Crestwood Park Primary School

Well, we have had a great first week back! Our attendance figures have been the best yet, so it is reassuring to see that lots of our children have returned fit and well to school.

We have launched our next SPARKS points challenge in order for our children to earn their AWARE badge this term- see below for more details.

We are looking ahead to some more fun and engaging curriculum days in school. The first of these being Geography Day next Friday. As part of this, each class will be making a sea creature made from plastic rubbish! If any families have any plastic they could donate- such as: drinks bottles, milk cartons, lids or yoghurt pots, please take it to the year 1 classroom door from Wednesday next week. Thanks in advance for your support with this.

As always, this newsletter does contain valuable and important information for our families to be aware of- please take note of the Forest School dates and after school club information below.

Sending Birthday wishes to Harper who will be celebrating her birthday this weekend.

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

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

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

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

Year Four Betsy, Mason, Eve, Lotty, Zach, Ava, Mason, Isabella, Benjamin F, Fearne, Mya, Nathan, Heidi, Mihail, Tanatswa, Nahla, Ashley, Joshua, Hassan, Cailen, Evan, Chloe, Emilie, Millie, Joshua, Frankie

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

Year Six Lily, Molly, Esmè, Rhys, Daisy, Kaiden, Harry, Harrison, Ty, George, Annalise, Amber, Harvey, Daniel, Kyle, Nicholas, Rosie, Danielle, Faye, Teddy, Amelia, Isabella, Thomas, Eden, Darius, Ameliya, Leah

We have these things to look forward to in 2025 ...

January 2025

Friday 17th - Geography Day

Friday 24th - Year 1 Class Assembly

Thursday 30th - Talent Show

Friday 31st - ABC Assembly

February 2025

Friday 7th - Music Day

Thursday 13th - Achievement Assembly

Friday 14th - School Closed for INSET Day

School closed for Half Term

Monday 24th  - Children Return by 8:50am

Our SPARKS focus this half term is AWARE!

We are thinking particularly about being AWARE of our environment.

Children can achieve their AWARE SPARKS badge by completing the 10 AWARE steps.

Take a look below at all of our After School Clubs starting next week.

Note: Running club will NOT be starting until after February half term.

Forest School Calendar

Forest School Kit List

Lapwood Lambs - 1st session back...

is on 

MONDAY 13TH JANUARY

🐑

All pre school age children welcome. No booking required - just turn up. Pass on to anyone who may be interested.

Information on our Lapwood Lambs Facebook page.

Starts at 2:15 until 3:15pm

£1 per child

Free tea/ coffee and biscuits.

Different fun activities every week.

We have been asked by Dudley Admissions team to remind parents of children due to start Reception class in September 2025 that the closing date is fast approaching - it is the 15^th January 2025. There is still a significant number of parents who haven’t yet applied.  Please pass this message on to others who may not have access to this Newsletter.

In Dudley children start primary school the September after their 4th birthday. The law states all children must start school by the beginning of the term after their 5th birthday.  

For all school admissions we recommend that you apply online, this means you will receive your decision via email after 2pm on the offer date.  

If there is anyone who may struggle with the online system, a paper application can be sent to the school. 

Admissions team can be contacted here:

https://www.dudley.gov.uk/residents/learning-and-school/school-information/school-admissions/primary-reception-intake/

Phone number: 0300 555 2345

I can't quite believe we are into 2025!  I hope all families had a relaxing break and managed to do some reading over the Christmas holidays.  During assembly this week, so many children put their hands up to say that they had received books as presents at Christmas.

Thank you to Mia, Eve and Fearne for entering my Christmas writing challenge over the festive break.  They wrote a story associated with Christmas and Mia even included illustrations.  

All girls received a Write you own Storybook as their prize.

Look out for future competitions.

In the meantime, please keep reading with your child - if you find any books which you really enjoy as a family, please let us know so we can share these recommendations. 

Mrs Cadman

acadman@crestwood-p.dudley.sch.uk 

And a special well done to our top scorers so far:

Keep practising so your house team can win the extra playtime!

Today the children in Year 6 have received First Aid training delivered by St John Ambulance volunteers.  

The children have had a fantastic time learning life saving skills when it comes to an emergency situation.

St John Ambulance Network Launch

On Saturday 11th January 11am-3pm, at Merry hill Shopping Centre (outside Marks and Spencer), St John Ambulance will be teaching CPR, first aid, fundraising and showcasing volunteering roles.

Get involved!

Finally...

For the end of our first week back of the new year, I will sign off with a quote that I feel is very apt.

Please everyone view the New Year…

“…like a blank book, it has 12 chapters and 365 pages and you are the author. My wish for you is that this year, you write the most amazing story possible for yourself.”

Happy New Year! xxx

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.