SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
YEAR 4 RESIDENTIAL
Year 4 had an unforgettable time on their Viking-themed residential visit to the Ancient Technology Centre!
Throughout the trip, the children fully immersed themselves in Viking life, taking part in a wide range of traditional activities including wood cutting and splitting, weaving, farming, Viking games and warrior training. Everyone embraced the experience, with some fantastic costumes helping to bring history to life.
Despite some rather mixed weather, spirits remained high and the children made the very best of every moment. Evening was spent gathered around the campfire, toasting marshmallows and sharing stories before settling down for the night in the longhouse. Although it was a little chilly, sleeping together under one roof was all part of the adventure!
The children represented the school brilliantly, showing enthusiasm, resilience and excellent teamwork throughout a truly memorable experience.
YEAR 6 RESIDENTIAL
Last week, Year 6 enjoyed an exciting residential trip to Fairthorne Manor, where they spent two nights camping in tents and taking part in a range of outdoor activities.
The children challenged themselves with kayaking, pond dipping, fire lighting, an obstacle course, pioneering and many other adventurous activities. They showed great enthusiasm, resilience and teamwork throughout the trip.
We were incredibly proud of how well the children behaved. They were a credit to TPS and represented the school brilliantly, as commented on by many of the Fairthorne instructors. The residential was a fantastic experience and a wonderful way for the children to celebrate their final weeks at TPS together.
WELL DONE
A huge congratulations to our Year 6 student, who has earned national recognition for their outstanding creative talent. Chosen from more than 25,000 young artists from across the country, their artwork has been selected for the online Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to their creativity, dedication, and artistic skill.
OLD MAGAZINES NEEDED
Mrs Long is looking for donations of old magazines for the Year 1 Art Celebration.
If you have any unwanted magazines at home, we would be very grateful if you could send them into school by Tuesday 23rd June. Please address or hand them to Mrs Long (Year 1).
Thank you for your support – every donation is greatly appreciated!
DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK
This June, we are supporting Drowning Prevention Week, an annual campaign led by the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to educate children and young people about water safety and lifesaving skills.
As the summer holidays approach and more families spend time outdoors near rivers, lakes, beaches, swimming pools and other open water environments, understanding how to stay safe around water becomes increasingly important. Drowning Prevention Week aims to equip children and young adults aged 5 to 17 with the knowledge and confidence they need to enjoy water safely and recognise potential dangers.
Learning simple water safety messages can save lives. By raising awareness and encouraging conversations about safe behaviour around water, we can help reduce the risk of accidents and ensure everyone can enjoy water-based activities safely this summer.
Useful Resources
To help families, carers and young people learn more about water safety, we've gathered a selection of useful resources below. These links provide practical advice, educational materials and guidance on how to stay safe in and around water throughout the summer months.
RNLI Education Resources For Young People
Royal Life Saving Society UK's Drowning Prevention Week
Water Safety for Teenagers | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )
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.
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.
| 25 June | EYFS |
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
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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| ART CELEBRATION - OWN CLOTHES | 24-26 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| PTFA OUTDOOR YOGA | 24 JUNE | ADULTS | 7:00PM | |||
| EYFS CLASS ASSEMBLY | 25 JUNE | R | 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 | ||||
