It has been fantastic returning after a half term of glorious weather, and it has been so lovely to see the children back – bright, cheerful and ready to learn as we begin what will be a busy eight-week term.

I have been away for part of this week out of county supporting an Ofsted inspection, so it was particularly wonderful to return to TMS on Thursday. I had truly missed the buzz and excitement of our school community, and it was a joy to be back amongst the children and staff.

Our Year 5 pupils are currently having a superb time in Dorset. They are exploring the area, enjoying time together and creating shared experiences that are bringing plenty of laughter and fun. As always, my sincere thanks go to all of the adults accompanying them, and to Miss Hawken for organising everything so carefully and making the residential such an unforgettable experience.

Back in school, our Year 4 children have begun their Multiplication Tables Check, and our Year 1 pupils will be undertaking their Phonics Screening Check with Mrs Brown next week. We are so proud of all our children for showing their progress and celebrating their achievements – we know they will all do their very best.

Attendance this week has been fantastic, with four classes achieving 100% – an excellent achievement. Let’s keep this going as we move through the summer term!

We would also like to remind you about our upcoming See and Celebrate events, with dates available on the school website. These begin with Year 6 on Friday 12th June at 2:55pm. This day will also be a non-uniform day in support of the PTFA Summer Fayre tombola – thank you in advance for your contributions.

Wishing you all a very happy and restful weekend.

Ms Teagle