Sunday 26 November 2017

Weekly Attendance

KS1: -     Mulberry - 93.14%    
KS2: - Willow and Elm - 95.72%
Overall:  94.43%

Congratulations to Mulberry, Willow and Elm  who top the attendance table this week.  

E for Excellence Winners

These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.

Mulberry
Riley Whitcombe
Ash
Alex Kopiec
Pine
Ava Goom
Birch
Max Holmyard
Rowan
Livi Middleton
Willow
Cruz Carey
Cedar
Tieghan Burnett
Elm
Lucian Bundy
Cherry
Finley Hudson
Maple
Yazmin Satti
Hazel
Bonnie Martin
Larch
Alisha March
Sequoia
Phoebe Adams
Redwood
Alfie Donnelly


Certificate of Presentation

The following children have presented their work beautifully and take pride in all that they do in their books.

Rhianna Morton, Nathan Ehihon,  Evie Cottam, Isabelle Curtis-Rich, Jacob Houlston, Gavin Butler, Megan Robinson, Polina Backane

Star Writers

These children have been awarded a star writer certificate and golden pencil in recognition of their excellent writing, use of powerful vocabulary and sophisticated writing  techniques.  

Georgia Chilvers, Chiwendu Nwaokolo, Keira Atkinson, Daisy Bones, Dorris Lewis, David Basilio, Rajaab Imran, Elsie-Rose Elsdon-skehill, Nela Urban, Isabelle Munford, Bayleigh Parsons, Kaitlyn Smethurst. Adam Abubakr


Learning Power Award

These are the key skills that our children will need to learn effectively in class and to be successful later in life.

These children have demonstrated effective reciprocity this week – able to listen carefully, work collaboratively and take turns.
Ellis Curtis-Rich, Fitzroy Bamgbelu, Ethan Carruth, Tomi Adelowo, Maliat  Bakreen, Grace Gore, Ceejay Colley, Jaydon Holloway

These children have shown that they can manage distraction, notice patterns and become absorbed in their tasks – well done for your Resilience certificate:
Ijeoma Ezeogu, Adam Murray, Nicole Alao, Michael Rack, Resilience, Jessica Diaz, Tommy Cressey, Freddie Jordan, Martina Rensch, James Olatunji, Aaliyah Yasrin

These children have managed to show that they can plan and revise ideas to earn their Reflectiveness certificate.
William Ilott, Mikkileigh Williamson, Micayla Smith, Jessica Chilvers, Charlie Ilott


Being able to show that you can make links between ideas and showing imagination demonstrates resourcefulness. These pupils have been awarded their resourcefulness certificate this week:
Arhaan Kaushal, Zac Borland, Thomas Gray, Rebeca Antonoaie, Lily Jones, Indiana Roy, Kabey Stevens, Bailey Baker, Fallon Sharpe







Learning Challenge


These children have been working hard at home and extending their knowledge through their learning challenge work.

Sam Handoo

Reading Awards

In recognition of the pupils’ ability to devour books, immerse themselves in stories and read relentlessly at home.

Bookmark
Isla Saunders, Sarah Khanan, Teddie Gabriel, Aaliyah Theodore, Harry Maskell, Tiffany Dash, Kezia Wright, Chelsea Chu Goodman, Tavia Towe-Enu, Lucas Kalmakrian, Isaac Gilmour-Woodstock

Bronze reader award
Mia Borisova, Srinika Manickavasagam, Riley Whitcombe, Adam Riaz, Harry Cole, James Olatunji, Leo Reynolds, Shajia Shaik, Aisling Keane

Silver reader award
Louie Athey, Laura Olatunji

Free Reader Award
Rokas Zaikauskas, Conor Borrell





Maths Challenge

These pupils have used their ability to think both mathematically and creatively to solve maths challenges.

Arya Shah, Fayo Ayodola. Molly Vincent.


Fact Hunter

These children have been awarded a fact hunter award in recognition of of their insatiable appetite for knowldege and their ability to sniff out amazing facts.

Ramone Holme-Slater, Daniel Kalusha, Kaitlyn Smethurst, Fayo Ayodola, Yazmin Satti, Arya Shah, Henry Cruz Kokonchev, Chiwendu Nwaokolo

ATP Tennis Finals

Budding young tennis players from Broadford & Mead Primary were fortunate enough to have tickets to visit the ATP Tour Tennis Finals at the O2 and see the world’s top male tennis players return to the iconic venue for the tennis season's grand finale event.

I couldn't wait to see Roger Federer... he is my hero. Wherever he plays in the world, crowd really cheers and makes a huge noise. Seeing him smash, volley and power the ball around the court was amazing - Cilic didn't stand a chance!
Conor Holloway - aged 9

First the children got the chance to put their hands on the Nitto ATP Finals Trophy, that was eventually lifted by Grigor Dimitrov in the final on Sunday. Once the 40 children had experienced the thrill of lifting a major world sporting trophy they sat down to watch a doubles match between Kontinen/Peers vs Klassen/Ram. 

I didn't realise the doubles would be so fast. The ball pinged around the court and the players had so little time to react... it was awesome.
Ruben Roberts - aged 7

Then it was time for the main event... Federer vs Cilic. In the run up to this experience the children had been revising some incredible Federer facts. 

Did you know that...
  • His winnings this season - including the Australian Open 2017 - have meant that his career prize money earnings are now over the $100 million mark? This makes him the most successful sportsman - in prize money terms - of all time!
  • The Roger Federer Foundation - which focuses on raising funds for early childhood education in southern Africa - has raised more than $15 million?
In the first set it didn't go to plan, with Cilic making a great start and winning 7-6. However the 2nd and 3rd sets came to life with Federer striking the ball brilliantly. Cilic wasn't able to sustain his performance and the World #1 finished comfortable 4-6, 1-6. 

Prior to this event:
95% of the pupils had never been to a live tennis match before
55% had never had the chance to visit the O2 venue

Our Learning Federation believes that our pupils should be entitled to a wide range of awesome experiences while they are at Primary school. We are fortunate to be situated so close to London, and we believe it is our duty to make the most of that. When we realised there was a chance to let our pupils see the arguably the greatest male tennis player of all time it was an easy decision to buy the tickets. 
Mr Drakes - Executive Headteacher.

History of the Event
Men's professional tennis has always featured a year-end championship ever since Jack Kramer, the first executive director of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), implemented the Grand Prix structure of a year-long series of tennis tournaments in 1969. Right from the first Masters in Tokyo in December 1970 it became a prestigious event, and was subsequently held in Paris, Barcelona, Boston, Melbourne, Stockholm, and Houston before the event started a 13-year association with Madison Square Garden in New York from 1977 to 1989. The Masters evolved into the ATP Tour World Championships in 1990. Frankfurt and Hannover shared the event through 1999. In 2000, the event was rebranded Tennis Masters Cup and was held in Lisbon, Sydney, Houston and Shanghai. In 2009, the event moved to The O2 in London, the world's busiest entertainment arena, as the Nitto ATP Finals.









Saturday 25 November 2017

Happy Teacher

These children have put a smile on the face of their teachers this week.

Rashid Sillah, Kanishka Chintala


Friday 24 November 2017

Building Work

At long last, I can announce that building work starts on the new part of the school on Thursday 30th November. We are very excited about the next phase of development for our school. The building work will take place within a fenced off area and there will be minimal disruption to the pupils and school day. I will keep you updated throughout the project.



After School Clubs

The last day for after school clubs this term  is Friday 1st December. The clubs sharing assembly for this term will take place on Wednesday 6th December @ 9.05 am. At this assembly the dance and choir clubs will perform for us and share what they have been doing in their clubs this term.



Christmas Dinner

Christmas dinner will be served on Wednesday 13th December. The kitchen already have an indication of numbers for the day. The children will select their dinner as normal on the day when they arrive at school and pay via the Squid system.


Havering Catering Services

Week beginning Monday 27th November is week 2 on the Havering Catering Services menu. A school meal costs £2.20 and is served with unlimited salad and vegetables.



Tracker Awards

These children have been working hard and achieving academic success and therefore have earned themselves the following rewards.  

Bronze - Carla Botten, Sienna Cornish, Sophia Heron, Richie Houlston, Amelia Barnett, Abdulmalik Kaka, Lily Reynolds, Ananya Salla,
Prestige bronze - Charlie Marshall, Alfie Donnelly, Chloe Kirk
Silver pencil - Luca Middleton, Conner Holloway
Silver prestige certificate - Caitlin Bowden
Golden bookmark - Roberto Silva, Blake Maddox, Akunna Ezeogu, Giada Vargas, Charlie Porter, Ellie Brooks, Charlie Tyrrell, Rokas Zaikauskas, Samuel Hatwell, Emily Johnson
Golden certificate - Adi Kaushal, malachi Wright, Alfie Clark, Gabriela Zaikauskaite, Andrew Mihai-Stoian, Arnez Dash,
Platinum prize -, Jorja-Mae Dines, Aaliyah Yasrin, Tegan Sage, Fayo Ayodola, James Wise
Platinum certificate - Jameel Ore, Gracee-May Coble
Diamond prize - Summer Wingrove, Sydney Griffith, Summer-Rose Trew, Rashia Sillah, James Olatunji, Laicey McGeoghan
Diamond certificate - Maisie Moss, Javy Needroo, Lillie-Jo Guidotti, Brandon Cohen, Maliat Bakreen, Laicey McGeoghan
Star prize - Ketty Omwanghe
Star certificate - Olivia Bartnik, Evie Cottam





Rainbow Tombola

Thank you for your generous donations for our tombola stall at the forthcoming Christmas Fayre. We have been overwhelmed at the donations that have been received in school today. In these times when the school budget is continually shrinking any help to raise funds so our children can still have the fantastic resources and still have the opportunity to access amazing experiences is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all at the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 9th December, come along and win a prize in the ‘Rainbow Tombola’.



Diary Dates

All year groups will be busy practicing their Christmas celebrations next week. From what I have seen so far, I can tell you that you are in for a treat again this year.

On Tuesday 28th year 1 Spinebreakers from Mulberry class are visiting Hilldene library.

LAMDA lessons continue on Wednesday 29th in the afternoon.

Year 5 will receive  a visit from the dogs trust on Thursday 30th during the morning.

Breakfast club will be celebrating 1st December with a special hot chocolate morning from 7.45 am. We finish the week on Friday 1st with a year 6 cycling day. Clubs finish today.



Newsletter - Friday 27th November, 2017

Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls 

Friday 24th November, 2017

Dear Parents and Carers,

Rainbow Tombola
Thank you for your generous donations for our tombola stall at the forthcoming Christmas Fayre. We have been overwhelmed at the donations that have been received in school today. In these times when the school budget is continually shrinking any help to raise funds so our children can still have the fantastic resources and still have the opportunity to access amazing experiences is appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all at the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 9th December, come along and win a prize in the ‘Rainbow Tombola’.

Diary Dates
All year groups will be busy practicing their Christmas celebrations next week. From what I have seen so far, I can tell you that you are in for a treat again this year.
On Tuesday 28th year 1 Spinebreakers from Mulberry class are visiting Hilldene library.
LAMDA lessons continue on Wednesday 29th in the afternoon.
Year 5 will receive  a visit from the dogs trust on Thursday 30th during the morning.
Breakfast club will be celebrating 1st December with a special hot chocolate morning from 7.45 am. We finish the week on Friday 1st with a year 6 cycling day. Clubs finish today.
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 27th November is week 2 on the Havering Catering Services menu. A school meal costs £2.20 and is served with unlimited salad and vegetables.

Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner will be served on Wednesday 13th December. The kitchen already have an indication of numbers for the day. The children will select their dinner as normal on the day when they arrive at school and pay via the Squid system.

Christmas Bauble Competition
As I am sure you are already aware Emily Claydon was the school winner and finalist for the Liberty shopping centre ‘Deck the Malls’ design a bauble competition. The overall winner is decided by way of a public vote and how many times each design is ‘liked’ on their facebook page. Please click on the picture and press ‘like’ as voting closes on Friday 26th November. Thank you.   

CPA Scholarship
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that Sam Middleton was awarded the 1 year scholarship and will be attending Colin’s Performing Arts in Romford. Congratulations to Sam, we are very proud of you. The teachers from the school were incredibly impressed with the children who auditioned and have offered smaller scholarships and free days for some of the other pupils. What a talented bunch! Congratulations to all the pupils who took part in the workshop, you all did a brilliant job!

After School Clubs
The last day for after school clubs this term  is Friday 1st December. The clubs sharing assembly for this term will take place on Wednesday 6th December @ 9.05am. At this assembly the dance and choir clubs will perform for us and share what they have been doing in their clubs this term.

Building Work
At long last, I can announce that building work starts on the new part of the school on Thursday 30th November. We are very excited about the next phase of development for our school. The building work will take place within a fenced off area and there will be minimal disruption to the pupils and school day. i will keep you updated throughout the project.

Weekly Attendance:  
KS1: -     Mulberry - 93.14%     KS2: - Willow and Elm - 95.72% Overall:  94.43%
Congratulations to Mulberry, Willow and Elm  who top the attendance table this week.  

E for Excellence Winners:
These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.
Mulberry
Riley Whitcombe
Ash
Alex Kopiec
Pine
Ava Goom
Birch
Max Holmyard
Rowan
Livi Middleton
Willow
Cruz Carey
Cedar
Tieghan Burnett
Elm
Lucian Bundy
Cherry
Finley Hudson
Maple
Yazmin Satti
Hazel
Bonnie Martin
Larch
Alisha March
Sequoia
Phoebe Adams
Redwood
Alfie Donnelly
Certificate of Presentation:
The following children have presented their work beautifully and take pride in all that they do in their books.
Rhianna Morton, Nathan Ehihon,  Evie Cottam, Isabelle Curtis-Rich, Jacob Houlston, Gavin Butler, Megan Robinson, Polina Backane

Star Writers:
These children have been awarded a star writer certificate and golden pencil in recognition of their excellent writing, use of powerful vocabulary and sophisticated writing  techniques.  Georgia Chilvers, Chiwendu Nwaokolo, Keira Atkinson, Daisy Bones, Dorris Lewis, David Basilio, Rajaab Imran, Elsie-Rose Elsdon-skehill, Nela Urban, Isabelle Munford, Bayleigh Parsons, Kaitlyn Smethurst. Adam Abubakr

Learning Power Awards:
These are the key skills that our children will need to learn effectively in class and to be successful later in life.
These children have demonstrated effective reciprocity this week – able to listen carefully, work collaboratively and take turns. Ellis Curtis-Rich, Fitzroy Bamgbelu, Ethan Carruth, Tomi Adelowo, Maliat  Bakreen, Grace Gore, Ceejay Colley, Jaydon Holloway
These children have shown that they can manage distraction, notice patterns and become absorbed in their tasks – well done for your Resilience certificate:
Ijeoma Ezeogu, Adam Murray, Nicole Alao, Michael Rack, Resilience, Jessica Diaz, Tommy Cressey, Freddie Jordan, Martina Rensch, James Olatunji, Aaliyah Yasrin
These children have managed to show that they can plan and revise ideas to earn their Reflectiveness certificate.
William Ilott, Mikkileigh Williamson, Micayla Smith, Jessica Chilvers, Charlie Ilott
Being able to show that you can make links between ideas and showing imagination demonstrates resourcefulness. These pupils have been awarded their resourcefulness certificate this week:
Arhaan Kaushal, Zac Borland, Thomas Gray, Rebeca Antonoaie, Lily Jones, Indiana Roy, Kabey Stevens, Bailey Baker, Fallon Sharpe

Learning Challenge
These children have been working hard at home and extending their knowledge through their learning challenge work.
Sam Handoo, Noah Livingstone, Lucas Kalmakrian, Tele Onabajo

Reading Awards
In recognition of the pupils’ ability to devour books, immerse themselves in stories and read relentlessly at home.
Bookmark
Isla Saunders, Sarah Khanan, Teddie Gabriel, Aaliyah Theodore, Harry Maskell, Tiffany Dash, Kezia Wright, Chelsea Chu Goodman, Tavia Towe-Enu, Lucas Kalmakrian, Isaac Gilmour-Woodstock
Bronze reader award
Mia Borisova, Srinika Manickavasagam, Riley Whitcombe, Adam Riaz, Harry Cole, James Olatunji, Leo Reynolds, Shajia Shaik, Aisling Keane
Silver reader award
Louie Athey, Laura Olatunji
Free Reader Award
Rokas Zaikauskas, Conor Borrell

Maths Challenge
These pupils have used their ability to think both mathematically and creatively to solve maths challenges.
Arya Shah, Fayo Ayodola. Molly Vincent.

Fact Hunter
These children have been awarded a fact hunter award in recognition of of their insatiable appetite for knowldege and their ability to sniff out amazing facts.
Ramone Holme-Slater, Daniel Kalusha, Kaitlyn Smethurst, Fayo Ayodola, Yazmin Satti, Arya Shah, Henry Cruz Kokonchev, Chiwendu Nwaokolo

Happy Teacher
These children have put a smile on the face of their teachers this week.
Rashid Sillah, Kanishka Chintala

Tracker Awards
These children have been working hard and achieving academic success and therefore have earned themselves the following rewards.  
Bronze - Carla Botten, Sienna Cornish, Sophia Heron, Richie Houlston, Amelia Barnett, Abdulmalik Kaka, Lily Reynolds, Ananya Salla,
Prestige bronze - Charlie Marshall, Alfie Donnelly, Chloe Kirk
Silver pencil - Luca Middleton, Conner Holloway
Silver prestige certificate - Caitlin Bowden
Golden bookmark - Roberto Silva, Blake Maddox, Akunna Ezeogu, Giada Vargas, Charlie Porter, Ellie Brooks, Charlie Tyrrell, Rokas Zaikauskas, Samuel Hatwell, Emily Johnson
Golden certificate - Adi Kaushal, malachi Wright, Alfie Clark, Gabriela Zaikauskaite, Andrew Mihai-Stoian, Arnez Dash,
Platinum prize -, Jorja-Mae Dines, Aaliyah Yasrin, Tegan Sage, Fayo Ayodola, James Wise
Platinum certificate - Jameel Ore, Gracee-May Coble
Diamond prize - Summer Wingrove, Sydney Griffith, Summer-Rose Trew, Rashia Sillah, James Olatunji, Laicey McGeoghan
Diamond certificate - Maisie Moss, Javy Needroo, Lillie-Jo Guidotti, Brandon Cohen, Maliat Bakreen, Laicey McGeoghan
Star prize - Ketty Omwanghe
Star certificate - Olivia Bartnik, Evie Cottam

I hope you all have a great  weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher