What an end to an amazing half term! The children have worked so hard over the last 7 weeks, with their learning, and on our TMS rules, they have fully deserved our whole school SUPERNOVA DAY as our Galaxy Balls had reached the top! A massive well done to everyone involved – a real team effort! 

And to top it all, a ‘Parkour and Stunt show’, won again, by our amazing children for their healthy approach to living and to transport, celebrated by Sustrans. Thank you to Nick and Brian for wholeheartedly supporting our school and giving us the opportunity to learn about healthy living.  It was absolutely incredible – such talented individuals!

This week we have also had the Fire Brigade out to work with Year 2s on The Great Fire of London, Year 6 have been making soup in DT, our RSHE curriculum has been prominent across the whole school with everyone learning about the importance of appropriate relationships. What a week! 

Today, the year 5s found out which class teacher they will have next year: Miss Bryant, Mr Wake or Miss Bowen. As always, they will be on the doors in the morning and would love to say hello, if they have not met you yet. We are really fortunate to be able to split the year 6s into 3 classes and the 3 teachers will continue to work closely as they have done in previous years, ensuring that all children have equity of learning opportunities across the curriculum. 

Everyone now needs a well deserved break over the half term. Please make sure that you rest, recuperate and have fun with those closest to you. 

Please take care and have fun!

Ms Teagle

THANK-YOUS! 

Mrs Davies – you have given so many of our children a wonderful start to their life at TMS. We wish you every happiness in your new challenge. All those new families in hospital will be lucky to have you as you support them in starting their new lives together in your new role in midwifery. 

Mrs Pascoe – WOW! THIRTY years. You have supported so many children, families and staff over your time with us. There are so many fond memories we have of spending time with you, and you will always have a special place in our hearts. Mrs Pascoe, thank you for all you have given to TMS.

2021-2022

Thank you for those families who shared with us their thoughts about the proposed timings for the school day. There was an overwhelming positive response in favour of the new timings, with the only concern being that it is too close to the pandemic to intensify the number of people on site. We will, of course, work within the Government guidelines and if there are further concerns identified due to the pandemic, then we will inform families and we will retain the same hours as we have now. 

If everything is on track, Threemilestone School will open at 8.30, with learning starting at 8.45. In the afternoon, learning will end at 3.00 and between 3.00 and 3.15, children will be collected. Clubs will be running across year groups and will end at 4.00.

Clubs after half term

Clubs will run from 7th June until 8th July – 5 weeks. They will have the same format as this half term -being led by both class teachers and having the theme of a general sports focus which changes every week. 

Please can you confirm your child’s attendance by filling in the Google Form for this 5 week opportunity: https://forms.gle/ESJhJRFwMfv1U82n9

Monday –  Year 1 sports (Miss Grubb, Mrs Murt), Year 4 sports (Miss Body, Mrs Brown), Year 5 sports (Mr Rutterford, Mr Wake)

Tuesday – Year 6 sports (Miss Andrew); String club (Mrs Browning), EYFS Sports (Miss Teagle, Mrs Brown)

Thursday –  Year 6 sports (Miss Bowen, Mr Newsome, Miss Bryant), Year 2 sports (Mr Lara, Miss Wallis), Year 3 sports (Miss King, Mr Bagley)

Parent Help 

If anyone within our TMS community has some knowledge/ expertise of bikes and has some time to spare, we would really appreciate some help with maintenance on some of our EYFS bikes. Please get in touch with us in the office for further details.

Allergy Advice

We would like to remind parents that we have students across several year groups who are allergic to different foods or food groups. Reactions range from mild to life threatening. Included in one of those allergies is NUT and the school follows a nut free policy whenever possible. Parents who send a packed lunch from home for their child are free to pack the foods of their choice but it is our hope that families CHOOSE not to send foods containing nuts.  

Lifewise

This week we have been focusing on our RSHE curriculum and relationships. Our normal Lifewise topics paused during this week and we will resume these again after half term.

Protocol in the event of a suspected/confirmed case of COVID19 at Threemilestone School

Please find below a link to the guidance Threemilestone school will follow in the event of a suspect/confirmed case and the possible closure of a year bubble and/or closure of a wraparound care bubble. https://www.threemilestone.cornwall.sch.uk/tms-protocol-for-dealing-with-infection/

Community LFD Testing 

From 1 March 2021, if you’re a member of a household, childcare bubble or support bubble of staff or a pupil you can get a twice-weekly test:

• through your employer if they offer testing to employees
• at a local test site
• by collecting a home test kit from a test site – The nearest facility to Threemilestone school is Truro Park and Ride East, Threemilestone. Open daily 1 – 8pm.
• by ordering a home test kit online
• Get a test through your employer: Your workplace may offer rapid lateral flow testing to you. Contact your employer to find out more
• Take a test at a rapid lateral flow test site – You can take a rapid lateral flow test at a local site. Testing at these sites is assisted, which means you will swab yourself under the supervision of a trained operator. You may need to book an appointment. Find your nearest rapid lateral flow test site by going to: https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/
• Collect test kits – You can collect 2 packs of home test kits at a local collection point. Each pack contains 7 tests. Anyone 18 or over can collect. You can check online if the location is busy before you go. Find your nearest home test kit collection point by going to: https://find-covid-19-rapid-test-sites.maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/
• Order home test kits online: If you cannot get tested at your workplace, or are unable to go to a test site or collect test kits, you can order a home test kit online. Order rapid lateral flow home test kits by going to: https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests

Letters gone home