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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’.

Junior Citizenship Scheme

Year 6 students recently visited the Natural History Museum to take part in a Junior Citizenship Scheme, where they learned vital life skills.

Eid Mubarak

Cultural Opportunity

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

Reading in the Sunshine

Year Two have been making the most of the glorious spring weather.

‘A tiny seed was sleeping, underneath the ground'

The above lines are a nod to the interactive tableau that our Reception pupils performed yesterday in a packed to capacity school hall. The class were attired in an array of exquisite costumes that evoke the notion of spring.

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.

Toy and Book Sale

On Friday 28th February, the school councillors (supported by Ms Polly) set up an enchanting Toy and Book sale.

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.

Puppet Show Perfection

Nursery pupils were enthralled by a puppet show last week. The puppets were operated with brio and skill by two Year 6 scholars.

Rags to Riches 2025

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

Seasonal Produce

Year 2 enjoyed reading the story Stone Soup and then making a winter vegetable broth, inspired by the book.

Religious Education Trip

Last week, Year 5 visited the New West End Synagogue as part of their current RE topic, Judaism.

Immersive Experiences

Year 2 ventured to the Khalsa Jatha earlier this week. Established in 1908, it was the first Gurdwara in Europe.

Ding Dong! Merrily on High

The Thomas Jones KS2 choir ventured to Portobello Road to share their Christmas Carols and songs with the public.

Christmas 2024

Last week saw two wonderful Carol Concerts take place in front of a packed audience.

Quadratic Equations, Algebra and Tenacity

Earlier this week, pupils took part in the UK’s annual Mathematics Challenge. It is no exaggeration to say that they excelled, with one child gaining an impressive 100%.

Thomas Jones Top-of-the-League!

The KS2 boys football team won a match on Wednesday 20th November against Colville (7-6) and are now borough champions. Well done!

Movember

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

Electric Performance

Year 4 scholars excelled in an inventive and language-rich depiction of electricity.

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.