Dear parents and carers

Unfortunately I have not been in school all week, as I have had the flu-like lurgy which is going around. I have missed all of the build up to Easter, and particularly the judging of competitions set by the PSFA! I hope that you all have a wonderful Easter break, and that we all return happy, safe and well.

Bullying

There have been an increased number of incidents of bullying in our school, particularly involving our older children. Some of this is via phones and in particular WhatsApp groups – it would really help us if you were able to keep an eye on your children’s accounts and remind them about kindness to others. We will be revisiting all of our learning on Bullying in assemblies next term, and reminding the children about what it entails and how we can reduce the number of incidents in our school. Bullying is not acceptable at The Tynings. We will look to involve you as parents, wherever we have confirmed cases, and work together to support those who are bullied and to ensure those who are bullying STOP!

School Attendance

Our overall attendance so far this year is 93.3%, and whilst this is only 0.3% behind the national average, it is below our expected target of 96%. Attendance is always a tricky one for schools. We are expected to get you, to get your children, into school, however, when there are illnesses like we haven’t seen for a few years, as well as the 48 hour rule after being sick or having diarrhoea and with holidays  cheaper in term time etc etc, we do understand. It is therefore, all the more important that we work together to ensure the children have access to the education they are entitled to. I really appreciate the efforts that you go to, to ensure your children are in school, on time, every day. Thank you

Congratulations to the following children, who have won an Easter egg from the PSFA for their Easter competition entries.

Colouring

EYFS: 1st, Sebastian - Squirrels, 2nd, Della - Squirrels

Years 1,2 & 3: 1st, Max - Robins, 2nd, Evan - Fox

Years 4,5 & 6: 1st, Ivy-Grace - Kestrels, 2nd, Beth - Falcons

Gardens

EYFS: 1st, Annabelle, Squirrels, 2nd, Jonny - Hedgehogs

Year 1, 2 & 3: 1st, Nevada - Squirrels, 2nd, Ted - Deer

Years 4,5 & 6: 1st, Emma - Otters, 2nd, Belle - Otters

Decorated Eggs

EYFS: 1st, Eliza - Squirrels, 2nd, Elodie - Squirrels

Years 1, 2 & 3: 1st, Poppy - Foxes, 2nd, Blake - Owls

Years 4,5 & 6: 1st, Mya & Maddison - Kestrels & Woodpeckers, 2nd, Summer - Kingfishers

Chess Club have been competing in a tournament this term. They have all played 5 games and earned as many points as possible. Well done to Kayla in Year 6 on coming first and winning the first ever Mrs Butter's Chess Award in honour of Mrs Butter. 

Red Arrows Easter Holidays

Join Aerospace Bristol for an Easter of Red Arrows themed fun as the museum introduces its new Red Arrows Experience. 

You can fly with the Red Arrows in the museum’s new simulator from Thursday 6th April, meet a former Red Arrows Pilot on Monday 3rd April, and on Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th April, younger visitors can pilot their own pedal planes.

Meet former Red Arrows pilot, Squadron Leader Mike Bowden, and find out what it was like to fly as Red 3 in the famous Royal Air Force aerobatic team. 

In this special family-friendly talk, Mike will be sharing stories of his five seasons with the Red Arrows, before answering audience questions. Talks are at 11.30 & 2.00 pm and tickets need to be booked in advance.

New to Aerospace Bristol this Easter Holiday! 

Find out what it's like to fly in formation with the Red Arrows aerobatics team as they perform some of their most exciting manoeuvres! Add the Red Arrows Experience simulator ride to your visit for just £3 per person. 

Younger visitors can enjoy their own Red Arrows simulator located in the museum cafe. 

Red Arrows simulator tickets will soon be available to purchase online and at admissions (museum ticket required)

On the 4th and 5th April, The Joystick Club will be bringing a selection of pedal planes as well as two more simulators for budding young aviators to pilot.

The Joystick Club Pedal Planes and Simulators are included with an admission ticket.

Congratulations to the following children who have received ‘Hot Chocolate Friday’ packs from Mrs Haydon:

Hedgehogs – Evee,  Squirrels – Cayden,  Owls – Tommy,  Robins – Grayson,  Foxes – Ronnie,  Deer – Annabelle,  Kingfishers – Ismaeel,  Woodpeckers – Beau,   Otters – Maizie-Dae,  Badgers – Poppy,  Falcons – Ellis,  Kestrels – Ivy-Grace.

Congratulations to the following children who are our ‘Champions of the Week!’

Hedgehogs – Lincoln,  Squirrels – Annabelle,  Owls – Blake,  Robins – Grace,  Foxes – Evan,  Deer – Will,  Kingfishers – Joey,  Woodpeckers – Harry,  Otters – Theo,  Badgers – Skye,  Falcons – Dylan,  Kestrels – Hunter. 

Upcoming dates for the diary:

Friday 31st March: Last day of Term 4

Monday 17th April: INSET day, school closed to children

Tuesday 18th April: Start of Term 5, children return to school

Monday 24th April to Firday 28th April: Scholastic Book Fair