It is with great pleasure that I have presented a Headteacher's Award to Toby K in Foxes Class today. Toby consistently demonstrates exemplary behaviour and effort in all aspects of school life, well done Toby!

We still have the Royal British Legion poppy box in school, with poppies, 'festival style' wrist bands, 'slap bands' and pin badges available amongst other items. Cash donations should be made into the collection box next to the sale items outside the Office. These will be with us until Remembrance day next week. Many thanks.

On Friday we will be collecting for Children in Need. There will be a bucket on the door for any cash you wish to donate. The School Council and Health Committee (those who do NOT go to Netball club) will lead a cake sale after school on the Friday, so if you are able to, please bring any cakes/bakes in on Friday morning. Many thanks for your help! 

The theme this year is 'SPOTacular' so children may wear yellow or spotty items to school if they wish! 

Henry and Poppy A-T are taking on a 5-mile bike ride in the Forest of Dean to raise funds for Children in Need. They’re also going to be selling colorful Pudsey keyrings to support this cause. Every little bit helps, so please consider donating or sharing their campaign to make a difference for children in need. Thank you! 

https://gofund.me/0251b7d25 

Yesterday, we took part in the English Schools' Football Association district tournament at Tewkesbury Academy. Five schools were in the small schools' category and of our four matches, we won one convincingly (2-0) against Ashchurch, drew against Mitton and Queen Maragaret and just lost to Tirlebrook. Overall we came second and were proud receivers of silver medals. Our team played magnificently, supporting and encouraging each other. Well done to Oliver, William R, Jack, Leo N-S, Bertie, Theo, Zane, Isla, Jesse and Joe.

We have been made aware that our uniform supplier, Gooch Clothing, are no longer able to source the navy blue school cardigan. Until we can find an alternative, we are happy for you to buy any school-style navy cardigan, getting it personalised yourself if you so wish, or leaving it plain.

PE KIT: We have noticed that some children are coming in more varied items e.g. black and/or boldly branded items for PE. Please note that the PE t-shirt should be the school logo blue shirt. The school tracksuit is perfect for cold weather. Otherwise, shorts/skort/cycling shorts/joggers should be navy and unbranded. Children may wear their school jumper or cardigan instead of the tracksuit top when cold.

Parents Evenings are being held on 17th, 19th and 20th November. If you still need to book your appointment and can not access School Spider, please ring or email Mrs Bowen and she can book you in.

Please remember to top up your child's ParentPay account to cover their school dinners. Your account should be in credit at all times so please make sure there is enough in there to cover the next few weeks. Many thanks.

Click here to view new menus which start after Half Term: www.twyningschool.co.uk/page/school-lunches/106163 

The following clubs started this week:

Young Voices on Monday (existing children only - finishes at 4:15pm)

Colouring Club (years 1-3) with Miss Ray on a Monday (finishes at 4:15pm) PLEASE NOTE there is NO colouring club on 8th December

Dance Club (years 4-6) with Miss Taylor and Miss Thomas on a Tuesday (finishes at 4:15pm) (please note, dance club will be the preparation for the Feet First Festival next year). 

Nature Club (year 4,5,6) on Wednesdays (this club now finishes at 4:30pm)

Netball Club (year 4,5,6) on Friday (this club now finishes at 4:30pm)

Multi Sports Club (year 1,2,3) on Friday (finishes at 4:15pm)

The Travelling Book Fair trolleys will be with us on the 24th and 25th November. The books will be available for you to view and buy from after school on the 24th and 25th November. Payments can be made using your smart phone and scanning the QR codes at the time of the event. Books can be taken away straight after. Your spend earns credit for our school library. We will also be running a free draw for a few children to win a £5 book voucher each to spend at the event...

bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/travelling-books/gift-vouchers 

Below is the updated guidance on food safety in the EYFS. Food safety advice for children age 5 and under...

How to reduce the risk of choking Children can choke on any food. 

To minimise the risk of choking:  

• remove any stones and pips from fruit before serving  

• cut small round foods (like grapes, strawberries and cherry tomatoes) lengthways and into quarters

• cut large fruits (like melon) and hard fruit or vegetables (like raw apple and carrot) into slices instead of small chunks  

• cut sausages into thin strips rather than chunks and remove the skins (sausages should be avoided due to their high salt content)  

• do not give whole nuts to children under five years old  

• do not give whole seeds to children under five years old 

• cut cheese into strips rather than chunks  

• do not give children popcorn as a snack  

• do not give children marshmallows or jelly cubes from a packet, either to eat or as part of messy play activities, as they can get stuck in the throat 

•  do not give children hard sweets 

We are following this guidance in school and ask that you consider this guidance when sending in a snacks and packed lunches for your child. 

We are more than happy to chop up fruit and vegetables at the beginning of playtime and at lunchtime if necessary, and sausages will be served in strips while your child is in Reception. We appreciate that some of these rules may differ from how your child is served food at home so we hope you can adjust their snack or lunch orders to ensure they are happy with their option and are prepared for this. 

Many thanks. 

Miss Taylor 

I just wanted to remind parents about the most effective ways to make contact with your child's teacher should you need to. You can also advise us if your child is off school sick/unwell on the School Spider app. This is also in the communications section of the website. This document also lists all of the emails for the teachers. We kindly ask that you do not use the private messaging system on Dojo but instead use email please. Many thanks for your support as always.  spaces.schoolspider.co.uk/uploads/605/page/40075479_page_file.pdf 

Please see below  some useful links to a few excellent wellbeing and mental health resources and an amazing digital therapy app for children:

luminova.app/gloucestershire 

www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk/ 

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/media/mujkq12k/gcc_3002-cyp-mental-health-handout_aw-crop-large.pdf 

hubofhope.co.uk/concerns?concerns=86&latitude=52.0286023&longitude=-2.1466844