SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates

_{MRS LONG AS A READER}

I would like to thank my dad, John Remnant, for his generous donation of the following books to our school library: Land of the Last Wildcat by Lui Sit and The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival. He knows that my role as Reading Leader at Twynham Primary School is very important to me and has even volunteered his time to help keep our school library organised.

My dad’s kind offer got me thinking about my own journey as a reader, and I would certainly consider him an inspiration when it comes to my reading tastes.

When I was 11, he handed me a book called The Illustrated Man, a collection of short stories by Ray Bradbury. One story he especially encouraged me to read was The Veldt — a cautionary tale about two parents who lose their authority to a high-tech nursery that brings their children’s dark African safari fantasies vividly to life. I remember it absolutely blew my mind. I had never read anything like it before, and the fact that my dad had trusted me with such a thought-provoking story, full of challenging ideas, really stayed with me.

That moment marked the start of my lifelong love of science fiction and fantasy. Over the years, he has bought, lent and given me countless books. Some other favourites include The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion and, more recently, Slow Horses by Mick Herron. I love the way he nudges me beyond my comfort zone and challenges how I think about the world through books. I know I wouldn’t be the voracious reader I am today without his influence.

 

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_{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.  

22 January	Year 2
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

 

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_{TERM DATES 2026 - 2027}

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_{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.

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_{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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_{PTFA NOTICES}

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_{BOURNEMOUTH BAY TEACHER TRAINING PARTNERSHIP}

Please click here to find out more information

 

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_VACANCIES

To review current Twynham Learning vacancies please follow this link. 

https://www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

 

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_{Key Dates} 

	DATE	YEAR			START	END
YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY	22 JANUARY	2			2:45PM
YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY	5 FEBRUARY	1			2:45PM
PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE	6 FEBRUARY	ALL
INSET DAY	13 FEBRUARY	ALL
HALF TERM HOLIDAY	16 FEBRUARY - 20 FEBRUARY	ALL
YEAR 5 CLASS ASSEMBLY	26 FEBRUARY	5			2:45PM
PTFA EASTER DISCO	24 MARCH	1-6
LAST DAY OF TERM	27 MARCH	ALL
EASTER HOLIDAY	30 MARCH - 10 APRIL	ALL
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL	13 APRIL	ALL
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
PTFA CAR BOOT SALE	7 JUNE
YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY	11 JUNE	2			2:45PM
PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE	12 JUNE	ALL
YEAR 6 CLASS ASSEMBLY	18 JUNE	6			2:45PM
EYFS CLASS ASSEMBLY	25 JUNE	EYFS			2:45PM
PTFA ENTREPRENEUR FAIR	26 JUNE
YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY	2 JULY	YEAR 1			2:45PM
PTFA SUMMER DISCO	14 JULY
LAST DAY OF TERM	22 JULY	ALL
SUMMER HOLIDAY	23 JULY - 28 AUGUST	ALL