To the class of 2018,
There are very few cohorts of children who have achieved what you have all achieved; I feel immensely proud and privileged to have taught the vast majority of you for 2 of your junior years. Year 6 has been exceptionally special, not least for winning your Ultimate School Trip to Mallorca and your sensational sporting achievements and your role modelling abilities to the entire school, but also your friendliness, kindness, respect and attitude to one-another and those around the school has been truly extraordinary. You have set the benchmark high for the rest of the school; this is something that I have honestly admired about you. The rest of the school look up to you and should be inspired by the great things that you have achieved: a true ‘well done’ is deserved. You go on to pastures new, but you leave behind a great legacy. Teaching really is the most wonderful of jobs. To teach the class of 2018 has been a terrific privilege; it has been a true highlight of my teaching career to date and to have been on this year-long adventure with you will live long in my memory. You are such a cohesive and connected group of children and although it is inevitable you will make new friendship circles and face new challenges, do always try to look out for one another and support each other in the future. You will have many more incredible adventures in the coming years, I have no doubt. But do always look back fondly and proudly of your time at Tirlebrook, as you have so many wonderful stories to tell and memories to treasure, which we hope will live long with you into adulthood. You deserve all the good that comes your way… and remember when things get tough to just dig that little bit more: you are made of tough stuff! Use your smile to change the world; don’t let the world change your smile. I started with you in Year 3 asking ‘Are you ready?’ to which you would all reply ‘I was born ready Mr. Tomkins!’…Now, at the end of Year 6, I have no choice but to say: YOU ARE READY. Remember the quote I have had on the board all year: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas Edison. Once again, I want to say what a privilege it has been to teach you; PLEASE DO keep in touch. Chris Tomkins The Proudest Year 6 Teacher You Could Imagine! leaversvid from C Tomkins on Vimeo. leaversUST from C Tomkins on Vimeo.
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Molly
20/7/2018 02:01:24 pm
I’m really really going to miss you , All of your fun activities and learning
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Mr. Tomkins
20/7/2018 08:26:14 pm
That’s very kind of you to say Molly. You will be missed, you all will. Make sure you keep in touch too!
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Megan b
20/7/2018 06:22:34 pm
I mean it when I say this
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Mr. Tomkins
20/7/2018 07:29:25 pm
What a lovely message to write Megan.
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Amy
20/7/2018 07:36:59 pm
I'm really going to miss you a lot and Thank you so much for being the best teacher ever!
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Mr. Tomkins
20/7/2018 08:25:54 pm
We will miss you too, Amy. Go and show the world what you're made of (& keep in touch)!
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Zuzanna
20/7/2018 09:05:57 pm
I will miss every one soooooooooo much and even though I only had two years at tirlebrook I loved every minute of it. Hope you still have a good time teaching the next year 6.😢😢😢
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Mr. Tomkins
20/7/2018 09:18:14 pm
You have been a vital part of this amazing class Zuzanna; don't forget that! We are glad you've loved your time at Tirlebrook! Well done and keep in touch!
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Millie
23/7/2018 01:55:05 pm
Thank you so much for everything you’ve done. Everyone ,, especially me ,, really appreciates the work you have put in to help us excel in learning. You have helped us become better people ,, and grow into amazing children. We love you so much!! Thank you!! Lots of love ,, Millie, Molly, Bea and Eleanor x
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Mr. Tomkins
24/7/2018 07:35:37 am
Thank you Millie, Molly, Bea and Eleanor! Look forward to hearing how you're all getting on next year! Take care and have a great summer break!
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Bea
25/7/2018 09:04:51 am
Thank you so much for literally everything you have done for us in all the years you have known us. I've enjoyed even second and will miss every smile I saw. I can assure you we will all keep in touch and will never forget you.
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Mr. Tomkins
25/7/2018 09:56:47 pm
It has been a wonderful journey with you all!
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Mr. Tomkins
25/7/2018 09:57:12 pm
(& have a great summer holidays!)
Amy
30/8/2018 08:02:16 am
Good luck with the next lot of year 6students when they go back to school in September.
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Mr. Tomkins
30/8/2018 07:37:22 pm
Thanks Amy. Do come and say 'Hi!'; I am sure Jaelynn will tell you what we are getting up to too!
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Amy
30/8/2018 09:40:32 pm
Ok
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