FOUNDATION PATHWAY
A one year programme designed to help ambitious and able children with fewer advantages by providing a multi-disciplinary approach to learning with monthly Saturday sessions taught by Thomas’s Teachers for pupils in Year Five as they move into Year Six. Pathway incorporates investigative maths and science, literature and elements of art, drama, music, philosophy and sport.
For further information about Pathway, please contact Lucy Horstead, Thomas’s Foundation Administrator
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
A bursary programme that funds talented and highly motivated children who do not have the financial means for regular music tuition. The scholarship covers the cost of small group instrumental and theory lessons and instruments, while giving the children the opportunity to play in a variety of ensembles and at regular performances.
Every scholar is assigned a mentor to monitor progress and to help scholars manage the transition from primary to secondary school. Each scholarship runs for up to four years and has a value of around £3500. There are currently thirty-four scholars in the programme playing a wide variety of instruments.
Auditions are held annually, usually in the second half of the summer term, for children in Years Three through to Six attending a state school (including Academies and Free Schools). Please contact Lucy van Straubenzee at lvanstraubenzee@thomassfoundation.org.uk for further details.
DANCE!
Dance is an annual programme hosted at Thomas's Battersea, once a month, on Saturday mornings.
The programme is open to children in Years 4 & 5 attending local primary schools with a passion for dance and willingness to learn, irrespective of experience.
Children explore many different dance styles, including jazz, ballet and contemporary and, are introduced to choreography skills.
Classes are taught by dedicated Thomas’s Dance staff. At the end of the programme there is a performance by the children for friends and families celebrating all they have learnt over the year. This year 20 pupils attended these sessions.
For further information about Pathway, please contact Lucy Horstead, Thomas’s Foundation Administrator
READERS' CUP
A “University Challenge” - style book quiz for primary schools. Four separate heats take place in Battersea, Clapham, Fulham and Kensington, culminating in a cross-neighbourhood Grand Final featuring the winners from the four previous rounds. The aim of the competition is to encourage and improve literacy levels in this age group whilst promoting a love of reading.
For more information about Readers’ Cup please contact Thomas's Foundation at info@thomassfoundation.org.uk