News & Key Dates
FIRE SAFETY
Last week, children in Years 1 to 5 enjoyed a visit from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service, who delivered important fire safety messages tailored to their age groups.
Our younger children listened to the story No Dragons for Tea by Jean E. Pendziwol, a delightful book that introduces fire safety in an engaging and age-appropriate way.
All children were encouraged to:
✅ Check if they have smoke alarms at home and ensure they are working.
✅ Identify a safe meeting place in case of a fire.
✅ Discuss with parents and carers the safest way to exit their home in an emergency.
The sessions were highly informative, and we would like to extend our thanks to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service for supporting our children in developing their fire safety awareness.
You can access full details here: Fire Safety Information.
We encourage you to take a few moments to discuss these key safety messages with your child.
MULTI SKILLS EVENT
Nine of our Year 1 Children attended their first sporting event last week at TGS. They played boccia, curling, dodgeball, scatterball and golf.
They had a fantastic time and were a credit to the school.
NETBALL DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT
We were delighted to host a Netball Development Tournament last week here at TPS. Team TPS played some excellent netball, finishing second overall.
RED NOSE DAY MUFTI
WORLD BOOK DAY MAGIC
What a fantastic World Book Day we had! It was wonderful to see both children and staff dressed as such a diverse range of characters, from classic favourites to those from newly discovered authors. The whole school came together in a special assembly where children shared book reviews and performed poems they had learnt by heart—showcasing their love of books in creative and inspiring ways.
But the celebrations don’t stop there! Keep an eye out for a special display featuring the incredible artwork the children created, inspired by talented children's book illustrators. A huge thank you to everyone who made the day so special!
PANCAKE DAY
We would like to say a big Thank You to the helpers who prepared pancakes for all the children to celebrate pancake day on Tuesday.
REAL-LIFE SUPERHEROES VISIT ELMER'S
As part of Elmer’s topic of ‘Do all Superheroes Wear Capes?’ they had an exciting visit from their real-life superheroes, fire fighters and paramedics! The children got to explore both an ambulance and a fire engine.
They had lots of fun learning about the important jobs these superheroes do every day – learning not all superheroes wear capes – some wear uniforms and save lives!
A big thank you to our visitors for taking the time to come in share their role with us.
PE LIFE SKILLS AWARD
We are very grateful for the wonderful work Mr Rickard does to enhance personal development and life skills amongst the children of TPS.
A big thank you to Mr Rickard for his hard work and dedication.
TRAVEL SURVEY
We are asking Parents and Carers to take part in an travel survey which will assist in creating a School Travel Plan.
The School Travel Plan is a document that will look at how pupils, parents and school staff travel to school and suggests ways of making these journeys safer, healthier and to increase active travel and reduce carbon emissions from vehicles. The aim of the plan is to help improve road safety for pedestrians, scooters & cyclists on their daily journey.
To help gather information, we are asking parents and carers to complete the survey below. The closing date for completing the survey is Friday 19th March.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TwynhamPrimarySchoolParentandGuardianTravelSurvey2025
STORMBREAK AT TPS
Last week, Stormbreak was launched at Twynham Primary School.
Stormbreak is a charity (registered in England and Wales) that supports young children’s mental health through movement, equipping them with sustainable skills and coping strategies to thrive during the complex demands of growth into adult life.
Each Stormbreak lasts between 5 to 15 minutes and involves movement and associated conversation and discussion around mental health. At school, we use a mixture of pre-recorded videos and stormbreaks which are delivered by our school staff.
Stormbreak is something that can also be completed at home, as a family, and this PDF contains all the information you should need. It is easy to set up your own parent account, and this video explains how to do it.
PARENT CHAMPION FOR SEND - CONFIDENTIAL MONTHLY SUPPORT AND ADVICE FOR FAMILIES
As a school, we want to play a role in improving SEND services for our children. We have an opportunity to provide a confidential space here in school for families of children with SEND through a new Parent Champion project delivered and funded by SENDiass4BCP and Parent Carers Together.
Each month a dedicated Parent Champion will hold one session to support families in navigating appropriate local and national services and networks to meet the needs of their children. Time slots will be allocated to individual families on a first come first served basis and are held in confidence during the school day. Please send an email to parent.champion@twynhamprimary.com should you wish to book a session and a date and time will be allocated to you. Each session is 30 minutes and will be running on the following dates:
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Monday 31st March, 9.15-11.15am
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Monday 28th April, 9.15-11.15am
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Monday 19th May, 9.15-11.15am
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Monday 23rd June, 9.15-11.15am
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Monday 14th July, 9.15-11.15am
If you are experiencing difficulties and are unsure where to access the support and resources you need, please do get in touch. The role of the Parent Champion is to listen and to share knowledge of the services and the networks in your local community that may be of help to you.
This is a valuable resource we are so pleased to be part of. Together we can improve services and support for families across our school community.
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 |
|---|---|
| 13 March | Year 4 |
| 20 March | Year 3 |
| 27 March | Year 2 |
| 01 May | Year 1 |
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
TPS COFFEE MORNING
Our next coffe morning will be held on Thursday 13th March, between 9am and 10am. The focus will be on mobile phones and technology.
NURSERY 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 17th March 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.
HELP CHILDREN TO STAY SAFE ON CHAT APPS
Please click on the link below to find information from the NSPCC about keeping children safe on chat apps.
PTFA NOTICES
Golden Ticket Chocolate Bar sale postponed!!
Due to an unforeseen Oompa Loompa strike at the factory, we haven’t been able to get hold of our Wonkerlicious chocolate bars in time for the sale this Friday.
Talks are underway with union representatives and we hope to have the Golden Ticket chocolate bar sale up and running in time for Easter (save the date: Friday 28th March).
CHRISTCHURCH FAMILY HUB
Christchurch Family Hub (previously called The Family Hub at Somerford) is one of six centrally located Hubs providing early help services and support for families living in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Each family hub provides:
- Family support from our early help family support teams
- A range of programmes to support parents and their children, covering four key areas:
- Parenting, Young Parents and Volunteering
- use of the Home Learning Environment
- the Brighter Futures Programme
- Communication, Language and Literacy.
- Health services such as midwife clinics
- Information, advice and guidance, including information on and signposting to local childcare, signposting to a range of services including debt advice and information on community activities
- Domestic violence support
- Foodbank vouchers and support with accessing food
- Breastfeeding pump loans
Full details can be found by following this link Christchurch Family Hub
THE UMBRELLA GROUP - SUPPORT FOR PARENTS/CARERS OF CHILDREN WITH ASD
Please find below the list of meetings for The Umbrella Group which supports parents and carers of children and young people on the autistic spectrum. Please share this within your schools.
Below you will also find contact details and information about The Umbrella Group, plus a document from University Hospitals Dorset containing information and support for parents/carers of children and young people with Autism.
Meeting dates for the Umbrella Group
Children and Young People on the Autistic Spectrum
SENDIASS4BCP
What's on in February? It might not be sunshine and heatwaves, but we've a summery welcome at our workshops and drop-ins! To find out where we are and when they are, click on this: https://sendiass4bcp.org/2025/01/29/whats-on-in-february-2/
FACE
For more information and to watch the short video please click on the link below
Watch this short clip to see the latest from FACE
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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| COFFEE MORNING | 13 MARCH | PARENTS | 9AM | 10AM | TPS | ||
| YEAR 4 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 13 MARCH | 4 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| NURSERY NURSE DROP IN | 17 MARCH | PARENTS | 8.45AM | 9.45AM | TPS | ||
| CHRISTCHURCH LIBRARY VISIT | 19 MARCH | 3 | 9AM | 12PM | LIBRARY | ||
| YEAR 3 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 20 MARCH | 3 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| RED NOSE DAY MUFTI | 21 MARCH | ALL | TPS | ||||
| PTFA EASTER DISCO | 26 MARCH | 1-6 | TPS | ||||
| FAIRMILE GRANGE VISIT | 27 MARCH | R | 9AM | 11.30AM | OFFSITE | ||
| YEAR 2 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 27 MARCH | 2 | 2.45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| HOUSE DAY | 4 APRIL | ALL | TPS | ||||
| LAST DAY OF TERM | 4 APRIL | ALL | |||||
| EASTER HOLIDAY | 7 APRIL - 21ST APRIL | ALL | |||||
| RETURN TO SCHOOL | 22 APRIL | ALL | |||||
| YEAR 1 CLASS ASSEMBLY | 1 MAY | 1 | 2:45PM | 3PM | TPS | ||
| MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY | 5 MAY | ALL | |||||
| YEAR 6 SATS | 12 MAY - 15 MAY | 6 | TPS | ||||
| LONGDOWN FARM TRIP | 20 MAY | R | 9AM | 3PM | OFFSITE | ||
| BLASHFORD LAKES TRIP | 22 MAY | 3 | 9AM | 3PM | OFFSITE | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||||
