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11:30 AM - 27 Mar 2025

Thank you to everyone that helped us raise money for Comic Relief. We are happy to announce that we reached our target of £350. If anyone still wants to contribute you may do so on our JustGiving page URL: https://t.co/ndCJ7GriK5 — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 27, 2025

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12:20 PM - 24 Mar 2025

What an absolute treat today to have a visit from Derek Paravicini & Professor Adam Ockelford. amazed the children with his piano playing skills, his ability to play back a piece after hearing it for the first time and his willingness to play songs on request pic.twitter.com/sqIfZX6vfr— Thames Ditton Jrs () March 24, 2025

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11:31 AM - 20 Mar 2025

It’s beautiful here Year 4 are already having a great time. pic.twitter.com/hWy1onDhet— Thames Ditton Jrs () March 20, 2025

05:56 AM - 20 Mar 2025

Year 4 are off today to for their first Residential. Pond dipping and shelter building are amongst the activities they’ll be taking part in. Bed making may prove to be the toughest assignment though! — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 20, 2025

06:46 AM - 6 Mar 2025

It’s We are looking forward to seeing which character from a book you have chosen to be today. Don’t forget to spend your book voucher - there are so many wonderful books to choose from. — Thames Ditton Jrs () March 6, 2025

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15:59 PM - 28 Feb 2025

TDJS Explorer Program - https://t.co/TXPHHTQLXB We are very proud to announce the launch of our TDJS Explorer Program! Every term, new Explorer Program sheets will be released on our website. Eventually, each subject will have an Explorer element to it.— Thames Ditton Jrs () February 28, 2025

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09:59 AM - 28 Jan 2025

This Friday!! How will you wear yours? pic.twitter.com/QGMA4glsEU— Thames Ditton Jrs () January 28, 2025

05:51 AM - 12 Dec 2024

It’s - wear your Christmas jumpers and donate money to — Thames Ditton Jrs () December 12, 2024

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19:34 PM - 10 Dec 2024

The choir sang beautifully at two of our local care homes today. Spreading joy in our community. Thank you Mrs Jenkinson Swayne for leading this and thank you and Emberbrook for having us pic.twitter.com/nCGMWk8fd5— Thames Ditton Jrs () December 10, 2024

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12:00 PM - 14 Nov 2024

It doesn't look like much from the outside.... but Year 5 have gone inside and enhanced their curriculum learning with this wonderful planetarium https://t.co/HUKQTmtHmk Thank you pic.twitter.com/oS79a8o781— Thames Ditton Jrs () November 14, 2024

SMSC

Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural and Emotional (SMSC) development supports pupils to be kind, thoughtful and caring and to be able to live and learn alongside people with different beliefs, cultures and lifestyles. Our provision for pupils' SMSC builds on our values of education.

Overview How it is Developed at TDJS

Spiritual:

  • The ability to be reflective about their own beliefs (religious or otherwise) and perspective on life
  • Knowledge of, and respect for, different people’s faiths, feelings and values
  • Sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
  • Use of imagination and creativity in their learning
  • Willingness to reflect on their experience
  • RE and PSHE curriculum
  • School values
  • School responsibilities
  • Reflective conversations and circle time used to give opportunities for pupils to reflect
  • Curriculum designed and evolving to one based on knowledge of the wider world.
  • Participating in live performances e.g. singing concerts, productions and bespoke creative events.
  • Inviting members of the community into school to share their experiences, talk about their religions and jobs

Moral:

  • The ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and to readily apply this understanding in their own lives, recognise legal boundaries and, in so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England.
  • The understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions
  • Interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and ability to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues
  • Behaviour policy
  • Anti-bullying policy
  • Taking part in restorative conversations
  • Assemblies
  • PSHE, RE and RSE curriculum
  • School values
  • Y6 Junior Citizen trip
  • E-safety workshops
  • Encouraging an appreciation of, and respect for, the work and performance of other pupils.
  • Rewards such as House Points, Take Home Postcards, Headteacher awards and assembly / newsletter recognition.

Social:

  • Use of a range of social skills in different contexts, for example working and socialising with other pupils, including those from different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
  • Willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively
  • Acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values
  • British values assemblies
  • Regular pupil voice opportunities so that children’s opinions are heard
  • Wide range of extra-curricular clubs on offer to all
  • Deliberate opportunities throughout the year for pupils such as residentials, trips and workshops. We want each opportunity to be meaningful and not just because ‘we did it last year’.
  • Opportunities to work together in different groupings and situations e.g. talk partners, group work
  • Encouraging teamwork and co-operation in PE, games and outdoor learning
  • Opportunities for pupil leadership roles: Sports Crew, Sports House Captains
  • Taking part in competitions inside and outside of school e.g. sports events
  • Lunch time Fun Club available to pupils

Cultural:

  • Understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others
  • Understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures in the school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britains
  • The ability to recognise, and value, the things we share in common across cultural, religious, ethnic and socio-economic communities
  • Knowledge of Britain’s democratic parliamentary system and its central role in shaping our history and values, and in continuing to develop Britain
  • Willingnes to participate in and respond positively to artistic, musical, sporting and cultural opportunities
  • Interest in exploring, improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths and cultural diversity and the extent to which they understand, accept and respect diversity. This is shown by their respect and attitudes towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities
  • Curriculum developments to ensure there is clear diversity and representation
  • Local area visits e.g. Year 1 local walk, visits to local schools, Y3 Hampton Court Palace trip
  • Opportunities to hear music from different composers, cultures and genres
  • Opportunities to learn songs from different cultures in singing assemblies and playing a range of instruments
  • Opportunities to study literature and art from different cultures
  • Studying the contributions to society that a diverse range figures of interest
  • Learning to speak French
  • Visits from local community members e.g. sports people, parents