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This week, we had a visit from a member of staff from Staple Hill library who told the children all about the exciting Summer Reading Challenge.
This year, the theme is Gadgeteers - discover the amazing science and innovation behind the world around us!
Gadgeteers will feature amazing books, awesome rewards and plenty of ideas for cool experiments and activities to discover science!
For further information, take a look at:
We all know what regular reading can do to support children in their learning; it's also an incredibly fun thing to do. Please support your child to continue reading regularly throughout the summer holidays.
Visit Staple Hill library and become a Gadgeteer with the Summer Reading Challenge 2022 - it’s FUN and FREE!
All children aged 4 – 11 are invited to take part! Children read books over the summer holiday and collect stickers (including some stinky ones!) to complete their special Gadgeteers poster and get a medal and certificate.
Join Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022 at a South Gloucestershire library from Saturday 9 July finishing by Saturday 10 September and pick up your FREE bag of Gadgeteer Goodies* and see the difference the Summer Reading Challenge makes to your child’s reading:
‘…I’d like to do this every day of my entire life!’ Child, Staple Hill
Children love taking part and there are lots of awesome FREE activities: Fizz Pop Science workshops and Gadgeteer themed crafts and Lego clubs.
Find out more at www.southglos.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge or like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/sgloslibraries for the latest updates.
* Available whilst stocks last.
Reading cafes will continue this term. We love inviting parents/carers/grandparents in to share our enjoyment of reading. As always, come in with your child at the start of the day (on the given dates) and enjoy a book with your child. Reading cafes will close at 9:10. Thank you for your support.
Reading cafe dates:
Friday 3rd February
Friday 3rd March
Friday 5th May
Friday 9th June
Friday 7th July
Warm Space
St Stephens Church is offering a warm space over the upcoming months for anyone who would like to get out of the cold, have a hot drink and some friendly chat. This event will begin from the 10th of January between the hours of 9am - 12pm (and will continue every Tuesday after.) Please see the attached poster for more details.
https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/6069/warm_space_poster.pdf
Youth Church
Youth Church happens every Sunday at St Stephens Church for families with children of all ages and we start at 10am. There will be crafts, songs and getting to know Jesus. Please see the attached poster for more information. All are welcome.
https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/6070/yc_poster_2023.pdf
Outburst Youth Group
Calling all children aged 10 - 13 years!! Outburst Youth Group is the place for you!! It is run by St Stephens Church and is on the first Friday of every month at 7pm for 2 hours in the church hall. Every night is different, but expect lots of fun, activities, laughter and time to be with friends. The next session is on Friday 6th January. It is £2 per session.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call or email Lisa on 01179574297 or [email protected]
Throughout February half term, Bristol Sport Foundation will be running multi-sport holiday camps at various venues across Greater Bristol. They offer a variety of sporting opportunities, with an emphasis on inclusivity, high activity levels and fun. Their camps provide the perfect environment for children to fall in love with sport and enjoy being active whilst making new friends.
They will be running their Staple Hill Forever Sport Holiday Camp during February half term, which will be hosted at The Tynings Primary School, BS16 4SG. Please find attached their poster, providing further details and information on how to book.
https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/6094/the_tynings_february_camp_feb._23.pdf
Exciting news!
On Monday 24th April, our Book Fair is opening and will be available for you to browse every day after school (for one week only). There will be some very exciting titles which will appeal to all ages.
You will find us by the double doors at the entrance to the hall.
We are encouraging cashless payments at the Fair:
Parents can pay using the link below:
Online payments must be completed by 12:00 on May 2, 2023.
Parents can also pre-buy Book Fair vouchers online which can be used to pay for the books at the Fair. (Change can not be given from these vouchers)
Parents - Travelling Book Fairs (scholastic.co.uk)
Did you know, children are five times more likely to finish a book that they have chosen themselves? This makes a Book Fair the perfect place for a reluctant reader to find their feet with books.
'When a child’s imagination is captured by a book, you want to nurture it, nourish it and, above all, keep that spark alive.'
Dear parents/ carers
Thank you for your support in our World Book Day activities – there were some fantastic dressed-up potatoes. The focus for the day on different authors in class was brilliant, and the bed-time story session was enjoyed by all. The winners of the potatoes were Ted Masters, Joshua Poole and Ryan Alden – they have all won books to take home…congratulations to them! It has been great to see how many children are already well on their way to receiving their first reading challenge award – thank you for signing the cards in the back of diaries.
We had a brilliant giant conga around the playground this morning to support Sport Relief. One of the things we wanted to do this week was give children the opportunity to experience different sporting activities, including dance, boccia and new age curling. This afternoon’s tournament finale was exciting! Unfortunately we haven’t been able to venture out onto the field for a run – I think we would have needed snorkels!
Have a great week
Lois Haydon, Head Teacher
Please can we remind parents, that the car park is only for staff use and those parents who hold a blue badge. Also, please do not walk through the car park at drop off and pick up times. This is for the safety of everyone. Thank you for your co-operation.
Although storms were not forecast this week, the strength of winds meant that we did not use the usual area at the start of the week. We decided to let the children have a try at Welly wanging on the field instead. They all seemed to enjoy this activity, especially as an element of competition was introduced.
Wednesday was a glorious day and the children had a great time trying out the tyre swings and starting to use the mud kitchen, which will be added to next week.
Next week's classes:
Monday - Deer
Tuesday - Woodpecker and Squirrel
Wednesday - Owl and Otter
It is the turn of Deers and Badgers to give book recommenations this week.
Mrs Pike recommends: 'Mrs Frisby and the rats of NIMH' by Robert C. O'Brien
"Ever since I read this book in primary school, I have found the idea absolutely fascinating and it remains a favourite of mine.
Mrs Frisby is a field mouse living with her children in a farmer's field for the winter. The farmer wants to plough his field once the weather warms, but Mrs Frisby is unable to move her family to safety because her son is extremely ill. As the time for ploughing gets closer and closer, Mrs Frisby finds herself on one amazing and dangerous adventure after another as she searches for help. Can the mysterious and super-intelligent rats that live under the rosebush be the answer to her problems? Could she be the answer to theirs? Follow the adventure as you learn all about the rats of NIMH and why they know all about Mrs Frisby."
James from Badgers likes 'Bad Dad' by David Walliams.
"This book is about a man that likes race driving. Sadly he breaks his leg so he is given a wooden leg. He goes around stealing from banks. David Walliams makes me what to read on because he uses interesting words and uses a lot of action. He is my favourite author!"
Miss Hannan recommends the book 'Into the Forest' by Anthony Browne.
"This is a gorgeous picture book with fantastic illustrations. A young boy heads off on a journey to take a cake to his grandma who is poorly. His mum tells him to to go the long way round but he wants to get home in case his dad comes back early, so he chooses to take the forbidden path into the forest...An absolute must read!!"
Eloisa from Deer class enjoys the book 'The Robot and the Bluebird' by David Lucas
"Everybody should read this, because it is such a nice book and it takes you on a journey. It has a nice friendship which makes you feel very happy".
Mad Science are running a second after schoool club beginning on Wednesday 13th May. There are still spaces available on this course, so if your child is interested in attending, please use the link below to book:
https://bookings.madsciencesouthwales.co.uk/product/the-tynings-school-may-start/
or telephone them on 0117 2510014, for more information.
Please click on the links below for activities being run during the Easter holidays by Active centres.
https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/572/easter_20.pdf
https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/573/easter_20_1_.pdf
Total attendance for the week: 96%
Best class attendance: Deer 99.3%
Best house attendance: Eastleigh 97.1%
Disappointingly, whole school attendance remained amber last week, with 4 red classes, 4 amber and 6 green. We really do need to get attendance back into green, so please let's all try for 100% attendance next week.
Congratulations to the following children who received the Learner of the Week certificate today:
Hedgehogs-Will, Squirrels-Harriet, Owls-Isla, Rabbits-Fearne, Deer-Ava-Jade, Foxes-Lewis, Badgers-Jacob, Bats-Harry, Kingfishers-Dawson, Woodpeckers-Demi, Otters-Ethan, Pine Martens-Sophie, Falcons-Oliver, Kestrels-Jasmine.
Congratulations to the following chldren who received the Team Tynings award today:
Hedgehogs-Sophia, Squirrels-Woody, Owls-Maddison, Rabbits-Elsie D, Deer-Leah, Foxes-Emily-Jane, Badgers-Noah, Bats-Phillip, Kingfishers-Jamie, Woodpeckers-Isla, Otters-Erin, Pine Martens-Ellie, Falcons-Emily, Kestrels-Jayton.
Upcoming dates:
- Thursday 19th March: Year 4 WOW event for parents, 2.00 pm
- Friday 20th March: Stay & Read session, 8.45-9.10 am
- Friday 20th March: Rabbit class assembly, 2.30 pm
- Friday 27th March: Stay & Read session, 8.45-9.10 am
- Friday 27th March: PSFA Quiz Night, 7.30 pm
- Tueday 31st March: Parent Forum, 9.00-10.00 am
- Friday 3rd April: Stay & Read session, 8.45-9.10 am
- Friday 3rd April: Last day of Term 4
- Monday 20th April: Start of Term 5, children return to school