I have decided to retire Peggy at Half Term so that she can enjoy her final years at home without needing to get in and out of the car, which she is finding increasingly difficult. I will bring her in next week so that the children and staff can see her and wish her a happy retirement. She has done a wonderful job, even though she hasn't always realised it!

Please don't forget to order your tickets for Bingo Night! Forms were sent home with children yesterday. Our PTFA are planning on having a bar, and selling cakes and bakes too. For tickets please complete and return the form sent home with your children today or email ptfa@twyning.gloucs.sch.uk . Your £10 fee includes a complimentary drink and your bingo book. Children are welcome to play but must be accompanied by an adult. 

We are very much looking forward to this! Mr Davies has kindly agreed to be our caller and is brushing up on his bingo-lingo!

These will start week beginning Monday 3rd June and will run for 5 weeks (except cooking which is 4 weeks). Please email Mrs Bowen on admin@twyning.gloucs.sch.uk with requests.  Places are limited to 20 children per club, first come first served (except cooking).

Re: Cooking Club - this is for Y5&6 children who have NOT YET done it, and will run for 4 weeks (not on Tuesday 18th June) - numbers are limited and there is a £10 charge per child to cover ingredients. Children's names will be drawn out of a hat on Wednesday 5th June and you will be notified by email if your child has a place.  Please email Mrs Bowen to get your child's name 'in the hat'.

Mondays - Zumba (years R-3)

Tuesdays - Cooking (years 5&6) 'new' children only who have not taken part previously

Thursdays - Gardening and nature (years R-2)

Thursdays - Rounders (years 4-6)

We have a couple of in our Reception Class for September 2024. If you know anyone who still needs a space for this September, and would like their child to join our fantastic new Early Years classroom please ask them to call the school office for details on 01684 293577.

We have noticed an increasing amount of cuddly toys and fidget toys coming into school from home over recent weeks.  Please can we ask that children do not bring in any of these items from home. 

If your child requires these resources then this will need to be pre-arranged with myself and in line with an identified need.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Kind regards

Lisa Lowe

SENDCo

What a rockstar week it has been!

The battles have been close as the week has progressed but we have two clear winners that are revealed below!

Next week, there will be no battles as we are busy with residentials for Year 5 and 6.

Please can children bring coats or if it is sunny, they should also bring a sunhat and wear suncream to school. They also need a tracksuit top or school sweatshirt for PE and sporting clubs over their t-shirt. We are outside for PE as often as possible. There are still a few unnamed PE tops and quite a few jumpers currently in the lost property box - if you have lost one, please come and have a look!

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 increased to £2.71 with effect from 8th April 2024.

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. Many thanks. If your child's account is overdrawn please could you log in and clear the outstanding balance over the weekend? Many thanks.

One of our Year 6 pupils, Freddie, has decided to raise some money for a fantastic cause. Freddie is doing a sponsored litter pick for Cheltenham Animal Shelter! 

He will be picking litter around Twyning during May half term. He is hoping to raise £150 for the animal shelter to help support the great work that the charity do. 

If you would like to donate towards Freddie's litter pick. Please follow this link: https://cas.enthuse.com/pf/freddie-neal-sayer

Below is a link to the digital ‘What's on in the Libraries Guide’

What's On at The Library April - June 2024 by Gloucestershire Libraries :

 issuu.com/gloslibraries/docs/gl_whats_on_april-june_24_4_ 

www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/families-in-partnership-newsletters/families-in-partnership-newsletter-april-2024/?pageNumber=1 

In April’s newsletter you will find the latest updates, news and developments for families in the local area. This includes updates on a new Special School in Gloucester, 2-year-old Childcare Funding Expansion, Post 16 options information and lots more as helpful information for you and your family.