SCHOOL NEWS & Key Dates
TAG RUGBY
A group of our Year 5 and 6 children attended the Tag Rugby Tournament on 3rd April at Chapel Gate.
Well done to the team, who finished third overall out of 32 teams. The majority of our squad attend the after school club run by Rippa Rugby or play rugby outside of school, whis was evident in the teamwork, discipline and exceptional rugby they displayed.
TPS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
On Wednesday evening TPS hosted a hosted a football tournament against Burton, CJS and SJS.
The team played some fantastic football and showed excellent teamwork and commitment, winning all 3 of the matches.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
We had a visit from local musical theatre company BBLOC (Bournemouth and Boscombe Light Opera Company) this week. They delivered a whole school assembly to support and promote a love of reading amongst our young people.
The assembly was centred around the main theme of reading, with threads of hope, belief, resilience and Iimagination threaded through. BBLOC are performing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Pavilion in May half term.
BREAK THE RULES DAY
For one day only, one or two of the following rules can be broken -
- swap 1 item of uniform for either PJ top or PJ bottoms
- crazy hair
- a sweet treat for snack
- squash instead of water
- temporary tattoo
- nail varnish
1 rule £1
2 rules £2
NURSERY NURSE DROP IN SESSION
We are pleased to let you know that Fiona, from the Dorset Healthcare Nursery Nurse Team, will be returning for another parent drop in session onTuesday 20th May 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.
BOURNEMOUTH BAY TEACHER TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training partnership, which is led by Twynham Learning, provides School-Centered Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) in all major secondary curriculum subjects.
They are committed to the provision of high quality teacher training across the partnership and their aim is to create opportunities that advance understanding of education and learning, preparing graduates wishing to enter the teaching profession.
This is an exciting opportunity for those considering a career in Teaching.
Please click on the image below to find out more information.
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 |
|---|---|
| 01 May | Year 1 |
| 08 May | Year 5 |
| 15 May | Year 4 |
| 22 May | Year 2 |
| 12 June | Year 1 |
| 19 June | Year 6 |
| 26 June | Year 3 |
| 03 July | Reception |
SINISTER EMOJI REFERENCE SHEET
The below table shows ‘sinister emojis’ and has been sent by a Police Officer at Dorset Police.
BLUE PETER BOOK CLUB
It's super easy to join the Blue Peter Book Club and everyone is welcome to be a part of the fun. Choose a book from our list (or you could pick a choice of your own) and start reading. You could even take a trip to your local library to do some reading there!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/blue-peter-book-club
BOOK PURCHASES
A reminder to parents that Twynham Primary School library will earn money from any books purchased via the link detailed below.
Buy a Book. Support a School. Make a Difference | LoveReading4Kids UK
YOGA
Wednesdays at 7.30pm, classes are term time only and £8. Please book online at www.Vimaala.com
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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| YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 1 MAY | 1 | 2:45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY | 5 MAY | ALL | |||||
| YEAR 5 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 8 MAY | 5 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| YEAR 6 SATS | 12 MAY - 15 MAY | 6 | TPS | ||||
| YEAR 4 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 15 MAY | 4 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| LONGDOWN FARM TRIP | 20 MAY | R | 9AM | 3PM | OFFSITE | ||
| BLASHFORD LAKES TRIP | 22 MAY | 3 | 9AM | 3PM | OFFSITE | ||
| YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 22 MAY | 2 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| BREAK THE RULES DAY | 23 MAY | ALL | TPS | ||||
| HALF TERM HOLIDAY | 26 MAY - 30 MAY | ALL | |||||
| INSET DAY | 2 JUNE | ALL | |||||
| CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS | 4 JUNE | ALL | TPS | ||||
| ST CATHERINE'S HILL TRIP | 11 JUNE | R | 9AM | 12PM | OFFSITE | ||
| FAIRTHORNE MANOR RESIDENTIAL TRIP | 11 JUNE - 13 JUNE | 6 | OFFSITE | ||||
| YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 12 JUNE | 1 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| YEAR 6 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 19 JUNE | 6 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 26 JUNE | 3 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| RECEPTION CLASS ASSEMBLY | 3 JULY | R | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| SPORTS DAY | 10 JULY | ALL | TPS | ||||
| DORSET WATER PARK TRIP | 11 JULY | 6 | 9AM | 3.30PM | OFFSITE | ||
| SUMMER DISCO | 15 JULY | TPS | |||||
| SPONSORED RUN | 16 JULY | ALL | TPS | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 22 JULY | ||||||
| SUMMER HOLIDAY | 23 JULY - 29 AUGUST | ||||||
