From the Chairman of Governors
Dear Parents, Staff and Pupils,
I hope you are refreshed and ready for the start of a new academic year.
First, I would like to welcome all the new pupils joining us this year. We are delighted that you have come to join us at this wonderful school and hope that you will be happy here. To the parents of new pupils I would also extend a special welcome and trust that you will feel able to play your full part in the partnership between school and home that we have here. I also would like to welcome Mrs Emily King to our TPS family as she comes to head up the Music Department here. On your behalf I wish her a happy and fulfilled time at TPS.
Second, to all those returning – to pupils, teaching staff and non-teaching staff alike – I would say a warm welcome back. I look forward to another year of progress and fulfilled promise, as we work together to be the best we can be, with God’s help. I trust that parents will once again feel an important and appreciated part of this dynamic TPS family.
On behalf of the Governors, I wish to say that we trust that you will all have a very happy and successful year and support each other and care for each other as we hope to develop to the full the gifts and attributes that God has graciously given each one of us.
David Howell, Chairman of Governors
From the Headmaster
Term starts again on Monday 6th September and I look forward to welcoming our current and new pupils then. There are exciting developments planned for the school this year including a new music building and subsequent improvements to outdoor areas of the school. This is, of course, subject to planning approval. Bulletins will normally be sent out on Thursdays, although there will be a special bulletin announcing school pupil appointments on Friday 17th September.
Year 6 SATS results.
Well done to last year’s Year 6 on some excellent results. Results were sent to the school during the holidays and have now been forwarded on to last year’s Year 6 parents.
Minibus run and waiting list
The school minibus run starts on Monday 6th September and is currently full. If parents are interested in going on a waiting list for the bus please could you inform the Office. If there is sufficient interest it might be possible to run a second bus in the future.
Breakfast Club
Starts on Monday 6th September from 8.00am – 8.30am, price £1.20. A cooked breakfast is served each Wednesday, price £1.70. Pupils from Years 2 – 8 are welcome to attend Breakfast Club without an adult, however pupils in Year 1 may attend as long as they are accompanied by an older sibling or adult. Reception pupils must be accompanied by an adult. Parents or carers are always welcome to attend.
First day arrangements
Arrival
A reminder that pupils should walk into school and wait in the playground. Doors open at 8.30am. In the event of bad weather pupils can go straight to the Hall
Pupils new to the school.
New pupils joining Years 1 and 2 should go direct to the main Pre-Prep entrance at the far end of the playground
New pupils joining Year 3 – Year 7 should come to the front door of the school.
Reception pupils are welcome to arrive at 8.30am if they wish or if they prefer for the first day they are welcome to come at 9.00am. Parents may settle their children in their classrooms but are encouraged not to linger!
Year 6 girls and Year 8 boys who would like to help welcome new pupils and Year 3 pupils to the Prep department should arrive by 8.15am and see Mr Marshall-Taylor.
Year 3 dismissal times
Year 3 finish school at 4.00pm on Thursdays and Fridays on their games and swimming days (please note that this is a change this year). Year 3 finish at 3.30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Dismissal
School finishes:
Reception at 3.15pm from the main Pre-Prep entrance door.
Year 1 at 3.20pm from the rear Pre-Prep entrance by the Quiet Garden.
Year 2 at 3.25pm from the main Pre-Prep entrance door.
Year 3 at 3.30pm from the main playground gates.
Year 4 – 8 at 4.00pm from the Dining Room doors.
Head of school appointments
We will be inviting pupils from Year 6 – 8 to stand for House Captains in the first two weeks of term. Pupils from Years 3 – 8 who wish to be considered for Pupil Council will be invited to apply. Appointments for Heads of School and Sports Captains, House Captains and Pupil Council representatives will be announced in the bulletin on Friday 17th September.
Parent information booklet
The new parent information booklet will be forwarded by email soon.
Prep
Uniform and Games kit
Parents please ensure that all clothing and equipment is named before return to school. This greatly reduces the number of lost property items.
Tuesday PE kit Year 3 – Year 6
A reminder that on Tuesday Year 3 – Year 8 should come to school in the TPS tracksuit and PE kit. This effectively adds at least ten minutes to PE curriculum time.
*** Monday 6th September ***
FIRST DAY BACK Year 8 boys to Colets. Boys should remember their PE kit, track suit and non-marking trainers.
Specialist Dyslexia Actions lessons
These lessons will begin on Tuesday, 7th September.
Thursday 9th September
First Year 3 swim.
Thursday 9th September, 4.10pm – 5.00pm
Year 4 curriculum meeting in the Hall. Pupils will be supervised for the duration of the meeting.
Friday 10th September
Activity day for Years 4 – 8. Full details will be issued on Monday.
Swimming will start for Year 5 pupils on Friday 17th September.
Pre-Prep
Year 1 games Monday. Wear uniform to school and bring full kit in PE bag.
Year 2 games Thursday. Wear uniform to school and bring full kit in PE bag.
Please name snack pots and drink bottles if your child is not having a break time drink from school. Juice cartons or water from home must be in a named bottle.
Teachers will send out a letter next week which will outline the timetable and organisation for each class for the Autumn term.
Thursday 9th September, 2.45pm – 3.30pm
Year 2 Curriculum Meeting in the Dining Room. If unable to attend, please see Mrs Barnes for the information covered.
Thursday 16th September, 2.45pm – 3.30pm
Year 1 Curriculum Meeting in the Dining Room.
Chess
Richmond Junior Chess Club
The first Richmond Junior Chess Club will meet at the school on Tuesday 7th September from 5.00pm – 6.30pm. This club is for pupils from Year 3 upwards who are keen to represent the school at Chess. Strong players from the Borough also attend. Please note the slightly earlier start time for this year. Forms are available from the Office.
Clubs
Club forms will be issued on the first day of term and will need to be returned promptly by Wednesday 8th September. For a number of clubs spaces are limited so a quick return is advised, and spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, although priority will be given to those having attended Mini Musketeers in previous terms.
Music
All peripatetic music lessons will begin on Monday 6th September.
Violin lessons will be on Wednesdays.
Lessons with Mr Bridges will remain on the Tuesday, and Mr Stroud’s lessons will be on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Application forms for individual music lessons are available from the Office for all instruments.
Games
Year 3 and 4 games afternoon is on FRIDAYS. Please note that this is change of day from last year.
Year 5 – 8 games afternoon is on WEDNESDAYS.
Year 8 will be playing squash and doing fitness training at Colets on MONDAYS. Please note that this is change of day from last year.
FOOTBALL
For Games sessions boys should wear their TPS football kit and tracksuit and bring boots and trainers at the start of the season for hard ground. Boys should also have shin pads and a water bottle.
Saturday 4th September
Hampton School U10 and U11 Football Tournament, at Hampton School, Hanworth Road. Players involved have been notified and should be dropped at Hampton School at 9.00am in their football kit and collected from 1200 noon.
NETBALL
Girls in Years 3 - 6 will be playing netball this term. They should wear TPS track suits, long purple socks, trainers, netball skirt, white polo shirt and purple cycling shorts.
Miscellaneous
Open Mornings
Hampton School
Saturday 18th September 10.00am – 1.00pm. For further information ring 020 – 8979 9273.
St Catherine’s, Bramley
Thursday 16th September, Wednesday 13th October, Tuesday 9th November at 9.30am. For further information ring 01483 899609.
Reed’s School
Saturdays 18th September, 13th November, 5th March, 7th May. For further information ring 01932 869001.
