Thomas’s Fulham
Emilia arrived in Reception in September 2006, at the tender age of 4. She was one of the earliest pupils at Fulham which opened its doors in September 2005. Having gone on to study at Hampstead Fine Arts and Charles Cecil Atelier in Florence, Emilia is now a highly successful artist. Her first painting The Pink Man was exhibited at The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 2019 and her paintings are now sold around the globe.
Thomas’s Kindergarten
Alexander or ‘Al’ as we all knew him by, began his Thomas’s journey in 1998 when he started at Thomas’s Kindergarten. After Thomas’s, he went to Marlborough and Exeter before embarking upon a life in the British Army. Captain Alexander Aldridge is now Second in Command, B Squadron, of The Royal Lancers. In this article, he reflects on his time at Thomas’s and how it set him on his future path.
Thomas’s Kensington
Alessandra arrived in Reception at Kensington in 1999. Her academic journey led her into Medicine and an active role during the Pandemic. She currently works in General Medicine at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and in this article she reflects fondly on her formative years at Thomas’s and what it felt like to be part of the Thomas’s community.
Thomas’s Clapham
Charlotte spent 9 years at Thomas’s Clapham, arriving in Reception in 1995 and leaving at the end of Year 8 in 2004. Find out more about her passion for championing female financial literacy and also how she ended up marrying a fellow Old Thomasonian. Could their son, Hugo, be the first ‘all Clapham’ baby?!
Thomas’s Fulham
Douglas was amongst the first Reception intake when Thomas’s Fulham opened its doors in September 2005. He remained at the school until the middle of Year 6, when his family moved to Australia. In this article, Douglas looks back on his time at Fulham and, since leaving London, on his education in Australia.
Thomas’s Kensington
Louis spent 7 years at Thomas’s Kensington, from September 2002 until July 2009. In this reflection, Louis looks back on his time at Thomas’s with great affection. He gives thanks to his teachers and credits his role in the Reception Nativity Play for planting the seeds of his love of performance and for the development of his highly successful acting career.
Thomas’s Clapham
Cameron experienced the full nine years at Thomas’s Clapham. It was here that he developed a passion for Football and by the time he left the school, at the end of Year 8, he already knew that he was destined for a life dedicated to the sport. Here, Cameron looks back at his Thomas’s days, reflects on favourite memories and gives thanks to those who helped to shape his future career path.
Thomas’s Battersea
Bella joined Thomas’s Battersea at the beginning of Year 5 in September 1995, quickly making her mark in the Music and Sport Departments. She was the only girl to play for the Ist XI Cricket Team, quite an achievement in those days! After university, Bella embarked on a career path which has seen her living Thomas’s Values to the full. In this article, she reflects on her time at Battersea and how she came to work for various charities across the World.