Notice of parents' meetings - SATs & Governors

KS1 & KS2 SATs Information Meeting:A reminder that there will be an information meeting for parents of children in Year 2 and Year 6 about this years SAT assessments. Both meetings are on Tuesday November 6th

Key Stage 1 @ 9.10am (new hall)
Key Stage 2 @ 2.30pm (old hall)

Parents Meeting Date:We will be holding a meeting for all parents, relatives and friends of the school on Monday November 26th at 9am. This will be a chance to talk to you about how we have been moving forward as a school; what plans we have for the term ahead and to listen to your views. Refreshments will of course be served!

Christmas Card Competition

Christmas Card Competition:
The Leader of Havering Council (Michael White) has invited all the school children to submit designs for his annual Christmas Card. If your child would like to have a go at designing one at home, they should be A5 in size. Designs must be back at school by Thursday 8th in order to be entered in the competition. We will give out prizes for the best boy and girl in each Phase: EYFS, KS1, Y3/4 and Y5/6.

Queen Visits Drapers Academy

The local headteachers had a special treat on Friday, when we were all invited to meet the Queen. At first we thought it just involved lunch. However we were then told that all of us would be introduced to Her Majesty! After her tour of the school, the Queen came into the staff room and met with Governors, local Councillors, the headteachers and contractors (who had built the new school).

Although it was difficult to take photos, we managed to get some behind the scenes video footage which you can see below.

The Queen officially opened Drapers Academy - unveiling the foundation stone at the end of her visit. She toured the £250 million site of the Drapers Academy, which staff and students moved into last month. Year 10 students showed the Queen their science projects and the arts department also performed a scene from The Little Shop of Horrors.

At lunchtime the royal visitor and special visitors were served a sumptuous meal in the school canteen, which had been transformed specially with linen tablecloths and flowers. Amazingly the food was cooked by our very own Mr Borrell!

The diners enjoyed a starter of ham hock terrine, with baby plum tomato relish and basil dressing, followed by a canon of lamb, Dauphinoise potato, buttered spinach, beetroot puree and pinot noir jus. For dessert roasted rhubarb and ginger creme brulee was served up with tuile biscuit. And, for the adults, it was all washed down with wine - Montagny 1er Cru La Grande Roche Latour 2010 and Chateaux Beaumont 2005.

The Queen is Freeman of the Drapers Company, which provided the majority of funds to build the school, together with Queen Mary, University of London.

 

 

Attendance Update

Attendance:
Key Stage 1: Cedar
Key Stage 2: Elm
Overall Score: 96.6%

In the final results of the half term, Cedar have managed to climb to the KS1 summit with a score of 97%. Elm have accumulated an incredible score this week of 99.2%... almost perfect! As a school we are beating our target of 95% once again. The awards for attendance will be given out after half term, once the final numbers have been calculated. However we are looking at a record haul of pupils with 100%. At the last count it was up to 173!
 

Housepoint Results

Housepoints:
Red – Faringdon 43

Blue – Chatteris 46

Yellow – Dulverton 42

Green – Cricklade 56

Orange – Dudley 22

Congratulations to Cricklade who have managed to win the House Point trophy this week!

Overall House Point Results:
Red – Faringdon 374

Blue – Chatteris 315

Yellow – Dulverton 333

Green – Cricklade 373

Orange – Dudley 181

As a result of their hard work this half term, Faringdon house have managed to scope the cake and drink reward. Check out the school website for pictures of the celebration!

Weekly Winners

E or Excellence Winners:These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week. Congratulations to this weeks E for Excellence winners… well done!

 Alfie Pilcher – Mulberry

Mason Camden – Cedar

Jorgey Cottier – Pine

Sophie Lewis – Ash

Paris Livesey – Birch

Chloe Trew – Rowan

Summer Mae Trinder – Maple

Alysson Kinata – Elm

Ali Kinata – Willow

MDA Award:The following children have been recognized for their behaviour, politeness and willingness to help at lunchtimes:

Key Stage 1: Timmy Abelowo

Key Stage 2: Raheem Miah 

 

We Are Closed Today!

INSET Day Reminder – Closed on Friday 26th October:
 We would like to remind you that the school will be closed today for staff training (Friday 26th October). We will look forward to seeing the children again on Monday November 5th.

 

Draft Vision & Values Statement

Now that we have had input from our pupils, parents, Governors and staff we are able to release the draft Vision & Values statement for our school. Please read it through and then let us know what you think of the statements. We will consult with each group again before finalising the document.

In order for this statement to have impact, every group within the school must feel that they have ownership of it. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. A paper copy will be issued to all parents after the half term break.

Dance & Choir Sharing Assembly Video

Once again the Choir and Dance troupes put on a great show to celebrate the end of the half term. After just four weeks of practice the children had managed to master a complex song and some challenging routines.

Well done to all of the children who took part. Thank you to all the staff who have helped to support and prepare the children for this assembly. We now look forward to the pre Christmas show that will take place at the end of November!

David Collects His Prize

Today, David was treated to a reception at the Liberty Centre in Romford. Those children who had won awards for their art work received their certificates in the shopping mall.

Resilient Learners - Pete The Cat

At Broadford we believe that all learners should display four key qualities:
Resilience - never give up and stay positive
Resourcefulness - find innovative ways to solve problems
Reflectiveness - think about their learning and find ways to improve
Reciprocity - work well in partners and groups and communicate effectively

This week we met Pete the Cat. He is a resilient cat. Even when some unfortunate accidents befall his new shoes, Pete just keeps on going. Does he cry... GOODNESS NO!
The children were learning that if lessons or tasks are difficult for them, they have to keep on going, just like Pete. Stay positive and you'll be fine.

Queen's Visit to Drapers Academy

Drapers Academy have the incredible honour of welcoming Her Majesty the Queen to their school on Friday. We have the amazing honour of having the parent governor who will be doing the cooking for the 3 course lunch. Mr Borrell was in school today showing the children what culinary wonders he will be creating. Watch out for the story in this week's Recorder!

We have received confirmation from the palace of the departure times for The Queen on Friday 26th October. Once she has had her tour of the building, met the pupils and eaten lunch, Her Majesty will be driven out along Settle Road to the A12.

We would like to inform pupils, parents (carers) and relatives that they are welcome to go along to view The Queens departure, from Settle Road between 2.20pm to 2.50pm.

http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Royaldiary/MRFFutureengagements.aspx?MRF=Q

News & Reminders

INSET Day Reminder – Closed on Friday 26th October:A reminder that the school will be closed for staff training on Friday 26th October. We will look forward to seeing the children again on Monday November 5th.

 Photo Money:All monies for photograph orders must be submitted to the school office by Wednesday 24th October at the latest.

Friends of Broadford Competition Winner:We are delighted to announce that Charley McKatherine won the naming competition for the fundraising group. Her choice of name will be how the parents group is referred to in the future. Well done Charley you have earned yourself a £10 voucher!

Friends of Broadford Disco:A reminder that the Halloween disco will be held on Thursday 25th October. Please see the Friends of Broadford representatives outside the school gates in the morning if you still wish to buy tickets for the event. Each ticket affords the children unlimited soft drinks during the evening. If they have pocket money to burn, there will be snacks on sale.

Attendance Update

Attendance:
Key Stage 1: Pine Key Stage 2: Ash Overall Score: 97.8%
What a tremendous achievement. For three consecutive weeks you have managed to improve the overall attendance rate of our pupils. Thank you for ensuring that your children are here every day! The overall attendance rate is now up to 97.8%. Leading the way were Pine with score this week of 99.3%. Ash were worthy winners in KS2 with a total of 98.7% Once again, only one class failed to beat the school target of 95%.

Motiv8 Attendance Rewards:Amazingly we have now been at school for 7 weeks. Those children who have not missed a day are very close to their first reward. We would like to remind you that we are changing our attendance rewards this year so that as many children as possible can be acknowledged for their excellent attendance.

Motiv8 100% badges – given out every half term to those who have 100% attendance for the half term

Motiv8 100% effort badges – given out every half term to those who have made a great improvement to their attendance scores

Earn two of these badges (there are six different colours to collect) and you will be rewarded with a set of Top Trumps – potentially 3 sets to get in one year.

If your attendance is above 95% you earn a 95%+ certificate for reaching the school’s target figure – awarded half termly. Should you make it to the end of the year and have attendance of 95%+ you earn the right to attend a special award party.

Children with 100% attendance for the year will continued to be rewarded with their trophy and certificate.

Each term, the class at the top of the attendance league will win a trip to the Brewery.
All you have to do is turn up every day!

Weekly Winners

E for Excellence Winners:These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week. Congratulations to this weeks E for Excellence winners… well done!

Michael Rack – Mulberry

Natalie Towner – Cedar

Ethan Gibbs – Pine

 Lewis Godfrey – Ash

Daria Bekisz – Birch

Alfie McKatherine – Rowan

Stacey Kelly – Maple

Sherryl Scott – Elm

Lucy Foyster – Willow

Ben Green – Rowan (last week)

Lenny Batt – Birch (last week)

Holly Maskell – Ash (last week)

MDA Award:The following children have been recognized for their behaviour, politeness and willingness to help at lunchtimes:

Key Stage 1 George Arnold

Key Stage 2 Dara Adu

Read Write Inc Award:Congratulations to Lucy Foyster who has worked hard this week in her RWI classes. Well done!

Matthew's Animal Menagerie

Matthew has been busily creating a whole host of exotic animals at home for his project. Interested by dangerous creatures he has created an orca, King cobra and a terrifying tarantula. Matthew was full of amazing facts about the creatures he has been researching:

• Cobras are amazing climbers and swimmers
• They will eat other snakes
• Cobras can spit their venom up to 6 feet

We have found that our pupils are great fact hunters. What new facts can you find out today?

We're In The Paper... online!

This week two of our classes have had sessions with Mike the Mobile Potter. They have been creating pots and vases for the Greek history project. Check out the story here:

Romford Recorder Online

Even Mr Drakes had a go... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI10ujpc75U

Liam makes his Greek vase

Parent View Survey Winners

Parent View Results:
A massive thank you to all those parents who took the time during parents’ evening to complete the online survey. We will only really have to do this once per year. In the end we managed a fantastic 121 responses. This comfortably is the best return rate in the authority… so well done! As promised, there are prizes for those families pulled from the lucky bucket (drum roll please) and the winners of our Tesco vouchers are:

 £25 – William Edwards

£10 – Russell Lockhart

£5 – Spencer Griffiths

As we managed to smash the total set by Hilldene (our local rivals) the children all earned themselves an extra playtime. If you would like to look at the results, please go online and search for Broadford Primary on Parent View. The headline results of an overwhelmingly positive survey were:

97% of you would recommend this school to another family

100% of you agree that your child is happy at the school
99% of you stated that you feel your child makes good progress

98% of you said that you felt your child was well taught.

Thank you for this positive feedback. We are determined that this is only the start. We recognize there is still more to do for us to truly be the best school on the hill and we are determined to get to that point as quickly as possible.

Choir & Dance Sharing Assembly: Wed 24th October 9.05am

Sharing Assembly:
We look forward to welcoming the parents and carers of both dance clubs and the choir on October 24th at 9.05am in the new hall. This assembly is always well attended and normally the highlight of the half term.
It is also a great excuse to look back at previous assemblies...

100% Bikeability Pass Rate

Congratulations to the eleven pupils who managed to complete their Level 2 Bikeability course this week. Split over two days, the cycling exam contains many elements which help to ensure that our pupils are safer on the roads when riding their bikes.

What does Level 2 contain?

Level 2 Bikeability is the first on road course! Level 2 gives you experience of real traffic conditions so you are able to make journeys to school or the shops .Taught in a group of up to 12 pupils, the program is offered to Year 5&6 pupils. By the end of their two day stint - which was made up of four sessions - the children were able to:

• Start and finish an "on road" journey
• Adopt a safe position on the road,
• Pass side turnings and parked vehicles safely,
• Make U turns safely,
• Negotiate small roundabouts,
• Decide whether a cycle lane will help with your journey,
• Understand the Highway Code

"Until I took the course, I hadn't thought about all the dangers on the road!" Toheeb - Year 5

"Although I used to be worried about taking my bike off the pavement, working with Phil has made me much more confident" James - Year 5

Perhaps the most pleasing thing from the two days, was the acknowledgement we had from the instructors of how much the school has improved in the last 3 years. The Bikeability instructor (Phil Mylrea) said on his feedback form that… “the school has transformed itself over the last 3 years and is now unrecognizable from the school it used to be. Broadford Primary is now one of the best schools that Cycle Training East work with.”

What a great endorsement of our school and your children!

After a tiring cycle up Faringdon Avenue, the pupils just have enough energy left for a photograph!

We're In The Paper - Owls Dive Bomb Teacher!

When the owls visited the Early Years, it caused quite a stir. Phil Eckett - from Owl Wise - bought along an Arctic, Egyptian, Tawny and Barn owl to show the children. One of the birds took quite a liking to Mrs Stanley (our Early Years Leader). Make sure you get your copy of the Romford Recorder this week and read all about it in more detail...

Parent Governor Elections - Forms Attached

After 18 months of considerable change, Broadford Primary is in a strong place to look to the future. Our current crop of Parent Governors have been an invaluable source of support. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Trew, Mr Owsley and Mr Tshabuluka for the contributions they have made to the Governing Body during their time in office.

As a consequence of their terms of office coming to an end, we currently have 3 vacancies for Parent Governors. Below is the form required if you would like to be nominated. Please read the details contained within as it explains the process necessary to be considered for election.

If only 3 candidates come forward, there is no need for an election. Should more than 3 wish to be considered, there will be a ballot.

A paper version of the forms will be given out on Friday 19th October. If you wish to come in and speak to Mr Drakes about the nominations, please contact the office to arrange an informal chat. Alternatively you could speak with him at the gate in the morning.

The important date to note is the 25th October - next Thursday. Nominations for the three vacant posts close at 4pm.

Bailey The Sharp Shooter

Congratulations to Bailey. At a recent football party, he managed to score the most goals. Bailey takes his football very seriously and was delighted to win his shiny gold medal. Well done Bailey!

More Project Superstars

We have been inundated on a weekly basis with children who have been making some fabulous pieces to supplement their projects. Kirsty - who has been learning about the Arctic - created a beautiful Polar Bear out of cotton wool before pasting him onto a serene starry back drop.

William managed to find an innovative use for as football... as a globe!

Kie managed to create an African sunset and Serengeti scene from some egg cartons, discarded toilet rolls and a cardboard box. Inspired by the trip to Colchester Zoo, he wanted to make his own majestic lion. Leo, on the other hand, was rather taken by the elephants. He has been able to regal us with facts: their ears are used to help them cool down, they are the heaviest land mammal their tusks are made of precious ivory. Using silver and blue pipe cleaners he was able to design and build an elephant complete with tusks and trunks. Well done gentlemen!

While he has been at home for the weekends, David Sangojimni has been learning about the Mars rover expedition. In his own time he has tried to reconstruct the robot explorer using card and tooth picks. Did you know that the Mars Rover has 6 wheels which have a diameter of about 10 inches? A very interesting project David.

 Have you ever wondered what lives under the sea? Do you know about the clown fish? Holly could tell us that they grow up to 5 inches long. Apparently their greatest threat comes from humans. Having learnt about many different deep sea creatures, Holly created this amazing 3-D underwater scene.

Head Lice Update

Unfortunately the little critters have reappeared this term. In the last few weeks there have been a few cases in the Nursery and Reception classes. Once they have been spotted the steps to take are quite simple. Please look at the leaflet for more information, or click on the link to the NHS website:

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Head-lice/Pages/Introduction.aspx

Closing Date for Year 7 Forms

We would like to remind you that there are two deadlines for the submission of applications for Year 7 transfer forms:

· Paper copies handed into the school must be with us by the 25th October (school is closed on 26th)

· Online submissions can be made up to the 31st October

Uniform & Sharing Assembly

Sharing Assembly:We look forward to welcoming the parents and carers of Ash on October 17th at 9.05am in the new hall.

Uniform:We are delighted to report that we have now taken delivery of our school uniform, which is available to purchase on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between 2pm – 3 pm.

 

Learning To Read - Which way is best?

BBC News have featured an article where several experts give their views on the best way to teach and learn the skill of reading. Coming through in all the opinions is the need for the children to experience as many books as early as possible and to have parents who model reading. This can be through providing bed time stories to just letting your children see you reading.

Have a look at the full article here: click here

Book Fayre: Monday - Wednesday in the new hall

We are delighted to welcome back the book fayre from Monday. Books will be on sale in the new hall after school and during parents evening. Please collect your child as normal, exit the building in the normal way and then come in through the side door to access the new hall. All the books are on sale at discount prices. In addition, the school receives a percentage of every sale for us to spend on books for the library.

Can you think of a better way to spend your pocket money?

International Day Menu - Wed 17th Oct

To celebrate International Week, our cook Mandy will be cooking up a sample of delicious dishes from around the world. Have a look at the menu below and see if you can spot the following countries: Italy, France, USA, and China.

Don't forget to collect your Chef Derek sticker. Complete your card and you'll be eligible for the mountain bike prize draw! You don't need to bring the card into school... just make sure you get your sticker.

The last theme day was a tremendous success with over 150 dinners served.

Parents Evening Reminder: Mon 15th & Tues 16th

Parents evening will be taking place on Monday and Tuesday evening. After discussions with parents we have lengthened the time of the consultations to 10mins and split the KS2 teachers apart – they will be in their classrooms. If you have KS1 or EYFS children your consultations will be in the new hall.

On both nights our prefects will be on duty to ensure you know where to go and to encourage you to complete the online Parent View survey. We have had 200 guest accounts created to make this process much easier for you.

http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/login?destination=give-your-views

Attendance Update

Attendance:  
Key Stage 1: Cedar Key Stage 2: Elm… again! Overall Score: 97.45%

Once again we are delighted to announce an increase in the overall attendance rate to 97.45%. Leading the way were Elm once more with an even better score this week of 98.9%. Cedar have finally managed to knock Pine back with 98.5%. Only one class failed to beat the school target of 95%.

Motiv8 Attendance Rewards:We are changing our attendance rewards this year so that as many children as possible can be acknowledged for their excellent attendance.

Motiv8 100% badges – given out every half term to those who have 100% attendance for the half term
Motiv8 100% effort badges – given out every half term to those who have made a great improvement to their attendance scores

Earn two of these badges (there are six different colours to collect) and you will be rewarded with a set of Top Trumps – potentially 3 sets to get in one year.

If your attendance is above 95% you earn a 95%+ certificate for reaching the school’s target figure – awarded half termly. Should you make it to the end of the year and have attendance of 95%+ you earn the right to attend a special award party.

Children with 100% attendance for the year will continued to be rewarded with their trophy and certificate.

Each term, the class at the top of the attendance league will win a trip to the Brewery.

All you have to do is turn up every day!

Weekly Winners

E for Excellence Winners:
These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week. Congratulations to this weeks E for Excellence winners… well done!

Bradley Joy – Mulberry

Deborah Mushonga – Cedar

Archie Patrick Stuart – Pine

 TBC – Ash

TBC – Birch

TBC – Rowan

Callum Morton – Maple

Donavan Wright – Elm

Reanna Rae Wealand – Willow

MDA Award:
The following children have been recognized for their behaviour, politeness and willingness to help at lunchtimes:

Key Stage 1

Peiyce Lubin

Key Stage 2
Lowena Amankwah

Read Write Inc Award:
Congratulations to Wiktoria Pala who has worked hard this week in her RWI classes. Well done!

Name The Dog Competition Winner

Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund

Last week the children took part in a name the dog competition for the Lennox Children's Cancer Fund. First they had to donate a pound, then they could choose a square on the board. On every square was a name for the cute and cuddly toy dog. When the envelope was opened it revealed the name of: Ellie Cater

Thank you for all the donations, which totalled: £51

This money will help LCCF continue their wonderful work.

WHAT THEY DO…

Since the charity started in 1992, they have gained the experience and knowledge needed to provide the correct support that is so desperately needed during the emotional rollercoaster of childhood cancer. For the families of one in every 600 children, childhood cancer is an inescapable reality and the treatment over the following months only increases stress and anxiety for both the parents and siblings.

Often one or both parents will need to give up employment to care for their sick child. Lennox CCF offer Care Grants to support them during this time, and we do so with the minimum of fuss. Care Grants can be used to cover a wide range of expenses such as utility bills, travel to/from hospital appointments, clothing for weight loss/gain due to treatment or even in some sad case, funeral costs.

Throughout the year, LCCF also offer respite breaks to give families a much deserved break away from doctors, hospitals and treatment. These breaks are an essential resource that gives each family the opportunity to enjoy some quality time together away from their daily routine and coping with such a terrible illness. They are provided free of charge and often with additional spending money!



Year 3&4 Due Back at 4.10pm

The latest update from the coach is that the children will be back by 4.10pm

Luckily they have had a dry day as it sounds like a lot of walking!

Apology - Year 3&4 Trip Delay

I would like to apologise unreservedly to all the parents and children who have had to wait for trips to leave this week. On letters sent out by us there were clear statements for departure times – which we did not meet. Your job is to support and defend the interests of your child/children as such I completely accept the point that many of you made to me this morning. However I too have a duty to ensure that all the children in my care get to experience equality of access and provision in their education. I will passionately defend the right and need for all of the children in my care to experience what it is like to go to a zoo, to walk around a historic monument, to challenge themselves on a climbing wall. I will not tell a group of children they are effectively excluded from school trips and I would suspect that those of you who turned up on time would be uncomfortable at thinking your child’s school excluded groups of children from these days out.

In future we can certainly improve on communication. You should have been informed of the delay while standing outside. In future we can make provision for you to come and wait inside the building if the trip departure is going to be significantly delayed. Curriculum enrichment is incredibly important and we will continue to run these trips. The vast majority of parents will be on time, some will be late. We will continue to do all we can to ensure that everyone goes as the pupils – not the parents – are our first concern.

Wakey Wakey: Year 3&4 Leave at 8.15am

Rise and shine campers! It is time to get ready for the Year 3&4 trip to the Tower of London.  The coach is going to leave at approx 8.15am in order to make the most of the day.

Year 1&2 Almost Home

Our Year 1&2 trip to the zoo has almost returned. They should be back at school by 3.30pm

WoW Badges For September Are In

WoW badges for September are out! If you haven’t received yours bring in your passport with the days ticked when you have walked to school and pick up your badge.

Boys Football: Broadford 3 v Mead 2

A strong start to the match saw Ife, after only the first five minutes, chip the ball over the keepers head to put Broadford ahead 1-0. Two good saves from Donavan kept Mead at bay, although after 20 mins - against the run of play - Mead managed to level the score 1-1.

A few short passes between Yinka & Ife and acurate strikes on goal from Jordan & Fletcher forced the Mead goalie into some good saves. Tension built just before half time as Broadford were awarded a penalty which Taheeb struck cleanly but unfortunately just skimmed over the bar. 

Broadford’s second goal came from a corner that after a strong header by Yinka. Although the initial strike narrowly missed the goal, the ball rebounded off of the post for Taheeb to place in the back of the net 2-1. After an evenly matched 2nd half another fine pass saw Jack run onto the ball to score his 1st goal of the season 3-1 Broadford. 

Strong defensive play by Bailey and a great effort from Donavan could not stop Meads 2nd goal which was hit firmly from just outside the area. A well supported match was enjoyed by all & a well deserved win for Broadford!

Owl Wise Visits Broadford Primary

Some special visitors flew into Broadford Primary this week to amaze and enthral the children. In the Nursery and Reception classes they have been reading the classic book 'Owl Babies'. What better way to bring the book to live than to let the children meet some real life owls. Phil Eckett (The Owl Man) bought along his soft feathered friends. Swooping up and down the school hall the graceful, majestic birds delighted the pupils and teachers... even dive bombing Mrs Stanley! First they got to meet Isis - an Aharoni Eagle Owl from Egypt. When she had finished scampering around the floor she gobbled her way through several pieces of chicken - still with the feathers and bones attached. Did you know that, after around seven hours, the owl will then cough up a small pellet to expel the unwanted feathers and bone?

'I loved stroking the owl... it was so soft!' Olivia Wheal - aged 5

The grand finale was the chance to meet to meet Spook, the Snowy Owl. All the birds are cared for by Owl Wise who provide educational talks for children, visit community groups and care for sixk birds. It was a tremendous morning which the children will remember for a long time. Certainly the Owl Babies story is now very real for all the children.

Meet Isabelle's Family!

In Reception the children have been doing projects about their families. We have been very interested to learn about the Aunties, Uncles, dogs and Pop Pops who the children clearly love very much. With every picture board comes an abundance of stories and memories which we have enjoyed sharing. Thank you for the efforts that have been made with these projects. Have a look at Isabelle's family display below. She was able to go into incredible detail about every photograph and we had a great conversation about families.

Harvest Festival Donations - Thank You!

Harvest gifts flooded into school throughout last week for the harvest festival assembly. The children carried bags into school bigger and heavier than them. The office was overflowing with tins of beans, soup and packets of biscuits. We are sure that the Women’s Refuge will be extremely appreciative for all your contributions. If you haven’t donated anything yet, be quick and your gift can be added to the parcel before it is shipped off.