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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/HUKQTmtHmkThank you pic.twitter.com/oS79a8o781— Thames Ditton Jrs () November 14, 2024

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20:16 PM - 11 Nov 2024

So impressed with members of our Year 6 who represented the school yesterday at the memorial service at Giggs Hill Green. Our entire school also held a two minute silence today to pay our respects. pic.twitter.com/IG373VCW7u— Thames Ditton Jrs () November 11, 2024

06:18 AM - 10 Oct 2024

Year 3 are off to today to enhance their learning about Ancient Egyptians. Don’t forget a packed lunch and a toy to be mummified! — Thames Ditton Jrs () October 10, 2024

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11:55 AM - 4 Oct 2024

What a fabulous morning for our Annual Sponsored Run. The Autumn sun provided the perfect running conditions and the smiling faces of pupils and staff as they completed each lap certainly put the fun into the run! Supporting and pic.twitter.com/fI5U36AYuQ— Thames Ditton Jrs () October 4, 2024

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11:23 AM - 4 Oct 2024

Year 4 had a fascinating visit from and learned more about The Romans. They handled real and replica items during the workshop pic.twitter.com/DeBtOIziWJ— Thames Ditton Jrs () October 4, 2024

06:00 AM - 4 Oct 2024

Today it’s our annual Sponsored Run. Don’t forget to come in PE kit and remember your water bottle 🏃🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️— Thames Ditton Jrs () October 4, 2024

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08:01 AM - 30 Sep 2024

Do come along and join us if you have a child currently in Year 2 pic.twitter.com/ygMx6VQJEu— Thames Ditton Jrs () September 30, 2024

06:24 AM - 10 Sep 2024

The school photographers are coming today. Pupils are asked to wear school uniform rather than their PE kits. Thank you— Thames Ditton Jrs () September 10, 2024

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08:04 AM - 2 Sep 2024

Back to school for staff training today. We look forward to seeing the pupils here on Wednesday. Autumn Term 2024 pic.twitter.com/tAq5FvEi7r— Thames Ditton Jrs () September 2, 2024

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16:18 PM - 19 Jul 2024

Fabulous day out for Year 3. Glorious weather and loads of exciting activities to take part in pic.twitter.com/onthz3IOyi— Thames Ditton Jrs () July 19, 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