Weekly Bulletin:Friday 20th March 2026
Proactive week
Dear Parents/Carers,
This week, it is Proactive Week in school.
Today, Team Tunbury has made a proactive choice to support a special day which is very close to our hearts, World Down Syndrome Day. We value inclusivity and celebrate individuality at Tunbury, and we want all of our children to learn about difference and show kindness, respect and solidarity with every member of our school community. As part of World Down Syndrome Day, everyone has planted their own sunflower and we’re looking forward to seeing how they thrive over the coming days and weeks. How tall will they grow?
As you’ll know, at Tunbury Primary School (TPS), our three school values are Thriving, Proactive and Solidarity (TPS).
We are Proactive by taking control of our well-being and education.
To explain this further: We are self-driven forward-thinkers who are energetic and enthused about developing our knowledge and skills. We pride ourselves in being independent and using our initiative. We are always ready to take ownership of our learning, actions and responsibilities.
But what does this actually mean for children?
- Being independent and doing things for yourself
- Noticing ways in which you can help
- Learning from your mistakes
- Being ready to learn, with the right resources and the right attitude
- Being in class on time, in the mornings, after breaktime and after lunchtime
- Looking at the visual timetable to see what’s next in your school day
- Making use of learning resources which are provided for you
- Proactively editing and correcting your own work
- Assessing your own risks, especially during OPAL play
- Making good choices which stop a problem happening or getting worse
- Being proactive, not reactive
This week, children in every class have been taking extra care to show the school value of Proactive. Can your child explain to you what it means to be Proactive?
For more information about World Down Syndrome Day and to donate, please see the attached flyer or check our post on Facebook. Thank you for your support.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Best wishes
Ruth Austin
Headteacher
Notices
TSA Easter Disco / Non-uniform Day: Next week - Thursday 26th March, disco tickets can be purchased via www.pta-events.co.uk/tunbury.
Non-Uniform day, please pay £1 in the morning at the school gate. Please be reminded that due to the discos there will be no after school clubs on this day, Thursday 26th March.
Strive Easter Holiday Club: Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active this Easter break? Our Strive PE & Sport Multi-Activity Camp is returning to Tunbury Primary for this Easter holiday on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th April. Children will enjoy a fun-filled and active day, including games, sports, and themed activities - all led by qualified staff. Book online: Strive Booking Link
Designed for children aged 5–11, the teacher-led camps are packed with sports, games, and exciting activities to keep children moving, laughing, and making new friends - exclusively for Tunbury pupils only!
Why children love the camps:
- A huge mix of fun sports and optional themed activities
• A great place to make friends and build confidence
• Sibling & FSM discountsavailable
If you’d like to find out more about Strive PE and Sport, including their other camp venues, please visit their website: www.strivepeandsport.co.uk, or follow them on social media for updates and insights into their programmes.
Girls’ Football: Last Friday we held our annual Let Girls Play lunchtime to celebrate International Women's Day. Girls across the school were invited to play at lunchtime and they all had a fantastic time, showing brilliant teamwork and communication. They all played with a smile on their face which was a real pleasure to see! There are plenty of spaces in our Girls Football Club on a Monday after school (open to Year 3-6) so if any girls enjoyed the session and would like to join the club, please contact the office to sign up. Miss Hawkes would love to see you there!
Weekly Class Attendance: This is a weekly feature on our bulletin to highlight and celebrate good levels of attendance. This week our KS2 winners are Magenta Class with a brilliant 99.11% attendance. Our KS1 winners are Lavender class with a n outstanding 100%. Keep up the great work everyone!
|
Class |
Weekly Attendance Percentage |
|
Lavender |
☆100%☆ |
|
Magenta |
☆99.11%☆ |
|
Azure |
98.56% |
|
Ruby |
98.50% |
|
Emerald |
97.92% |
|
Yellow |
97.06% |
|
Lilac |
96.74% |
|
Indigo |
96.12% |
|
Bears |
95.67% |
|
Pink |
95.45% |
|
Owls |
95.37% |
|
Turquoise |
95.26% |
|
Sapphire |
95.00% |
|
Amber |
94.71% |
|
Blue |
94.58% |
|
Violet |
93.95% |
|
Scarlet |
92.86% |
|
Crimson |
91.52% |
|
Red |
91.25% |
Tunbury Primary School Facebook: This week we’ve posted World Down Syndrome Day and our lunchtime crafts area. Please take a look at Tunbury Primary School | Chatham | Facebookand follow us to keep up to date with all things Team Tunbury.
Team Points: Here are this week’s Team Points. Congratulations Hawking team, still on a roll!
|
Rowling |
Attenborough |
Holmes |
Hawking |
|
2708 |
2462 |
2536 |
3081 |
Dates for your Diary
Term dates for 2025/26: www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk/Parents/Term-Dates-25-26/
Term dates for 2026/27: www.tunbury.kent.sch.uk/Parents/Term-Dates-26-27/
Term 4
Friday 20th March – World Down Syndrome Day – ‘End the Stereotypes’
Friday 20th / Tuesday 24th / Tuesday 31st March – Forest School sessions – Amber class
Thursday 26th March – Easter School Discos (TSA)
Tuesday 31st March – VE Day Street Party pm: Year 6 NEW
Thursday 2nd April - Last Day of Term 4
Term 5
Monday 20th April – First day of Term 5
Tuesday 21st April – NHS Vision Screening Year R
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 – Year R visit to Tyland Barn NEW
Thursday 21st May – Year 6 visit to Kent Life NEW
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
Thursday 9th July – Year 3 visit to Wingham Wildlife Park (please note 4 pm return time)
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 20th March - Azure Class Assembly
Friday 27th March - Red Class Assembly
Thursday 2nd April – Yellow 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
