The Thomas Coram CE School

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

Newsletter 35
Friday 26 June 2026

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

Important Information for w/c 22/06/2026

Deadline for class photo free delivery to school Monday 29th June.
Wed 1st - Fri 3rd July - Y4 Root'd Residential
Please check your child's lunch account balance and top up in if arrears. Thank you.
St Peters Church Petertide Fair Sunday 28th June 12.30 - 3.30pm (para 7)
Sunnyside Community Fete Sunday 28th June 2.00 - 4.30pm (para 8)

Flyers at the bottom of the newsletters - Tring Fun Run, Root'd Summer Adventure Days, WOW Camps

Oracy Homework

If cats ruled the world, what changes would we see?

This Week

A huge well done and thank you to everyone who has got through this week. It has been probably one of the hardest weeks this year, but we have all got through it together with resilience and strength. For both staff and children, it has been incredibly hot and exhausting but everyone has pulled together and shown that true Team TC spirit. A huge thank you to all the staff for their incredibly hard work this week and dedication to the children, you are all superstars! A big thank you to you as parents also, for supporting us in keeping the school open. Today we took Year 3 to Whipsnade - which was incredible, if not a little hot! The children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had a fab day. On Wednesday, classes were shared and there was a real buzz on Thursday around it. I appreciate sometimes children can feel worried or anxious about change, but on the whole when the children start back in September they are all so resilient and manage the situations so well. Positivity and reassurance to the children, that it is ok to have that feeling, but it will pass, always helps. In two weeks, we have a our transition day, which will be great to get to know their new teachers and / or classes. Next week we have our Year 4 residential, which we are all really looking forward too and luckily, will be slightly cooler. Have a fabulous weekend.

Worship

On Monday, our Spiritual Ambassadors led a wonderful worship on Saint Alban and his life and the importance of him and he a quiz at the end. Well done to the Spiritual Ambassadors and thank you to Mrs Roberts for organising and leading it alongside them.

ASC Payments by Childcare Vouchers

Following our changes to ASC payments from September 2026, please see the dates below of when your account will be credited over the summer holidays if you pay via vouchers or a TFC account.

If you pay by	We will credit your account on
Sunday 12 July	Monday 20 July
Sunday 2 August	Monday 10 August
Sunday 16 August	Monday 24 August
Monday 24 August	Wednesday 2 September

Full information about the changes can be found on our website, under September 2026.

Friends of Thomas Coram

Does your child want to be Mrs Daily, Miss Minter or librarian for the day? There are hampers, a cooking lesson, holiday camp vouchers and much more all up for grabs! Don’t miss out on your chance to bid in the silent auction before it ends soon:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/fotc-silent-auction-spring--2026

JFoTC presents The Sixty!

You can sign up at reception, what will your child do for an hour to raise money? Sports, craft, singing…it’s completely up to them.

Taking place after school on Friday 17th July.
There will be drinks and snacks for children and adults!

We’re looking for some new trustees for next year, if you’d be interested please let Sara know 07717 516069.

Important Information

AWARD WINNING AUTHOR VISIT – SIGNED BOOK OFFER!

We are excited to host British Book Award-winner Phil Earle!

Author of the acclaimed When the Sky Falls, Phil visits us to introduce his hilarious new series, Finn N. O. Hope. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this "comedy classic" is guaranteed to get kids laughing.

Pre-order now to gift your child a personally signed copy!

IMPORTANT – Parents, you can order his book from Our Bookshop- click below...

https://www.ourbookshoptring.co.uk/product/finns-epic-fails-downhill-from-here/

The signed books will be handed out on the day. This will be very exciting for everyone.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM BEN AT OUR BOOKSHOP - Please include the students name and class so the books can be labelled up for the event. Postage is not required; we will deliver all the books on the day.

Children's Wellbeing Practitioner Workshops

Please find attached the Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Workshops leaflet, which outlines the range of emotional wellbeing workshops being delivered by the team from July to September 2026.

All workshops are delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and are free to attend. Families can sign up through Eventbrite. Please note that we do not record our workshops.

Thomas Coram School SEN coffee afternoon

Thursday 16th July 2026 2:00pm - 3:25pm

We are hosting a coffee afternoon where we will share latest school, national and local updates regarding supporting children with additional needs. Mrs Forde will share ways in which we scaffold the curriculum at Thomas Coram and it is a chance for you to ask any questions and meet other parents of children with additional needs within our school community. This is open to all current Thomas Coram parents, as well as those in Year 2 at Swing Gate School and Victoria School.

Mrs Thomson will also be available on the morning of Thursday 16^th July should you want to meet 1:1. Please email senco@thomascoram.herts.sch.uk to arrange this.

Please complete the form below by Wednesday 15^th July so we know how many people are coming. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there.

SEN coffee afternoon - Thursday 16th July 2026 - 2pm onwards – Fill in form

Community Information

St Peters Church Petertide Fair

St Peters are holding their annual Petertide Fair on Sunday 28th June from 12.30 - 3.30 in St Peters Churchyard. There will be a BBQ, Games, stalls, train rides and a teddy zip wire!

SunnySide Church Community Fete

Sunnyside Church is excited to be holding a free Community Fete on Sunday 28th June 2026 from 2pm-4.30pm in George Street Park Berkhamsted (HP4 2EQ).

Come whenever you are able and for as long or as little as you like. There'll be something for everyone – plants, giant games, face painting, eco, craft and biscuit-making stalls, and more! Local charity/mission action partners will be in attendance.

We are also pleased to have a local beekeeper coming along with an observation hive.

Free refreshments available (any donations will go to the charities/mission partners that Sunnyside supports annually) and an ice-cream van will be on site selling treats. We'd love to see you there!"

Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-REX Mountain

23 Jul 2026 2pm & 4.30pm

The Centenary theatre

Dino Activity Sheet

The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs!

Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy. Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. you could be on the menu. Feel the excitement as you come face-to-face with a T-Rex and hear it's roooooooarrrrrr! This awe-inspiring interactive stage show captivates both young and young at heart, immersing audiences in the enthralling & realistic world of Dinosaurs. You won't want to miss this adventure of a lifetime, so hold onto your kids as this show will blow them away!

"It's Totally T-rex-iffic"

Weekly Attendance W/C 22/06/2026

Year 3 : 93.1%
Year 4: 91.8%
Year 5: 93.2%
Year 6: 89.6%
Whole school: 91.9%

"Attendance is the key to success"

Values in Action

Madagascar - All of Year 3 - For their excellent behaviour and resilience on our Zoo trip. You were superstars!

Gambia - All of Year 3 - For their excellent behaviour and resilience on our Zoo trip. You were superstars!

South Africa - All of Year 3 - For their excellent behaviour and resilience on our Zoo trip. You were superstars!

Norway - Jude - For working hard and showing determination to improve. His resilience has been reflected in the excellent results he achieved in his assessments.

Croatia - All of Croatia - For their resilience and focus this week

Finland - All of Finland - For resilience and perseverance during the extreme heat this week. Well done for keeping going!

China - Bradley - For showing kindness towards his peers.

Borneo - All of Borneo - For the kindness and resilience they have shown this week in such difficult conditions.

India - Scarlett and Albany - For their incredible kindness when sharing with others.

Brazil - Whole Class - For resilience - being patient, well-behaved and lovely in the very hot weather.

Peru - George - For Showing resilience and respect to really engage with our new Shakespeare writing unit, showing great engagement and understanding of the Macbeth story.

Mexico - Ollie - For his positive attitude and consistent effort in all classroom activities.

A full calendar is available here

Flyers

Tring Summer Fun Run

Root'd Summer Holidays Adventure Days

Game on Holiday Courses

WOW Summer Camps based at Berkhamsted Boys School Berkhamsted

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.