Headmaster’s Update
With so many nations celebrating VE Day yesterday, it has been an opportune time to reflect on the vital significance of this key moment in history precisely 80 years ago. At TPS, this was marked by a special radio show hosted by our Head of History, Mr Howorth, on Tuesday, featuring readings, poems and reflections with our Year 8 boys on broadcasting duties. It was certainly a mature and moving affair a wonderful lesson for the school community, allied with our special silence at noon yesterday.
Mrs Lintin and 5M delivered a first-class assembly to the school on Wednesday, focusing on our school values with the aim for us all to be ‘Calm’, ‘Courageous’, ‘Considerate’ and ‘Courteous’ and comparing TPS to an imaginary school where these values were certainly not in evidence. The children were superb, wowing the audience with some clever dramatic elements, poems and, surely, a new school anthem capturing our four Cs: ‘We are the Children of TPS…’ That same day, we were delighted that our Year 5 mathematicians travelled with Mrs Clough to take part in the Hampton School Maths Wizards event, with Jessica, Yu-Xuan, Freddie, Edward, Jack, Thomas, Logan and Nils forming two top teams to solve a host of mind-bending problems, working superbly in their teams and showing excellent perseverance. Well done indeed!
For those keen to continue exploring and developing their mathematical talents, see below a link to Hampton School’s online Maths Wizard Challenge – a fun way for pupils to flex their problem-solving muscles! New Wizard puzzles are posted each week with answers and solutions provided the following week. Maths Wizard Challenge
At TPS, it was also wonderful to see the Class Partnerships programme continue on Thursday morning, with reading activities, board games, sports and nature focused outdoor sessions all part of the fun. These opportunities are key to building our community and giving the senior pupils opportunities to be role-models for their younger friends.
Oliver Barrett, Headmaster
Key Dates
May
| Day: | Date: | Event: |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12 | Year 4 PGL online trip meeting @ 6pm |
| Mon | 12 | Year 5 PGL online trip meeting @ 6pm |
| Tue | 13 | Year 2 Trip to Painshill Park |
| Tue | 13 | Year 8 Aryclic Workshop – in normal art lessons |
| Tue | 13 | Year 3 Residential PGL Trip – Departs |
| Wed | 14 | Year 3 Residential PGL Trip – Returns |
| Wed | 14 | Class 1L Assembly |
| Thu | 15 | Pre-Prep Open Morning |
| Thu | 15 | Year 6 French Trip online meeting @ 6pm |
| Fri | 16 | Prayer Meeting |
| Sun | 18 | IAPS Triathlon (8 x Year 5 pupils) |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
Sports Fixtures
May
| Day: | Date: | Sport Event: | Location: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 14 | Year 5 Girls Cricket A&B | Claremont Fan Court Senior School Car Park ( enter school by Portsmouth Road) |
| Wed | 14 | Year 6 Boys A&B vs Tower House | Kempton CC |
| Wed | 14 | Year 6 Girls Cricket A&B | Kempton CC |
| Fri | 16 | Year 3 Girls Cricket A,B&C | Claremont Fan Court Senior School Car Park ( enter school by Portsmouth Road) |
All up to date events information can be found on MSP
SEEN charity sponsored swim event at Hampton Pool
We are delighted to work with Nel Holland, from SEEN to deliver our Relationships and Sex Education to Year 7 and Year 8. They educate young people to be prepared and equipped for the changes that adolescence brings, by empowering them with knowledge and awareness that they can use and share to live happy, healthy lives. Their sessions are delivered in an open, interactive environment, allowing our boys to feel free to participate, question and learn. (https://www.seen.charity/what-we-do/educate/)
This weekend SEEN are holding a sponsored swim event at Hampton Open Air Pool (see attached flier for details) – all are welcome! For more information email: hello@seen.charity
Little Voices Summer Camp at TPS
Little Voices Summer Camp @ TPS – For more information please see the attached link to the flyer below:
Little Voices Summer Camp Invite Flyer
Stragglers Juniors Running Group
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: 12th May Menu Week 1
