News & Key Dates
SCHOOL MESSAGES
We've had an action packed second week of the term, with many of our children showing skill and determination when taking part in a variety of sporting events. The children have settled well back into the school routine and are enthusiastic about the exciting upcoming events over the next few weeks.
Our 'Key Dates' section at the end of this Newsletter is fully updated to include all the dates you need to know until the end of the school year, and more details of the upcoming PTFA events can be found below.
STAFF READING CHALLENGE
This holiday season, each class, with the help of our dedicated Reading Ambassadors perused our fantastic library and handpicked a special book for their teachers to dive into during the break. The selection process was a true testament to the diverse interests and tastes of our young readers, resulting in a wide array of captivating titles!
From thrilling adventures to heart warming tales, our staff had a blast delving into these literary treasures over the holidays. It was a great opportunity for everyone to immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling and ignite their imaginations.
Now, as we ease back into the rhythm of school life, we'd love to hear about the wonderful books you and your children have been enjoying lately! Whether it's a classic bedtime story or a newfound favourite, feel free to share your reading adventures with us.
Don't forget to tag us on social media and use the hashtag #readingforpleasure to join the conversation and inspire fellow book lovers!
Happy reading!
BENCHBALL FESTIVAL
On Thursday 25th April a selection of our Year 6 girls attended the Benchball Festival for girls, taking place at The Grange School.
They were excellent representatives for Twynham Primary School and showed skill and determination in all of their matches. They played against six other schools and finished second overall.
CORONATION CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
On Tuesday 23rd April a selection of Year 5 & 6 Pupils attended the Coronation Cup Football Development Tournament, which took place at Highcliffe Primary School.
TWYNHAM LEARNING FESTIVAL OF EDUCATION
Tickets are now available to purchase for the this exciting event. Keep an eye on our social media channels for regular Festval News features.
FACE NEWSLETTER & WORKSHOPS
MINI SOCCER ADVANCE
PTFA NOTICES
MUFTI DAY
Its Mufti Day on Friday 3rd May!
Children can wear an outfit of their choice in place of School Uniform. Donations will be to help support our PTFA Summer Fair, and the PTFA have provided details of which items are required, as detailed below.
- Years R, 1 and 2, wine.
- Years 3 and 4, kids Tombola items.
- Years 5 and 6, Adult Tombola items.
DOUGHNUT SALE
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP
Did you know that Portfield Hall Second Hand School Uniform Shop also carries some Twynham Primary School stock?
SUMMER FEST DATE CHANGE
Please note the change of date detailed below
PTFA 'STRONGER STARTS' PROJECT
Twynham Primary School PTFA are delighted to share that their application to the Tesco ‘Stronger Starts’ project has been successful and their ’Friendship Bench’ project is now available for customers to vote for in Tesco stores!!
Voting will be available until the end of March in stores across the region including the large ‘Tesco Extra’ on Riverside Avenue and ‘Tesco Express’ stores on Barrack Road, Tuckton Road, Pokesdown and Southbourne. A full list of stores where you can vote can be found at the end of this message.
To vote, all you need to do is make a purchase within store of any value. You will receive one blue token per transaction (when using ‘self service’ tills tokens are available for you to collect as you approach/exit the tills).
If Twynham Primary PTFA receive the highest number of votes across the region they will receive £1,500 which will be used to provide a ‘friendship bench’ in the school playground. The purpose of the bench is to promote mental wellness among students by providing a dedicated outdoor space where they can connect, build positive relationships or simply sit and relax!
Please spread the word and vote for Twynham Primary PTFA!!
You can vote in any of the following stores:
- Bournemouth Bear Cross Express BH11 9HS
- Bournemouth Extra BH7 7DY
- Christchurch Express BH23 2AY
- Northbourne Express BH10 7AG
- Bournemth Tuckton Road Express BH6 3AA
- Bournemouth Kinson BH10 7BB
- Muscliffe Express BH9 3LR
- Moordown Express BH9 2EG
- Pokesdown Express BH7 6DW
- Charminster Road Express BH8 8UE
- Southbourne Grove Express BH6 3RA
- West Parley Express BH22 8EB
- Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road Express BH8 8FT
- Bournemouth Holdenhurst Road Express BH8 8AY
VACANCIES
We have an exciting role currently open for recruitment at Twynham Primary School!
We have a vacancy for an Afterschool Childcare Worker, application is closing soon so if you are interested in this role please visit the link below to submit your application. .
Full details of the role and application instructions can be found by following this link
https://www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
Key Dates
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| LONGDOWN DAIRY FARM TRIP | 29 April | R | 9:00am | 3:05pm | Longdown Dairy Farm | ||
| GIRLS FOOTBALL | 1 May | 6 | 3:30pm | 5:30pm | The Grange | ||
| INVASION GAMES FESTIVAL - QUIDDITCH & FRISBEE | 1 May | 3 & 4 | 3:30pm | 5:00pm | The Grange | ||
| BIKEABILITY | 3 May | 4 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Twynham Primary School | ||
| MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY | 6 May | No children in school | |||||
| SHOOTING STARS FESTIVAL | 7 May | 2, 3 & 4 | 3:30pm | 5:00pm | The Grange | ||
| TENNIS FESTIVAL | 8 May | 3 & 4 | 10:30am | 12:30pm | Christchurch Tennis Facility | ||
| SATS WEEK | 13 May -17 May | 6 | Twynham Primary School | ||||
| WILVERLEY PLAIN TRIP | 17 May | 6 | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Wilverley Plain | ||
| MULTI-SKILLS FESTIVAL | 21 May | 1 & 2 | 3:30pm | 5:00pm | The Grange | ||
| QUADKIDS | 22 May | 3 & 4 5 & 6 |
3:00pm | 5:00pm | Twynham Secondary School | ||
| HALF-TERM HOLIDAY | 27 - 31 May | ||||||
| INSET DAY | 3 June | No children in school | |||||
| TRIGOLF FESTIVAL | 4 June | 3 & 4 | 3:30pm | 4:00pm | The Grange | ||
| CLASS & WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTO'S | 5 June | ALL | Twynham Primary School | ||||
| SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR | 5 - 7 June | ALL | Twynham Primary School | ||||
| TOWN SPORTS | 6 June | 4, 5 & 6 | 11:00am | 4:00pm | Kings Park Athletics Stadium | ||
| YEAR 6 RESIDENTIAL TRIP | 10 June - 12 June | 6 | Fairthorne Manor | ||||
| ST CATHERINES HILL TRIP | 12 June | R | 10:00am | 12:00pm | St Catherines Hill | ||
| HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MINDS FESTIVAL | 15 June | ALL FAMILIES | 11:00am | 1:00pm | The Grange | ||
| DORSET SCHOOL COUNTY GAMES | 19 June | TBC | 9:00am | 3:00pm | Bryanston School | ||
| BIG LITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL EVENT | 20 June | 3 & 4 | 8:30am | 15:30 | Twynham Primary School | ||
| CHRISTCHURCH DANCE FESTIVAL | 22 June | 5 | 10am | 11:30am | St. Peter's School | ||
| YEAR 6 TRANSFER DAY | 28 June | 6 | 8:40am | 3:05pm | Various | ||
| TWYNHAM LEARNING FESTIVAL OF EDUCATION | 29 June | ALL | 10:30am | 2:30pm | Twynham School | ||
| MINI OLYMPICS | 3 July | 1, 2 & 3 | 3:30pm | 5:00pm | The Grange | ||
| NEW FOREST WILDLIFE PARK TRIP | 3 July | 5 | 8:40am | 3:05pm | New Forest Wildlife Park | ||
| CHRISTCHURCH DANCE FESTIVAL | 4 July | 5 | 6:00pm | 7:30pm | St. Peter's School | ||
| SUMMER FEST 24 | 4 July | ALL | Twynham Primary School | ||||
| SPORTS DAY | 11 July | ALL | Twynham Primary School | ||||
| PTFA SUMMER DISCO | 11 July | ALL | Twynham Primary School | ||||
| TPS SCHOOL GAMES FINALS | 15 July | 9:00am | 12:00pm | Twynham Primary | |||
| DORSET WATER PARK TRIP | 16 July | 6 | 8:30am | 3:30pm | Dorset Water Park | ||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 23 July | ||||||
| SUMMER HOLIDAY | 24 JULY - 30 AUGUST | ||||||
