Thank you to all those of you who have returned your children's report slips. If you are still yet to do this, please return them in bookbags or by email next week. Thanks

Back by popular demand... Break the rules day! This will be held on Tuesday 16th July. The children absolutely loved this PTFA event last year and it was lovely to see them all with funny socks, different coloured hair etc! Please see the list of rules they are allowed to break this time, and the payment associated. All money will go towards the PTFA funds which are used to pay for all sorts of play equipment, books, special events, new IT equipment, and other items that we simply cannot afford to buy from school funds. We hope you will enjoy and support this event.

The final discos of the year will be held on Wednesday 17th July in the school hall. Please hand your forms and money to Mrs Bowen or your child's class teacher as soon as possible.

Please note the earlier disco is for reception up to year 4 children, and the later disco is purely for year 5 and 6 this time.

The donations box for good quality trainers, PE shoes, school shoes, school bags, pencil cases etc is on the blue table in the lower playground. If you are having a clear out and find any old but usable good quality items I'm sure there are many other children in Gloucestershire and our local area who are in need of them. These items will be collected and sent to children who may not be fortunate enough to have these school items. Please drop any items in during this last week of this term.  Thank you for support.

The year 3 and 4 children have spent the last few days at Macaroni Wood on residential - they certainly enjoyed themselves and had a great time! Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen. Its great for the children to be able to experience these activities - in two days, they have packed in den building, archery, nature walking, campfire, team building and even watched last nights England match!

Thank you to the Twyning Men's Shed who have made this lovely 'friendship bench' for our school! The children absolutely love it and as a school we really appreciate this wonderful gift. 

Please note that ALL school dinner account debts MUST be cleared or in credit by the last week of term. Please make sure that you have also credited enough money to your child's parentpay account to pay for your child's dinners in that last week! Dinners cost £2.71 so a full week will be £13.55.

Dear Parents

We are excited to share that our school hosted a Money Wise workshop this year that was aimed at enhancing our students' financial literacy. The workshop provided valuable insights and practical skills to help students manage their finances better.

To understand the impact of the workshop, the Make Sense of Pence team is keen to hear from you and your children. They are collecting stories and feedback on any changes or new habits formed as a result of attending the workshop. Here’s an inspiring quote from one of the students:

“It has helped me to understand the value of money. Just the other day I was going to buy a really expensive water bottle, but I didn’t, I found a cheaper one.”

We kindly ask you to share your child's experiences and any positive changes you have noticed by filling out the form at the link below. All entries will be entered into a draw to win a Hootini the Owl Hoody.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/YourGuardian1/MakeSenseOfPenceStudentFeedback

Your participation is greatly appreciated and will help the Make Sense of Pence team continue to improve and tailor their workshops to benefit more students.

Thank you for your time and support.

There are only 2 tea towels left! If you still want one, please ask Mrs Bowen for one and bring £5 per towel.. 

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 

The cost of a school dinner is now £2.71.

If you believe your child may be entitled to free school meals, please look at this link www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-transport-and-free-school-meals/apply-for-free-school-meals/ 

Menus for this term are now available from the school website - click to download or ask at the office for a printed copy. www.twyningschool.co.uk/page/school-lunches/106163 

Please remember that all school dinner account balances should be in credit at all times. If your child's account is overdrawn please could you log in and clear the outstanding balance over the weekend? Many thanks.