News — Thomas Jones Primary School

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.

Educational Visits

Educational visits are enjoyed by all Key Stage Two classes.

Borough Champions

Our Hockey team are now, officially, borough champions.

Rich Assortment of Dishes

Nursery teacher, Polly Holmes curated a marvellously inclusive international food event last Monday. With a rich assortment of delicious savoury and sweet dishes, our youngest pupils revelled in wonder, feasting upon such a spread.

Year 6 Scholars - Chess Initiative

Year 6 pupils have been taking time during lunchtime break to play chess.

World Book Day Author Visit

Pupils and staff alike were beguiled and enchanted by the visit from Ewa Jozefkowicz, author of a number of children's books and recently shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.