adults to catch up on the MMR vaccine if they haven’t received 2 doses at the recommended ages of 1 year (1^st dose) and 3 years and 4 months (2^nd dose). Your GP surgery can be contacted to arrange an appointment. If you are unsure whether your child is immunised with 2 doses of MMR vaccine, you can check their ‘red book’, which is their personal health record. Children who have not had any MMR vaccines may have to stay away from school for up to 21 days if they are identified as a close contact of a confirmed measles case.

Please see the NHS webpages on measles and MMR vaccine for more information, and the below link for local pop-up vaccination clinics for MMR:

https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/health-advice/measles#clinic

Finally...

We have just one more week to go until half-term. Don’t forget that next Friday 9^th February is an INSET day so the children will break up on Thursday 8^th.

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.