How have you shown: Kindness, Resilience, Respect and Thankfulness this week?
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
Important Info for week commencing 20th October
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Tuesday 21st October |
Parent Consultations 17.20 - 20.00 Booking via Arbor |
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Thursday 23rd October |
Parent Consultations 15.40 - 18.20 Booking Via Arbor |
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Friday 24th October |
FOTC Dress Down and Doughnuts |
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Monday 27th - Friday 31st October |
Half Term
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Deadline Friday 31st October |
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Absence reporting |
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Friday 31st October |
FOTC Christmas Card Deadline |
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After School Club |
Feel Good Fitness |
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We have had a great week this week in TC, I have been out and about in lots of different classes this week and it is fabulous to see so many hardworking children participating in and engaging in lessons. I was lucky enough to go and visit a school in Harrow on Tuesday and look at their incredible school. They are an oracy excellence school and I was blown away by their incredible speaking and listening skills and with oracy being one of our school improvement priorities this year I was keen to gain knowledge on how we can improve. One of the first things they did was build on the children's listening skills and this is something I am keen to develop at TC. One way that I will be doing so, is by adding in a speaking a listening task into the newsletter for you to talk through at home. So, to start us off, please do have a conversation with your child, would you rather live under water or in space and why? Please do send into the office any videos or conversation you had. The FOTC Annual General Meeting was held last night and I'm really looking forward to working with the newly elected members. We are looking forward to parents evening next week, if you have not booked an appointment please do so. It is so important to hear how your children are doing and what next steps they have, so please do ensure you have an appointment. Have a great weekend and I look forward to hearing how the conversations go.
Important Information
This is a reminder that applications for secondary school close on Friday 31st October. Hertfordshire Admissions strongly advise that you make your application before this date in case of any queries or questions. Please follow the link to make your application. Secondary School Application link
This is just a quick reminder that if your child is absent from school due to illness you need to let the office know by 9.00am. This can either be via an email to admin@thomascoram.herts.sch.uk or a phone call (01442 866757). A valid reason for absence is required, stating that your child is unwell is not a valid reason. If your child is absent and we don't know the reason why you will receive a text via Arbor. If you do not respond to this text it will be marked as unauthorised.
Community Information
Saving Castle Fields
Alex from Y6 is raising money for Saving Castle Fields. On Saturday 1st November he will be running 5 laps of George Street with his Dad! Castle Fields is a special place for Alex as he walks his dog, Ziggy there. Although Berkhamsted Castle Federation have bought the fields they have to pay back the £500,000 loan. Alex has a justgiving page and would really appreciate any sponsorship.
Beezee families
Beezee Families, is a FREE heathy lifestyle programme that our nutritionists deliver across Hertfordshire. The 12-week programme supports families to build healthy habits around food, physical activity, and how to have fun while doing so! Our current programmes are currently in full swing but you can secure your FREE spot for January. Places fill up fast so make to book soon! If you can’t wait to get started on your healthy lifestyle journey, you can learn at your own pace over on our Academy. Visit our website for more details.
Berkhamsted Library - Story Telling Wednesday 29th October.
Dembe Theatre (formally Court Theatre) in Tring
DEMBE Youth Productions, aimed at children aged 7-21 has just launched! Based out of the theatre, it is an opportunity for hands on, practical experiences in both performance and production skills. Auditions for their first production project, which will take place next February Half Term, will take place in November. More information can be found here.
Friends of Thomas Coram
Following our Annual General Meeting, we’re thrilled to announce our new charity trustees! Looking to the year ahead, we’re excited to work together with the TC community, to raise funds to enhance and support children’s learning and wellbeing. Our first newsletter can be found here!
Bobbie Hardwick, Chair Sara Marshall, Vice Chair Andrew Elliott, Treasurer
It’s our first dress down day of the school year! Day and annual passes available in the box office
Donuts for sale after school under the covered area!
Christmas Cards
Earlier this week your child brought home their Christmas card artwork and we sent instructions of how to order. You order directly with the company and the deadline is Friday 31st October. Details of how to order can be found here.
Weekly Attendance W/C 13/10/2025
Year 3: 98.4%
Year 4: 95.9%
Year 5: 94.1%
Year 6: 94.3%
Whole school: 95.6%
"Always show up, never give up."
Values in Action
Madagascar - Julian - for brilliant resilience in all of his learning this week, working very hard and having good focus.
Gambia - Jake - for demonstrating outstanding resilience and confidence in Maths this week.
South Africa - Kamron - Thankfulness, for always being polite to pupils and staff, Kamron is a super example of demonstrating the values of the school every day.
Norway - Henry DH - for showing care and kindness in helping a partner in our computing lesson.
Croatia - George - for being a respectful and kind member of the class.
Finland - Freddie - for his kindness, support and patience towards his classmates.
China - Zac - for his continued resilience in writing even when he found it tricky at times.
Borneo - All of Borneo - for their teamwork and dedication in producing their class worship.
India - Jaxson - for incredible resilience with his independent writing this week. Keep it up!
Brazil - Seth - for always being helpful, kind to others and respectful. You are a pleasure to have in class.
Peru - Florence - for showing resilience with becoming secure with long multiplication in maths.
Mexico - Fraser - for always being kind and helpful to everyone.
A full calendar is available here
Information sent out this week
FOTC - Christmas card
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.
