It is so wonderful to be back! School has felt very calm and settled this week – thank you for making sure your children were ready to return!

A special welcome to our new Reception children who have had their first full day with us today, plus lunch!  Another special welcome to our new members of staff: Mr Stanton, Kestrels class teacher, Miss Cox, Falcons class teacher on Thursdays and Fridays, Mrs Dowding, Kingfishers class teacher and Mrs Thomas, Hedgehogs class teaching assistant. You may also have noticed new faces in Woodpeckers and Hedgehogs. Mr Griffiths is currently on paternity leave, so Miss Morey is teaching his class for two weeks. Mr Griffiths’ partner gave birth to a baby boy in the early hours of Monday this week. Congratulations to them both! Sadly, Mrs Leach is taking some time out this term, as she has suffered a very close bereavement. I am sure you will join me in sending her our best wishes. Miss Myhill is teaching Hedgehogs on Mondays and Tuesdays accordingly.

It has been great to see our new play equipment used so avidly this week. The children have really enjoyed clambering over everything and seeing the children sitting on the artificial grass and chatting has been wonderful.

It would be really helpful if the children were not playing on the equipment before and after school – there is no supervision from school staff at this point and I would hate for anyone to be injured. Thank you

Term dates:

South Gloucestershire have confirmed that there will be one less academic day in the school year, due to the Queens Jubilee celebrations. Dates are now as follows:

Remaining inset days:

Monday 1^st November

Thursday 23^rd June

Friday 24^th June

School Uniform

All of the children look smart and have return to school wearing correct uniform – despite issues once again with Monkhouse. (I am still waiting for parts of my daughter’s school uniform, and visited the store in person – I feel your pain!)

Thank you for not bombarding us with your complaints about Monkhouse. We signed a new contract with them last term, but are now looking to see what we can do about this, as the service is not what we were guaranteed. I am perfectly happy to see our children wear uniform without logo as long as the children are smart, but I appreciate that the logo helps us all to feel like we are part of the community. I do know that some of you had great success with Monkhouse too. I will keep you up to date with any developments!

Facebook

We have a brand new Facebook page ‘The Tynings School’  – please look for us and follow what we are doing.

After school clubs:

We are running a number of different clubs this year – see attached. Please talk to your children about what they might like to join in with, then return the form with your child’s name and class and tick the clubs they are interested in. Where a club is oversubscribed, we may alternate groups of children each term to increase opportunities for more children. Some of the clubs will have KS1 children for a term and then KS2 children for a term, and continue this way for the year. We will send out updated clubs lists each term.  Bristol Sports will also continue to run clubs for us – these are the only ones requiring a fee.

https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/5262/clubs_and_afterschool_activites.docx

Covid regulations

Attached is a poster from the local authority detailing when it is necessary to isolate. Thank you for your support in how this is currently being managed, even though it is a bit daunting for some of us.

https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/5263/2770_lomp_flowchart_v2.pdf

A few reminders!

Key Stage 2 children are very welcome to bring in a snack for breaktime, but this should be fruit only

Children should not be riding bikes or scooters within the school grounds.

Children do not need to bring in their own pencil cases. We provide the equipment they need.

Advance notice! The PSFA AGM will be held on Tuesday 12^th October at 7.15. Everyone is welcome! The PSFA is  a critical group of parents, staff and friends who lead fundraising activities including school discos, and the Christmas and Summer Fairs, to enable the school to purchase the special ‘extras.’ We couldn’t do without them. All parents are automatically ‘friends’ of the school, but we are also looking for committee members who would be happy to dedicate ideas and time to putting on fundraising activities. We always welcome new ideas!

Our cleaning contractor, Imperial Cleaning Services, are looking for an enthusiastic Cleaning Team Leader to work within a small team of cleaning operatives. The ideal candidate will have previous experience and will be passionate about their work with a keen eye for detail.

Working hours: 3:30-6:30pm Mon- Fri (term time only, with 1 week deep clean in the Summer, date TBC). Training will be provided.

An enhanced DBS is required - Imperial are able to help with this.

Competitive cleaning rates exceeding NLW.

Responsibilities include:

• Motivating the team daily to deliver high cleaning standards.
• Signing the team in and out & Supporting the team in their daily role.
• Monitoring & ordering of cleaning stock.
• Communication with the Operations Manager & Head Office.
• Delivery of cleaning tasks adhering to a specification.

To apply for this position, please send your application form to: Kelsey Lye, Imperial Cleaning Services Ltd, Unit 8 Ingoldmells Court, Edinburgh Way, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9XN or email [email protected]

A reminder from the local libraries, that their Summer Reading Challenge, Wild World Heroes, finishes tomorrow (Saturday 11th September). Please remember to collect any stickers, rewards, medals and certificates.

John Cabot Academy are holding their Year 6 open evening on Tuesday 14th September. Please see the attached leaflet for more information.

https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/5254/open_evening_leaflet.pdf

New FREE* Courses coming September 2021

The Community Learning and Skills service are pleased to bring you their updated list of courses starting September 2021.  Please note that all courses will take place online during periods of lockdown, so please contact them on 01454 864613 or email [email protected] to check if your course is affected.  You can also find regular updates on their Facebook page. 

More detailed information about the courses is available from the Community Learning Development Workers - phone numbers and emails can be found on page 5 of the Prospectus.  Ring Sam on 07768 293842 for Yate, Staple Hill, Downend and Lyde Green courses.

They would love to see people at one of their enrolment sessions at the beginning of September, so that they can discuss your needs, answer any questions and ensure that you have chosen the right course for you. 

Just pop along anytime between the times advertised – no need to book – and bring some ID and your National Insurance (NI) number with you.  See page 4 of the Prospectus for venues, days and times.

South Gloucestershire Council provides accessible and high quality learning opportunities for eligible adults to improve their skills and qualifications.  This can benefit not only you, but your family, local businesses and the community.  The courses offer the opportunity for you to:

• set goals towards your personal aspirations and recognise and value your achievements
• grow in confidence so that you can engage effectively and contribute to your community
• inspire your family and friends with the pleasure and value of learning
• see learning as a positive experience and life long journey, seeking to continually develop and extend your skills, knowledge and understanding
• develop positive routines and approaches which transfer to future learning or work

Please see the attached leaflet for information on netball development training for chldren in Years 3-6.

https://thetynings.schoolzineplus.co.uk/_file/media/5257/netball_training_development_poster_.docx

Congratulations to the following children who have received the "Champion of the Week" certificate this week:

Hedgehogs - Darcey,  Squirrels - Chloe,  Owls - Seth,  Robins - Finlay,  Deer - Zane,  Foxes - Leo,  Bats - Dylan,  Badgers -  Fearne,  Kingfishers - Ben W, Woodpeckers - Connor,  Otters - Joshua,  Pine Martens - Evan,  Falcons - Oliver,  Kestrels - Jamie.

Congratulations to the following children who have received "Hot Chocolate Friday" packs:

Hedgehogs - Auben,  Squirrels - Jenson,  Owls - Toby,  Robins - Poppy,  Deer - Neve,  Fox - Fatimah,  Bats - Beau,  Badgers - Eddison,  Kingfishers - Leah, Woodpeckers - Emily-Jane,  Otters -  Jasmine,  Pine Martens - Ella,  Falcons - Brooke,  Kestrels - Morgan.