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
HANDBALL TOURNAMENT
We took eight Year 6 children to the Year 5 & 6 Handball Tournament at TGS on 24th March. As this was a county qualifier, the competition was particularly strong, with nine teams taking part.
Our team demonstrated excellent skill, teamwork, and determination throughout the event, playing some outstanding handball. They performed brilliantly across all matches, losing just one game in the entire tournament.
We are incredibly proud to have finished second overall, which means we have successfully qualified for the next stage. A fantastic achievement—well done to everyone involved!
HOUSE DAY
What a fantastic House Day we had at TPS!
Pupils across the whole school enjoyed a wide range of activities as we came together to celebrate. From creating beautiful Easter cards to experimenting with watercolours, there was no shortage of creativity on display.
The children also challenged themselves with problem-solving tasks and had the opportunity to explore science, art, and creativity in fun and engaging ways.
To round off the day, everyone discovered interesting facts about our house group leaders, helping to build an even stronger sense of community and team spirit.
A brilliant day filled with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration!
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.
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 |
| 2 July | Year 1 |
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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
