Dear Parent/Carers,

It has been a long term in many, many ways – short in time but long in learning. Once again the children have been superb and this is down to the super learning activities the Team at Crowmoor plan for them. They have worked hard and I hope they will have a very happy and restful Easter.

Many thanks to everyone involved in the Year 3 and 4 production – well done, the children always rise to the occasion. Beech, Elm and Chestnut classes had a fabulous time at the Sea-Life Centre. Oak and Willow thoroughly enjoyed their time at the Abbey – an incredible experience to help them learn about Medieval Monkmoor. A huge thank you to staff and volunteers for making these incredibly valuable experiences possible.

Each class teacher will upload their thematic webs to their class pages in the first week back and you will soon see some of the planned experiences for next term. The Summer is already looking very busy!

The Friends of Crowmoor continue to be very active and we really appreciate the extra opportunities they arrange for our children – great discos and those little extras they bring throughout the term.

Our Admin team, kitchen, cleaning staff and Business Manager work tirelessly behind the scenes at school making sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Thank you.

Finally a huge thank you to you for making sure your children arrive at school on time and every day in their uniforms so that they are ready to learn. However, could I please remind you that if you have any worries please contact the school via the usual channels. It is so much better to speak to us rather than use social media to find out the answer to what may be a very simple and straight forward answer. The old saying,        ”  take it from the horses mouth” rings true and also stops and avoids any misunderstandings.

It remains to say you, the children and the whole team at Crowmoor deserve a well earned rest and peaceful Easter. I hope the Easter Bunny delivers lots of eggs for you to share.

Best wishes from Mrs.P.

First of all, a huge thank you for the support and kindness you have shown us during our OFSTED this week. We have to wait for the final report and then we will be able to share with you what the OFSTED inspectors thought. This may take a number of weeks!

An update on strike action: Crowmoor Primary School will be open as usual next Wednesday 1st February. If there is any further news regarding the following strike days I will keep you up to date as soon as I can.

Meanwhile, I hope you all have a super weekend and manage to enjoy some fresh air.

Best wishes,

Mrs.P. x

Dear Parent/Carer,

you may have seen in the news that some teacher’s may strike on

Wednesday 1st February, Wednesday 1st March, Wednesday 15th March and Thursday 16th March.

The school is unlikely to fully close. However, I will let you all know by letter and via the website once I have firm details. I am also waiting for advice from the Local Authority.

It is the end of the second full week back at school. I wanted to say a very Happy New Year to you all. With a new year comes a new start and perhaps the need for a few reminders. You will find all of our policies on the web which indicate our expectations regarding many aspects of school life. Your children are very, very good at knowing the school rules indeed they pass them daily on their way to the dining room and the main hall. They also have them on display in their classrooms.

However, I would like to make a gentle reminder regarding break time and drinks: school policy and advice has always been that a healthy snack such as fruit for break and water to drink is our expectation. The children continue to have a bagel on arrival at school and access to drinking water throughout the day but I know many children like to bring their own drinking bottles with water: thank you.

I would also like to re-iterate our policy on uniform and hairstyles. I am really proud of our uniform: our logo was designed by a pupil and many of the children are very proud of it and their uniform. I collected at least 40 sweatshirts at the end of term – all without names! Could you make sure your child’s name is on the label. We also ask that pupils have suitable hairstyles for school. Shoulder length and long hair can be tied up, hair bands to keep long fringes out of their eyes are very sensible. The coaches have asked me to remind you that no jewellery should be worn in PE, it is much easier to leave ear rings at home on PE days but acceptable to wear studs on any other day. It has been wonderful to see so many children have watches for Christmas, again advisable  to leave them at home on PE days but for all other days please make sure your child has their name written somewhere so that it can be returned should it be mislaid.

I’m sure you will agree, it seems to be the same reminder but I am always very proud when Crowmoor children visit or are seen outside school and I am told they look very smart in their uniforms.

January is flying by: Sunday 22nd January sees the start of The Chinese New Year; it will be the year of the rabbit. “Xīnnián kuàilè” (新年快乐) or New Year Happiness.

Have a super weekend and I will see you all on Monday.

Mrs P.