Crestwood Park Primary School

This week saw us welcoming the children back after our half term break. The second half of the Autumn term promises to be very busy, as you will see from the ‘Important Dates’ section below.

Today we remembered and honoured those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the armed forces in our ‘Remembrance Assembly’. Thank you to those families who were able to attend. I’m sure you will agree the story, songs and poppies shared were a fitting tribute to the memory of those who have lost their lives at war. If you could not make the assembly, we have included a link in this newsletter whereby you can view the story and listen to the songs.

There is also lots of other information to digest below, so keep reading folks!

Sending Birthday wishes to Fearne, Carter and  Leo who have celebrated their birthday this week or will be over the weekend.

Reception Bodhi, Skyla, Serena, Ellie, Carter, Mabel, Noah, Phoebe, Aubrey, Elsie-May, Teejay, Harper, Elsie, Eric, Jaxon, Maisie L, Kristof, Abrish, Madeline, Lola, Zoe, Emily, Minnie-Jo, Hallie

Year One Jamie, Alfie A-H, William, Kasper, Joey, Leo, Mikel, Eshaal, Maya, Boris, Alfie H, Lennox, Mia, Ivie, Charlie, Archey, Theodor, Kaloyan, Eleanor, Jack, Eden-Rae, Ivar-Jack, Nancy-Mae, Ivie-Leigh, Lotte, Oakley, Saharsh, Sohansh

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

Year Three Brianna, Theo, Harlen, Zachary, Oliver, Emma, Eva, Archie, Billie, Arthur, Melissa, Conor, Riley, Amelia, Lainey, Cody, Darcie, William, Mia-Louise, Kara, Harmonee, Jessica, Kayden, Violet-Rose, Ronnie, Sienna-Rose

Year Four Betsy, Mason, Grace, Zach, Ava, Mason, Fearne, Mya, Nathan, Heidi, Mihail, Delilah, Tanatswa, Nahla, Ashley, Joshua, Evan, Chloe, Emilie, Benjamin, Millie, Joshua, Frankie

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

Year Six Lily, Molly, Esmè, Rhys, Kaiden, Harry, Lillie, Harrison, Ty, Annalise, Amber, Harvey, Daniel, Kyle, Nicholas, Rosie, Teddy, Logan, Amelia, Isabella, Thomas, Eden, Samuel, Darius, Ameliya, Leah

We have a very busy term ahead, and lots of things to look forward to...

Monday 11th Nov - Anti-bullying Week

Thursday 14th Nov - World Diabetes Day (wear something blue with own clothes)

Friday 15th Nov - Children in Need (PJ Day)

Monday 18th Nov - D & T Week

Friday 29th Nov - Science Day

Tuesday 3rd Dec - Breakfast with Santa

Wednesday 4th Dec - Breakfast with Santa

Thursday 5th Dec - Breakfast with Santa

Friday 6th Dec - Xmas Jumper Day & Reindeer Run for MSH (Christmas Jumpers with own clothes)

Wednesday 11th Dec - KS1 Performance 9:30am

Thursday 12th Dec - KS1 Performance 2pm

Friday 13th Dec - Foodbank Friday

Wednesday 18th - Christmas Dinner Day

Thursday 19th - Class Christmas Parties (Non-uniform)

Friday 20th - Carol Service 

Please remember to ensure that on non-uniform days, children come to school in weather appropriate clothing and sensible shoes.

Our Remembrance Assembly was held this morning. If you couldn't make it, please follow the link to view the story and songs that were shared. 

Please see the above information for when each after school club will take place next term.

How to book:

Karate: External club, letters have been sent out via class. Slips and payment should be returned to the class teacher or Mr Barnett.

Year 5/6 Football: Register your interest using the Clubs/Booking section on your School Life app.

KS1 & KS2 Gymnastics: You can book via your Teachers2Parents app under the payments section. There are only 30 spaces available, so be quick to book and secure your place.

Cricket: External club, letters have been sent out via class. Slips class teacher or Barnett.

Cheerleading: External club, letters have been sent out via class. Slips and payment should be return to the class teacher or Barnett.

Running Club: You can book via your Teachers2Parents app under the payments section. Payments for this club are voluntary, so if you do wish to participate and are unable to contribute please send an email to info@crestwood-p.dudley.sch.uk to confirm your child's place.

Thank you to those families who sent photographs in of their child reading over half term.  It is always lovely seeing the children reading outside of school.

These photos are now displayed in school in our KS2 reading area.

Reading Buddies

Each term, the Reading Ambassadors buddy up with some Year 2 children to support with their reading. 

They also help them to use Accelerated Reader - the online platform that allows children to quiz on the books they have been reading.

Accelerated Reader is available to children in Years 2 up to Year 6.  Children all have their log in details (check Reading Records if you are not sure what they are) and can quiz at home once they have completed their book.

Accelerated Reader helps to monitor that the children are reading books of the correct level and the quizzing allows them to develop their comprehension skills.

Ask your child to show you their Accelerated Reader profile online to see how much they have been reading and the quiz scores that they have been getting!

Finally...

In a weekend where we will be reminded of those lives that have been lost to wartime, my quote to end this week’s newsletter urges us all to show each other compassion.

 “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

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.