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
🎶 World Nursery Rhyme Week! 🎶 We're looking forward to celebrating World Nursery Rhyme Week at Temple Meadow next week! 🥰 The children will enjoy a week full of singing their favourite nursery rhymes, joining in with actions and having lots of fun together! 🎵 You can join in at home too! Singing nursery rhymes together is a lovely way to help your child develop their speech, language and early reading skills. Find free resources and nursery rhyme ideas here: www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com
🌍 Interfaith Week Home Learning Challenge! 🎨 Next week, we will be celebrating Interfaith Week, where children will explore different religions, beliefs and the values that bring us together, including kindness, respect, peace and friendship. As part of the week, we are inviting children to take part in a special home learning challenge based on the theme: 💜 "Different Beliefs, Shared Values" 💜 Children can get creative through drawing, painting, collage or crafts. Some ideas include: 🌳 A Tree of Unity with messages of kindness and respect Hands of Harmony showing shared values 🤝 A poster celebrating people of different beliefs living peacefully together 📚 Researching different faiths and discovering the values they share 🏆 Children who complete the challenge will receive positive points, and we can't wait to see all of their fantastic creations! 📅 Please bring completed work into school by Friday 13th November.
💛🏃 Run Pudsey Challenge Update! 🏃💛 Seeing our total reach £522 has been incredible, but there is still time to make an even bigger difference. Even more impressively, after just two complete days, our amazing Temple Meadow children have run a phenomenal 591 miles as part of the challenge! Every donation, large or small, helps Children in Need provide vital support to children and young people facing disadvantage across the UK. 🏅 Two-Week Class Targets, based on pupil age and class size: Nursery - Obstacle Challenge (Friday 13th November) RC - 44.3 miles (1.69 marathons) RG - 41 miles (1.56 marathons) 1L - 170.3 miles (6.5 marathons) 1CL - 176.8 miles (6.75 marathons) 2SM - 157.2 miles (6 marathons) 2N - 157.2 miles (6 marathons) 3S - 366.8 miles (14 marathons) 3E - 340.6 miles (13 marathons) 4C - 366.8 miles (14 marathons) 4S - 380 miles (14.5 marathons) 5B - 681 miles (26 marathons) 5JS - 681 miles (26 marathons) 6C - 786 miles (30 marathons) 6S - 786 miles (30 marathons) 💛 Please create your child's fundraising page today at www.runpudsey.co.uk using school code 076E and help us make an even bigger difference for Children in Need.
We're delighted to share some highlights from yesterday's Nursery Communication Language Stay and Play session! 🌟 It was wonderful to welcome families into our Nursery to explore phonics, nursery rhymes and communication-rich activities alongside their children. Families had the opportunity to experience learning firsthand, discover practical ways to support language development at home, and see how communication is nurtured through play every day. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the afternoon such a success. 💬📚
We would like to make families aware of the Cradley Remembrance Parade and Memorial Service, which will take place on Sunday 8th November 2026. The parade will assemble at Cradley Community Centre before making its way to the War Memorial and then on to St Peter's Church for the memorial service. The event provides an opportunity for our community to come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. If you are able to attend, we are sure the organisers would welcome your support. Lest we forget. 🌹
🏃🐻 TEMPLE MEADOW RUN PUDSEY CHALLENGE! 🐻🏃 Today, we launched our Temple Meadow Run Pudsey Challenge in support of BBC Children in Need! 💛 Over the next two weeks, children will be running, walking and wheeling laps of a designated route around our school site during breaktimes, lunchtimes and PE lessons. Every lap completed will contribute towards their class target, helping us achieve an amazing whole-school total while raising money for a fantastic cause. This challenge is all about teamwork, perseverance and having fun while being active. Throughout the event, children can look forward to special themed activities, including Music Miles, Buddy Miles, Obstacle Challenges and Beat the Teacher events!
Choosing the right school for your child is a big and exciting step and we would be delighted to welcome you to our Reception 2027 Open Events.
These visits are a wonderful opportunity to explore our school, meet our friendly staff and children, and discover the caring, nurturing environment that makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.
Please complete the form below to reserve your place.
Temple Meadow Primary School
Wrights Lane
Cradley Heath
West Midlands
B64 6RH
01384 569 021