School News & Key Dates

HEADTEACHER MESSAGE

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a busy eight weeks it has been! A great deal of learning has taken place this half term, and the children have worked incredibly hard. It has been a long stretch, and many of them are understandably tired, so I hope everyone is able to rest and recharge over the ten-day break, ready for the run-up to Christmas and all the excitement and joy it brings.

We have been so lucky with the weather this term, although this week it seems to be making up for all the rain we missed over the summer! Thankfully, that hasn’t dampened our Woodland Wednesdays, which continue to be a wonderful opportunity for the children to learn and have fun outdoors. With Year 6 heading out in the showers this week, we were especially grateful to the PTFS for the fantastic shelter in our wild area.

We have recently expanded the e-safety section of our school website. It is packed with clear, jargon-free information about your child’s online world, including the apps they are likely to be using and practical steps you can take to help keep them safe. Do take a look when you have a momentOnline Safety

It was lovely to see so many of you at parents’ evenings. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 3rd November.

With best wishes,

Mrs Hunter

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WOODLAND WEDNESDAYS WITH MRS WELFORD

What an action-packed half term we’ve had at Woodland Wednesdays with Mrs Welford! The children have loved exploring our wild area, embracing the outdoors and getting creative with the wonderful natural materials around them.

There has been plenty of imagination, discovery and hands-on learning! The children have used conkers, sticks, leaves and feathers to create their very own conker stick people, conker comets and leaf people. They also designed their own Green Man, making clothes from natural materials and celebrating the magic of the natural world.

Alongside all the creativity, we have explored the importance of emotional wellbeing by making a spider’s web from string, which provided a lovely talking point for sharing thoughts and feelings. The children also made beautiful natural mobiles, using materials collected from the wild area to create their own unique pieces of outdoor art.

Our learning has extended to the world around us, as we investigated biodiversity and ecosystems, thinking carefully about how we can improve and care for our wild area. We have also begun preparations for our new wildflower beds, looking forward to creating a haven for pollinators and other wildlife when spring arrives.

It has been wonderful to see the children making such fantastic use of our new covered outdoor area, providing even more opportunities to learn, create and explore in the fresh air.

Woodland Wednesdays continue to be a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, nurture creativity, support wellbeing and develop a deeper understanding of the environment. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings!

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GIRLS FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT

On 13th October, seven Year 5 and 6 girls represented the school at the Football Development Tournament at Chapel Gate.

The girls delivered an outstanding performance, playing four matches, winning three and drawing one. They scored an incredible 12 goals and conceded none, showcasing their attacking talent and defensive strength throughout the tournament.

The team were thoroughly deserving winners, demonstrating exceptional determination, fantastic teamwork and a brilliant attitude from start to finish. They supported one another, worked tirelessly and represented the school with great pride.

A huge congratulations to all seven girls on a fantastic achievement! We are incredibly proud of you all!

 

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SCHOOL NURSE DROP IN SESSION

We are pleased to let you know that Fiona, from the Dorset Healthcare Nursery Nurse Team, will be holding a parent drop in session on Monday 9th November 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 and carers only.

 

 

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TPS COFFEE MORNINGS

We are pleased to invite parents and carers to join us for one of our School Coffee Mornings.

These informal gatherings are a lovely opportunity to come along, enjoy a hot drink and biscuit, and have a relaxed chat with members of our staff team.

The coffee mornings provide a welcoming space for parents and carers to:

• Share ideas, knowledge and experiences.
• Ask questions and chat informally with staff.
• Meet and connect with other parents and carers.
• Share thoughts and suggestions about our school community.

There is no formal agenda — just an opportunity to come together, have a chat and share ideas in a friendly and relaxed environment.

We would love to see you there!

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WOODLAND WEDNESDAY DATES

Please see below the Woodland Wednesday Schedule for the Autumn 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.

Date	Year Group
Wednesday 4th November	Year 5
Wednesday 11th November	Year 4
Wednesday 18th November	Year 3
Wednesday 25th November	Year 2
Wednesday 2nd December	Year 1
Wednesday 16th December	Year 6

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TPS HOUSE COMPETITIONS

Year 5 and 6 children have been given the opportunity to sign up to take part in our TPS House competitions.

The matches will take place in the afternoon of the dates detailed below. If your child has signed up to play in these matches they will need to bring in a full PE kit and shin pads on these dates. 

TAG RUGBY

Wednesday 11th November

Handball

Wednesday 18th November	Attenborough v Nightingale Mandela v Parks
Wednesday 25th November	Parks v Nightingale Attenborough v Mandela
Wednesday 2nd December	Parks v Attenborough Mandela v Parks

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CLASS ASSEMBLIES

We’re delighted to invite parents to celebrate your child’s learning and achievements by joining us for their class assembly.

Each term, children in Year 1 - 6 have the opportunity to share their learning and experiences with the school. Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend the upcoming assemblies on the dates listed below.

Please arrive at the hall door by 2:45pm. After the assembly, please make your way to the playground for the usual class pick-up routine.

We look forward to sharing these special moments with you!

Date	Year Group
Thursday 19th November	Year 1
Thursday 3rd December	Year 4

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PTFA NOTICES

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NHS GUIDANCE - IS MY CHILD TOO ILL FOR SCHOOL?

It can sometimes be difficult to know whether your child should stay at home from school when they are unwell. The NHS has put together this helpful guidance sheet, which provides advice on when children should stay off school based on different illnesses and symptoms.

 

 

 

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OPENING OUR SCHOOLS TO THE COMMUNITY

We’re pleased to share that Twynham Learning is partnering with Schools Plus, the UK’s leading school lettings provider.

Through this partnership, our schools will be available for community use outside of the school day. This will give local sports clubs, activity groups, charities, businesses and community organisations more opportunities to make use of our fantastic facilities.

The schools involved are:

• Christchurch Junior School
• Poole High School
• The Grange School
• Twynham School
• Twynham Primary School
• Stourfield Infant School

An added benefit is that income from lettings will be reinvested back into our schools, helping us continue to provide the best possible environments for our pupils.

For bookings or enquiries about hiring our facilities, please contact Schools Plus:

www.schoolsplus.co.uk | 0345 222 2323 | enquiries@schoolsplus.co.uk

We’re delighted to be opening our doors and strengthening the connection between our schools and the wider community.

 

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BOURNEMOUTH BAY PARTNERSHIP

Thinking about a career in teaching?

 Bournemouth Bay Teacher Training Partnership offers high-quality Secondary teacher training, with both full-time and part-time routes available to suit different circumstances. Bursaries are available for selected subjects, making teacher training a more accessible option for graduates and career changers.

Take a look at the upcoming event dates and find out more about the routes available, the application process and how you could take the next step towards a rewarding career in teaching.

 

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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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EMOTION COACHING SESSIONS

At TPS we use Emotion Coaching to support our children and aid re-regulation.  This hour long information session is designed to support parent understanding of Emotion Coaching and ways the strategies can be used at home too.

 

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ONLINE SAFETY INFORMATION

We now have a dedicated page with lots of useful information and resources relating to Online Safety. 

Please click on the button below to visit this area

 ONLINE SAFETY

 

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FACE TIMETABLES

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VACANCIES

To review all of the current Twynham Learning vacancies please follow this link. 

Twynham Learning - Vacancies

 

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 KEY DATES