SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
ELMERS BREAD MAKING
This week, the Elmers have been listening to the story of ‘The Little Red Hen’. The children really enjoyed exploring the themes of helping and working together.
To bring the story to life, they had a go at making their own bread, just like the Little Red Hen. Everyone took part in mixing, kneading, and shaping the dough before baking it.
The children were so proud of their efforts and loved tasting the bread they had made themselves.
DARE TO BELIEVE FESTIVAL
On the 9th of October, eight Year 4 pupils represented our school at TGS, joining children from three other schools for an exciting day of sports and teamwork.
They took part in a range of activities including archery, benchball, quidditch, and dodgeball, showcasing fantastic skills, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship throughout the day.
Their amazing efforts were recognised with School Games Values medals, celebrating qualities such as determination, teamwork, and respect.
Well done to all involved – a brilliant day of sport and spirit!
AUTUMN READING CHALLENGE - STAFF PICKS
This term, many of our staff are taking part in an exciting Autumn Reading Challenge!
They have chosen a children’s book to read from Scholastic and will be writing a short review to share with the children later in the term, along with donating the book to our school library.
Some of the brilliant authors featured include David Almond, Robin Stevens and Vashti Hardy. We can’t wait to celebrate the joy of reading together and inspire our young readers with some fantastic stories.
We’d love to know—who are the favourite children’s authors in your household? Feel free to share your family’s top picks with us!
CLASS ASSEMBLIES
We are delighted to invite Parents and Carers to view their child's Class Assembly this Term.
Please arrive by 2:45pm and enter via the School Hall entry door.
Details of the dates they will take place are provided below.
| DATE | YEAR GROUP |
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| 23 October | Year 2 |
| 13 November | Year 1 |
| 20 November | Year 6 |
| 27 November | Year 5 |
| 4 December | Year 4 |
| 11 December | Year 3 |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM BOOK PUBLISHER
Please see below for information regarding Andrew Cope’s Spy Dog, Spy Cat and Spy Pups series on behalf of Andrew Cope and Puffin Books:
In the front and/or back of some editions of the Spy Dog, Spy Cat and Spy Pups series there is a reference to the author, Andrew Cope’s, former website for the series which was owned and managed by him. We understand an unconnected third party has recently taken control of the domain name and is using it to display a different website with inappropriate adult content. This website is not associated with Puffin or Andrew Cope. Please do not visit it and ensure that children do not visit it either.
We are taking this extremely seriously and are acting on this issue as a matter of urgency through the appropriate channels to get this website removed. This is an in-depth and complex legal process and will take time.
We have immediately paused on the sale and distribution of the books whilst we deal with this matter.
PARENT READING VOLUNTEERS
Please email Mrs Long via year1@twynhamprimary.com to register interest.
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 | LOCATION | ||
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| PARENTS EVENING | 21 OCTOBER | ALL | 3:30PM | 7:00PM | |||
| PARENTS EVENING | 23 OCTOBER | ALL | 3:30PM | 7:00PM | |||
| YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 23 OCTOBER | 2 | 2:45PM | HALL | |||
| INSET DAY | 24 OCTOBER | ALL | |||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 27 OCTOBER - 31 OCTOBER | ALL | |||||
| INSET DAY | 3 NOVEMBER | ALL | |||||
| EAST DORSET MUSEUM TRIP | 5 NOVEMBER | 3 | 9:00AM | 3:05PM | OFFSITE | ||
| YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 13 NOVEMBER | 1 | 2:45PM | HALL | |||
| YEAR 6 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 20 NOVEMBER | 6 | 2:45PM | HALL | |||
| YEAR 5 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 27 NOVEMBER | 5 | 2:45PM | HALL | |||
| PTFA WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP | 2 DECEMBER | PARENTS | PM | HALL | |||
| YEAR 4 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 4 DECEMBER | 4 | 2:45PM | HALL | |||
| PTFA CHRISTMAS FAIR | 5 DECEMBER | ALL | HALL | ||||
| PTFA GUARDIAN ANGEL GIFTS | 11 DECEMBER | ALL | |||||
| YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 11 DECEMBER | 3 | 2:45PM | HALL | |||
| PTFA CHRISTMAS DISCO | 16 DECEMBER | 1-6 | HALL | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 19 DECEMBER | ALL | |||||
| CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS | 22 DECEMBER - 2 JANUARY | ALL | |||||
| INSET DAY | 5 JANUARY | ALL | |||||
| CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL | 6 JANUARY | ALL | |||||
| PTFA CANDLE LIGHT YOGA | 21 JANUARY | PARENTS | |||||
| PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE | 6 FEBRUARY | ALL | |||||
| INSET DAY | 13 FEBRUARY | ALL | |||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 16 FEBRUARY - 20 FEBRUARY | ALL | |||||
| PTFA EASTER DISCO | 24 MARCH | 1-6 | HALL | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 27 MARCH | ALL | |||||
| EASTER HOLIDAY | 30 MARCH - 10 APRIL | ALL | |||||
| FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL | 13 APRIL | ALL | |||||
| MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY | 4 MAY | ALL | |||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 25 MAY - 29 MAY | ALL | |||||
| INSET DAY | 1 JUNE | ALL | |||||
| PTFA CAR BOOT SALE | 7 JUNE | ||||||
| PTFA DOUGHNUT SALE | 12 JUNE | ALL | |||||
| PTFA ENTREPRENEUR FAIR | 26 JUNE | ||||||
| PTFA SUMMER DISCO | 14 JULY | ||||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 22 JULY | ALL | |||||
| SUMMER HOLIDAY | 23 JULY - 28 AUGUST | ALL | |||||
