In order to improve school to home communication we have introduced a texting service which enables us to let you know important information at the click of a button.

We need to keep mobile numbers up to date, so please visit the school office if you've got new contact details.

This term we have also introduced an email to parents service. We aim to send important letters and The Shuttle via email so we can do our bit for the environment and save money on paper and printing inks!

Money saved will of course be spent on the most important people of all - the children!

This is something special that we do here at Thurlstone Primary school.

Big Writing is an extremely focused and creative approach to writing - it takes the form of a double lesson writing workshop where the children learn about the four areas of writing which are the key factors of good quality writing - these are know as V.C.O.P or VOCABULARY, CONNECTIVES, sentence OPENERS and PUNCTUATION.

The children are expected, at the end of each workshop, to work for 45 minutes to produce a piece of writing - during this 45 minutes the children are provided with special writing pens or pencils, special paper and healthy snacks. They also have gentle music playing - Mozart is particularly conducive to good concentration.

All classes have the same type of Big writing displays - showing that we are consistent in our approach.

Wow! Words are words that literally make you say ' WOW THAT'S A GOOD ONE!'

There's lots more to know about Big Writing so please feel free to pop in and have a look at the class displays and ask any questions you may have.

We do lots and lots to reward the good work and behaviour of our pupils. We believe children should be rewarded for their individual efforts as well as team work.

Thurlstone Team Challenge provides the children with opportunities to collect silver team points for their team - the team with the most points each half term earn the chance to their very own non-uniform day. Double point are available in the form of Golden team points which are special and are only awarded for extra effort and exceptional behaviour.

'Chances' provide children with the opportunity to win treats from the headteacher's Treasure Box for good work and behaviour.

All children are entitled to 30 minutes Golden Time each week. During Golden Time, children participate in special activites which they sign up for on a half termly basis.

We have plenty of out of school clubs on offer at the moment!

We have:

• Tennis club
• Karate Club
• football club
• and a lunch time Boys Reading Club

Uniform consists of black trousers, a white polo shirt and a blue sweatshirt or hoodie.

Year 6 pupils are able to wear an extra special uniform item! The Blue Fleece - a real Y6 treat!

Shoes should be sensible and pumps should be provided for P.E

P.E kit comprises of black shorts and a white t.shirt.

Only stud earings are allowed.

School uniform order forms are available from the office.

You can view school uniform 'do's and don't's' in this letter to parents.

Thinking of switching your child from packed lunches to school meals? Then why not come along and have lunch with your child and see for yourself how great our school meals are!

If you're interested please contact Mrs Warttig or Mrs Dransfield for more details.

The P.T.A is a hardworking group of parents and friends of Thurlstone Primary School. They work together to support the school in its fundraising endeavours and Enterprise Projects.

The P.T.A are also great at organising community based social events.

If you would like to get involved, contact Mrs Gibbins for more details.

There are regular meetings, all of which are advertised in the school's newsletter, The Shuttle, a PDF version of which can be downloaded from the News Page.