Crestwood Park Primary School

It has been great to see some sunshine this week. It has meant that our children have been able to venture onto the field at breaktimes, which they all clearly enjoy!  

We are also in the throes of creating a school garden ahead of the summer. Staff are beginning to put together raised beds and preparing the ground behind the mobile for this.

Today, as part of ‘World Down Syndrome Day’, as well as ‘Rocking our Socks’, all children planted a sunflower seed. These flowers, along with other plants and vegetables will form part of our new garden. Your children have been asked to nurture these initially at home. Mrs Powell has also set a challenge for children to contribute towards other plants and flowers for our garden if possible- please see the ‘Crestwood Park Garden’ section further on in this newsletter for more details.

It really has been a happy week in school, and the year 4 class assembly this morning certainly put a smile on our faces! It was such an amazing performance form the year 4 class scientists who shared a wealth of knowledge about 'sound' with us. Thanks to all involved.

Sending Birthday wishes to Daniel, William, Ivie, Molly, Archie and Teddy who have celebrated their birthdays this week or will be celebrating their birthday over the weekend.

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

Year One Jamie, Alfie A-H, Yen, William, Daisy, Kasper, Mikel, Eshaal, Boris, Alfie H, Mia, Ivie, Archey, Theodor, Kaloyan, Eleanor, Jack, Eden-Rae, Ivar-Jack, Nancy-Mae, Saharsh, Sohansh

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

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

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

Year Five Dollie-Lou, Jayden, Xavier, Oceanna, Jenson, Elsie, Isabella, Harper-Rose, Baani, Ben, Faith, Alesia, Isla, Rosie, Haidar-Ali, Ashleigh, Jasmine, Mercy, Lilly Mai, Evelyn-Mae

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

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. Every year on March 21st, World Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about Down syndrome.

Rock Your Socks

We all wore our brightest funkiest socks today to symbolise the uniqueness of every chromosome 

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY.  

Sunflower Challenge

The children enjoyed planting Sunflower seeds today. Just like sunflowers, every child blooms and grows in their own way.

Thank you for all your generous donations - so far we have raised £129.08

The Ups and Downs sale was overwhelmingly supported - we actually sold out! 

We will update with final totals next week.

We have these things to look forward to ...

March 2025

Friday 28th - Mother's Day Assembly (9am)

April 2025

Friday 4th - ABC Assembly

Friday 11th- Easter Achievement Assembly (9am)

May 2025

Thursday 1st - Inset day 

Take a look at the After School Clubs below

RESPECTFUL SPARKS.

Ask your child how many Respectful points they have managed to get so far.

They have 3 weeks left to aim for 10 points to show how Respectful they can be to earn a badge.

• It can improve sleep
• Decrease blood pressure
• Supports emotional health
• Enhances self awareness
• Supports stress and anxiety
• Helps us to reset after a busy day
• Reduces Cortisol

Forest School Calendar and Kit List

Dudley Book Awards

This week, the Year 6 Reading Ambassadors were invited to attend the Dudley Book Awards.  

The event was held at The Summerhill School, and involved other primary and secondary schools.  

12 books in 3 categories (Short Reads, Children's, Young Adults) were shortlisted for the event - 8 of which were read by all our ambassadors, before they voted for their favourite.

During the event, we watched videos from some of the authors and actually met two of the authors in person.

B.Ware, the author of Magic can be Dangerous, won the children's category.  All of the Year 6 children met with B.Ware and had their books signed.

This was an excellent opportunity for the Year 6 Ambassadors - inspiring the next generation of authors!

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated gardening equipment for school.

This week, the children have started to plant seeds for flowers and vegetables in their classrooms, which will be planted into the garden when it is finished.

To help with this, we would very much like it if the children could get involved in a little growing project of their own at home. This time, we’re asking for children to grow something at home and then bring it in to be planted into our garden after the Easter holidays. It could be a fruit, vegetable, herb or flower, anything at all. This will help kick-start the garden to get it looking as healthy as possible, as well as giving children the experience of growing something for themselves.

Many thanks,

Mr Powell

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.

Tigers are still in the lead, but not far behind are the Pandas, very closely followed by the Rhinos!  

Which team will be our overall Spring Term 2 champions?

Finally...

It really is true that a little sunshine brings lots of brightness!

So, at the end of a bright week, which has ended so positively with such a fantastic response to World Down Syndrome Day, may I wish you all a weekend full of bright and happy moments! xxx

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.