In Year 2 we have been exploring the work of Jan Griffier through different media. We discussed how Jan Griffier’s Art made us feel. We created patterns using different tools and used colour to express mood and feelings. We hope … Continued
We had an amazing Great Fire of London workshop on Tuesday. We got to investigate different materials from the 17th century, build the houses in Pudding Lane, learn about how the fire began and how it was stopped. The children … Continued
We are learning about the Great Fire of London. The knowledge organiser helps us remember key information about this important event in History. Have a look at what happened and where it happened. Look at the map of London and … Continued
Curriculum letter Spring 1 2022 parent letter Y1 & Y2
Curriculum letter KS1 – Year 1 and 2 – Summer Term 2 2021
Curriculum letter Spring 1 2021 parent letter Y1 & Y2 (Dinosaur planet)
Please find instructions for how to take part in the Winter Mini Reading Challenge 2020. It is completely free and all you have to do is read at least three books between Tuesday 1st December 2020 and Friday 15th January … Continued
parents evening letter
Dear Children, Parents and Carers, As part of St Thomas More’s ongoing Reading for Pleasure campaign, we would like to invite you all to the Summer Reading Challenge 2020. This popular initiative is presented by The Reading Agency and … Continued
If you are looking for ideas for books, take a look at LoveReading 4 Kids Books of the Month for the latest releases. This is a fantastic website to help you find books. You can read the synopsis and there … Continued
Dear Parents and Carers, click HERE for some top tips for fostering reading motivation. Read with TRUST has some good strategies to support reading with your child at home also.
This year we celebrated World Book day with a variety of activities involving Reading for Pleasure. Year 5 led a special whole school assembly, ‘The Day the Books Quit,’ which they wrote themselves. Afterwards, parents joined us in the classroom … Continued
As part of our ongoing venture to promote Reading for Pleasure, we have invested in more exciting brand new titles. This has been made possible by the generous donations from the Friends who have worked hard to raise money for … Continued
Are you looking to support your child with their reading at home? Would you like some suggestions for suitable, age appropriate high quality texts? Please see School Reading List for Primary Schools which is curated and reviewed by librarians, parents … Continued
This afternoon, the whole school, from Nursery to Year 6, enjoyed a story swap session. We visited each other’s classes and spent time sharing books with each other. It was a delight to see the older children reading to the … Continued