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1️⃣2️⃣Week 12 - Update

By Mr Keep

House Assemblies Update

Year 11 students attended House Assemblies each morning this week. It was fantastic to be a part of these! Heads of House have shared key updates and celebrated achievements in the Autumn Term - these assemblies are a great way to strengthen house identity and community spirit.

🗣️ Assemblies Next Week

  • Monday: Whole school assembly via Teams in tutor rooms. Students must be in tutor by 08:35 as this will start promptly at 08.40.
  • Tuesday: No Year 11 assembly.

🎅 Christmas Assembly

Our final Year 11 assembly will be on Thursday 18 December (Period 5). Students are welcome to bring a Christmas hat, wear a Christmas jumper, or dress in the colour of their house. It’s always a fantastic event to end the term on a high note!

🎄 Invitation to The Priory Christmas Festival

  • Date: Tuesday 9 December
  • Time: Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start
  • Location: The Priory Church
This year’s festival promises to be a heartwarming evening filled with carols, festive cheer, and the spirit of togetherness, thanks to the hard work of our Music Department. If you haven’t attended before, we highly recommend it - it’s a highlight of the school year!

🎶 Rehearsal Schedule

  • Monday 8 December – Rehearsals at Twynham School start at 8:00am with Orchestra set up in the Hall until 1:00pm when students finish.
  • Tuesday 9 December – Rehearsals at The Priory until 1:15pm. Year 11 students will attend Period 5 lessons as normal.
Students directly involved should check communication from Mr Sloane for full details

❓ Quiz Event

 If your child has reached Level 1 in their Passport to Prom, they are invited to our Quiz Afternoon - the first of many fun activities planned for Year 11. Students have been emailed this week.
  • When: Thursday 11 December, 5:00pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:30pm) Where: School Hall
  • Cost: FREE Teams: Up to 6 people - choose your squad wisely!
Students can expect topical questions, surprises, snacks, and a great social atmosphere.

📚 Library Books - End of Term Reminder

All library books borrowed this term must be returned by the end of term.

If you find any older library books at home that are well overdue, we are running an amnesty - no questions asked! Please encourage your child to return these as soon as possible so we can refresh our stock for the new term.

Thank you for supporting us in keeping our library resources available for everyone.

📣 Stay Connected

Contact the Year 11 team at year11@twynhamschool.com or via the Arbor Parent Portal. 
Until next week 🌟

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