It’s been another wonderful sunny week, and the children continue to enjoy their time outdoors. We are lucky to have such lovely grounds for them to explore. You may have noticed that our school garden is beginning to bloom! Please read the section below to see how it is progressing and how the children can continue to be involved in our gardening efforts!

We are always keen to further enhance and improve facilities for our children, and we are in the process of deciding how best to develop the play area on key stage 1 playground, beside the mobile, where there was once some wooden equipment. Our aim is to purchase some new and exciting equipment so that this can be a purposeful and fun outdoor space. Thanks in advance for your support in helping us to raise much needed funds for this. All of our events- such as Summer Fun, Our Get Together Picnic and some sponsored events in September will go towards this exciting new project. Children also going to be involved in its design!

Today was Careers Day in school, and the children had the opportunity to explore some careers that really promote the environment and sustainability, such as what it might entail to be a botanist, landscape architect and ecologist. You can see how they got on below!

Sending Birthday wishes to Harvey, Jamie, Evelyn, Alisha, Ivie-Leigh, Kayden and Riley who has celebrated her birthday this week.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have these things to look forward to ...

May 2025

Thursday 22nd - Sports Day

Friday 23rd - Achievement Assembly (9am)

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

June 2025

Friday 6th June - Non-uniform day; bring in a rainbow raffle item.

Monday 30th June - Non-uniform day; bring in a bottle.

Year 6 have worked so hard this week on their SATS.  

It's a difficult week - as they recall their learning from all of Key Stage 2, but they all took it in their stride and tried their very best.... I think the breakfast helped!

Well done Year 6! We are all proud of you.

Take a look at the Summer After School Clubs

It's that time again... Sports Day will take place at school on Thursday 22nd May.  

Key Stage 2's sports day will be taking place in the morning, from 9:15am-10:30.  

Reception and Key Stage 1's sports day will be taking place in the afternoon from 1:30pm.

Children can come to school in their PE kits, but with a t-shirt the colour of their house team.  Staff will be sending home a slip to remind you of the houses and the colours.

Families are welcome to watch - you may like to bring a chair or a picnic blanket to use in the spectators area. Hot drinks will be available - please bring your own lidded cup. There might even be a chance for a race at the end - so wear your trainers.

This term our SPARKS focus is KIND

Children have until Thursday to hand in their completed KINDNESS card.

Remember there are 6 acts of kindness for them to complete in order to get their KIND SPARKS badge in Friday's assembly.

An adult will need to sign each act and then once all have been completed, please hand them in to the class teacher.

Next week brings the start of weekly Pastoral support. Your child will take part in their first session and become familiar with the day it takes place and will get to meet the others in their group.  Please contact Mrs Sue Priest if you have any questions on (01384) 818315 or email spriest@crestwood-p.dudley.sch.uk.

• Understanding your child's needs.
• How to set boundaries.
• Rewards and discipline.
• How to keep calm.
• Building a positive relationship.
• Useful contacts.

Forest School Calendar and Kit List

Please can parents/carers be respectful and responsible when parking in the local area.  

We have had reports this week from residents in Tunstall Drive who were unable to access their drives.  

Please DO NOT park across drives.

Thinking of having a sort out over the half term?

We have signed up to the Rags2Riches4Schools recycling scheme, to help others around the world benefit from our good quality unwanted clothes and shoes. The money we raise from every kilo of clothes we collect will go towards our school and we would be most grateful if you could help us with this challenge at home.

Bags of clothes can be handed in to the school office FROM MONDAY 9th JUNE due to storage. The bags are being collected on THURSDAY 12TH JUNE so please do not bring in bags later than this date.

Please help us to help others and raise much needed funds for our school.

Thank you for your continuing support.

Finally...

Well done once again to our year 6 children this week who applied themselves so well when completing their SAT's. They- and everyone else too- have certainly earned their weekend break...

Keep enjoying the sunshine everyone! 

What's Going on in our Community

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

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

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.