SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
HEADTEACHER MESSAGE
Welcome back! We hope you’ve all had a wonderful break and enjoyed some time to relax and recharge, ready for the countdown to Christmas. It really is the most magical half term, and we are so looking forward to sharing it with your children.
As we begin the new half term, we’d like to share a few important reminders please:
- Winter Uniform: Children should now be wearing full winter uniform, including their school tie. This is a compulsory part of our uniform.
- PE Uniform: Please ensure children come to school in their PE uniform on their designated PE days. The PE uniform consists of light blue polo shirt, navy joggers or shorts, navy jumper and trainers.
- No Toys: We kindly ask that toys, including cuddly toys, small resin animals, and fidget toys, are left at home to avoid distraction and loss. They seem to create disproportionate difficulties in terms of arguments and tears.
- Keyrings: Each child may have one keyring on their bag. Any larger items (such as Labubu figures) should stay at home. They have a tendency to fall off, and again, cause no end of understandable upset.
- Coats: Please make sure your child brings a coat to school each day, as the weather is now unpredictable and we spend the better part of an hour outside at lunchtime.
Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a fantastic few weeks filled with fun and learning!
MULTI SKILLS FESTIVAL
On Tuesday 22nd October, five of our Year 2 children represented the school at the Multi Skills Festival held at TGS.
They took part in a fantastic range of activities designed to test their teamwork, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Events included Crossing the River, Elephant Football, and a fun Memory Challenge game.
The children showed great enthusiasm, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the day — well done to everyone who took part!
MS PATTEMORE BOOK REVIEW
I read Game Quest, Player vs Player by Ash J. Wu.
Calling all Minecraft fans, you will love this book! Three friends get sucked into the game and have to use their gaming and friendship skills to survive.
I enjoyed this book, easy to read, cool pictures and it really took me on an adventure.
INSPECTION OF BCP SEND SERVICES
BCP Children's Services have received formal notification from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding the inspection of their SEND services, which began on Monday 3 November 2025, and will run for three weeks.
As part of the inspection process, inspectors are seeking feedback from children and young people with SEND, their families, and practitioners. In order to ensure a wide and representative response, if you are a parent or carer of a young person with SEND, we would appreciate it if you could please complete the following survey: Parent/Carer Survey. Word versions of the survey are available upon request for those who may need them.
Please note: The survey will close at 9:00am on Tuesday, 11 November.
Thank you for your continued support.
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
We are delighted to invite Parents and Carers to view their child's Class Assembly this Term.
Please arrive by 2:45pm and enter via the School Hall entry door.
Details of the dates they will take place are provided below.
| DATE | YEAR GROUP |
|---|---|
| 13 November | Year 1 |
| 20 November | Year 6 |
| 27 November | Year 5 |
| 4 December | Year 4 |
| 11 December | Year 3 |
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK
We will be marking Anti-Bullying Week from Monday 10th to Thursday 13th November with a range of activities and events across the school.
We’ll be kicking off the week with Odd Socks Day on Monday 10th – a fun way to celebrate that we are all unique and different. Everyone is encouraged to wear odd socks to school to show their support.
Throughout the week, children will take part in classroom activities linked to this year’s theme: Power for Good. These sessions will focus on recognising the impact of kind words and actions, and how we can all use our power to make a positive difference.
During the week, we will also be holding votes for our new Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, who will help promote kindness and support across the school throughout the year.
Thank you for your continued support in promoting kindness and inclusion in our school community.
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
BCP LIBRARIES
Christchurch Library, in conjunction with BCP Council and Christchurch Town Council, are hosting the third of four events in the Looking After Project: Looking After Each Other.
It is a free event on Saturday 8th November, 10am – 3pm.
BOURNEMOUTH FIREWORKS NIGHT FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFER
Immense Events would like to offer pupils/families a 20% discount code for Bournemouth Firework Night at the Littledown Centre this coming weekend on Saturday 8th November from 5pm, with the discount code: LOCALSCHOOLS
VACANCIES
To review 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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| ANTI-BULLYING WEEK | 10-14 NOVEMBER | ALL | ||||
| ODD SOCKS DAY | 10 NOVEMBER | ALL | ||||
| YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 13 NOVEMBER | 1 | 2:45PM | |||
| SCHOOL CLOSED | 14 NOVEMBER | ALL | ||||
| HOUSE DAY | 19 NOVEMBER | 2-6 | 9:00AM | 3:05PM | ||
| YEAR 6 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 20 NOVEMBER | 6 | 2:45PM | |||
| SCIENCE CENTRE TRIP | 20 NOVEMBER | 5 | 9:00AM | 3:05PM | ||
| YEAR 5 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 27 NOVEMBER | 5 | 2:45PM | |||
| PTFA DONATION MUFTI DAY | 28 NOVEMBER | ALL | ||||
| PTFA WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP | 2 DECEMBER | PARENTS | PM | |||
| YEAR 4 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 4 DECEMBER | 4 | 2:45PM | |||
| PTFA CHRISTMAS FAIR | 5 DECEMBER | ALL | ||||
| TPS CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY | 5 DECEMBER | ALL | ||||
| PTFA GUARDIAN ANGEL GIFTS | 11 DECEMBER | ALL | ||||
| SAVE THE CHILDREN CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY | 11 DECEMBER | ALL | ||||
| YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 11 DECEMBER | 3 | 2:45PM | |||
| PTFA CHRISTMAS DISCO | 16 DECEMBER | 1-6 | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 19 DECEMBER | ALL | ||||
| CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS | 22 DECEMBER - 2 JANUARY | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 5 JANUARY | ALL | ||||
| CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL | 6 JANUARY | ALL | ||||
| PTFA CANDLE LIGHT YOGA | 21 JANUARY | PARENTS | ||||
| PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE | 6 FEBRUARY | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 13 FEBRUARY | ALL | ||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 16 FEBRUARY - 20 FEBRUARY | ALL | ||||
| PTFA EASTER DISCO | 24 MARCH | 1-6 | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 27 MARCH | ALL | ||||
| EASTER HOLIDAY | 30 MARCH - 10 APRIL | ALL | ||||
| FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL | 13 APRIL | ALL | ||||
| MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY | 4 MAY | ALL | ||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 25 MAY - 29 MAY | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 1 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| PTFA CAR BOOT SALE | 7 JUNE | |||||
| PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE | 12 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| PTFA ENTREPRENEUR FAIR | 26 JUNE | |||||
| PTFA SUMMER DISCO | 14 JULY | |||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 22 JULY | ALL | ||||
| SUMMER HOLIDAY | 23 JULY - 28 AUGUST | ALL | ||||
