Crestwood Park Primary School

The first week back after half term has flown and everybody seems to be well and truly back in the swing of things! The Christmas word has already been mentioned and this newsletter gives you the heads up about some of the exciting 'Chritsmassy' events we have planned for the term. There will be news of even more events in the weeks to come! Today though was very much about remembering the soldiers who fought for our country in the First World War and I was very proud of how all the children conducted themselves in our Remembrance Day assembly this morning. At a time when we still have wars taking place in our world, it was heartening to see our children speaking and singing in a way that exemplified one of our SPARKS- that of being Respectful.

We would like to say a very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to...Leo, Eleanor, Lilly Mai, Joshua and  Jasmine who have celebrated his birthday this week or will be celebrating over the weekend.

Reception Alfie A-H, William, Daisy, Romeo, Joey, Mikel,  Maya, Boris, Lennox, Eden-Rae,Ivie, Charlie, Theodor, Archie, Kaloyan, Eleanor, Jack, Ivar-Jack, Nancy-Mae, Ive-Leigh, Lotte, Oakley, Saharsh, Sohansh

Year One Ella, Aaron, Alexander, Jak, William, Stanley, Jack, Adah, Evelyn, Alexander, Bailey, Jacob, Travis, Ezmae, Ella, Tyler, Jackson, Rudy, Sophie, Roman, Henry, Harry, Layna, Beatrice, Paisley, Kayden, Riley

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

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

Year Four Isacc, Dollie-Lou, Lucas, Xavier, Oceanna, Angel-Leigh, Jenson, Elsie, Isabella, Harper-Rose, Declan, Jake, Benjamin, Faith, Baani, Alesia, Rosie, Evie – May, Haidar-Ali, Ashleigh, Jasmine, Leila-Rae, Evelyn-Mae, Caelan, Nathaniel, Amber

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

Year Six Harry, Savannah, Sienna, Joseph, James, Nate, Brogan, Tiana, Rosie, Oliver, Max, Dannii, Mabel, Ian, Reece, Jack, Ava, Alina, Jamie, Alana, Elliot, Rhylee, Jacob, Callum, Sofiana, Ethan, Dylan

Don't forget that you can check our school calendar for key dates and events.

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At Crestwood Park we do not ask for parental contributions towards our school fund. Many schools do. However, if you would like to help us out and contribute towards some much needed resources for school, we have now created an Amazon wish list which details some of the resources we require and need! Our budgets are tight too, so if you would like to purchase any of the items from the list on our behalf and hand them into school, we would really appreciate it. This is not obligatory, just a polite request.

• Give a smile to someone and ask how they are?
• Give time to play a game.
• Give your services by helping to tidy up/wash up/clean the car.
• Spend time having a chat and listening to someone.

This year your HSA team will be holding a Christmas Movie Night FREE of charge for all children! 

KS1 Christmas Movie Night - Wednesday 29th November 

KS2 Christmas Movie Night - Thursday 30th November 

All we ask is that your child bring a donation for our Christmas Hamper!

This could be a Christmas decoration, Candles, Wine, Chocolate, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies, Bath Soak, Fragrances, Bath Soak!

What would you like to win in the Christmas Hamper this year? 

Children will stay after school until 5:15pm to watch a Christmas Film and each child will be provided with a drink and some popcorn.

The event is free, however you will need to register your interest in attending - more information to follow next week. 

If you enjoyed our Summer Fayre then you will not want to miss out on our Christmas Fete taking place after school on Friday 8th December.

There will be a £2.00 entry fee, which will be used to fund the schools hopes in purchasing iPads for every class! 

We have Indoor and Outside stalls, Hot drinks, Mince pies, Hamper's to win, Build-A-Burger, Beer Tent, Hot Waffles and Face Painting and much much more!

Let's not forget...SANTA is coming to visit.

Come along to our very festive Christmas Grotto to meet Santa and his Elves and receive a gift for £5 per child. Booking will be required.  

To see Santa in his Grotto you will need to pay online using the T2P app and then book your preferred time slot on School life similar to parents evenings.

More information to follow next week! 

The theme of this years anti- bullying week is 'Make A Noise About Bullying'. The theme of Make A Noise About Bullying came about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.

To mark World Diabetes Day, a charity close to our heart at Crestwood Park, we are inviting the children to wear their own clothes but to include something blue on Tuesday 14^th November and to donate £1. We will also have an assembly in school for the children to mark the day and give out special stickers.

• brightly coloured wool
• thick cardboard
• lolly pop sticks
• assorted buttons
• pine cones
• toilet roll tubes
• mini pom poms
• glitter

Thank you.

Now that autumn is here and winter is fast approaching please make sure your child has two inhalers in school.  One for classroom use and one as a back up emergency inhaler. Please also make sure that all medical and contact information is up to date so that we can offer the best possible care for your child.  As always thank you so much for your support.

Times Table Rockstars - Competition Update

There is a real and growing concern of how many young people find it ok to share inappropriate images online. It is leading to so many becoming vulnerable to potential exploitation, blackmail and harm from a young age, leaving a lasting digital footprint. If you share it, you are involved.

 This informative poster serves to reinforce online safety practices and encourages open conversations among parents, caregivers, and colleagues on this sensitive issue. 

As I sign off this week I want to quote a famous religious leader who said:

"Love and Compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

Thank goodness we have both of these at Crestwood Park.

Have a peaceful weekend all. 

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.