SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
HEADTEACHER MESSAGE
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the fantastic amount of money raised for Mr Moody and the Youth Sport Trust. Once again, it shows the generosity and community spirit of TPS. Please see below for full details of this brilliant achievement.
I would also like to thank parents and carers for their cooperation around parking and site safety. With Mr Smith on the gate in the mornings, the car park has felt much calmer and safer. However, the same standards are not always being followed at pick‑up time. If you do not drive onto site in the morning, the same expectations apply in the afternoon – even without Mr Smith at the gate!
A reminder that Blue Badge parking spaces should only be used when the badge holder is present in the vehicle, so that these spaces remain available to those who need them at that time. Please also remember never to park in the school gate, as this forces traffic into a one‑way system and creates unnecessary congestion and safety risks.
Finally, I ask everyone to respect the 5mph speed limit on site.
I know parking and traffic can feel like a dull topic, but these reminders are always shared with one aim in mind: keeping our children safe.
Thank you, as always for your support—and well done to Team TPS for raising such an impressive amount for Mr Moody and the Youth Sport Trust.
Mrs Hunter
CHRISTCHURCH FOOD FESTIVAL EDUCATION TRUST DONATION
We’re incredibly grateful to Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust (CFFET) for their £1,000 grant, which has enabled us to invest in essential kitchen equipment at Twynham Primary School!
The funding has helped us purchase so many things including a microwave, a blender, pots, pans, aprons, cake tins, mixing bowls, child‑friendly knives and so much more! This grant and the will undoubtedly help us provide meaningful, structured and safe cooking sessions for all our children.
Thank you, CFFET, for supporting food education in our school
TAG RUGBY FESTIVAL
On 23rd April, we took 24 Year 5 and 6 children to the Tag Rugby Festival at Chapel Gate for a fantastic day of sport and teamwork.
Both teams represented the school brilliantly, demonstrating great skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the competition. Team 1 had an outstanding morning, winning all of their matches and earning a place in the premier league. They continued to play with enthusiasm and resilience, reaching the quarter finals.
Team 2 also performed extremely well, successfully qualifying for the championship league. They progressed all the way to the semi finals, showing excellent teamwork and commitment in every match.
Across the day, both teams played some excellent tag rugby, and it was wonderful to see their confidence and enjoyment grow with each game. We are very proud of all the children for their effort and positive attitude.
BOOK REVIEW
We were very grateful to receive the generous donation to our school library earlier in the year from Mrs Long’s father, John Remnant, who kindly gifted us a copy of The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival. Thoughtful contributions like this help us continue to grow a rich and inspiring reading environment for all our pupils.
We are delighted to share a book review written by one of our Year 6 pupils, who recently read and reflected on this wonderful story. It’s always a pleasure to see our older pupils engaging so thoughtfully with books and sharing their insights with others.
Thank you once again to John Remnant for his kindness and support of reading in our school community.
WOODLAND WEDNESDAY DATES
Please see below the Woodland Wednesday Schedule for the Summer Term.
On their specific dates, the children will need to wear appropriate clothing, including waterproofs if the weather is due to be wet – please be aware they may get mucky, so old clothing would be best, and some spare clothes to change into following the activity in the event of wet weather is also advised.
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH DAY
We are excited to let you know that on Friday 8th May, our school will be holding a special David Attenborough Day to celebrate him turning 100! He is such an important figure, we named one of our Houses after him.
Throughout the day, the children will be taking part in a range of fun and engaging activities inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s incredible life and achievements. These will include learning about animals and habitats, exploring the natural world, and discovering how we can all help to protect our planet.
To make the day even more memorable, children are invited to dress up as an explorer or an animal of their choice. Costumes can be as simple or as creative as you like – there is no expectation to buy anything new.
This will be a fantastic opportunity for the children to celebrate curiosity, kindness towards nature and a love of learning, all values that Sir David Attenborough has inspired for generations.
Thank you for your continued support. We are very much looking forward to a wonderful and inspiring day.
SCHOOL NURSE DROP IN SESSION
We are pleased to let you know that Fiona, from the Dorset Healthcare Nursery Nurse Team, will be returning for a parent drop in session on Wednesday 20th May between 8.45am and 9.45am. There is no need to book; places are on a first come, first served basis on the day.
She can offer advice on a range of topics including sleep, toileting, eating and general parenting. She cannot diagnose general medical ailments (rashes etc.) and the sessions are for parents only.
NEW GAMING AND ONLINE BULLYING RESOURCES
In collaboration with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), new resources have been published on the Kids online safety website to support parents and carers with online bullying and gaming.
These new sections aim to help families feel more confident in understanding and discussing what children are doing and experiencing online.
Please see details of the new topics covered below and click here to access this resource
STORMBREAK
Stormbreak Shine pathways are short (between 15 and 30 minute) sessions, which can be followed at home to help support a range of needs.
If you would like further information or to have access to any of the pathways below, please email senco@twynhamprimary.com, stating your child(ren)’s name and which pathway(s) you would like more information/access to
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BREAKFAST AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB BOOKING
Booking is compulsory for both Breakfast Club and Afterschool Club. Due to limited spaces, a place must be booked before the session begins.
Bookings can be made via your child’s Arbor account and must be completed at least 48 hours in advance of the session.
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
We are delighted to invite Parents and Carers to view their child's Class Assembly.
Please arrive by 2:45pm and enter via the School Hall entry door.
Details of the dates they will take place are provided below.
| 14 May | Year 3 |
| 11 June | Year 2 |
| 18 June | Year 6 |
| 25 June | EYFS |
AHH ROMA COFFEE AND CAKE
We’re excited to add a little extra joy to your morning drop‑off! You can now treat yourself to a great coffee and delicious bakes from Ahh Roma Coffee & Cake right at our school gate.
We would appreciate you bringing your own travel mug if possible and getting your coffee as you leave site... thank you!
Enjoy!
BOURNEMOUTH BAY PARTNERSHIP
We are pleased to announce that we now offer full time and part time teacher training courses.
Our part-time teaching course offers a route into teaching for people balancing work, training, and family life. The course structure supports part-time employment, enabling you to maintain financial stability while developing your teaching career by training with Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training Partnership.
Bursaries are available for both training routes in eligible subjects.
FOLLOW TPS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Did you know TPS has accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter?
We keep these pages up to date with the latest news and events, so may serve as a handy reminder for parents.
If you would like to follow us on social media you will find the links to our Facebook and Twitter Accounts on our website homepage, at the top of the page. You will find a QR code below which will direct you to our Instagram page.
PTFA NOTICES
TRAIN HARD PARKOUR
Looking for a fun, active activity for your child? Train Hard Parkour offer sessions for children aged 6–10 and 10–14 at Twynham Primary School, and are offering Twynham families 50% off their first session using the code TWYNHAM50. You can book at www.train-hard.org
VACANCIES
To review all of the current Twynham Learning vacancies please follow this link.
https://www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies
KEY DATES
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DATE | YEAR | START | END | ||
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| MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY | 4 MAY | ALL | ||||
| DAVID ATTENBOROUGH DAY | 8 MAY | ALL | ||||
| YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 14 MAY | 3 | 2:45PM | |||
| PIRATE DAY | 15 MAY | 1&2 | ||||
| SCHOOL NURSE DROP IN | 20 MAY | ALL | 8:45AM | 9:45AM | ||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 25 MAY - 29 MAY | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 1 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS | 3 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR | 3-5 JUNE | PARENTS | ||||
| PTFA LOCAL LITTER PICK | 7 JUNE | |||||
| YEAR 4 RESIDENTIAL TRIP | 9-10 JUNE | 4 | ||||
| YEAR 6 RESIDENTIAL TRIP | 10-12 JUNE | 6 | ||||
| YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 11 JUNE | 2 | 2:45PM | |||
| PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE | 12 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| YEAR 6 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 18 JUNE | 6 | 2:45PM | |||
| PTFA MUFTI DAY | 19 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| EYFS CLASS ASSEMBLY | 25 JUNE | EYFS | 2:45PM | |||
| YEAR 6 TRANSITION DAY | 26 JUNE | 6 | ||||
| SPORTS DAY | 2 JULY | ALL | ||||
| PTFA ENTREPRENEUR FAIR | 3 JULY | ALL | ||||
| PTFA SUMMER DISCO | 14 JULY | ALL | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 22 JULY | ALL | ||||
| SUMMER HOLIDAY | 23 JULY - 28 AUGUST | ALL | ||||
