Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls
Dear Parents and Carers,
Part 1 Broadford NewsWelcome Back!
Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed a restful and enjoyable half-term break.
Although this is a shorter half term, we know it will be just as busy and exciting as ever. There are plenty of wonderful events to look forward to in the weeks ahead. We’ll be celebrating World Book Day, watching our pupils graduate from the University of Broadford, and hosting our much-loved annual Easter Parade before we break up for the Easter holidays. We are also delighted to be holding our very first Cultural Day — a fantastic new event for our school community to enjoy together.
It’s set to be another fun-filled and memorable half term!
Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week - Monday 2nd March - Friday 6th March
Next week we have our second ‘Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week' of 2026, on Monday 3rd March.
This special initiative is designed to encourage everyone to embrace the importance of being on time, remembering our 'Pupil Job 1', while having a bit of fun along the way.
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%
Here’s how it works:
📅Daily Prize Draw
Each day of the week, if you arrive at school on time, your name will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a delightful bag of treats! The more days you arrive on time, the more chances you have to win! It’s a simple and fun way to motivate everyone to prioritise punctuality.
🍽️Early Bird Breakfast Treat on Friday:
As an extra incentive, we’ll be hosting a ‘special early bird breakfast treat’ this Friday for all children who arrive by 8:45 AM. Collect your treat from outside the main office before you head off to your classroom. It’s our way of saying thank you for your commitment to being on time and starting the day off right!
🎉Whole Class Treat:
We want to elevate the excitement even further! Any class that achieves amazing attendance and/or perfect punctuality for the entire week will receive a special whole-class treat. So, encourage one another and show your commitment to being present and punctual!
Let’s make a fantastic start to the school day by showing our commitment to attendance and punctuality. Remember, arriving on time not only helps you settle in for a successful day of learning, it also sets a great example for your peers.
We are excited to see all of you bright and early, ready to learn and participate. Let’s set a positive tone for the rest of the year and build the habits that will lead us to success!
Best of luck to all, and let the attendance challenge begin!
World Book Day and Broadford’s Big Book Giveaway - Thursday 5th March A reminder that we will be celebrating World Book Day next week on Thursday 5th March. Children are invited to come into school on World Book Day in either their Favourite Character Costume or their Snuggly Pyjamas.
Please remember that, as the weather can be unpredictable at this time of year, it is really important that children are dressed appropriately and have suitable footwear (such as long sleeves, trousers and outdoor shoes) to be able to enjoy any outdoor activities on the day.
As part of the day, we will be hosting Broadford’s Big Book Giveaway after school in the new hall, where you can choose a free book to enjoy at home. If you have any donations of children’s books towards the event, please give them to the school library or your child’s class teacher.
Spring Term Parent Evening Consultations - Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th March We are looking forward to welcoming all parents on Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th March for parent consultation meetings for children in reception to year 6. You will have the opportunity to meet your child’s class teacher and discuss their learning at this midpoint of the year. The teachers will inform you and explain the progress that your child is making towards the end of year expectations for their age.
Our year 6 prefects will also be on hand to show you to the classrooms and ask you to respond to our survey around personal development.
Please complete the attached google form by the end of the school day on Tuesday 3rd March. You will receive your appointment by Friday 6th March.
Parents of pupils in Alder, Aspen, Beech and Rowan class will be contacted separately regarding alternative arrangements.
Spring Term Parent Consultation Booking
University of Broadford Graduations
We are sadly coming to the end of our Broadford University courses and what a great run we have had. I have seen so many happy, smiling children, bursting to tell me all about the wonderful things they have been learning at their University of Broadford sessions. The children have all shown great resilience and reciprocity while working through their courses and we couldn't be prouder of how much they have all achieve.
We would now like to invite you in to celebrate your child’s achievements. The dates and start times for each course are as follows ;
Monday 16th March @ 2pm | Tuesday 17th March @ 2pm | Wednesday 18th March @ 2pm | Thursday 19th March @ 2pm | Friday 20th March @ 2pm |
Dynamic Drummers
Friday Film Club
Dancing through the Decades
| Sketching Stars
Around The World
Maths Masters Club | Calligraphy
Creative Cards
Crocheting
F1 Fanatics
| Fashionistas
Artopia
Masterpiece Makers
Puzzle Book Fanatics
| I'm a Pupil Get Me Out Of Here
Chess
Broadford Podcast |
Your child will be able to tell you which class they have been studying.
If parents/carers could please wait at the lower gate on Faringdon Avenue, by the waiting area , a member of staff will be there to escort you in at the start time.
We look forward to welcoming you into school for our wonderful graduations.
Fundraising
Easter Raffle Tickets for our Easter raffle are on sale via parentpay. Tickets are priced at £3 per strip or 2 strips for £5. There are a variety of eggs in all different sizes and a selection of Easter baskets up for grabs!
Mothers’ Day Sale Once again this year we will be selling Mothers’ day gifts. These are priced at £4 per gift and payable via Parentpay . There are a variety of gifts available, key rings, socks, pretty coasters and soft toys. Gifts will start to be sold on Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th March.
Adventure Island Wristband - £18We have 300 wristbands for Adventure Island priced at £18 each. This is a great day out for the whole family and at a reduced price. If you would like to purchase wristbands please pay via Parentpay and then pick up the wrist bands from the school office.
Safer Parking Reminder Safe travel for our students is our top priority, so please park responsibly on Farringdon Ave by keeping the double yellow lines and school zones clear at all times. We also ask that you please slow down when approaching pedestrian crossings and remain extra vigilant of children crossing the road. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school gates safe for everyone.
Part 2 Broadford Information
Spring 2 Term Dates Monday 2nd - Friday 6th March | Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality week |
Tuesday 3rd March | Birch class visiting Romford Market.
The Grove stay & play session |
Thursday 5th March | World Book Day 3.15pm - Broadford’s Big Book Giveaway (new hall) 3.40pm - Year 5 Mersea residential meeting |
Monday 9th - Wednesday 11th March | Mother’s day sale |
Tuesday 10th March | Redwood class visiting Romford Market
The Nest stay & play session Parents evening |
Wednesday 11th March | Parents evening |
Thursday 12th March | VR workshop years 4&6
Year 3 spinebreakers Harold Hill library trip |
Monday 16th March | UoB Graduation @ 2 pm |
Tuesday 17th March | Nursery - Freshwater Theatre
Larch class visiting Romford Market
UoB Graduation @ 2 pm |
Thursday 19th March | UoB Graduation @ 2 pm |
Friday 20th March | Parent Forum @ 1 pm |
Tuesday 24th March | Easter Raffle and Easter hat parade |
Thursday 26th March | Culture Day |
Friday 27th March | Last day of Spring term |
INSET Dates for 2025-2026
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Polling Day | Day 4 | Day 5 |
1st September | 2nd September | 13th February | 7th May | 1st June | 20th July |
Spring term:
Monday 5 January to Friday 27 April 2026
Summer term:
Tuesday 13 April to Tuesday 20 July 2026
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning 2nd March is week 1 on the Havering catering services menu.
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%
Congratulations to Walnut and Almond who top the attendance table this week.
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 | Fareedah and Cooper | Ash | Ava |
Alder | Jaxson | Cedar | Inaya |
Apple | Valentina | Cherry | Aayan |
Aspen | Haroon | Elm | Elsie |
Apricot | James | Maple | Success |
Beech | Eva | Willow | Mavis |
Walnut | Jacob | Birch | Nyasa |
Mulberry | Robert | Larch | Kezia |
Pine | George | Redwood | Oliver |
Rowan | Medhansh | Almond | Jack |
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| Lime | Hwla |
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| Oak | Evangeline |
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. | Sadhana, George, Aariz, Andreea, Aisosa, Montana, Kinza, Erikas |
Reflectiveness These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning. | Nevaeh, Lama, Eddy, Tesha, Thomas, Cornelius, George, Kajus Ambica, Tianna |
Resilience These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks. | Raoof, Subhan, Freddie, Nikita, Qhaleed, Michelle, David, Gracie, Ronnie, Arsal |
Resourcefulness These pupils have been curious about learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources. | Adon, Billie, Laura, Rio, Elliot, Dakshika, Logan, Darcy-Leigh, Sophia, Ade, Joshua |
Certificate of PresentationThe 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.
Chloe,
Star WritersThese 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.
Elena, Damian, Santian, Freddy-Joe, Munsha, Elyana, Grayson, Nellie-Ray, Ruba, Sidrat, Ayaan, Leonor, Merlyn, Abdullah, Inaaya, Isaiah , Rosie, Zofia, Yahya, Elsie
I Made My Teacher HappyThese pupils have all made sure their teachers have a smile on their face this week
Jovany, Kayaan, Anisa, Victor, Issa, James, Emma, Jimmy, Paige
105 Books to Read Before You Leave BroadfordThese pupils have read 5 books and earned their Bronze certificate.
Nellie, Marley, Ayra, Ambica
These pupils have read 10 books and earned their Silver certificate.
Shaheer, Valentina, Haroon, Amila, Zain, Jaxson, Jaydah, Grayson, Adelina
These pupils have read all 15 books, earning their Gold certificate and completing their trackers.
Valentina, Zain, Evie, Krisha, Freddie, Malak, Theo, Jayden, Adian, Charlie, Grayson, Jirah, Matei
Tracker Awards
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Bronze certificate | Zayba, Devansh |
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Silver Pencil | Montana, Ellie, Zakariya, Noah, Alayah, Teodor |
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Silver certificate | Layla, Prakhyati | Gabi |
Gold Bookmark | Abdullah, Yahya |
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Gold certificate | Tiya |
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Prestige prize | Jace |
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Star prize | George |
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Job 3 - Be kind and polite to everyone you meetParent 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 |
518 | 567 | 496 | 454 | 525 |
Weekly Winner - Chatteris Blue house |
I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher
