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Eve Wersocki Morris Author Visit

We were thrilled to welcome children’s author Eve Wersocki Morris to Thomas Jones for an exciting visit with pupils in years 4, 5 and 6 to show case her new book 'Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed'.

In Our Hearts

In a special assembly on Friday, Year 6 scholar Cyreen Ahmed recited a poem that she had written and presented recently at a Tate Britain event commemorating the eighth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire.

Swimming Gala

Last week, the Swim Squad took part in a Swimming Gala in Chelsea, placing 3rd overall out of nine local schools.

Year 6 Residential Trip

Year 6 scholars recently took part in a highly successful residential trip, where they engaged in a range of outdoor activities designed to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience.

VE Day

Thomas Jones marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with interactive workshops which were informative and entertaining.

Frivolity and Joy

Last Thursday, parents and carers experienced another side to the school, one that frequently happens, yet rarely is celebrated - the element that pertains to frivolity and joy. To all intents and purposes, family members had squeezed into a packed-to-capacity hall to see Year 5’s staging of ‘Paddington in Peru’.

Cultural Opportunity

Year 6 scholar, Armin took centre stage in his classroom to deliver an informative and eloquent presentation on the Persian New Year.

Roman Conquerors

As part of their historical unit Building an Empire, Year 4 created Roman Centurion costumes out of recycled materials; some extraordinary garments were created.

A Love of Reading

At Thomas Jones one of the ways in which we foster a love of reading in children, is to provide opportunities for older pupils to share books with their younger peers.

2025 Royal Academy of Arts Competition

Pupils have shone in recent art lessons. Some of the outcomes have been remarkably bold and inventive and a few of the pieces have been selected to be shown at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition.

Rags to Riches 2025

For yet another year, the School Councillors arranged the 'Rags to Riches' clothes recycling venture under Polly Holmes' guidance.

Movember

Thank you to children and families for raising £220 for prostate cancer last week.

Generous Donation

Many thanks to local business and now long-term friend of the school Lords Builders Merchants for making a generous annual donation earlier this week.

Ragged School

Last week, our Year 6 students stepped back in time to the 1880s on their visit to the Ragged School Museum. Led by the charismatic Victorian teacher, Miss Perkins, the day revolved around an authentic Victorian lesson in the museum's beautifully preserved Victorian classroom.