SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
CELEBRATING A LOVE OF READING
Isla from Year 3 feels incredibly passionate about reading. She created this wonderful drawing to show all the ways that reading enriches her life, from sparking her imagination and helping her learn new things to taking her on exciting adventures.
Her thoughtful artwork is a lovely reminder of the many benefits of reading and the joy that books can bring. Well done, Isla, for sharing your enthusiasm and inspiring others to pick up a good book!
PTFA BOOK SALE
Launching the BCP Summer Reading Challenge – Read to the Beat!
To celebrate the start of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, our Reading Ambassadors and PFA are delighted to organise a Second-Hand Book Sale, giving children the chance to pick up a great book and kick-start their summer reading journey.
At Twynham Primary School, we are incredibly fortunate to receive so many generous donations of pre-loved books. Thanks to your support, our library has grown wonderfully over the years and now contains a number of duplicate copies of some much-loved titles and authors.
To help these books find new homes, our Reading Ambassadors and PFA have organised a Second-Hand Book Sale. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to purchase a quality book to enjoy at home, while also helping us make space for new books and get ready for a summer of reading.
Books will be available for just £1 each.
Date: Tuesday 21st July
Time: 3.05pm
Price: £1 per book
Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you there and helping more children discover the joy of reading!
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
SUMMER INFORMATION FROM BCP
BCP have provided the following information with regards to activities and support available over the Summer holiday.
Early Help & Targeted Intervention Service:
Early Help Access Point Public 01202 126 668 EHAccessPoint@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
BCP FID: The Hubs have not published their Summer Holiday activities/ timetables yet so please keep an eye on the links.
Family Hubs:
Family hubs and outreach centres - contact information and timetables
Family Information Directory Holiday Activities, What’s on Calendar
FOOD
BCP Access to Food: Where to get food bank vouchers, Community Fridges, pantries and social supermarkets Access to Food Partnership - local food banks and community fridges | BCP
Access to Food Map: Food Map Map showing location of food banks, Community Fridges, pantries and social supermarkets
FREE BREAKFAST FOR SUMMER: MORRISONS AND KELLOGG’S TEAM UP TO FEED FAMILIES: Families visiting their local Morrisons Café throughout the summer holidays can enjoy a free ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’, which includes a bowl of cereal and a portion of fruit. The best part, it’s not just for kids, adults get to eat completely free too. From 29.06.2026 – 06.09.2026, 12.10.2026- 01.11.2026, 21.12.2026- 03.01.2027. This offer is redeemable all-day Monday to Sunday. Simply say ‘Kellogg’s Breakfast’ at the till point at any UK Morrisons Café to receive breakfast, which includes a free portion pack of Cornflakes (24g), Rice Krispies (22g) with milk or milk alternative (125ml). Limit of 1 breakfast per customer per day. Offer is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Kids Eat Free: https://familysaveuk.co.uk/kids-eat-free
CAP: Where kids eat for free: summer holidays 2025 guide | CAP UK
ACTIVITIES
Library Summer Reading Challenge: This year’s official Read to the Beat book collection includes books about musicians, characters discovering music, sound science, cultural traditions, rhythm, storytelling through sound, breaking down barriers to music, creative expression and following your dreams.
Story Doors Trail: Story Doors Trail | BCP 24 local schools have each created a story door, and there’s one hidden in every library. Download the map to begin the trail.
Whats-on-children-and-families-summer-2026.pdf
Family events: Family Events - Bournemouth
Primary Times: Family activities and events for primary school children | Primary Times
BCP Mumbler:
Summer Holiday: Summer Holiday - Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Mumbler
Summer in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole - Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Mumbler
Where can Kids Eat for Free in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole? Where can Kids Eat for Free in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole? - Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Mumbler
Dorset Mums: Welcome to Dorsetmums - lists great places to go, children's classes, half term and seasonal events, useful contacts, family campsites, pubs with play areas and more!
The Parks Foundation:
Cafes: Cafes - The Parks Foundation What’s On
Events: Events - The Parks Foundation
Young Ranger Work Experience: 16+ Ranger Work Experience - The Parks Foundation
Soundstorm: SoundStorm Music Education Agency | Bournemouth
MBN Arts: Holiday Clubs & Public Workshops - MBN Arts
Coda Music and Arts Trust: What's on — CODA
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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| YEAR 6 LEAVERS ASSEMBLY | 20 JULY | 6 | 9.15AM | |||
| PTFA BOOK SALE | 21 JULY | ALL | 3.05PM | |||
| TPS WATER FIGHT | 22 JULY | ALL | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 22 JULY | ALL | ||||
| SUMMER HOLIDAY | 23 JULY - 28 AUGUST | ALL | ||||
| BANK HOLIDAY | 31 AUGUST | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 1 SEPTEMBER | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 2 SEPTEMBER | ALL | ||||
| CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL | 3 SEPTEMBER | ALL | ||||
| INDIVIDUAL PUPIL PHOTOGRAPHS | 30 SEPTEMBER | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 23 OCTOBER | ALL | ||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 26-30 OCTOBER | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 2 NOVEMBER | ALL | ||||
