Wednesday, 13 November 2024

OPAL: Unleashing Creativity - The Joy of Chalk Play in the Playground



OPAL: Unleashing Creativity - The Joy of Chalk Play in the Playground


Our children love chalk play and go through endless boxes of chalk at playtimes. Whilst playing with chalk play might seem simple at first glance, it is actually a gateway to creativity, learning, and social interaction. 

Chalk play isn't just about drawing; it's an enriching activity that encompasses various developmental benefits for children. Here are a few reasons we encourage chalk play at playtimes:

1. Fosters Creativity and Imagination: Chalk encourages children to express themselves. Be it a rainbow, hopscotch, or a motivational quote, the possibilities are endless! Allowing children to draw whatever they envision promotes imaginative thinking and helps them articulate their ideas.

2. Enhances Motor Skills: The act of gripping and maneuvering chalk improves fine motor skills. As children draw, they engage in hand-eye coordination, which is foundational for tasks such as writing in the future, especially for our younger children.

3.Social Interaction: Chalk play is a wonderful way for children to engage with one another. Collaborative projects encourage teamwork, negotiation, and communication skills. Children work together to create community art, and devise games.

Have a look at the beautiful chalk creations our children have worked together to create.








Monday, 11 November 2024

19th December 2024: Sponsored Santa Dash (all children)

 🎅🏃 Santa Hat Dash – 19th December! 🏃🎅

Pupils need to lace up those trainers and stretch out their limbs—our festive 2km Santa Hat Dash is coming up on 19th December! Pupils will dash around a special course full of festivity along the way, all while raising money to support our school.

Entry is just £2 and includes a Santa hat, entertainment, and plenty of festive fun! For those who want to take their fundraising further, simply use the sponsorship form on the back and ask friends and family to guess your time to complete the 2km!

🎄 All sponsorship money should be handed to the school office or class teacher by 19th December 2024.  Money raised will go towards improving the school grounds for our children.

Printed sponsorship forms will be coming home on Tuesday 12/11/24.


17th December 2024: Jingle Bell Disco (For all children)

 🎉 Christmas Disco Extravaganza! 🎉

Ho ho ho! Get ready to jingle and jive at our upcoming Festive School Disco—the most magical event of the season! We’re decking the halls and can’t wait to see all our pupils showing off their party outfits and best Christmas dance moves!

Here’s the plan:

🎄 Reception & Nursery: Afternoon groove session (during school hours)

🎄 Years 1 - 3: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

🎄 Years 4 - 6: 5:15pm - 6:30pm

Where to Enter: KS2 grey doors

Where to Collect: Y1 - Office doors, Y2 and Y3 - blue door and white door, to the right of the Office doors.

Tickets are £4 each and can be booked easily on ParentPay- a seperate letter will be coming out soon. Get ready to celebrate in style!

Sale of tickets will close on Friday 13th December at 5pm.

A festive treat and drink are both included.  Please ensure you notify us through the form on ParentPay of any allergies.

Important Reminder: For safeguarding and security reasons, mobile phones and electronic devices are strictly not allowed at the disco. If you have any questions about this, please reach out to our friendly staff—they’re happy to help!

We can’t wait to see everyone on the dance floor, spreading Christmas cheer and creating wonderful holiday memories together. Let’s make it a night to remember! 🎶✨




13th December 2024: Christmas Raffle, Christmas Jumpers and a Visit from Mr and Mrs Christmas

🎉 Mark Your Calendars – Three Festive Events on 13th December! 🎉

Get ready for a magical day on Friday 13th December, with not one, not two, but three exciting events filling the school with holiday cheer!

1. 🎄 Christmas Raffle - Win Big this Festive Season! 🎄

We’re thrilled to announce our annual Christmas Raffle, with some amazing hampers up for grabs! This year’s prizes include bundles of M&S food hamper, alcohol hampers, toys, treats, champagne and well-being goodies—perfect for some holiday cheer!

Tickets are available for purchase at the school office, so don’t miss out. The lucky winners will be drawn on 13th December, and we’ll notify them immediately. Good luck to everyone, and thank you for supporting our school community!

2. 🎅 Christmas Jumper Day - Spread the Cheer! 🎅

Get ready to add some sparkle to the season with our upcoming Christmas Jumper Day! We’re inviting everyone to wear their favourite festive jumper—or any bright and cheerful outfit that makes you feel great!

To join in the fun, we kindly ask for a £1 donation that can be given to the class teacher or the school office. Every donation will go directly towards NSPCC. 

Let’s light up the school with joy, laughter, and lots of holiday spirit!

3. 🎅🎄 Breaking News: A Special Visit from Mr and Mrs Christmas! 🎄🎅

We've received some top-secret intelligence—and we’re thrilled to share it with you! On 13th December, Broadford Primary School will welcome none other than Mr and Mrs Christmas themselves!

They’ll be stopping by throughout the school day to spread festive cheer, for children to visit them in their festive grotto, and bring some Christmas magic to all our children before they dash back to the North Pole to finish their holiday preparations.

It’s set to be an unforgettable day, so get ready for a magical surprise visit!

To guarantee a visit, ensure you return the letter and £3.50 via ParentPay to your class teacher.  Proceeds will go towards the improvement of the school grounds for your children.

Sale of tickets will close on Wednesday 11th December at 5pm.



9th, 10th, 11th and 12th December 2024: Performances and Carols (all children).

 🎄✨ 9th December (Nursery, Reception and Y1)- Mingle and Jingle, Sing and Sparkle, Carols Around the Fire! ✨🎄

We’re kicking off the holiday season with a trio of festive events on 9th December for Nursery, Reception, and Year 1!

Come join the fun as we sing our favourite carols, play holiday games, and spread Christmas cheer. It’s the perfect chance to celebrate with friends and get into the holiday spirit—so bring your singing voice, a big smile, and your holiday magic!

There are two opportunities to join in the fun:

  • 9:00 - 10:00 AM or

  • 2:15 - 3:15 PM

  • Nursery "Mingle and Jingle": Entrance through the Nursery doors.

  • Reception "Sing and Sparkle": Entrance through the blue door, right of the office near the glass corridor.

  • Year 1 "Carols around the Fire": Entrance through the blue door, right of the office near the glass corridor.

🧣 Dress Code: It’s a free event, but don’t forget to wear something festive or bright! Children are encouraged to wear a fun holiday jumper to add to the celebration.

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🌟10th - 12th December (Y2 - Y6) Super Star Production 🌟

Get ready to be dazzled as the stars of the Celestial Choir guide the traditional nativity characters on their journey to Bethlehem! They'll be singing some not-so-traditional, upbeat songs with a fabulous 'showbiz' feel, sure to leave you star-struck from start to finish!  There will be more information coming your way shortly. 🌟✨

🎤 Featuring:

  • 10th December: Mulberry, Ash, Maple, Oak, Larch
  • 11th December: Rowan, Cherry, Elm, Lime, Redwood
  • 12th December: Pine, Cedar, Willow, Almond, Birch

🎶 Showtimes:

  • 9:00 - 10:00am
  • 2:15 - 3:15pm

Due to limited space, strictly two tickets per family will be available, so make sure you keep yours safe.

📱 Important Information:
To ensure the safety and privacy of all our pupils, filming is not permitted during the performance. We will be filming the show and uploading it to Google Classroom for you to view at your convenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in safeguarding all our stars! 🌟



Saturday, 9 November 2024

Weekly Newsletter - Friday 8th November, 2024


Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls 


Dear Parents and Carers,

Part 1 Broadford News

I hope that you all enjoyed the half term break with friends and family. We are all looking forward to a busy and fun packed half term. 


Winter in Coming!

As we return from the half term break, the air is crisper and the temperature is dropping. Please remember that children will go outside everyday and will require coats, hats, scarves, gloves and appropriate footwear, which should all be named.  
We would also encourage pupils to bring into school a pair of indoor shoes or slippers that they can change into once inside. If shoes get wet and muddy they will then have a pair of clean and warm shoes and will be more comfortable. This will also help us to keep the classrooms cleaner for children to learn in.
Many thanks for your co-operation with this. 


Poppy Appeal
We are pleased to announce that the yearly poppy appeal boxes have arrived in school and will be coming around to classes  until Remembrance day on Monday.
Please send donations in with the children in the mornings if you wish for them to purchase Remembrance merchandise. Donations for items are between 50p and £1.50.
Prefects will be visiting classrooms so that pupils have the opportunity to purchase merchandise. 


Black History Month 2024

This year for Black History Month the whole school performed a version of 'Golden' by Jill Scott. Please watch the video here. The pupils really enjoyed making this video and we hope you have as much fun watching it. 


Goodbye
Today we are saying goodbye to Miss Keanely as she starts her maternity leave. I know you will all join me in wishing Miss Keanely well as she waits for her bundle of joy to arrive. I look forward to sharing the good news with you all and to welcoming Miss Keanely back to school next year. 


Part 2 Broadford Information

Autumn 2 Term Dates - More dates to be added

Monday 11th November 

Remembrance day
Prospective parents tour - 10.00 am. 

Tuesday 12th November 

Odd Socks Day for Anti Bullying week 

Year 2 Cinema trip 

Thursday 14th November 

Spinebreakers Year 6 Library Trip

Reception and year 1 Fluoride dental programme

Friday 15th November 

Children in Need Day 

Tuesday 19th November 

Year 6 Cinema Trip 

Wednesday 20th November 

Year 3&4 boys football 

Thursday 21st November 

Spinebreakers Year 5 Waterstones Trip 

M&M Productions - Beauty & the Beast

Monday 25th November 

Rowan class - Tower of London trip 

Prospective parents tour - 10.00 am 

Year 6 Pupils Brentwood Prep School Maths Group 

Tuesday 26th November 

Flu vaccinations
Year 4 cinema trip 

Wednesday 27th November 

Year 5&6 Sportshall athletics 

Thursday 28th November 

Year 5&6 Sportshall athletics
Mulberry class - Tower of London visit

Friday 29th November 

Pine class - Tower of London 

Tuesday 3rd December 

Year 4 trip to nativity project in Romford

Thursday 5th December 

iRock concert 2.30 pm 

Friday 13th December 

Save the Children Christmas jumper day

Father Christmas visiting 

9am Parents Forum 

Monday 16th December 

KS1 Road safety show
10 am Prospective parents tour 

Tuesday 17th December 

Christmas discos

Thursday 19th December 

Sponsored Santa Run

Friday 20th December 

Christmas parties
End of Autumn term


INSET Dates for 2024-2025

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4 

Day 5

2nd September

3rd September 

4th November

21st July 

22nd July 

Havering school term dates 2024-2025

Autumn term: 

Monday 2 September to Friday 20 December 2024 

Spring term: 

Monday 6 January to Friday 4 April 2025 

Summer term:
Tuesday 22 April to Tuesday 22 July 2025


Havering Catering Services

Week beginning 11th November  is week 2 on the Havering catering services menu.
You can see the Havering catering Menu here
School dinners continue to be free to ALL primary aged pupils. 


Part 3 Pupil and Parent Responsibilities
At Broadford Primary pupils, parents and carers are expected to meet three key responsibilities

Pupil Job 1 - Come to school every day on time
Parent responsibility - Ensure that your child arrives for school on time, every day and ready to learn.

Weekly Attendance  Target 96%


Job 2 - Do your best in every lesson
Parent responsibility - Support your child’s learning at home.

E for Excellence Winners

These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.

Nursery

Rex and Austin

Ash

Dija

Alder

Arthur

Cedar

Brielle

Apple

Ivaan 

Cherry

Bently 

Aspen 

Eva

Elm 

Tesha

Apricot

Dawid

Maple 

Chloe

Beech

Zayba

Willow 

Qhaleed

Walnut 

Henzo

Almond

Jefflyn

Mulberry 

Teddy

Lime 

Aisha

Pine

Jayden-Lee

Oak 

Amelia

Rowan

Rory

Birch

Tala



Larch

Scarlett



Redwood 

Elise



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. 

Reciprocity

These children have shown interdependence, collaborated effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy and have imitated effective  ideas and methods from others. 

Ruta, Laynie, Elizabeth, Billie, George, Haileigh, Hope, Aiza, Ronnie, Himanshi, Kayden

Reflectiveness 

These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning. 

Gracie, Mason M, Callum, Ahmad,Gabia, Erikas, Matthew, David, Ivan, Eden, Chisom, Milan, Laura, Elliot

Resilience

These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks. 

Isabella, Sophia,Ayaan, Anaih - Mai, Nehemiah, Amari, Sophie, Amari, Freddie

Resourcefulness   

These pupils have been curious about learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources. 

Logan, Adon, Sonny,Osazemen, Anu, Abrish, Khalifa, Abdulakarim, Meerab, Andreea, Kiara, Carina, James

 

Certificate of Presentation

The following children have been recognised for the beautifully presented work in their books. They clearly take pride in all that they do and are doing their best in every lesson. Stefania, Eishan, Ibukun


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. 

Noah, Dilan, Tiya, Niamh, Ayva, Aisosa, Noah Victoria, Emma, Yahya, Adam, Sahir, Rithik, Miraz, Anna, Hamza, Gabriel B, Jessica


I Made My Teacher Happy

These pupils have all made sure their teachers have a smile on their face this week 

Livai, George, Harley, Duke, Sophie, Jay-Jay, Sadid, Adalind, Hashir, Sultan, Zain, Keegan, Zayd, Harry, Jack


105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

These pupils have read five books and earned their Bronze certificate. 

Zaviyar, Matthew, Luna, Sophia, Gabia, Mateo, Jackson, Eddie, James, Charlotte, Zayna


Tracker Awards



Prestige 

Bronze certificate

Oceann

Rosie, Georgia

Silver Pencil 

Dani-Ella, Kylie, Layla-Mae


Silver certificate 

Emma, Vrisha 


Gold Bookmark

Alexandra, Andreea


Gold certificate 

Oceann 


Platinum prize 

James, Jimmy, Toby


Platinum certificate

Safiyyah, Archie T 

Alex, Anushri, Gabi

Diamond certificate 

Jefflyn, Ruby


Star prize 

Lucas



Job 3 - Be kind and polite to everyone you meet

Parent responsibility - Model politeness and kindness to everyone you meet.

Housepoints

Pupils are awarded housepoint for using kind words and actions and demonstrating good manners. These go towards their house teams weekly total but they are in competition with their  teachers (Dudley - orange house). If pupils do not demonstrate these behaviours then the teachers' house teams are awarded the house points instead. 

Farringdon 

Red house  

Chatteris

Blue house

Dulverton

Yellow house 

Cricklade

Green house

Dudley

Orange house

516

602

545

497

199

Weekly Winner - Chatteris Blue house


I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs L Nicholls 

Headteacher