The Thomas Coram CE School

How have you shown: Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Thankfulness this week?

Newsletter 32
Friday 5th June 2026

"And I will be with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28 16:20

Important Information for w/c 08/06/2026

Mon 8-Fri 12 - GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK - paragraph 4 - wear one green item on Monday with your uniform!
Mon 8th - Root'd info evening 18.30 - paragraph 8
Fri 12th - Mexico Class assembly 9.00am

Captains Club information - paragraph 2
Changes to FSM from September 2026 - paragraph 5
Change of land use opposite Thomas Coram consultation closes 09/06/2026
Flyers at the bottom of the newsletters - Tring Fun Run

Oracy Homework
How many bricks make a wall?

This Week

What a crazy first week back with the up and down weather. We certainly felt it in Chessington on Wednesday, but it did not dampen our spirits and the children were absolutely fantastic despite being rather soggy! Year 6 had a fab day and it is always such a highlight for them! The rest of the school have also been busy this week as it has been assessment week! Everyone has tried super hard and been so resilient and I am extremely proud of every child. Can I please ask that you do not allow children to bring in World Cup/Football cards - I have spoken with the children today about this and they know not to bring them in. We have had some disagreements over the cards and therefore are not allowed to be traded in school. Thank you for your support with this. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and look forward to seeing you all again next week.

Captain's Club
On Friday's for the rest of Summer term, the children at ASC will be having a picnic style tea. This will include a wrap, crisps, crudities and a biscuit.

From September 2026, an ASC session at Captain's Club will be £17.00. We have also changed our terms and conditions and you will now require to have available funds on your account to make a booking. We appreciate that Arbor isn't always the most user friendly and the first term might take some getting used to, however we hope that 3 months notice will help you to plan for this. Please see our updated September 2026 info on our website.

Worship

This week Finland and Father Stuart led our worship on The Conversations of Saul and how and why he changed his name to Paul. Yesterday, Miss Fielding led worship with Picture News and thought about what hope is and what it means and today we celebrated out Values in Action - well done Team TC!

Phone Letter

As you know we have written a letter in collaboration with the other primary Heads in Berkhamsted. The letter outlines our approach from September and I wanted to add a little more context here. Mobile Phones at TC are not used and are handed in straight away and not returned until the end of the day. I actively tell children to put phones and ear pods away when on the gate so that they are ready to learn and from September we are actively discouraging parents form buying them. This is the decision all of the primary schools and governing bodies have made jointly. I appreciate some parents are not happy with this decision and would like them banned altogether. I would suggest coming together in year groups and making that joint stand together as parents as some other parents have done in other local primary schools.

Free School Meal Eligibility from September 2026
As some of you may be aware the eligibility criteria for FSM is changing from the 1st September. If your family receives universal credit (UC) you will be entitled to receive FSM. There will be two categories;

Targeted FSM - which continues to be based on the existing threshold, covering pupils who are in households in receipt of UC with annual household earnings of £7,400 or less.

Expanded FSM - a new category covering pupils who do not qualify for targeted FSM, but who are in households receiving UC.

Receiving FSM does not mean your child is automatically entitled to receive pupil premium. If you think you may be entitled to benefit related FSM from September you will need to make an application. Applications for FSM for September are open now and you can apply either via the form or link below. If you have not applied by the first day of term we cannot guarantee your child will receive FSM from the first day of term.

Please either complete the Free School Meal Entitlement Checker Form and return it to the Thomas Coram School Office or apply online at HCC Free School Meals

Further information from the DfE can be found here.

Production Club
The children were very excited today to hear what the production for next year! Any guesses........

Bookings for Production Club open on Monday. Details can be found here.

Friends of Thomas Coram

We’re starting to plan for next year, and we’d love your ideas!

Is there an event you’d like to come to next year? Something you know your kids would love to take part in?

We’re open to suggestions! You can send them to Sara on 07717 516069.

Important Information

Year 4 Root'd trip
We are looking forward to our Year 4 Root'd information evening on Monday 8th June at 6:30pm. This evening is for parents and carers, if you are unable to attend the PowerPoint will be sent to all parents the day after.

Just a reminder that parents need to complete the following form before Monday if possible: Thomas Coram CE School Y4 Rootd Permissions – Fill in form

Second Hand Uniform
If you have any items for our pre-loved uniform stock then please send them into school with your child and they can bring them to the office. Thank you!

Great Big Green Week - Mon 8 - Fri 12 June

The Castle Federation Green Guardians have come up with a week of activities for The Great Big Green Week!

Don't forget to wear one green item with your uniform on Monday

THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK!

Community Information

Ashlyns Comedy and Curry Night

A fabulous night of award-winning stand-up comedy is coming to Ashlyns School on Friday 10th July. Tickets are available now.

Headlined by Nathan Caton, who has starred on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, and Richard Osman's House of Games, comedy-goers will also be entertained by award-winning comedians Jenny Collier and Christian Reilly. The fabulous evening will be hosted by the multi-award winning Chris Purchase.

Comedy is from 8pm, and there's also food and drinks from 6. Treat yourself to a host of delicious curries including chicken, lamb & vegan, plus all the trimmings - delicious and never fails to impress.

Tickets are available as comedy only or as a comedy and curry package. Book now at www.ashlynsfestival.co.uk. Over 18s only.

Dens Castle Walk

✨Castle Walk is back! Join us for a fantastic community day out.

📆 Sunday 14th June 2026
📍 Berkhamsted Castle
👣 5 or 10 mile routes
💷 Adult (18+) £15, Child £10, Family £40

Kickstart your summer in style as you explore stunning local scenery and enjoy a brilliant day filled with community spirit, fresh air, and fun. ☀️

👉 Register here: www.dens.org.uk/walk

Weekly Attendance W/C 01/06/2026

Year 3 : 96.3%
Year 4: 97.9%
Year 5: 96.3%
Year 6: 94.5%
Whole school: 96.3%

"Attendance is the key to success"

Values in Action

Madagascar - Whole of Madagascar - Miss Dunn is Thankful for all the children showing resilience in assessments as well as kindness and respect shown to others during the tests.

Gambia - Whole Class - For their resilience and positive attitude towards assessments this week.

South Africa - Gus - For his resilience this week and having a really positive attitude to the assessments.

Norway - George and Noah - For showing excellent perseverance and resilience this week. After being absent from school, they returned with a positive attitude and worked hard to catch up on their assessments.

Croatia - All of Croatia - For being resilient, focused and conscientious during Assessment Week.

Finland - All of Finland - For all their hard work, perseverance and resilience during assessment week

China - Grace F - For showing kindness to others.

Borneo - Mila - For her resilience and commitment this week during assessments, particularly in Maths.

India - Gabriel and Barnaby - their resilience, incredible focus and hard work during assessment week.

Brazil - All of Year 6 - For their great behaviour at Chessington! Well done!

Peru - All of Year 6 - For their great behaviour at Chessington! Well done!

Mexico - All of Year 6 - For their great behaviour at Chessington! Well done!

A full calendar is available here

Flyers

Tring Summer Fun Run

This week at St Peter's

Details of services at St Peter's can be found here.

To read the latest news from St Peter's click here.