This week, two very worthwhile events have taken place. Last night saw us hold our annual Talent Show at The Crestwood School. Wow- Crestwood Park has certainly got talent! From singers to dancers, magicians to acrobats- we certainly witnessed an array of talented performances. Maybe some of those children will use such talents in their future careers. Today has been all about just that.

Careers Day took place in school...

We have been visited by Police officers, SKY technicians, NHS workers and an Earth Structure Inspector, to name just a few. Our very own Catering manager and Admin team were also interviewed about their roles. Please talk to your children about which jobs they learned about today, and what they decided they would like to do in the future. Some photographs from the day are included below and hopefully portray just how engaging, informative and interesting today has been. I'd like to extend a huge thank you to all the parents and volunteers who visited and gave an insight into their jobs.

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

Sending Birthday wishes to Frankie, William and Harper!

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

Year One Zakariya, Bodhi, Serena, Ellie, Carter, Mabel, Noah, Phoebe, Isabella, Teejay, Harper, Elsie, Eric, Jaxon, Maisie L, Lottie, Kristof, Minahil, Madeline, Lola, Zoe, Harrison, Emily, Hallie

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

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

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

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

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

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/

🎉 A Special Mention... 🎉

See the pictures below of the amazing bird feeders Ivie-Leigh and Violet-Rose have made at home! 

Well done, keep up the good work, we are so proud of you both working hard towards your 'AWARE' sparks badge. 

What a fabulous evening we had on Thursday at our annual event - The Talent Show!

Well done to all the children who took part - they did an amazing job.

Thank you to parents/carers for your support with helping acts to practise and for providing music.

Thank you to everyone who came along to watch.

See you next year!

This week we have had a Bleed Control Kit donated to school from Fereday's First Response.

This is an important piece of equipment - which can help to save lives.

As this is provided by a charity, we are holding a Mufti Day on Friday 6th February to raise money.

Please send in a donation to support this worthy cause.

We have these things to look forward to...

February 2026

4th - Music Day

6th - MUFTI Day - fundraising for Fereday's First Response

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 - Mrs Tonks & Mrs Williams

There will be NO Forest School on Monday for Years 2,4 and 6.

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, but the Tigers are getting closer!

🎙🎹🎸 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 a bright and cheerful weekend! 

I think after this week, my final message to you all is to definitely to....

"Let your talents shine, you all have something special inside you that can be shared. And when you share your talents, the world gets brighter."

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.