News — Thomas Jones Primary School

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.

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.