⭐Round Up of Week 1

Dear all,

Sending you all a massive, socially distanced 'high five' for what you have achieved this week.  Such a massive change in routine is unsettling for all, adults and children alike.   Yet again, we have seen and heard of all the resilience, reflectiveness, resourcefulness and reciprocity taking place.

Thank you all for your patience with the setting up of online learning including logging in hurdles; we are getting there!

Summary of resources shared this week

Activity	Link	Age Range
PE	PE with Jo Wicks	All
Phonics	Ruth Miskin	Rec - Y2
Maths	Gareth Metcalfe	Y1 - Y6
Yoga	Cosmic Yoga	Nursery +
STEM	Lego Challenge	Y1 +
News	First News	Y3 +
Story	David Walliams	All

Look out for other exciting resources and activities to be shared next week via our Facebook page.

Have a restful weekend, stay home and reach out via message, phone-call, FaceTime or letter to your family and friends.  We are in this together and it is important to lean on each other when the going gets tough.

Best wishes,

Broadford Primary School

🔎 Look who...

Look who's...

• creating rides for the Lego challenge;
• making dens;
• going on a coin hunt;
• completing set work;
• making a 'Snail and the Whale' book;
• taking part in Jo Wick's PE!

Well done all, it looks like you have had a lot of fun!  Can't wait to see what you get up to next week!

Don't forget to take photographs and share with us!  We love seeing what you are doing.

Happy weekend to you all!

FSM Request form

Please complete the form below to indicate that you would like to receive a food pack provided by Havering Catering Services.

Please note, this offer is available to those who receive pupil premium funding and are therefore eligible for free school meals. If you are unsure of eligibility, please contact the school office.

The pack provides food for one child for one week. Families with more than one child will receive a larger pack so please indicate this on the form.

This offer does not apply to those who are attending school during this period as other arrangements are already in place.

Requests must be submitted before 11am each Friday to ensure orders can be fulfilled. Requests after this time will not be processed.

Many thanks for your continued understanding.

Click here to complete your request

Class Photographs Available Online

Carmel Jane Photography 

Class photographs are online ready for parents to buy.

https://carmeljane.gotphoto.co.uk/login

The password is BF6Y

And there is free shipping until 19^th April. 

Photographs are £12 and will go straight to home addresses.

Any questions, please email info@carmeljane.co.uk

School Closure - School Nurse Contact Details

Please be aware that Cathie Forrester, School Nurse, will be covering while schools are closed. Her contact details are as follows:

 

Cathie Forrester School Nurse

School Nurses Team

Harold Hill Health Centre

Gooshays Drive

Harold Hill

Essex

RM3 9SU

Email contact cathie.forrester@nelft.nhs.uk  or  cathieforrester@nhs.net

Telephone 0300 300 1857

Mobile 07772-020384 

 

Single Point of Access - 0300 300 1635

 

School closure

Thursday 19th March 2020 

Dear Parents & Carers,

As I am sure you are aware, at 5.15pm yesterday, the Secretary of State for Education gave a public statement that all schools in England would be closed from the end of the school day on Friday 20th March until further notice. 

Having indicated that all schools would be closed, he then indicated that they would be expected to remain open for the children of key workers and for those in various vulnerable categories – providing a safe place and access to meals.

We had been anticipating this decision and have begun setting up online virtual classrooms and putting together materials for children to complete at home. Packs will be going out today to the children in school. If your child is absent today you will be able to collect a copy from the school office. They will also be given their login information for all online learning platforms. 

The school is compiling a list of children who we think are eligible to continue in the reduced service. There is a link on the school facebook page if you feel that your child is eligible under the key worker scheme. We are still waiting for the government to clarify this. 

The school is currently working with Havering Catering Services to see how we can support children on Free School Meals, I will hopefully give you more information about this tomorrow. Please remember that the school blog will be updated as soon as we have any further news. 

During the closure, please make use of the school shared mailboxes where teachers will be available to offer support and respond to queries about home learning. 

eyfs@broadford.havering.sch.uk              year12@broadford.havering.sch.uk

year34@broadford.havering.sch.uk            year56@broadford.havering.sch.uk

Thank you for your continued support.

Best wishes

Jim McLucas

Advice Regarding COVID-19 update:17/03/20

• Advice Regarding COVID-19 Update 17/3
  
  
  Please read carefully to see further updates. 
  
  The government’s guidance on COVID-19 has changed from the ‘contain’ phase to one of delaying the spread of the virus. We’re getting in touch to let you know what we’re doing in response to this change, and what we expect from you, to help make sure our school community keeps safe and calm.
  
  
  The updated situation from the 17/03/20:
  • the school remains open – this is the current official guidance we have been given;
  • any changes to school events will be communicated to you via the blog, letter or Facebook;
  • if you live with others and you or one of them have symptoms of coronavirus, then all household members must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days. The 14-day period starts from the day when the first person in the house became ill.
  • it is likely that people living within a household will infect each other or be infected already. Staying at home for 14 days will greatly reduce the overall amount of infection the household could pass on to others in the community
  • for anyone in the household who starts displaying symptoms, they need to stay at home for 7 days from when the symptoms appeared, regardless of what day they are on in the original 14-day isolation period. (See ending isolation section for more information).
  
  
  Reporting an absence:                                                                                                                        
  • if your child is unwell, report this as you would normally by contacting the absence number via the school office on 01708 342880.
  • if you have reported your child's absence due to a new, contagious cough and/or a high temperature, then you must follow the isolation guidance. You cannot decide to send your child back prior to the isolation period.
  What we’re doing to protect and support pupils and staff:
  • our cleaners are taking extra care to clean all surfaces thoroughly;
  • we are continuously checking toilets to ensure there is an adequate supply of soap;
  • hand sanitisers have been purchased and are located in each classroom as well as soap.
  What we need you to do:
  • talk to your children about the coronavirus. It’s a scary time and we should make sure children feel supported. BBC Newsround has regular updates for younger children;
  • come and collect your child straight away, if we ask you to (we’ll contact you if they become ill with either a temperature or a new, continuous cough).
  What happens if the school has to close?
  We’ll only close if we’re either officially advised to do so or we don’t have enough staff to run the school. In either case, we will message parents through the blog, by letter or by Facebook and place a message on the school website.
  
  
  Please keep in mind that we’re only sending out this information to help the school community prepare. There are currently no plans to close but being prepared and equipped for this possibility is essential.
  
  
  If you have any questions please consult the:
  • school office - if you have any questions about our response to this issue;
  • NHS -  if you want to know more about the symptoms of coronavirus. If you think you or your child may have the symptoms, use NHS 111 online if at all possible before calling 111;
  • Department for Education’s coronavirus helpline: 0800 046 8687, if you have any questions about the government’s response to coronavirus in relation to schools;
  • Government’s travel advice -  if you want to know whether any upcoming trip or holiday you’re taking abroad should go ahead.
  
  
  As always, thank you for your continued support.
  
  
  Broadford Primary School

Home learning during Isolation

Home Learning

We have had a few queries regarding home learning whilst self isolation takes place. Whilst we appreciate and actively support the need for you to continue your child's education at home, we cannot send home individual packs for all children absent at this point. Below are some recommendations for you to support learning at home.

Routine
Try to have a routine. Follow this link to a great blog that shows how an ex-teacher/mum of three young children plans to fill her day with a mix of learning and play during a period of isolation. It is not necessary to follow it to the letter but it will certainly give us all some ideas.

Recommendations for home learning during self - isolation:

EYFS:

• continue to read and share stories with your child daily.
• online phonics apps such as phonic play
• play puzzles and board games
• set up a treasure hunt
• Create a number spider web

KS1

• continue to read and share stories with your child daily.
• learn weekly spelling as these will continue to be blogged
• continue with Mathletics and RockStars
• play puzzles and board games
• use Scholastic for some pictures to write some sentences about. The 'secret doorway' picture looks intriguing. What do you think is behind it?

KS2

• continue to read and share stories with your child daily.
• learn weekly spelling as these will continue to be blogged
• continue with Mathletics and RockStars
• use Once Upon A Picture or The Literacy Shed to inspire some creative story writing. The lady stuck in the bottle looks like an interesting one! How did she get in there? Was it a trap?

What happens if the school has to close?

We’ll only close if we’re either officially advised to do so or we don’t have enough staff to run the school. In either case, we will message parents through the blog, by letter or by Facebook and place a message on the school website.

In the event of a closure, we will have work packs prepared for your child alongside our our online advice. We will of course update you with this information if needed.

Please keep in mind that we’re only sending out this information to help the school community prepare. There are currently no plans to close but being prepared and equipped for this possibility is essential.

Diary Dates - updated version 17/03/20

Changes to Diary Dates

Under the current circumstances and following the current guidance, we are having to make some changes to events over the next few weeks.

The following events have now been postponed and will not currently be going ahead:

19th March Football match against Mead

23rd March KS2 Choir performing at the Harold Hill Community Hub

26th March - Year 3 Spinebreakers trip to Waterstones

30th March Parents’ Evening

31st March Parents’ Evening

31st March - Walnut Spinebreakers trip to Waterstones

1st April - Club Sharing Assembly

Today will be the last day for after school clubs. From tomorrow all after school clubs will be cancelled until after the Easter break.

Thank you for your understanding.

Broadford Primary School

COVID-19 Update 16/03

Advice Regarding COVID-19

The government’s guidance on COVID-19 has changed from the ‘contain’ phase to one of delaying the spread of the virus. We’re getting in touch to let you know what we’re doing in response to this change, and what we expect from you, to help make sure our school community keeps safe and calm.

The current situation:

• the school remains open – this is the current official guidance we have been given;
• any changes to school events will be communicated to you via the blog, letter or Facebook;
• we’ll keep you up to date with any changes to the current situation;
• pupils should attend school unless they feel unwell – if your child has any of the following symptoms they should remain at home for 7 days:

                    - a new, continuous cough and/or
                    - a temperature;

• if your child is unwell, report this as you would normally by contacting the absence number via the school office on 01708 342880.

What we’re doing to protect and support pupils and staff:

• our cleaners are taking extra care to clean all surfaces thoroughly;
• we are continuously checking toilets to ensure there is an adequate supply of soap;
• hand sanitisers have been purchased and are located in each classroom as well as soap.

What we need you to do:

• talk to your children about the coronavirus. It’s a scary time and we should make sure children feel supported. BBC Newsround has regular updates for younger children;
• come and collect your child straight away, if we ask you to (we’ll contact you if they become ill with either a temperature or a new, continuous cough).

What happens if the school has to close?

We’ll only close if we’re either officially advised to do so or we don’t have enough staff to run the school. In either case, we will message parents through the blog, by letter or by Facebook and place a message on the school website.

Please keep in mind that we’re only sending out this information to help the school community prepare. There are currently no plans to close but being prepared and equipped for this possibility is essential.

If you have any questions please consult the:

• school office - if you have any questions about our response to this issue;
• NHS -  if you want to know more about the symptoms of coronavirus. If you think you or your child may have the symptoms, use NHS 111 online if at all possible before calling 111;
• Department for Education’s coronavirus helpline: 0800 046 8687, if you have any questions about the government’s response to coronavirus in relation to schools;
• Government’s travel advice -  if you want to know whether any upcoming trip or holiday you’re taking abroad should go ahead.

As always, thank you for your continued support.

Broadford Primary School

Havering Catering Services

Week beginning 16/03/20 is week 3 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.25.

Weekly Attendance

KS1: 96% KS2: 95% Overall: 96%

Congratulations to Apple and Cherry who top the attendance table this week.

Diary Dates

( All subject to change given current circumstances - please check blog for updates)

18th March Governors’ Meeting

19th March Football match against Mead

23rd March KS2 Choir performing at the Harold Hill Community Hub

30th March Parents’ Evening

31st March Parents’ Evening

Break up for Easter on 2nd April at 3:00pm
Please note that we are postponing our University Graduation Ceremonies, we will let you know when these are rescheduled.

Please also note that there will be no after school clubs on Tuesday 24th March, Wed 25th and Thursday 26th please due to the Havering Festival of Education taking place at Broadford.

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.

Connner, Indie, Manreet, Klaidi, Archie.S, Zuriel, Elyakim, Sophie, Rajaab, Poppy-Mae, Olivia , Polina, Tele

Reading Awards

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

Bronze Certificate: Vanessa, Oliver, Jessica

Silver Certificate: Shivanshi, Ibukun, Ayaan, Abdulahad, Anna, Dominik

Gold certificate: Aksanan

Tracker Awards

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

		Prestige	Double prestige	Triple prestige
Bronze certificate
Silver pencil	Poppy
Silver certificate		James
Gold bookmark
Gold certificate	Lidia  Anish  Blake
Platinum prize
Platinum certificate	Noah
Diamond prize	Indianna  Jason
Diamond certificate	Andrew  Matthew
Star prize
Star certificate

E for Excellence Winners

These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.

Aspen	Blake	Elm	Riley
Apple	James	Cherry	Ethan
Alder	Liroshan	Cedar	Madalina
Beech	Eddie	Ash	Ollie
Apricot	Charleigh	Birch	Sophie
Walnut	Darci	Redwood	Ameerah
Pine	Nathaniel	Willow	Sophia
Mulberry	Deivydas	Oak	Charlie
Rowan	Zoe	Almond	Elinga

Weekly Newsletter - 13th March

Interim Headteacher: Mr J McLucas 

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you for remaining calm in these turbulent times. Please let me take this opportunity to assure you that the school is following all the current government advice to ensure that the whole learning community stays safe and healthy. 

The Department for Education has launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education and early years. 

Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone:      0800 046 8687

Email:                     DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

Opening hours:   8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) 

The NHS webpage is here for further advice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Please follow the advice regarding returning from travelling and how to respond if you or your children become ill. 

Diary Dates ( All subject to change given current circumstances - please check blog for updates)

18th March Governors’ Meeting 

19th March Football match against Mead

23rd March KS2 Choir performing at the Harold Hill Community Hub

30th March Parents’ Evening

31st March Parents’ Evening

Break up for Easter on 2nd April at 3:00pm

Please note that we are postponing our University Graduation Ceremonies, we will let you know when these are rescheduled.

Please also note  that there will be no after school clubs on Tuesday 24th March, Wed 25th and Thursday 26th please due to the Havering Festival of Education taking place at Broadford.

Havering Catering Services

Week beginning 16/03/20  is week 3 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.25. 

Weekly Attendance  

KS1:  96%     KS2: 95%     Overall: 96%

Congratulations to Apple and  Cherry who top the attendance table this week.  

E for Excellence Winners

These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.

Aspen	Blake	Elm	Riley
Apple	James	Cherry	Ethan
Alder	Liroshan	Cedar	Madalina
Beech	Eddie	Ash	Ollie
Apricot	Charleigh	Birch	Sophie
Walnut	Darci	Redwood	Ameerah
Pine	Nathaniel	Willow	Sophia
Mulberry	Deivydas	Oak	Charlie
Rowan	Zoe	Almond	Elinga

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.

Fallon, Harry, Dhriti, Madalina

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.  

Connner, Indie, Manreet, Klaidi, Archie.S, Zuriel, Elyakim, Sophie, Rajaab, Poppy-Mae, Olivia , Polina, Tavia, Tele, Indianna

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. 

Maliat, Olivia, Frankie, 

Reflectiveness 

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

Ethan, Molly-May, Tyler, Giada, Adi

Resilience

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

Alfie, Summer, Tilly, Jeremiah, Sydney, Jason

Resourcefulness   

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

Arya, Riley, Abdulahad, Jaydon, Nancy

Teacher Happy Award

Ruby-May, Max, Tiggy, Olivia

Learning Challenge

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

Reading Awards

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

Bronze Certificate: Vanessa, Oliver, Jessica

Silver Certificate: Shivanshi, Ibukun, Ayaan, Abdulahad, Anna, Dominik

Gold certificate: Aksanan

Maths Challenge 

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

Fact Hunter 

This award is in recognition of your insatiable appetite for knowledge and your ability to sniff out amazing facts. 

SPaG Detectives

These pupils are able to apply their SPaG skills to real life situations and have investigated crimes against the English language. 

Tracker Awards

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

		Prestige	Double prestige	Triple prestige
Bronze certificate
Silver pencil	Poppy
Silver certificate		James
Gold bookmark
Gold certificate	Lidia  Anish  Blake
Platinum prize
Platinum certificate	Noah
Diamond prize	Indianna  Jason
Diamond certificate	Andrew  Matthew
Star prize
Star certificate

I hope you all have a safe and healthy weekend

Best wishes

Jim McLucas

Headteacher