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Newsletter 2013

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TSF Community Outreach 2012 - 2013 TSF Outreach volunteers donate time, talent and energy.

They work continuously with our community par tners to

assess critical needs in our shared neighbourhoods:

Read on for some highlights of this year’s community

projects and activities. For more information on TSF

community outreach please look at the Programmes

section of our website www.tsfoundation.org

TSF is a needs-driven charity.

We target our funds, volunteers and resources to

where they will make a real difference. In London

child poverty is double the national average.Figures from the Literacy Trust show that 1 in 3 children

do not have any books at home.

At our partner schools, typically more than 45% of

pupils qualify for free school meals and for up to

90%, English is a second language. TSF builds on proven project ideas. Sponsored by

corporate partner Waterstones, TSF held the first

Kensington Readers’ Cup in 2012. Four local primary

schools competed for a handsome cup and a trip to

Waterstones to choose books for their school library.

This outstanding success wil l now be an annual event,

whilst the first Battersea Readers’ Cup was contestedin January and a Fulham Cup has been timetabled for

2013-2014. “Congratulations! What a fantastic event the

Reader’s Cup was today. We haven’t stopped re-living

and talking about it.” St Mary Abbots C of E Primary

In partnership with the PTAs at each of the four Thomas’s

Schools, TSF helps organise a ‘Make A Difference

Day’ or ‘Community Day’. Thomas’s pupils, staff and

parents contribute to their local community by working

on a variety of projects for TSF partner schools and

community centres. TSF volunteers play a significant

role in identifying, planning and executing projects for

these days. “…It’s been the best day. …to see staf f

and children (from both our schools) coming together

is something I have longed for…” Colette Morris, Head,

Christ Church Primary

Community partners sometimes come to our volunteers

with requests for donations of much needed supplies. In

the past year we have been asked for books, clothes,

sports equipment, musical instruments, drama

costumes and props, board games and more. These

drives are always generously supported by the broader

Thomas’s community and make a very real dif ference to

the recipients.

TSF strives to ensurethat local Londonchildren – especiallythose with the fewest

resources – haveopportunities tosucceed in schooland life

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Our aim is to support the whole child –heart, body and mind

Holiday SingingWorking with In Harmony Lambeth, TSF provided an

Easter holiday singing programme for children from two

partner schools, Herbert Morrison Primary School and

St Stephen’s Primary School. As well as daily singing

practice, the project included taster sessions in samba

drumming and music technology and an afternoon visit

to the Gamelan at the Southbank Centre.

TSF Music ScholarshipsIn partnership with Wandsworth Schools’ Music

Service, TSF has launched a scholarship programme

for deserving young musicians with significant potential

and commitment. Each scholarship provides up to 4

years funding for:

• Sustained high quality instrumental

tuition in small groups.

• Instruments and regular performance opportunities.

• Individual mentoring and tuition.

• Opportunities for progression to higher

levels of musical achievement.

Trumpet Club Trumpet is a core instrument for pupils in year 5 at

Colville School. TSF funds a weekly after-school

trumpet club to enable the most able pupils to

improve their skills further.

Drama Club York Gardens Library, a TSF community partner,

provided the stage for a modern production of ‘Romeo

and Juliet’ set in Battersea. All 40 actors, aged 4 - 13,

from the TSF-funded Women of Wandsworth DramaClub performed. They are busy rehearsing for a new

performance in July.

Art ExhibitionsLast summer TSF partnered with Fosters & Partners,

Sainsbury’s, Starbucks, Groundworks, local artists

and the Council to hold the Battersea Schools Art

Competition. There were over 300 entries! Selected

works were exhibited at York Gardens Library and

transferred to Sainbury’s.

From Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th June 2013 the Pump

House Gallery in Battersea Park will be transformed

into a vibrant hothouse of imaginative plants by the

‘Delicious Monsters’ exhibition. Supported by the

Foundation and the Friends of Battersea Park, this event

gives local schoolchildren the opportunity to work with

experts from the Royal College of Art and the Pump

House to create diverse and magical artworks.

Music TuitionMusic is at the heart of Falconbrook Primary School.

Recognising the long waiting list for music lessons,

particularly woodwind, TSF provides an hour of music

tuition weekly for 8 pupils, for flute and saxophone.

Falconbrook pupils are also encouraged to participate in

the school band, which performs at local public events.

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Football Clubs TSF supports football coaching or clubs at two partner

schools in Clapham: High View and Glenbrook . AtGlenbrook, funding from the Foundation allows pupils

without financial resources to participate in their

after-school clubs, which include cookery, dancing,

sewing and more, as well as the ever-popular football.

Often these children have no after school supervision.

“Glenbrook would like to express our sincere gratitude

to the Thomas’s Schools Foundation for their immense

support last year. The grant made an enormous

difference to the lives of those families who are on

benefits or have no recourse to public funds.”

Glenbrook extended school team.

Multi Sports Club At Langford Primary School in Fulham TSF funds a Multi

Sports After-School Club. Long-term community partner

London Sports Trust, a not-for-profit organization

that promotes exercise and healthy living, runs the

programme. Activities, including futsal and handball,

develop strength, balance, coordination, confidence and

teamwork and are linked with tips on the importance of ahealthy lifestyle.

Tennis Coaching TSF works with the All Star Youth Scholarship Tennis

Trust (ASYTS), which runs sessions in targeted schools

to talent spot children with promise who would not

have the financial resources to play tennis, and provides

weekly coaching for children from low-income families.

One 8-year-old participant has excelled and has recentlybeen selected for training by the Surrey LTA.

Capoeira Club TSF continues to sponsor a weekly Capoeira Club at

York Gardens Library. Children from three different

schools take part in this Brazilian combination of martial

arts, percussion and dance, which develops fitness,

musicality and discipline, as well as friendship and

teamwork . Regular attendees are able to further their

skills through performances, group activities andgrading events.

“My kids really enjoy Capoeira as it’s fun and it keeps

them fit and healthy. It’s a brilliant activity for the kids to

do.” Parent, Admire Martinez.

“I like my sessionswith Steve becauseevery week I learnsomething new.This year I haveprogressed so much.I am so grateful.Thank you.”Rashard Henry



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“The Kusuma Trust UKis delighted to supportthe Thomas’s SchoolsFoundation to runhomework clubs …wewish the Foundation allthe best as you continueto develop children’sskills in areas such ascomputer technology”

Dr Balwant Singh,

Chief Executive, Kusuma Trust UK

Volunteer Reading Programme Across our four boroughs TSF has developed an

extensive Volunteer Reading Programme, where a

volunteer develops the reading skills of a child on a

weekly basis, by listening to them read at school. Thisone-on-one mentoring has proven highly successful

in helping children to improve their literacy skills.

This programme continues to expand with over 100

volunteers currently. The impact and reward on both

readers and volunteers have been immense.

Science FOCUS WeekSponsored by TSF, an exciting Science FOCUS week

was offered at Avondale Park Primary School. The

timetable included on-site activities and off-site trips to

scientific venues. On the final day, following a tour of the

campus, the children had a ‘Graduation Ceremony’ at

Imperial College.

Literacy Support Arabella Finch, Head of English at Thomas’s Battersea,

champions literacy at Christ Church Primary. She works

weekly with a small group of children helping to develop

reading and writing skills.

Homework ClubFor children who have no quiet space to study at home

the TSF sponsored Homework Club at York Gardens

Library is an invaluable support. Plans are in place to

provide an extra weekly session to meet demand and

to add volunteers to help some of the younger pupils

with reading. TSF has also identified a need for providing

support for parents in reading with their children, as

English is often an additional language.

The Doorstep Library NetworkWith support from TSF in Fulham, the Doorstep Library

organises teams of volunteers who pay weekly visits to

families with children to read stories and lend books for

the week. These visits help children to become familiar

with books and bring home the importance of reading.

ICT Homework Club Thanks to generous funding from the Kusuma Trust,

TSF has worked with St Thomas’s and Colville Primary

Schools and the ClementJames Centre to develop

weekly ICT homework clubs. The Clubs are tailored to

each school or Community Centre’s objectives, such as

programming, spreadsheets, graphing, animation and

maths achievement.

“I have learnedto make my catturn aroundusing code, Iam so excited”St. Mary’s Pupil



“The core values andmission statement ofThomas’s Battersea

and Thomas’s SchoolsFoundation havecontributed to my son’ssuccess in gaining aplace at Charterhouseto further his studies”

TSF Bursaries TSF funds means-tested bursaries for children to attend

a Thomas’s London Day School. The TSF Bursary

Committee works tirelessly and in strict confidence; they

carefully study each financial assessment, conducting

interviews and home visits, and reviewing all relevant

applicant information. Their diligent work has resulted

in very successful students, who benefit greatly from a

Thomas’s education and have:

• Served as prefects.

• Represented the school in debating.

• Starred in drama and dance performances.

• Excelled in sport.

• Led the school orchestra.

Snapshot: TSF 2012 - 2013

• 3000+ annual pupil participants

• 30 community partners

• 50 community projects

• 50+ TSF volunteer committee members

• 100 reading volunteers

Charity of The Year - Thomas’s FulhamOver this academic year TSF was Thomas’s Fulham

Charity of The Year. Susanna Glassey, Kitty

Kershaw and Alex Maltzoff from Year

6 were appointed Charity Prefects.

Alongside staf f representatives Mrs

Houghton and Mrs Panhorst

they have kept the School actively

informed of TSF projects

and activities.

A Book Drive in February

highlighted the generosity of

Thomas’s Fulham families.

Nearly 2200 books were

donated and distributed

to eight of our community

partners. With a focus on

literacy, funds raised for TSF in

Fulham have gone to the ‘Read &

Relax’ Programme and the Little Learners Library at

Ray’s Playhouse, the Talk Box programme at Langford

Primary School and the Doorstep Library Network on

the Fulham Court Estate.

Fundraising events have included Dad’s Football

and Rugby, extreme reading, tennis and rounders

competitions. In December, the pupils and 20 members

of staff proudly displayed their paintings in a fantastic Art

Exhibition, and raised over £4,000 for TSF. Many thanks

to Jane Burke who put a huge amount of time and effort

into making these events such a success. On June 13th,

the Fulham PTA held an amazing 80’s themed party

for all parents at The Worx. A team of 20 parents, co-

headed by Jane Hunter Walsh and Rebecca Walters,

did an outstanding job, arranging raffle and auction

prizes, securing sponsors to underwrite the entire event,

and making it a truly fun evening. We are awaiting the

final tally, but it is estimated that the evening will have

raised over £50,000 for the Foundation. As you can see

a good time was had by all….

Our sincere thanks to all of the Fulham parents, staff and

pupils who have made 2012-2013 such a special year for

TSF; it was wonderful to work with you - we wish we had

room to name you all!!

From September, it will be the turn of Thomas’s

Kensington to fly the flag for the Foundation, and plans

are already well under way.

Community Outreach Spending

“The school hasbeen nothingbut warm,unpretentious,nurturing andeducational”

TSF is committed to providing community activit ies that

will make a critical difference in the learning experience

and life of local London children. The programmes

supported by TSF are those our community partners tell

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Local Business Support for TSFSavills is now a formal TSF Corporate Partner in Fulham

this year, and the relationship will extend to Kensington

next autumn. Savills is supporting TSF by:

• Helping to underwrite the Fulham PTA fundraiser

on June 13th.

• Donating £1000 to TSF for each house bought by,

sold or £500 rented to a Thomas’s London Day

School Parent or TSF Volunteer.

• Volunteers from their Fulham office staff for TSF

events and projects.

• Ongoing support as a corporate partner.

Heidi’s FundOn March 4th, TSF hosted a lunch at the home of

Joanna Thomas to launch Heidi’s Fund. This fund was

the brainchild of former Thomas’s parents, headed by

Margaret Conklin and TSF volunteer Mala Soni, who

wanted to create a lasting memorial to the life of

Heidi Hoeller , a beloved Thomas’s mother and friend.

Heidi had a great belief in the power of education to

change people’s lives, and her memorial fund will invest

in TSF projects to educate children with the fewest

resources, and also provide TSF funded children with

ad hoc educational needs, such as musical instruments,

learning resources and books.

To learn more about Heidi’s Fund, or to make adonation, please visit the TSF website or

justgiving.com/HeidisFund.

But we need help too! The success of TSF depends

crucially on the time and talents of our many volunteers.

We are busier than ever so if you would like to help in any

way please contact us or visit the ‘Support Us’ section of

our website and cl ick on ‘Get involved’.

The Unicorn FundIn May 2013, TSF successfully launched the Unicorn

Fund. TSF has in the past relied on annual donations

from our generous supporters but the children we

support have multi-year needs. TSF therefore needed

to address our ability to commit for the longer term and

to ensure that established programmes are sustained,

expanded and scaled to maximise impact. The Unicorn

Fund will allow for multi-year commitments to our valued

partners and, more importantly, to the deserving children

they benefit. For information on how to make a donation

to The Unicorn Fund, please contact

[email protected].

TSF is helping all over town!With increasing local needs, TSF projects have

significantly expanded in all of our local boroughs and

beyond.



Keep In Touch You can find out more about everything the Foundation is doing...

www.tsfoundation.orgfind us on /TSFound@ThSFoundation

Paralympic Fun Arranged by TSF volunteer Caroline Haas, Visa

sponsored 120 TSF school children to spend a day at the

London 2012 Paralympic Games.

“I would like to thank you for the opportunity presented

to our pupils to visit the Paralympics. The pupils (and

staf f!) real ly enjoyed the day - they watched the Goal

Ball and the Wheelchair Basketball, as well as having theunforgettable experience of visiting the Olympic Park as a

whole. Thank You!”

New King’s Headteacher, Miles Chester

Farris Candle ShopIn November, Farris Candle

Shop in Battersea kindly

hosted TSF to a Christmas

Shopping evening for all

with Father Christmas in

his Grotto, a Gisela Graham

Christmas decorating session

and delicious food and wine.

Organised by TSF volunteer

and Events Manager Jennifer Spink , the event was a

wonderful way to bring together old and new friends of

TSF in the festive season, and raise funds at the same

time. Many thanks to Jennifer and her team who made

this event possible!

Thanks to our volunteers And a big thank you to all our volunteers! Hundreds

of supporters work unbelievably hard to make the

Foundation a powerful force in our communities. Their

dedication is extraordinary and inspires more and more

people to help us achieve our aims.

Getting InvolvedDetails of how you can get involved, volunteer or

donate to TSF can be found on our website. If you

are considering a donation, please remember - many

corporations now run generous Matched Giving

Programmes, and Gift Aid, which significantly increases

the financial impact of your gift by 25%! Of every pound

donated, 92p directly benefits our local schoolchildren.

Triathlon ManJeff Hawkins is going from Marathon Man to Triathlon

Man! Having raised over £3,600 for TSF by running the

Brighton marathon last year he is now taking part in the

Outlaw Triathlon on July 7. You can support him, and TSF

at justgiving.com/jef fhawkinsoutlawtriathlon

TSF Annual Expenditure 2012/2013

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