Last Friday, four children took part in the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury mini tennis festival at East Gloucs tennis club, Cheltenham. They played singles and double matches against several of the other participating schools including Naunton Park and St. Mark's. They played really well and finished just outside the top 3 medal places. Well done to Livvy, William R, Keira N and Jesse. 

There seems to be a large amount of jewellery being worn at the moment - necklaces, lots of bracelets/friendship bands, hoop earrings, all of which must be removed before PE. It is also dangerous at playtimes, if any of these items should catch on clothing, fences, play equipment etc. Please can children only wear stud earrings if they have pierced ears.

Our annual sports day event will take place on Wednesday 3rd July at 1pm on the village green. As usual, we will need parent volunteers in order to enable our sports day event to take place. Please email Mrs Bowen on admin@twyning.gloucs.sch.uk or Mrs Leggett on jleggett@twyning.gloucs.sch.uk as soon as possible if you can help - it will involve running an activity station and will be explained fully to you beforehand. You would need to be available from 12.15pm at the latest to be briefed. Thank you.

Mrs Leggett

We were excited to enjoy an assembly given by Severn Trent this morning 'Wonderful World of Water' - children will be coming home with booklets to show you, and have all promised to use water wisely!

The school tea towels arrived today and have been sent out with the children tonight. There are just a few left!  If you still want one, please ask Mrs Bowen for one on Monday and bring £5 per towel.. 

It was a battle between boys and girls this week...

Super work from Year 4 who have been working hard towards their Year 4 multiplication check!

As your catering provider, Caterlink value feedback to help them improve the service they provide to your children. This term they have drawn up a Parent/Guardian survey on the meal provision they provide.

Please complete the survey using the link below. The survey will close on 31st July 2024.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CN9XYWJ

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.

It is always great to see the creative designs of water bottles that the children bring to school everyday - the children are all very good at keeping themselves hydrated particularly in the hotter weather but... Please can you ensure that the bottles (including their components which come apart) are regularly washed to avoid any mould building - this does happen especially if children have juice or squash rather than water. We do ask that children only bring water in their bottles rather than squash or juice as it so much healthier for them, particularly their teeth. This is very much recommended and is consistent with other primary school policies. Thank you.