SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
HEADTEACHER MESSAGE
Welcome to our Summer term – my favourite one of the year!
As the weather brightens and warms up, we’re able to spend much more time outside, and we have lots of exciting trips planned, including a couple of residentials. It’s always a lovely term full of activity, learning and outdoor fun.
As we move into this half term, please remember to label jackets and jumpers. Children head outside, run around, and before you know it jumpers have been ditched! Without names, it’s almost impossible for us to reunite them with their owners.
We are still awaiting the final total raised from the Fun Run on our House Day last term. Mr Moody will be joining us in Monday’s assembly for us to present him with the amount raised. We will, of course, share the final figure with you once we have it, but in the meantime, a huge thank you from all of us for supporting your children so generously. They truly did themselves proud – many of them ran well beyond the point where it was still enjoyable!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Hunter
NETBALL DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT
Our Year 3 and 4 pupils took part in a fantastic netball development tournament hosted at TPS. Due to rainy weather on arrival, the children began the afternoon indoors, taking part in a range of invasion games in the hall to warm up and get ready for the competition.
Once the rain cleared, we headed outside to the courts where the team played five netball matches against two other schools. The children showed great enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination throughout all of their games, applying the skills they have been developing.
It was a brilliant opportunity for everyone involved to gain match experience, build confidence, and enjoy representing the school. Well done to all pupils for their effort and positive attitude.
BENCHBALL TOURNAMENT
Our Year 6 girls took part in a benchball tournament at TGS and delivered an excellent performance throughout the event. The team played five matches in total, winning four and narrowly losing one.
Across all of the games, the girls demonstrated strong teamwork, good communication, and determination. Their growing confidence and understanding of the game were clear to see as they worked together to create scoring opportunities and defend effectively.
Their efforts paid off as they finished top of the standings and were crowned tournament winners. A fantastic achievement for the team and a great example of their hard work and positive attitude.
YEAR 2 ARTWORK
The Tiggers created thoughtful pieces of artwork inspired by their houses, using their creativity to reflect their ideas and experiences.
We spent the morning learning about the inspiring lives and achievements of Nightingale, Mandela, Parks, and Attenborough, and discussed how we can follow their example in our own actions and choices.
YEAR 1 WOODLAND WEDNESDAY
Our Year 1 children loved getting creative with clay during last week’s Woodland Wednesday.
They used leaves, twigs and other natural treasures to design special gifts for the Green Man, proudly showing off their artistic skills and connection to the outdoors.
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.
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.
| 30 April | Year 4 |
| 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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| YEAR 4 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 30 APRIL | 4 | 2:45PM | |||
| MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY | 4 MAY | ALL | ||||
| YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 14 MAY | 3 | 2:45PM | |||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 25 MAY - 29 MAY | ALL | ||||
| INSET DAY | 1 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS | 3 JUNE | ALL | ||||
| 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 | ||||
