It is a privilege to be Headteacher at Temple Meadow and I am delighted to welcome you to our school website.
Whether you are one of our current families, a prospective family or simply exploring, I hope you find all the information you need about our vibrant school community.
At Temple Meadow, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive; our children are so rewarding to work with. They are full of fun, enjoyment and have a thirst for knowledge Our school is a place of curiosity, creativity, and learning, where we strive to inspire each child to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
Our talented and caring team work tirelessly to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere that fosters a love for learning. We believe that education is a partnership between school and home, and we value the strong relationships we build with our families. Together, we ensure that every child not only achieves excellence, but also grows into a kind, confident, and responsible individual.
We are proud of our school's achievements and the strong sense of community that defines us. I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the exciting opportunities available to our families from our rich curriculum to our diverse extracurricular activities.
Thank you for visiting our website. I look forward to welcoming you to Temple Meadow in person and working together to provide the best possible education for your child.
A more detailed welcome message can be found on our Welcome page.
Best regards
Mrs Van Straaten
We are all wishing Team UK the best of luck at the upcoming Invictus Games! Let us know in the comments which events you're most excited to watch. Good luck, Team UK! #belong #thrive
The Where's Your Head At? conference took place on Wednesday 5th February 2025 at The Hawthorns. Hosted by the Student Voice team at St Michaels CE Secondary School, the event brought together Rowley primary schools for a day focused on well-being. Our Year 5 and 6 MPs had a fantastic time. They met Baggie Bird and took part in activities based on the five ways to well-being: give, be active, take notice, connect and learn. The children also enjoyed a full stadium tour and participated in a Q&A session with three West Bromwich Albion academy players. It was an inspiring and memorable experience and our children were a credit to Temple Meadow.
Mrs Van Straaten loves spending time in Forest School with Mrs Bayley and our children, who love exploring the outdoors. We are so lucky to have this amazing provision here at Temple Meadow! This week, Mrs Van Straaten learned how to start a fire using a flint.
A huge thank you to all our families who completed the recent home learning questionnairewe had 55 responses! It was great to see how much you value home learning while also providing valuable feedback on how it could adapt and evolve. Yesterday morning, we held a really productive Home Learning Working Party meeting. A big thank you to both the teachers and parents who attended. We explored and discussed many aspects of home learning across the school, generating ideas that we hope will support as many families as possible in engaging with home learning moving forward. We are now in the process of bringing all this information together and full details will be shared in this week's Family Connect; once we have the seal of approval from our children through our Pupil Parliament this week.
What an out-of-this-world Space Day our Reception had! A huge thank you to our families for the amazing space-themed outfits! Children trained like astronauts, explored a planetarium and participated in exciting space activitiesrescuing astronauts, launching rockets, and even experimenting with fizzy moon rocks! A special thanks to WonderDome for the incredible immersive planetarium experienceit was truly mesmerizing! It was a BLAST! A big shoutout to our Reception team for making it so memorable!
Birthday Dress-Down Days! A friendly reminder that children are welcome to come to school dressed in their own clothes on their birthday! It's a special way for them to celebrate their big day with friends. If their birthday falls on a weekend or holiday, they can wear their own clothes on the nearest school day Please remember that sweets and treats should not be brought into school for birthday celebrations. We love making birthdays extra special at Temple Meadow!
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Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6RH
01384 569 021