Transition

This page contains information about preparing to start at Thomas Coram.

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Year 3 teachers

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• Mrs Bruguier
  Year 3 teacher
  Mrs Bruguier

  I am Mrs Bruguier, a Year 3 teacher at Thomas Coram. I have two daughters and two sons and a cat. I have taught at TC for 15 years and really enjoy teaching Year 3. Maths, geography, history and art are my favourite subjects to teach. At lunchtimes, I run art club and chess club. When I teach, I like you to have lots of chances to move about and we have a regular run to help us with our learning. I'm really looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you.

• Mrs Giles
  Year 3 teacher
  Mrs Giles

  I am Mrs Giles, I am looking forward to meeting you all when we can. I enjoy teaching art andmathematics and I can't wait to work together to produce some fun Science experiments. I love reading and have been looking at books that we can share as a class. I am sure that you are excited to see your new classroom and make new friends.

• Mrs Edis
  Year 3 teacher
  Mrs Edis

  I'm Mrs Edis and a Year 3 teacher at Thomas Coram. I used to teach at Victoria School, so some of you may recognise me from there.  When I'm not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family, often found at a park or a soft play! I enjoy reading and running in my spare time. I love teaching English and seeing what wonderful readers and writers you can become, all from the power of a great imagination. My favourite author to read is Roald Dahl and I love his book, 'The Twits'. I'm really excited to work with you soon.

• Mrs Griffiths
  Teacher sharing with Mrs Bruguier
  Mrs Griffiths

  My name is Mrs Griffiths and I am a Year  3 teacher. I have been teaching at Thomas Coram for nearly  7  years now and I have loved every moment. Although I love Maths, I also really enjoy the more creative lessons like D&T, Art and Music. In my spare time, I love baking, spending time with my friends and family and watching films. As I am sure you will find out, everyone is extremely kind and welcoming at Thomas Coram. We always do our best to make you feel part of the amazing TC family and we can not wait to welcome you into it in September. You will probably have a mixture of emotions and thoughts about moving schools, but it's going to be really exciting. I look forward to meeting you all soon.

• Miss Williamson
  Teacher sharing with Mrs Edis
  Miss Williamson

  I am Miss Williamson. I have been at Thomas Coram for quite a while now because it is a very caring place and I look forward to coming to school every day. I love helping children to learn but I particularly enjoy teaching English and French. I will do my best to make your learning exciting and enjoyable and, most importantly, that you feel happy and cared for. In my life outside school, I enjoy walking my dog Lottie in the countryside close to my home, spending time in my garden and visiting interesting places here and around the world.. I have many travel stories to share with you! I am very much looking forward to getting to know you; we have lots to look forward to together!

Although the Year 3 teachers and teaching assistants are the main staff that you'll work with, the staff below will also be helping make sure you settle into Thomas Coram well and work hard.

• Miss Hill
  Head of School
  Miss Hill

  My name is Miss Hill and I am Head of School at Thomas Coram. This will be my first year here, so I am really excited to get to know all of the parents and children. But, also, I know how it feels for the Year 3 children starting at a new school. I know we will all feel very welcome as it is such a friendly school. I have a real passion for outdoor learning and love gardening when I am at home. I also enjoy spending time with my cat, Niko. I look forward to meeting you all in September.

• Miss Williamson
  Assistant Head
  Miss Williamson

  I am Miss Williamson and I am proud to be the Assistant Head at Thomas Coram. I am passionate about my various responsibilities which include Safeguarding, English and Mental Health and Wellbeing. I have previously taught across Key Stages 1 and 2; I love my time teaching in the classroom and pride myself on knowing every child in our school. Out of work, I enjoy time exploring the local countryside with my dog, going to the theatre and art galleries and travelling to places near and far. I look forward to welcoming you into the Thomas Coram family.

• Miss Walker
  Lower Key Stage 2 Leader
  Miss Walker

  My name is Miss Walker and I am a Year 4 teacher and the Lower Key Stage 2 Leader. I have been teaching at Thomas Coram for 8 years and have been the Upper Key Stage 2 Leader for 3 of those. I am very excited to be moving year groups and look forward to welcoming the Year 3 children and helping them find their place in the Thomas Coram family. I know that starting something new can be challenging and scary but at TC there is always someone to offer support and a friendly smile. My favourite lessons to teach are Maths and Art. I also love to learn new things about the world in Science lessons. In my spare time, I like to paint and spend time with my family, especially my young nephew and niece. I look forward to meeting with you all.

• Mrs Parker
  SENCO
  Mrs Parker

  I am Mrs Parker. I work with children, parents and staff at Thomas Coram and I also work at Victoria School so some of you might know me already. My job is to support those children who may find their learning a bit more difficult than others for a variety of reasons. I tend to get to know some children very well, some not so much and some of you might not notice me at all! I have two sons - one is all grown up and now lives in Australia and the younger one has just become a teenager. I'm looking forward to welcoming our new Year 3 children and their parents to our Thomas Coram family.

• Mr Halls
  Executive Headteacher
  Mr Halls

  I'm Mr Halls and I'm the Executive Headteacher. This means that I lead the school with Miss Hill, as well as leading Victoria School (so some of you will recognise me already!). I've been at Thomas Coram a long time because it's such a great place to learn, work and grow. For me, and everyone here, Thomas Coram is more than just a school: it's a family to belong to - I'm really looking forward to you becoming part of our family in September.

Videos

 Explore!

Our virtual visit page contains a link to a virtual tour where you can wander around and explore our school. Visit each Year 3 classroom directly here (Room 2, Room 3 and Room 5). 

Story time!

It'd be great if you knew a bit about Thomas Coram - who he was, what he achieved and why our school is named after him - before you even start with us! Below you can listen to a story about Captain Thomas Coram and the Foundling Hospital.

Are you feeling artistic? Artist Nick Sharratt shows you how to draw a foundling girl in her uniform. We'd be really impressed if you arrived in September with your own foundling picture!

You can even listen to a musical written for children about Thomas Coram and the Foundling Hospital!

Other 'new starter' documents 

• Homeschool agreement
• Parents AZ 2022 2023
• Photography and use of images
• Pupil Online Safety Acceptable Use Agreement
• Y3 TC LEAFLET 2022