News
A Narnian Farewell
Our Year 6 Leavers' Play, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, was a truly memorable production and a real labour of love.
Summer Fair
Last weekend, the school hosted a summer fair in partnership with the newly formed Friends of Thomas Jones Association.
Nursery Sports Day
Although our original Sports Day was rained off, it didn't deter our Nursery children and staff from enjoying a wonderful Sports Day afternoon in school.
Curriculum Brought to Life
Connected to the Ancient Egypt topic in Year 3, the classroom was transformed into an ibw (ibu) - the sacred "Place of Purification".
Heatwave
As we concluded a very hot week, Mr Sellens and Lindsay were so impressed with the school community for the resilience, positivity and teamwork shown throughout the challenging conditions.
Key Stage Two Sports Day
Our KS2 Sports Day was a gentle and joyful affair, blessed with perfect weather and full of energy, enthusiasm and encouragement.
London Symphony Orchestra
Year One were visited by students from the Royal College of Music to complete a workshop about one of their upcoming operas.
Grenfell Remembrance
This year, Thomas Jones marked the ninth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire with a special assembly of remembrance.
Nature Garden Re-Vamp
The biodiversity improvements to the wildlife pond and surrounding Nature Garden are now complete, thanks the National Education Nature Park grant.
Archery, Rafting and a Disco
Year 6 immersed themselves in numerous outdoor adventure activities during their residential trip.
Exquisite Breakfast and the Magic of a Good Book!
Year 6 Scholars who remained during the school journey week went out for breakfast and selected a book from the local bookshop.
Waltham Place Farm
Year 3 and 5 have recently visited Waltham Place Farm, to learn about food production, pollinators and wildlife linked to science learning.
Holland Park Ecology Centre Trip
Last week, Reception visited the Holland Park Ecology Centre as part of their seasonal learning about spring time.
Food Growing Programme
Thanks to a joint enterprise between RBKC Ecology Service and Hammersmith Community Gardens Association, Thomas Jones have joined the fully funded School’s Food Growing Programme.
Brilliant Evocation
Year 4's class assembly was a brilliant evocation of quality. Arising from the study of the Romans, from start to finish this performance exuded joie de vivre.
Girls Football Team Reaches New Heights
The Thomas Jones girls football team are the new reigning RBKC Girls Football Champions.
Readathon
Thank you to all families that supported their child to take part in the recent Readathon fund raiser.
Eid Celebrations
On Friday, the school community celebrated Eid with a shared breakfast in class that brought everyone together in a gentle, joyful way.
Poetry Recital
This term Year Two have been writing alliterative poems about animals as part of their English curriculum. Poems include Zoe’s Zoo, Pippy’s Pet Shop and Jaden’s Jungle.
Places of Worship Class Visits
This term classes across the school have visited numerous places of worship as part of their RE learning.
Superlative Enactment
‘It grew into leaves of green, From leaves there grew a flower, Yellow and bright’
Stay and Play in Reception Class
Every week this term, parents and carers have come to join us in the Reception classroom for our regular 'Stay and Play' sessions.
Book Sale
Just before half term the Friends of Thomas Jones Association held a book sale to launch the Readathon fundraising initiative which is happening now, and finishes on World Book Day.
Police and Horse Visit
Year 1 were delighted to welcome the Mounted Police as part of their 'People Who Help Us' topic.
Gymnastic Skills
Year 2 have been enjoying gymnastics this half term.
'To the people, who help us, we'd like to say thank you very much'
Last week Year 1 performed to a packed and full to capacity hall.
Pride in Our School
Visitors to the school often comment on how tidy and clean the premises are.
'We share something very beautiful, we share beautiful life.'
Imam Dr Faid along with Prevent Advisors Aysha Esakji and Simone Torrey, came to talk to the children about one of the British Values: mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
Effusive Feature about Thomas Jones
Last week saw Thomas Jones make the news in an article exploring the teaching of Shakespeare in primary schools.
Rocks and Fossils
Year 3 prepare with earnest for their forthcoming science day learning about rocks and fossils.