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Time to Say Farewell
‘We’re off to see the world, there’s such a lot world to see, moon river, wider than a mile, I’m crossing you in style, someday’ -
Saatchi Gallery Displays Thomas Jones Artwork
During the spring term all children took part in a printing workshop with a local artist.
Election Day at Thomas Jones
As part of learning about the 2024 General Election, Year 5 held their own mock elections in school last Thursday.
Summer Time Fundraising
Last Friday saw the return of the Thomas Jones Cake Sale alongside a newer venture - the Key Stage One Tea Party.
The Bees are a Buzzing!
Earlier this week, Year 2 children had the opportunity to see honey being extracted from the honeycomb in our bee hives.
History Club Trip
The History Club ventured into the City of London to visit London’s Roman Amphitheatre and The City Wall at Vine Street as we have been researching a timeline of London.
Hyde Park Visit
To support their understanding of habitats, food chains and plants in their local area, Year 2 visited Hyde Park for the day.
We Remember
Yoga
Weekly yoga sessions are a fundamental part of our enrichment programme.
Never Too Early to Start
Early Morning Booster Classes are a regular occurrence at Thomas Jones.
Isle of Wight
To mark the end of their SATs tests, and an annual Thomas Jones tradition, Year 6 scholars ventured to the Isle of Wight for four days and three nights.
Renowned Entomologist
World renowned entomologist, Dino Martins and Cllr Catherine Faulks visited on Friday 26th April.
Spring Day
Sunshine, showers and smiles on the last day of term.
Along The Amazon
Last week Year 5 performed a visual delight to families dressed as birds, butterflies, plants and even a poison dart frog, all as part of their class assembly.
Evocation of Spring
‘A tiny seed was sleeping, Underneath the ground, And the rain came, drip, drop, And the sun shone down’
Art Workshops
Thomas Jones was lucky enough to receive a grant towards our art curriculum. All classes have been taking part in a printing workshop based around the theme of Kindness to Animals, Ourselves and Others.
Big Plastic Count
Join the School Councillors in their spring term initiative - The Big Plastic Count.
RSPCA Fundraiser
To thank the RSPCA for supporting the school when one of our foxes was injured earlier this month, we held a fundraiser on the 9th February.
Knights and Castles
Before half term, Year 1 immersed themselves in an interactive history assembly about the construction of castles.
Building an Empire
Year 4 have begun their new historical learning about the Romans this term with gusto.
Fir Trees and Cinnamon Candles
‘The bleak twigs overhead, In full-hearted evensong, Of joy’ Thomas Hardy
Cake and Uniform Sale
Last week we held a pre loved uniform and bake sale in the hall.
Dance Performance
Last week children who attend the weekly dance class performed for parents and carers.
Ballet
Year One are thoroughly enjoying their dance unit in PE.
Design Technology - Tzatziki
This term, Year One have been learning about making healthy choices.
Food Chains and Ecosystems
Last week, the Year 4 scholars excelled in an inventive and language-rich depiction of our fragile eco-system. The staging, costumes and face paints were exacting.
Movember at Thomas Jones
The school community came together to raise £324.26 for research into prostate cancer.
Respect Workshops
This week children enjoyed a visit from Simone Torrey (Education Officer for the local authority) who undertook interactive class workshops across the school, where children explored their understanding of mutual respect and tolerance.
Black History Month
The whole school Black History Month project organised by history leader Ms Kiley, inspired children to research the Empire Windrush as part of the 75 year anniversary.
Harvest Contributions
Last half term councillors from across the school took it in turns to accompany Ms Polly Holmes to Thomas Darby Court Sheltered Housing delivering the many contributions for Harvest Festival.