In preparing my Headteacher report for the Governors this week, I was reminded once again of the truly exceptional experiences our school provides. The report begins with a section dedicated to our outstanding curriculum enrichment opportunities and I am so incredibly proud of the depth of learning our children are able to access.
This week has certainly been no different. Next week, Christmas arrives at Temple Meadow and it's essential to ensure you are fully up to speed with all of the Christmas event dates scheduled across the school - you can find these at the bottom of this family connect.
Huggle Pets
We are absolutely delighted to share that Murphy, our cherished Huggle Pets therapy dog, has been on a very special reading tour! Murphy has visited classes in the school this week to share a story, captivating our children with a wonderful tale.
It has been such a joy to see children getting the opportunity to experience, enjoy, and learn alongside our wonderful Huggle Pets. These interactions are so valuable for fostering a love of reading, promoting empathy, and making learning a shared, exciting adventure. He is back the next two weeks for the reamining classes.
Bikeability for Year 6
Some of our Year 6 children have been taking part in Bikeability, learning vital skills to cycle safely and confidently. It’s been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and progress! For those who haven’t had their turn yet, don’t worry, Bikeability will return in May, giving the remaining Year 6 children their chance to take part.
School Council Visit for UK Parliament Week
On Tuesday, some of our school council MPs visited Oldbury Council House as part of UK Parliament Week. Inside the council chambers, they learnt about budgets, rights and representation. They spoke so highly of how Temple Meadow’s school council works and how they share the voices of their classmates in pupil parliament meetings.
A highlight of the day was meeting the Mayor of Sandwell, who explained his role within the borough. Our MPs were very curious about where he bought his special robes!
Reception Open Event
Also on Tuesday, we hosted our Reception Open Event. It was lovely to see so many families in attendance and we hope to welcome your children into our Reception cohort next year.
Year 2 Theatre Trip
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of supporting Year 2 who had an amazing time at the theatre watching Cinderella. The show had them giggling, gasping, completely swept up in the magic and the excitement didn’t end there! They even had the chance to meet the cast afterwards, which was the cherry on top. Such a brilliant experience for them and we are so proud of how well they represented Temple Meadow. A huge thank you to our Parent Volunteers who joined us too!
Choir at the SIPS Big Sing
Today, our Choir After School Club visited The Phoenix Collegiate to take part in the SIPS Big Sing event. Alongside other primary schools from across Sandwell, they celebrated their musical talents in a festive and collaborative setting. What a fantastic way to end the week!
Book Fair
We were delighted to host our Book Fair in school this week and it was wonderful to see so many children excited about choosing new books to enjoy.
A huge thank you to all our families for your support - whether through purchasing books or simply encouraging a love of reading at home. Your contributions help us earn rewards for even more books for our classrooms and library.
Drawing Competition Winners! 
A huge thank you to all our children who entered the Book Fair Drawing Competition – we had over 100 amazing entries! Our Head Boys and Girls had the very tough job of choosing the winners, and they were blown away by the creativity on display.
