Headmaster’s Update
We are never shy of making the most of an opportunity for fun and learning at TPS! World Book Day on Thursday was the catalyst for ‘TPS Book Week’, a host of activities organised across the school to celebrate literature and reading. The House Librarians launched the week at our whole school assembly with those pupils exploring classic first lines of well-known novels. Miss McVey’s Reception class brought the house down with their extraordinary class assembly sharing adapted fairy tales, favourite characters and some very catchy songs! Another part of the week was the Art Competition which saw so many exquisite entries, with Divya, Freddie and Julian securing the winning entries and 8H and 4H recognised for being the top form overall for entries. The children paired up in classes on Thursday to share books in our Class Partnership programme and, of course, the three author visits, saw us welcome Chitra Soundar (Very Best Big Sister), Adam Baron (Oscar’s Lion) and Andy Briggs (Rise of the Heroes) to talk about the writing process and, hopefully, to inspire the next generation of writers. Of course, Thursday’s dress up extravaganza was a joy to behold – so well done to everyone for embracing the opportunity to be creative in showcasing so many famous and fun literary characters. A special thank you must go to Mrs Haywood for organising such a fabulous week for everyone at TPS.
At this time of the year, the Year 6 children can breathe a sigh of relief as they have completed their preparation and assessments for the senior school entry examinations and the majority of outcomes are now known. We’ve been delighted with the overall results, with the 34 children in Year 6 having secured 14 scholarships between them and 80% of all applications resulting in offers from 26 different senior schools. Indeed, many of the boys and girls hold multiple offers, many to first choice schools, and have the difficult challenge now of deciding which to accept. We look forward to celebrating all of the children’s individual and collective successes in the coming weeks.
Indeed, it’s been great to see our senior pupils involved in all sorts of exciting events after the examinations with preparations for the end of term production well underway and, of course, the opportunity only this Thursday for the girls to take part in the IAPS regional netball tournament at the Marist in Ascot; by all accounts the girls played superbly through the rounds, having wholeheartedly committed to the preparatory training. Well done indeed to all of the girls in the squad: Tabitha, Harriet B, Nicole, Harriet S, Evie, Eloise, Zara and Iris.
Oliver Barrett, Headmaster
Key Dates
March
| Day: | Date: | Event: |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 10th March – Friday 14th March – Reception to Year 3 Spring Review Meetings (Face to Face) | ||
| Mon | 10 | Year 8 RSE Session |
| Tue | 11 | Spring Teatime Concert (Invite only) |
| Tue | 11 | ORH Class Assembly |
| Tue | 11 | Juliette Whiterod – 6C Pottery Workshop (during art lessons) |
| Tue | 11 | Juliette Whiterod – Year 8 Pottery Workshop (during art lessons) |
| Wed | 12 | Juliette Whiterod – 6G Pottery Workshop (during art lessons) |
| Thu | 13 | Whole School Open Morning |
| Thu | 13 | School Council Meeting |
| Fri | 14 | Prayer Meeting |
| Fri | 14 | Year 6 and Senior Prep Self-defence course |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Sports Fixtures
March
| Day: | Date: | Sport Event: | Location: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12 | Boys – Year 5 A – Hampton Prep Festival | Hampton Prep School – Carlisle Park |
| Wed | 12 | Girls – Year 5 A&B Hockey vs Staines Prep | Staines Hockey Club |
| Fri | 14 | Boys – Year 3 A,B&C vs Claremont | Claremont Fan Court Senior School Car Park ( enter school by Portsmouth Road) |
| Fri | 14 | Boys – Year 4 A,B&C vs Surbiton & Willington | Surbiton – Hinchley Wood |
| Fri | 14 | Girls – Year 3 A,B&C Football vs HSA | Halstead St Andrew’s School |
| Sat | 15 | Boys – Year 5 A – Donhead 7s | Donhead Sports Ground |
All up to date sports fixtures information can be found on MSP
Little Voices Easter Camp
Little Voices Easter Camp @ TPS – For more information please see the attached link to the flyer below.
Little Voices Easter Camp Invite Flyer
Typings Cool Easter Camp
Easter touch typing courses for 7–16 year olds – For more information please see the attached link to the flyer below.
Juliette Whiterod – Art Exhibition in Staines
Juliette Whiterod (who is leading workshops for Year 6 and Senior Prep pupils in March) – Art Exhibition in Staines
For more information please see the attached link to the flyer below.
Arts Exhibition Flyer
British Science Week
It’s British Science Week from 7th-16th March 2025 and the theme is ‘Change and Adapt’ so it’s an extra special time to celebrate all things Science!
Below are some events happening at TPS:
- Monday – Our incredible duckling eggs arrive!
- Monday breaktime – KS2 are welcome to join us in the school hall for a BBC Teach Live Lesson with British Astronaut Tim Peake and be inspired to blast off into the world of science and space exploration.
- KS1 Poster Competition – Theme is ‘Change and Adapt’.
- KS2 Competition – Design a piece of technology that could help protect sea or land animals; think about how the technology could help them.
- KS3 Competition – Research how energy use has changed over the last 50 years OR innovative ways we can change and adapt to tackle climate change.
Check out the British Science Week link and see ‘what’s on’ for more information about events happening in London and all over the country.
https://www.britishscienceweek.org/the-theme-for-2025-is-change-and-adapt/
Mrs Fox and Mrs Lindsay’s Easter Art Club at TPS
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
Click Here
Safeguarding & Wellbeing messages from our Designated Safeguarding Team
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School Meals week commencing: 10th March Menu Week 3
