Crestwood Park - Newsletter 11/04/2025

Welcome to our Newsletter

Well, we made it! The spring term has ended and what a finale our final assembly of the term proved to be.

I was extremely proud this morning in our Easter Celebration Assembly to be able to hand out a range of awards and certificates in recognition of pupil's achievements, attendance and respectfulness. To also witness such great singing- everyone certainly sang their hearts out- was the icing on the cake!

Infact, there have been so many proud moments recently in school to celebrate, and so much for us to be thankful for- keep scrolling to find out more!

Happy Birthday to you...

Sending Birthday wishes to Leah, Elsie, Riley, Harrison, Jacob, Frankie, Eden-Rae, Henry, Thomas, Harlen, Emilie, Sienna-Rose, Minahil and Nathaniel who have celebrated their birthdays this week or will be celebrating their birthday over the Easter Holidays.

Attendance

Reception Zakariya, Bodhi, Ellie, Carter, Noah, Phoebe, Aubrey, Elsie-May, Isabella, Elsie, Eric, Jaxon, Kristof, Madeline, Zoe, Harrison, Minnie-Jo, Hallie

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keep up-to-date with what goes on in school by following the link below

School Calendar

Summer 1 - Important Dates

We have these things to look forward to ...

May 2025

Thursday 1st - Inset day

Friday 2nd - ABC Assembly

Monday 12th until Thursday 15th - KS2 SATs Week

Friday 16th - Careers Day

Thursday 22nd - Sports Day

Friday 23rd - Achievement Assembly (9am)

Friday 23rd - Break up for Half Term (3:20pm)

Afterschool clubs.

Take a look at the Summer After School Clubs

Football News

Year 5 & 6 Vs Blandford Mere Primary School

Very competitive match from the off. Both teams had lots of opportunities to score early on, both keepers from each side made it hard for anyone to score. Lots of great play at times and some lovely passing and moving from the midfield. We had 5 players making their first appearance for the school football team. Wollescote took the lead with a good passing and moving play. We had to rotate the squad to give each player an opportunity to play during the second half. Wollescote scored a second early on in the second half to make it 2-0.

Crestwood Park had lots of opportunities to scores some goals but their Goalkeeper was making it hard for us to score. Wollescote won the game 2-0. The school Sponsor Mike from sch.life chose the players of the match: Rosie the school goalkeeper made some amazing saves and showed some excellent catching and distribution skills and kept us in the match at times - our very own Mary Earps. Second player of the match was Esme. WOW. Esme started in year 5 as a goalkeeper but wanted to try her skills outfield in defence, and what a great choice. Esme also kept us in the game showing great defensive knowledge being first to every ball, travelled and dribbling the ball out of defence to start attacks, but also making tackles Van Dijk would be proud off.

Yr 3 & 4 match Vs Wollescote Primary School

We had 2 fixtures to play on the Friday morning. 2 teams were selected.

1^st fixture for Crestwood Park we started very strong with our defence dealing with every attack from the opposition, we attacked well with some very good play from our attacking front 3. Crestwood Park won the first match 3-0 with William in year 3 putting in a wonderful defensive performance taking player of the match from our school sponsor sch.life.

2^nd Fixture. This match was very even with lots of battles all across the pitch. At times this game was competitive and both teams had a lot of opportunities. Crestwood Park lost the game in the last 5 mins of play to play with the opposite striker scoring with 2 late goals meaning Crestwood Park lost the 2^nd fixture 6-4. Player of the match chosen from our sponsor sch.life was Hassan. What a player we have for the future; beautiful first touch, dribbling, strength and also loves a goal.

News from the Home School Association

🥚 We’re thrilled to share that the HSA have teamed up with several generous local businesses this Easter! Each of the businesses listed below has kindly sponsored a class by purchasing an Easter egg for every child. We are incredibly grateful for their support and community spirit. Please join us in showing our thanks by following and supporting them on social media—they truly deserve the love! 🥚

🐣 Thank you HSA! 🐣

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the amazing volunteers from the HSA for generously donating their time and effort to support our school. From organising raffles and securing sponsors and prizes, to giving up their time to sell tickets and raise vital funds, your dedication makes a real difference. Your hard work is truly appreciated by the entire school community.

If you’re interested in joining the HSA and helping out, please contact us at the email address below—we’d love to have you on board!

chsa@crestwood-p.dudley.sch.uk

🎫 A big thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket at today’s Easter assembly! Thanks to your generosity, we raised a total of £361, which will go towards new outdoor play equipment for our children to enjoy. We are also incredibly grateful to the generous sponsors listed above for donating the fantastic raffle prizes—your support is truly appreciated!

Our SPARKS - Respectful

RESPECTFUL SPARKS.

Well done to all those children who were awarded with their Respectful SPARKS badge today!

Today, the Year 6 SPARKS Ambassadors have been out visiting the local community and delivering a small Easter gift.

What a wonderful thing to do in our community!

Thank you to Mrs Brierley for organising this community drop - it really does make a difference!

A message from Mr Powell!

Well done to Zach for being not only the faster TTRS player in school but also in becoming our very first Rock Hero. This means that Zach can answer all of his times tables questions in under one second. Very impressive Zach, amazing work!

Competition Winner!

A huge well done to Cailen for winning the Easter Egg design competition, run by CERT Solutions.

Pastoral Update

We have been treated to another week of sunshine to end our Spring term, fingers crossed it continues into the Easter holidays.

Just a reminder that parents/carers of children who have had any sort of Pastoral intervention will be contacted after the Easter break to discuss progress/support moving forward. Should you have any questions or concerns about your child please contact Sue Priest on (01384) 818315 or email spriest@crestwood-p.dudley.sch.uk.

In the meantime, thank you all for working with us and for being so supportive. Have a wonderful Easter, take care, lots of love The Pastoral Team xxx

A message from Reception

🐣We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all parents and carers for attending our EYFS Easter Bonnet Parade this week. I'm sure you will agree we had a fantastic afternoon and the children all looked great. Thank you for taking the time to make Easter Bonnets with your children and bringing them into school. Team Reception xx🐣

Forest School

Forest School Calendar and Kit List

Mrs Cadman's English News

This term has been full of Reading, Writing and all things English!

Thank you to all the children who talk to me about what they are reading, to the parents who support by sending photographs in and for the kind donations of books.

I hope you have a lovely Easter and don't forget to spend time reading; reading with your child, but also give yourself time to read too!

It was a very difficult decision for the Reading Ambassadors this week as they had to decide the winners of the Story in a Box competition.

Thank you to all who sent in an entry - we will be displaying these along our reading corridor for all to see.

We received entries from:

Noah, Kristof, Serena, Emily, Zoe, Daisy, Mia, William B, Maya, Lotte, Sophie, Jess, Nahla, Betsy, Millie, Mya, Ben, Amber

The winning entry for Reception.....

Kristof with Snail and the Whale

The winning entry for Key Stage 1.....

Mia with The Singing Mermaid

The winning entry for Key Stage 2.....

Jessica with Can't you sleep little bear?

Crestwood Park Garden!

Our school garden continues...... keep an eye out for photos as our garden gets up and running!

Lapwood Lambs (Every Monday)

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.

House Points!

And the winning team was...........

Well done to the Tigers for collecting the most house points this term.

They were awarded with a special Easter Hunt, organised by Miss Clarke.

If you want to be in with a chance of winning the prize next term, get collecting house points for your fantastic work.

Finally...

Happy Easter to our wonderful school family!

Enjoy the break with your loved ones and we'll see you back in school on Monday 28th April, ready to embrace the summer term!

What's Going on in our Community

Events that may be of interest to you and your families.

This Easter, Big Bounce Event comes to Indoor Leisure Centres in the local area, bringing lots of inflatable fun for primary aged school children & siblings with their parents giving children a chance to burn some energy and stay fit while having an amazing time.

***SAVE 20% Discount code***

Use “SCH20” to save upto 20% on tickets by going direct to our website and enter discount code at checkout

Big Bounce

Amazing Minority Instrument Project – 9 free instrumental lessons!

Dear Parent/Carer,

Starting after Easter 2025 we have an amazing opportunity for any KS 2 pupil to learn what are known as minority instruments. These are instruments usually found in an orchestra that are dwindling in number – cello, double bass, oboe, bassoon, euphonium and tuba.

Over the next 9 weeks we will run beginner group lessons on a Monday or Tuesday at our music base at Cable Plaza on the Waterfront near Merry Hill. Each lesson will last for 25 minutes. The children will all be beginner students and learn how to play a musical instrument in a fun, relaxed group environment. All the instruments will be provided, and they will be able to bring their instrument home every week to allow them to practice and try new things!

Sessions will take place on the days and times below, starting from the week beginning 28th April. Spaces will be limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. To take up this fantastic offer please click on this link and complete the necessary information.

Minority Instruments Project

Monday 4:30 – 4.55pm and 5:00 - 5:25pm

Strings – Cello or Double Bass

Tuesday 5:00 – 5.25pm and 5:30 – 5.55pm

Wind - Bassoon or Oboe

Tuesday 4:30 – 4.55pm and 5.00 - 5:30pm

Brass – Euphonium or Tuba

After the project has finished we hope that some pupils will be inspired to continue to have lessons and sign up to pay from September onwards. Our lesson charges can be found here on our website: https://www.dudley.gov.uk/things-to-do/dudley-performing-arts/

We’re looking forward to some exciting music making!

The Dudley Performing Arts Team

Safe & sound, Dudley’s community safety partnership, which incorporates the borough’s local police and crime board, is asking Parents from Dudley what should be done to help make the borough a safer place.

We have created a short survey that can be competed in a few short minutes. You can either complete the survey by clicking on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/T0AUZZrd8b, or you can scan the QR code

Dudley Have Your Say

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.