Another week has flown by and our children have been engaged in all kinds of new learning.

All children have now completed task 3 from our AWARE challenges- that of taking part in the BIG SCHOOLS BIRDWATCH. Ask your child which birds they spotted?

Read the news from Ms Bullas below to hear and see more about this. Plus you can find out about the Eco-Schools Award that we are hoping to achieve this year. 

Hopefully you can also support your children in being Eco Friendly by helping them to complete some of the other tasks listed on our SPARKS AWARE poster, which can be viewed if you keep scrolling! 

H A P P Y   B I R T H D A Y   T O   Y O U !

Sending Birthday wishes to Ellie Rae, Oliver, and Emma!

Reception Ashnoor, Rosalie, Elliot, Leah, Belle, Oliver, Clara, Kyro, Rian, Theo, Rhys, Freddie, Coby, Hin Yeung, Harper, Harlow, Penelope, Sebastian, Peyton, Tiegan, Emily, Joseph, Azalea, Jaxon W, Annaya Rae

Year One Catie, Zakariya, Bodhi, Skyla, Serena, Ellie, Carter, Mabel, Noah, Phoebe, Elsie-May, Teejay, Elsie, Eric, Jaxon, Maisie L, Minahil, Madeline, Lola, Zoe, Harrison, Emily, Minnie-Jo, Hallie, Maisie W

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

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

Year Four Vinnie, Theo, Harlen, Zachary, Oliver, Emma, Eva, Billie, Arthur, Joey, Conor, Riley, Amelia, Thomas, Oliver, Lainey, Cody, Darcie, William, Mia-Louise, Kara, Jessica, Kayden, Violet-Rose, Ronnie, Sienna-Rose

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

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

❗❗ REMINDER ❗❗

Please remember to consider our School neighbours when parking your vehicles during School drop off and pick up times.

To help ensure the safety of everyone, we ask that you avoid blocking driveways, pavements and restricted areas.

Thank you for your understanding! 

Is my child too ill for school?

Please click the link below to view a useful resource to help parents decide when children should stay at home.

NHS Guidance for Parents: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

We have these things to look forward to...

January 2026

29th - Talent Show

30th - Careers Day

February 2026

4th - Music Day

12th - Achievement Assembly

13th - INSET DAY!

After School Clubs running this term. More may be added... watch this space! 

KS1 & KS2 After School Club bookings are now available on the T2P app. *No refunds for non attendance!* 

All After School Clubs start W/C 12th January 2026.

Please make sure you pick up your child from the main entrance promptly. 

Boxing, Football, Hockey and Invasion Games - Mr Barnett

Netball - Miss Clarke

Running Club - Mrs Kennedy 

Cricket - Worcestershire Council

BSL - Miss Tonks & Miss Williams

It is nearly time for our annual Talent Show - Thursday 29th January at 6pm.

The event takes place at The Crestwood High School and promises to be an exciting evening.

Thank you to the parents who have sent in an MP3 file. Please can I ask that Music be sent in by Monday.

There will be an update on SEATS on Monday - more seats will be released to purchase for families and for other spectators.

Look out for the sch life message on Monday!

This half term we will be focusing on the SPARK - AWARE!

Children will be encouraged to complete the 10 AWARE tasks in order to receive their AWARE badge at the end of this half term.

Please support your child in completing these tasks and send evidence in to the class teacher to prove a task has been completed.

Some tasks we will complete in school.

The Rhinos are still in the lead......

🎙🎹🎸 Dudley Performing Arts 🎙🎹🎸

Enrolments for new starters are now open for lessons in school and at Cable Plaza in Spring Term starting January 2026.  Enrolments are for new starters only. If you are already having lessons, no need to enrol again as lessons will carry on.  

Foster Carers Wanted

Dudley Council are looking to recruit foster carers across the Dudley Borough. Foster care plays a vital part in so many children’s and young people’s lives. In Dudley, the need for foster carers is greater than ever. Please see the attached leaflet regarding taking the first steps into becoming a foster carer.

Finally...

Wishing you all an Eco-Friendly weekend; one where you maybe go on a bike ride, engage in a litter pick or spot some birds! 

Please take a look at the newsletter titled "What's Going On In Our Community" for information regarding events in the local area!

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.