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Roman Artefacts
Junior historians attending lunchtime history club as well as Year 4 pupils, both had the opportunity to examine two actual Roman artefacts.
National Science Week
This week Year 1 welcomed two scientists from Imperial College London, who led a science workshop for National Science Week.
Palaeontology and Megafauna
Last week, Year 3 visited the megafauna fossils exhibition at the Natural History Museum.
A Day of Drama and Dance
Linked to World Book Day last week, Years 1 - 6 took part in Bringing Books to Life dance and drama workshops today, giving the children an immersive experience of storytelling.
Girls Football Champions
Another remarkable achievement for our girls’ football team last week, now officially Borough Champions.
Library Monitors
Enthusiastic and doggedly determined, Year 5 Library Monitors - Poppy Robertson and Annelies Razzaq have long campaigned for an additional shelving unit for our KS2 library.
Children’s Mental Health Week
The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week this year is ‘Let’s Connect.’ Years 3 and 4 participated in a joint activity which encouraged them to mix, socialise and get to know each other a little better.
Immersive Rendition
Yesterday, Year 5 immersed themselves in an interactive history seminar led by Peter Daniel from the Westminster Archives.
Phonics Open Afternoon and Chinese New Year in Reception Class
Last Thursday, every metre of Ms Polly Holmes' classroom had been transformed into a phonics emporium, with families immersing themselves in various games that develop pupils’ phonological awareness, all of which are transferrable to the home environment.
The Queen's Green Canopy
To mark the Queen's remarkable reign, and in memoriam of the sovereign, eight tree saplings have been planted in her honour.
Year 1 Class Assembly
Year 1 impressed and enchanted in equal measure yesterday, performing songs that focused on the theme of helping others.
Christmas
With fir trees exquisitely adorned in the hall and main entrance, and cinnamon candles brightly lit, there is an undeniable frisson of wonder at the moment.
Healthy Lunches and a New Chef
Thomas Jones was one of the first schools in the country to introduce healthy and, where possible, organic lunches for children. We have certainly come a long way, with the quality of provision transformed over the last 20 years.
Year 4 Class Assembly
On Wednesday, the Year 4 scholars excelled in an exceptionally inventive and aesthetically bold depiction of the water cycle, linked to topic learning.
Movember
Last week we marked 'Movember' and raised crucial funds for prostate cancer charities.
Autumn Enrichment
The last six weeks have been rewarding, culminating in a number of successes.
Year 2 Harvest Assembly
'Yellow Leaf’ was humbling. Every word was enunciated with resolve and brio.
1940’s-Style Garb
Today, Year 5 arrived at school in full 1940’s-style garb, as part of a World War Two history venture.
Autumn Lunch Menu
This week saw the launch of the autumn lunch menu, showcasing seasonal and healthy produce.
The Idle Bee Keeper
‘I know each one by heart, Feel each hive beat with the need for air’
Summer Recital
Pupils from across the school disarmed and captivated earlier this week in our summer recital.
Swimmers Excel
Yesterday, our swimming team excelled in the local schools' gala.
Scholars’ Hurrah
Yesterday’s ambitious staging of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was superlative.
Inspiring Visitor
Year 6 scholars hosted a visit from award-winning actor of stage and screen Mr Ralph Fiennes.
Sports Day
'With hope in our hearts and wings on our heels' - Chariots of Fire
'Summer was a Time of Plenty' - Laurie Lee
Our youngest children from the Nursery enjoyed this beautiful warm weather and cooled off with a paddling pool day.
In our Hearts
‘With tremulous cadence slow, and bring The eternal note of sadness in’ Matthew Arnold
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
At the end of last half term, we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Choir Shine
Performing a medley of songs inspired by the forthcoming Jubilee, on Wednesday our choir ventured to Thomas Darby Court residential care home.
Eid Mubarak
The Nursery enjoyed a marvellous Eid feast on Wednesday.