Open to children of all faiths, the Schools nevertheless adhere to the principles of Christian belief which govern the behaviour of one person towards another.

Each individual is encouraged to behave in a natural, happy and responsible way and to be mindful of the needs of others. Thomas's pupils learn at an early age the most important school rule:
'Be Kind'.

Our broad curriculum gives the pupils, during their formative years, the opportunity to explore a wide range of subjects and skills.

The children are given the best guidance and finest materials in order to foster within them a love of learning and an appreciation of the subjects studied. We prepare children for Common Entrance and Scholarship examinations for entry to their senior schools.

We recognise the education benefits of giving children access to teachers who have a true passion for their subject. French, Music, Drama, Art, Pottery, Ballet and PE are therefore taught by specialist teachers from the children's first day in Reception.

In the Lower School, where children need a focal point, the form teacher takes most academic subjects. In the Preparatory School, however, the children are taught by academic subject specialists at the earliest opportunity.

In sport, every child is given the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of physical activities and to discover the pleasure of winning, the disappointment of defeat and value of participating.

Team games - both inter-school and inter-house - are introduced at an early age to provide a healthy spirit of competition as well as a sense of what it means to be part of a group. Individual skills are fostered in gymnastics, athletics and swimming.

We have always accepted that the most rewarding education for children is achieved through an active partnership between home and school. Great emphasis is placed on the involvement of parents.

We aim to ensure that through an active PTA and regular communication between school and home, the needs of the children, the aspirations of their parents and the aims of the Schools are understood and shared.

A system of stars, certificates and showing 'good work' in assembly rewards academic achievement on a regular basis. In addition, open days, speech days, sports days, arts days, drama productions, poetry recitals, Christmas nativities, choral evensongs, declamations, music recitals, ballet performances and gymnastics displays give the children ample opportunity to grow in confidence by displaying their skills and talents to a wider audience.