Another week has flown by, and it has been another week with some wonderful highlights. None more so than World Book Day on Thursday. Our school is a school where reading is loved and celebrated throughout the year, not just on this day. The day does however, mean we can dress up and really show off our commitment to reading. Please see below for news and photos of how the day was spent!

Year 2 class assembly took place today and we were treated to lots of facts about living things. It was clear that the year 2 children have really been enjoying their Science topic and their rendition of ‘Bare Necessities’ brought much cheer on what started out as quite a gloomy Friday morning!

Such highlights in school take a great deal of organising and preparation. Mrs Cadman and the English Ambassadors did a great job of putting together a truly wonderful World Book Day and Miss Clarke and the year 2 team helped the children prepare a lovely year 2 class assembly. Thank you also to our families for supporting the children to take part in such events.

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

Sending Birthday wishes to Daisy, Rosalie, Delilah and Rose!

Reception Ashnoor, Rosalie, Leah, Belle, Ava, Oliver, Frankie, Clara, Kyro, Rian, Theo, Rhys, Archie, Freddie, Coby, Hin Yeung, Rome, Harper, Harlow, Penelope, Sebastian, Peyton, Tiegan, Emily, Joseph, Jaxon T, Jaxon W, Annaya Rae

Year One Catie, Zakariya, Bodhi, Skyla, Serena, Ellie, Mabel, Phoebe, Aubrey, Elsie-May, Isabella, Teejay, Harper, Elsie, Eric, Jaxon, Maisie L, Lottie, Kristof, Minahil, Madeline, Lola, Zoe, Harrison, Emily, Minnie-Jo, Hallie, Maisie W

Year Two Jamie, Alfie A-H, Yen, William, Daisy, Caspar, Joey, Leo, Mikel, Eshaal, Maya, Boris, Alfie H, Lennox, Mia, Ivie, Archey, Theodor, Kaloyan, Jack, Eden-Rae, Ivar-Jack, Nancy-Mae, Ivie-Leigh, Lotte, Oakley, Saharsh, Sohansh

Year Three Ella, Aaron, Alexander, Jak, William, Stanley, Jack, Adah, Evelyn, Alexander, Bailey, Jacob, Ezmae, Archie, Ella, Tyler, Oscar, Jackson, Rudy, Sophie, Alisha, Elsie, Rory, Henry, Harry, Layna, Beatrice, Paisley, Kayden, Riley

Year Four Janelle, Vinnie, Brianna, Theo, Harlen, Zachary, Oliver, Emma, Eva, Archie, Billie, Melissa, Joey, Conor, Riley, Thomas, Lainey, Cody, Darcie, William, Mia-Louise, Kara, Jaylen, Harmonee, Jessica, Kayden, Violet-Rose, Ronnie, Sienna-Rose

Year Five Betsy, Eve, Lotty, Grace, Ava, Mason, Isabella, Benjamin F, Fearne, Mya, Nathan, Heidi, Mihail, Delilah, Tanatswa, Nahla, Ashley, Joshua, Rose, Hassan, Cailen, Evan, Chloe, Emilie, Benjamin S, Millie, Joshua

Year Six Isacc, Dollie-Lou, Jayden, Xavier, Oceanna, Jenson, Elsie, Isabella, Harper-Rose, Declan, Jake, Ben, Faith, Alesia, Isla, Rosie, Evie-May, Haidar-Ali, Ashleigh, Jasmine, Leila-Rae, Mercy, Lilly Mai, Caelan, Nathaniel, Amber, Renesmai

You won't know 'til you ask (DSIT)

The UK government has launched the 'Kids Online Safety' campaign to help parents and carers support their children to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.

The campaign brings together practical, trusted guidance on how to start meaningful conversations about online life, understand the types of content children may encounter, and build critical thinking skills so young people can question what they see and make safer choices.

It also offers advice on using tools such as parental controls, recognising potential risks, and knowing where to seek help or report concerns. The overall aim is to make online safety an ongoing, open dialogue within families rather than a one-off conversation, helping children feel supported as they explore apps, games and social media.

You can find the resources here:
https://kidsonlinesafety.campaign.gov.uk/

❗❗ POLITE REMINDER ❗❗

When using the main entrance pedestrian gate please DO NOT wedge the gate open. This is for the Safety of all our children. If you do notice it is wedged open please unhook it and close it.

Thank you.

We have these things to look forward to...

March 2026

9th - D&T Week/Assessment Week

13th - Mother's Day Assembly followed by activities 💕

24th and 25th  - Parents Evenings

27th - Easter Achievement Assembly 

27th - Break up for Easter 🐣 

After School Clubs running this term. More may be added... watch this space! 

KS1 & KS2 After School Club bookings are now available on the T2P app. *No refunds for non attendance!* 

All After School Clubs start W/C 23rd February 2026.

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

Football and Hockey - Mr Barnett

Netball - Miss Clarke

Running Club - Mrs Kennedy 

BSL - Mrs Tonks & Mrs Williams

Cricket - Run by Jamie from Worcestershire Council

This term we are focusing on being RESPECTFUL.

Staff in school will be on the look out for children who are going above and beyond to be a Respectful SPARK!

This week we celebrated World Book Day and what a fabulous day it was! The themes this year are 'Having Fun' and 'Go All In'

It was fantastic to see so many children (and Staff) dressed up as well-known book characters. 

We started the day with a whole school assembly, which was led by the Year 6 English Ambassadors, followed by Buddy Up To Read, where children were able to read with other pupils from different classes.  Each class took part in the Book Hunt during the day to find the punchline to the joke and the day was finished with Storytime from a different teacher.

The English Ambassadors introduced our Competition - see below for more information.

Throughout the day, there were lots of activities taking place within the classrooms.

Thank you to everyone who has helped us celebrate World Book Day and the importance of reading.  

The passion we all show towards books and reading really makes a difference to our pupils!

It's time for a TOURNAMENT!

This time it's a House Tournament.  If you want your HOUSE TEAM to gain some extra house points, get on TTRS over the weekend and next week.

Tournament ends next Friday!

Housepoints

💥 ITEM FOUND!! 💥

Gold ring found on pavement by School.
If you or someone you know has lost a ring, please go to the School Office to give a description of the ring that has been lost. Thank you.

🎹🎸 Dudley Performing Arts 🎸🎹

Enrolments are now open for summer term lessons in school or at Cable Plaza for new starters only.

If your child already has lessons, you don't need to enrol again!

Is my child too ill for school?

Please click the link below to view a useful resource to help parents decide when children should stay at home.

NHS Guidance for Parents: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Foster Carers Wanted

Dudley Council are looking to recruit foster carers across the Dudley Borough. Foster care plays a vital part in so many children’s and young people’s lives. In Dudley, the need for foster carers is greater than ever. Please see the attached leaflet regarding taking the first steps into becoming a foster carer.

Finally...

In a week where reading has been celebrated, I will leave you with a quote to encourage you to do some reading this weekend...

"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."

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.