Headmaster’s Update
Across the world today, communities are marking World Mental Health Day and at TPS we are marking this occasion by wearing yellow, a colour associated with good mental health because it symbolizes hope, optimism and happiness. It’s been fantastic to see the children and staff embrace this occasion in support of ‘Young Minds’, a charity that supports young people with their mental health by promoting wellbeing and providing a wide range of services and training. To find out more about this charity, please see here: Young Minds
This week has also seen us explore and promote Dyslexia Awareness Week, launched by our Head of Learning Support, Mrs Salt. In her very thought-provoking assembly on Monday, she highlighted the ‘super powers’ of dyslexic learners, such as problem solving, pattern identification and inventive thinking. We saw how each person with a dyslexic profile, including luminaries such as Mohammed Ali, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Walt Disney, are all special and different. We strive at TPS to recognise and celebrate each others’ talents, whilst being supportive too, which links neatly to wellbeing and ensuring we are a happy community.
They say that ‘he who sings, prays twice’, and it was a pleasure to hear every child at TPS perform as part of our Harvest Festival at St Mary’s Church in Hampton on Wednesday morning. The service featured a host of readings, poems and songs, with the key messages being those relating to being thankful for the food we enjoy, along with a connection to our school value of being ‘considerate’, through thinking about others. Donations this year were made to the Hampton Hygiene Bank, a local charity with strong connections to the TPS family, for those who cannot easily afford hygiene essentials like soap, detergent and toothpaste.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the service and for your generosity to such a worthy cause.
Oliver Barrett, Headmaster
Key Dates
Oct
| Day: | Date: | Event: |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 13 | Year 3 and 4 Bounce Workshops |
| Tue | 14 | Year 6 Academic Review Meetings (online) – English, Maths and Reasoning) |
| Wed | 15 | Year 6 Academic Review Meetings (online) – English, Maths and Reasoning) |
| Thu | 16 | Year 6 Academic Review Meetings (online) – English, Maths and Reasoning) |
| Fri | 17 | New Parents Coffee Morning Forum with Mr Barrett and SLT |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Sports Fixtures
Oct
| Day: | Date: | Sport Event: | Location: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 15 | Year 5 Boys A,B&C vs Surbiton | Surbiton – Hinchley Wood |
| Wed | 15 | Year 5 Girls A&B Netball | Staines Prep |
| Wed | 15 | Year 6 Boys A,B&C vs Surbiton | Kempton CC |
| Fri | 17 | U11 Girls Hockey IAPS Championships | Wellington College |
| Fri | 17 | Year 5&6 Epsom College Cross Country (selected pupils only) | Epsom College Cross Country |
| Fri | 17 | Year 3 Boys A&B vs St Philip’s | Kempton CC |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Harvest Festival – Thank you!
Thank you to all our families who donated much-needed toiletries to the Hygiene Bank. Our charity ambassadors, Emma, Harina and Ella did a sterling job collecting the items and delivering them to the Hygiene Bank in Hampton. Thank you to Mr Niehaus who drove the minibus.
We raised a total £ 181.48 in our retiring collection for the Hygiene Bank at the Harvest Festival church service.
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Following Mrs Salt’s assembly on Monday celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Week, please find attached an information sheet with Dyslexia support and advice for parents.
Dyslexia Advice for Parents 2025 TPS
Spelling strategies advice sheet from the English and SEND Department.
TPSC Xmas4Schools Fundraising Christmas Cards & Gifts
Details and forms were sent home in school bags earlier this term – copies are in the school office if you wish to collect one. Please contact Mrs Skennerton with any questions.
TPS Reception Entry September 2026
My School Portal
My School Portal is a great school-to-parent communication system.
Here you will find the latest events, which can be synced with your electronic calendar, weekly menus and copies of all letters sent home.
Below are important notices from two key departments which are updated weekly:
Pre-Prep — messages from Mrs Barnes including club collection
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Safeguarding & Wellbeing messages from our Designated Safeguarding Team
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School Meals week commencing: 13th October Menu Week 1
