Weekly Bulletin:Friday 14th November 2025
Headteacher’s message to parents/carers
Dear Parents/Carers,
Today, we are raising money for Children in Need, with Team Tunbury looking particularly fabulous! Thank you to our School Councillors for leading our school-wide charity work, as usual. As well as wearing Pudsey-related clothes, we’ve also been enjoying the ‘Strictly 25 Step Dance Challenge’ throughout the week. Why not ask your child to show you the moves? Then, if you’d like to compare this to the original choreography, please take a look at Strictly 25 Step Dance Challenge - BBC Children in Need !
Children in Need funds vital support for children and young people struggling with challenges caused by mental health, poverty, social inequality and family-related issues. Anything we can do to help support this charity will have a huge impact on the happiness, wellbeing and potential of children and young people across the UK. We would be grateful for any online donations to Children in Need via: parentpay.com/ParentPayShop
Looking back on this week, I’d like to say a huge thank you for the amazing turnout at this week’s Autumn Open Afternoons. It was lovely to see our classrooms filled with parents/carers/grandparents/visitors, as well as very proud children sharing their learning with you all.
Another highlight of the week was Year 5’s Astrodome, where children were able to explore the solar system without actually leaving Tunbury school hall. Amazing!
Yesterday was a sad day as we had to say goodbye to our wonderful Year 1 Teaching Assistant Mrs Ruck, who is retiring this week after 18 years in the role. As well as the sadness, we are all incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed. Mrs Ruck is well known for her naturally kind, caring and wise approach, which has touched so many children’s lives. On behalf of everyone at Tunbury, we wish Mrs Ruck all the very best for a long and happy retirement with plenty of exotic travel and wins for West Ham!
Looking ahead, just a reminder that our Friday program of Class Assemblies start next week, with Turquoise class bravely going first. Every class’s assembly date is published in the diary dates section of our weekly bulletins. We look forward to seeing you there.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Best wishes
Ruth Austin
Headteacher
Notices
New Entrants for September 26: Our first Stay and Play session took place this week, where we had 11 small people and their grown-ups joining us in Owls class for a fabulous hour of play. The Stay and Play sessions are brand new for this year, for pre-school aged children (aged two and a half or older) to attend with a parent/carer. The session lasts an hour and will take place in our Reception classrooms and outdoor learning areas. It's the perfect chance for your child to play and get to know us here at Tunbury. Our friendly staff will be there to guide you and answer any questions you may have. Our next Stay and Play session is on Monday 1st December 9-10 am.
As well as the Stay and Play, we also have our small group school tours. These started this morning and are also taking place on Wednesday 19th November (12.45 and 1.45), Thursday 27th November (9.00 and 10.00), Tuesday 2nd December (12.45 and 1.45) and Friday 12th December (9.00 and 10.00). The dates of all our events are on our website at www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk/New-Entrants/ To book onto any of these events, please email newentrants@tunbury.kent.sch.uk
Remember that applications for a primary school place are open now and should be made via your ‘home’ local authority.
- Kent residents apply at www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-places
- Medway residents apply at www.medway.gov.uk/admissions
Pupil Leadership: We have now completed our Pupil Leadership appointments for this academic year. We received 235 applications for a variety of different roles this year and we would like to congratulate all children who applied and went through the interview process.
This week, we would like to celebrate our Subject Ambassadors, some of whom are already doing a fabulous job championing their subjects!
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Subject |
Pupil |
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Art |
Trixie Rosa |
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Computing |
Elsie Ali |
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Design and Technology |
Carter Niamh |
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English |
Daisy A Fraser |
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French |
Caolan Amaya |
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Geography |
Preston George C |
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History |
Evie W |
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Mathematics |
Teddy W |
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Music |
Loki Shaianna |
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PE |
Sebastian S Lily S |
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PSHE |
Leo H |
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RE |
Ella Y |
Fireworks update: TSA would like to convey thanks for your support for this event. They were aiming for a target of raising £1500. However they are pleased to report that this target was absolutely smashed and an incredible £2663.87 was raised for TSA funds at this event. Thank you to everyone who helped or attended the event.
Road safety: Next week, we’ll be helping children with road safety by thinking about this in assembly and handing out ‘Be Bright Be Seen’ reflective disks. These can be attached to children’s coats or bags so that they are more easily seen in dark conditions as they walk to/from school. We have a reflective disk for every child. Children will be bringing these home on Monday.
Weekly Class Attendance: Our KS1 winners are Owls with a fantastic 99.07% Fantastic work from Owls Class! Our KS2 winners are Indigo Class with a brilliant 100%.Keep up the great work everyone!
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Class |
Weekly Attendance Percentage |
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Indigo |
☆100.00%☆ |
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Crimson |
99.11% |
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Owls |
☆99.07%☆ |
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Pink |
98.96% |
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Scarlet |
98.81% |
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Emerald |
98.75% |
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Red |
98.33% |
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Ruby |
98.15% |
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Blue |
97.92% |
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Lavender |
97.62% |
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Sapphire |
97.40% |
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Yellow |
97.18% |
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Lilac |
96.88% |
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Azure |
96.15% |
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Amber |
95.98% |
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Violet |
94.35% |
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Turquoise |
93.75% |
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Magenta |
93.28% |
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Bears |
91.35% |
Tunbury Primary School Facebook: This week on Facebook, we’ve posted about Odd Socks Day, Year 5 exploring the roadshow planetarium and raising money for Children in Need. Please take a look at Tunbury Primary School | Chatham | Facebookand follow us to keep up to date with all things Team Tunbury.
Team Points: Today’s team points are as follows. Congratulations to Rowling for their continued success this year – you’re doing so well! Today in assembly, children voted for the team point reward at the end of Term 2. The winning option was extra playtime with Christmas music and hot chocolate on the playground, but who will win the race?
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Rowling |
Attenborough |
Holmes |
Hawking |
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2212 |
1991 |
1935 |
1881 |
Dates for your Diary
Term dates for 2025/26: www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk/Parents/Term-Dates-25-26/
Term 2
Wednesday 19th November – New Entrants for September 2026: School tour 12.45 and 1.45 pm
Friday 21st November - Y3 Stone Age Day, dressing up (optional)
Thursday 27th November – New Entrants for September 2026: School tour 9 am and 10 am
Monday 1st December – New Entrants for September 2026: Stay and Play session for pre-school children with their parents/Carers 9 – 10 am
Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th December – Christmas Present Room (TSA)
Tuesday 2nd December – New Entrants for September 2026: School tour 12.45 and 1.45 pm
Friday 5th December - Year 5 Space Day (optional dressing up) NEW
Thursday 11th December – Year R Christmas Nativity, 2.30 pm
Friday 12th December - Christmas lunch – wear a Christmas jumper day
Friday 12th December – New Entrants for September 2026: School tour 9 am and 10 am
Wednesday 17th December: Year 2 Christmas Performance, 2:15 pm
Thursday 18th December: Year 1 Christmas Poem, 2:30 pm
Thursday 18th December - Carols on the playground Y3 / Y4 - 2.50 pm
Friday 19th December - Carols on the playground Y5 / Y6 - 2.50 pm
Friday 19th December – Last Day of Term 2
Term 3
Monday 5th January - INSET Day - School Closed for pupils
Tuesday 6th January – First Day of Term 3
Tuesday 13th January - Swimming lessons start, Year4, Lilac Class
Wednesday 21st January - Young Voices @ the O2
Friday 6th February - Number Day
Friday 6th February – Bingo Night (TSA)
Tuesday 10th February - Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 10th February - Spring Parent Consultation (3.30 – 6.30)
Thursday 12th February – Year 2 visit to Dockside NEW
Thursday 12th February - Spring Parent Consultation (3.30 – 6.30)
Friday 13th February – Last Day of Term 2
Term 4
Monday 23rd February - INSET Day - School Closed for pupils
Tuesday 24th February – First Day of Term 4
Monday 2nd – Friday 6th March - Book Week
Monday 2nd March - Reception Open Afternoon
Tuesday 3rd March - Y1/2 Open Afternoon
Wednesday 4th March - Y3/4 Open Afternoon
Thursday 5th March - World Book Day
Friday 6th March - Y5/6 Open Afternoon
Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th March – Gifts for Her Present Room (TSA)
Friday 13th March - Science Day
Thursday 26th March – School Disco (TSA)
Thursday 2nd April - Last Day of Term 4
Term 5
Monday 20th April – First day of Term 5
Tuesday 28th April – Swimming lessons start, Year 4, Scarlet Class
Monday 4th May - BANK HOLIDAY, School Closed
Monday 11th – Thursday 14th May - KS2 (Y6) SATs Week
Friday 15th May – Colour Run (TSA)
Thursday 21st May – Tunbury’s Got Talent (TSA)
Friday 22nd May – Last Day of Term 5
Term 6
Monday 1st June - INSET DAY – School Closed for pupils
Tuesday 2nd June – First Day of Term 6
Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th June - STEAM Week
Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th June – Gifts for Him Present Room (TSA)
Friday 26th June - Sports Day
Friday 3rd July - Reserve Sports Day
Friday 10th July - End of Year Reports sent home
Saturday 11th July - TSA GlasTunbury
Friday 17th July – Dare to be Different Day (TSA)
Friday 17th July – Year 6 Prom
Tuesday 21st July - July end of term/ academic year
Class Assemblies
Class assemblies will be held in the school hall on Friday afternoons. Parents/carers and family members from each class are warmly invited to join us in school for these events, as our children love to share their learning with you. Please come to the front of the school and wait outside the hall entrance doors. You will be invited in at just before 2.50pm. The assembly will begin at 2.50pm and last for about 10 minutes, finishing in time for you to collect your children at the end of the school day, as normal.
Friday 21st November - Turquoise Class Assembly
Friday 28th November - Amber Class Assembly
Friday 5th December - Crimson Class Assembly
Friday 16th January - Lilac Class Assembly
Friday 23rd January - Indigo Class Assembly
Friday 30th January - Pink Class Assembly
Friday 6th February - Emerald Class Assembly
Friday 13th February – Scarlet Class Assembly
Friday 27th February – Violet Class Assembly
Friday 13th March - Lavender Class Assembly
Friday 20th March - Azure Class Assembly
Friday 27th March - Red Class Assembly
Friday 24th April - Ruby Class Assembly
Friday 1st May – Sapphire Class Assembly
Friday 8th May - Blue Class Assembly
Friday 22nd May - Yellow Class Assembly
Friday 12th June – Magenta Class Assembly
Friday 19th June – Bears Class Assembly
Friday 3rd July – Owls Class Assembly
