SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates

Headteacher's Update for the Week Ahead

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been lovely to return to normality today, and even better that we have some beautiful weather to look forward to!

Looking Ahead to Next Week

With the warmer weather predicted, we would like to make a few adjustments to our uniform and reminders:

Monday and Tuesday:

Children may come to school in their PE kits (not mufti).

Hot Weather Precautions:

Please ensure your child:

Arrives at school wearing plenty of suncream
Brings a hat for breaktimes and outdoor learning

Art Week (Wednesday to Friday)

We are very excited that Wednesday to Friday will be dedicated to all things art!

Children may come to school in mufti on these days.
Please ensure they wear clothes that can get messy or stained, as there will be lots of creative, hands-on activities.

Footwear Reminder

I noticed today that a number of children were wearing open-toed shoes and Crocs. While these may be comfortable, they do not provide enough protection for busy school days.

Children are active throughout the day - running around outside, moving chairs, and participating in play - so covered, secure shoes suitable for running are essential to keep their feet safe. Thank you for your support with this.

Thank you again for your support this week.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend - the weather looks set to be wonderful!

Here’s to a happy and (hopefully!) quieter week ahead.

Mrs Hunter

BIG LITTLE THEATRE

Year 3 and Year 4 enjoyed a fantastic visit from Big Little Theatre, who delivered a series of engaging workshops designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork and develop performance skills. The children enthusiastically took part in a range of drama activities, growing in confidence as they explored different characters and ideas.

The workshops were followed by a wonderful performance of “Valoria” to the whole school, a heartwarming play with an important message about celebrating who we are, accepting one another's differences, and showing kindness, support and friendship. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and took away some valuable lessons that will stay with them long after the final curtain.

Big Little Theatre company

_{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.

Year 6 residential

_{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.

Ayse daily echo

_{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 )

Drowning prevention week

_{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.

WW dates 1st July onwards

_{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

Sports Day

Year 3 school places

_{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.

BBTT

_{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.

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