SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
AARON PHIPPS VISIT
We were delighted to welcome Aaron Phipps MBE into school this half term as part of our PSHE focus on Dreams and Goals.
Aaron is a three-time Paralympian and gold medal-winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 Games. He plays Wheelchair Rugby, also known as Murderball, the only full-contact disability sport. Remarkably, his team rose from fifth in the world to the very best on the planet during the challenges of a global pandemic.
Aaron is also a passionate fundraiser and, in 2016, became the first person in the world to scale Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees. He has since been recognised as one of the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability.
During his visit, Aaron delivered a meet and greet assembly for Year R, 1 and 2, a 30-minute assembly for Years 3 and 4, and an engaging two-hour workshop for Years 5 and 6 titled “We All Have Choices”.
Our children had a fantastic day learning about resilience, coping with adversity and maintaining a positive attitude when faced with life’s challenges. Aaron was an amazing and truly inspirational speaker, and his message will stay with our pupils for a long time.
WOODLAND WEDNESDAYS
Last week it was Year 5’s turn to take part in Woodland Wednesday.
The session began with a team-building activity, where pupils worked in small groups to design and build their own shelters. This encouraged cooperation, problem-solving and communication as they shared ideas and resources.
To finish the session, the children took on the ultimate challenge of working together as a whole class to build one large shelter that everyone could fit underneath.
It was a great experience that highlighted teamwork, creativity and resilience in the outdoors.
FIREFIGHTER VISIT
We were delighted to welcome a firefighter into Elmers as part of our Do All Superheroes Wear Capes? topic.
Ralph’s dad visited to talk to the children about his important job role and how firefighters help keep people safe. The children listened carefully, asked lots of brilliant questions, and loved trying on real firefighter uniform. Each child was also thrilled to receive their very own plastic firefighter helmet to take home.
A huge thank you to Ralph’s dad for such great visit!
PANTOMIME
The whole school enjoyed a fantastic visit from M&M Productions, who performed the pantomime Robin Hood for us.
The children loved joining in with the singing, actions and laughter throughout the performance.
It was a wonderful opportunity to experience live theatre together, and the show was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone!
DARE TO BELIEVE FESTIVAL
On 14th January, ten Year 6 children attended the Year 5/6 Dare to Believe Festival at TGS, alongside pupils from five other schools.
The festival gave children the chance to try a range of activities in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Throughout the day, the children took part in dodgeball, benchball, curling, table tennis and archery, enjoying the opportunity to develop new skills and work together while staying active.
MR BATES AS A READER
As a child I literally devoured books. Some days reading for the entire day – I guess that’s just what happened before tablets and phones arrived. I loved all kinds of books as a child, but especially enjoyed High Fantasy novels (The Hobbit, Redwall etc.) that allowed me to escape the four walls of my bedroom. I also loved any book that involved looking at the lives of animals (White Fang, Call of the Wild) probably because I REALLY wanted a pet dog – I never got one.
As I got older, I enjoyed more survival-esq books (Hatchet, Lord of the Flies, The Laws of the Skies etc.) Which looked partially at how one might survive in that situation, but also at the social structure of communities left to their own devices.
Now as an adult, I find myself visiting all genres of writing, especially geo-political books about dystopian societies or alternate realities (1984, Animal Farm etc.) and non-fiction/historical fiction (Gravity’s Rainbow, Boxer Beetle).
Nothing beats a good book!
BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK IS COMING!
British Science Week will be happening this year between the 9-13 March, in preparation for our annual Science Fair taking place on 17th April!
This year’s theme is ‘Curiosity: what’s your question?’ leaving lots of room for individual ideas and thoughts.
Get thinking about it now. More information to follow closer to the time!
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 Monday 9th February 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.
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.
| 5 February | Year 1 |
| 26 February | Year 5 |
| 30 April | Year 4 |
| 14 May | Year 3 |
| 11 June | Year 2 |
| 18 June | Year 6 |
| 25 June | EYFS |
| 2 July | Year 1 |
BCP LIBRARY LEGENDS QUEST
BOURNEMOUTH BAY PARTNERSHIP
Please click on the image to register
NEW THURSDAY DANCE CLASS
We have a new dance class for KS2 on Thursdays 3:05 to 4:05pm.
Please see the below link for booking and attached flyer.
Thursdays Crew (7 - 11yrs) at Twynham Primary School, Dorset | dh dance | Powered by ClassForKids
If your child is in receipt of pupil premium, please contact the school office.
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 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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| PTFA CANDLELIT YOGA | 28 JANUARY | PARENTS | 7:00PM | |||
| YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 5 FEBRUARY | 1 | 2:45PM | |||
| PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE | 6 FEBRUARY | ALL | ||||
| PARENTS EVENING | 10 FEBRUARY | ALL | 3:30PM | 6:00PM | ||
| PARENTS EVENING | 12 FEBRUARY | ALL | 3:30PM | 6:00PM | ||
| INSET DAY | 13 FEBRUARY | ALL | ||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 16 FEBRUARY - 20 FEBRUARY | ALL | ||||
| O2 YOUNG VOICES CHOIR | 25 FEBRUARY | 6 | ||||
| YEAR 5 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 26 FEBRUARY | 5 | 2:45PM | |||
| WORLD BOOK DAY | 5 MARCH | ALL | ||||
| SCIENCE WEEK | 9-13 MARCH | ALL | ||||
| RED NOSE DAY | 20 MARCH | ALL | ||||
| PTFA EASTER DISCO | 24 MARCH | 1-6 | ||||
| HOUSE DAY | 26 MARCH | ALL | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 27 MARCH | ALL | ||||
| EASTER HOLIDAY | 30 MARCH - 10 APRIL | ALL | ||||
| FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL | 13 APRIL | ALL | ||||
| SCIENCE FAIR | 17 APRIL | 3,4,5 & 6 | 2:30PM | 3:00PM | ||
| 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 CAR BOOT SALE | 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 | |||
| SPORTS DAY | 2 JULY | ALL | ||||
| YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 2 JULY | YEAR 1 | 2:45PM | |||
| 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 | ||||
