Friday 4 March 2022

Weekly Newsletter - Friday 4th March


Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls 

Dear Parents and Carers,

World Book Day
Well done to everyone for the fabulous costumes on display yesterday, there were some very creative ideas, which I have no doubt took quite a while to make. Well done to all of the parents! The pupils have had a great week in school taking part in webinars with authors, reading alongside their peers in other classes and decorating their classroom doors. Look out on the blog for the photographs of best dressed and door decorations. The reading fun doesn’t end and today we have the great Broadford book swap. Lots of books being recycled and repurposed for the reading enjoyment of others!

Community Outreach
As you know it is part of our vision to work closely with our community. Over the past few years we haven’t been able to do this as much as we would like. However, I am delighted to inform you of two new community opportunities that we are about to launch.
Little Steps
We are delighted to announce that we are starting a Baby and Toddler group here at Broadford Primary School. Our group will be led by Eilish Jobber (one of our parents) and will start on Monday 14th March at 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Sessions will then be every Monday from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Sessions will take place in the small side of our school hall and you will be able to enter via the adjacent doors next to the school office.
Our aims for our group are:
  • We want our baby and toddler group to feel part of the community.
  • We want to be able to offer babies and young children the opportunity to have fun and mix with other children in a safe environment where a familiar adult can share and extend their early learning experiences.
  • We want to be able to support children and parents/carers to transition into Nursery and Reception.
Do come and join our friendly group for a chat whilst your children enjoy a range activities that are designed to support a young child’s developing skills such as communication and motor skills.
This group is a community group welcoming all parents/carers with babies and young children and is free to attend.
Harold Hill Community Hub
We are strengthening our links with the community hub and school governor Mandy Anderson will be available on Wednesday 9th March at 8.30 am to provide information regarding the community hub. Mandy will be able to inform you about the community food shop, housing and support with gaining employment.
If you would like to find out more information about the Community hub, pop into school at 8.30 on Wednesday 9th March or visit the website

Uniform and Clothes Swap Shop
If you have had a little sort out and declutter over the half term break, we would love any donations of uniform - school sweatshirts and t-shirts etc and any donations of other clothing items that your children may have grown out of. We are particularly in need of older boys trousers and tights. Later this half term, we are going to host another swap shop. Dates to be confirmed.

Parents Consultations
At the end of the term we will be holding parent consultations when you are invited to come and meet your child’s class teacher to find out how they are progressing this year. This will be an opportunity to discuss the year group passport and how your child is making steps towards meeting end of year expectations.
These events will be held on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th March

Diary Dates
Spring Term 2
Tuesday 22nd February - Friday 1st April
Summer Term
Tuesday 19th April - Friday 27th May
Tuesday 7th June - Thursday 21st July

INSET Days 2021-2022

INSET 1

INSET 2

INSET 3

INSET 4

Polling Day 

INSET 5 

Monday 1st September 

Monday 1st   November  

Tuesday 4th January 

Monday 21st February 

Thursday 6th May 

Monday 6th June



Havering Catering Services
Week beginning 7th March is week 1 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.30. Please be reminded that your child’s sQuid account should be topped up at all times. We cannot provide dinners for pupils whose account exceeds a debt of £10. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact Mrs West in the school office who will be able to provide you with support and assistance. Breakfast Club
Breakfast club runs every morning from 7.45 am. The cost of breakfast club is £1.55 which is payable via sQuid. Please make sure that you book your child’s place by 3.00pm the day before you would like them to attend on the sQuid system.

Weekly Attendance
KS1 : 92%      KS2: 94%     Overall: 93%
Congratulations to Walnut and Oak who top the attendance table this week.

E for Excellence Winners
These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.

Nursery

Connie and Nithiya

Cedar

Poppy

Alder

Gabrielle 

Cherry

Niamh

Apple

Lochlan

Elm 

Ryan

Aspen 

Araoluwa

Ash

Maya-Rose

Apricot

Edward 

Birch

Nikola

Beech

Nyasa 

Larch

Janiyah 

Walnut 

Aryaan

Maple

Emily

Mulberry 

Lily

Redwood

Harvy

Pine

Evie

Willow

Harry

Rowan 

Ahmed 

Almond

Freddie S



Lime

Israel



Oak 

Katlyn


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.
Eivis, Leonard

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.
Elsie, Frankie, Parisa, Bernice, Max, Lexi, Aimee, Jesse James, Chuka, Frankie, Zara, Thomas, Maisie, Anya, Dina, Callum, Zofia, Jefflyn, Rajaab, Tiana

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.
Ella, Jackson, Simon, Kemar, Tele, Adu, Charlie, Charlie
Reflectiveness
These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning. Kyriq, Kayden, Cruz, Summer
Resilience
These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks.
Carla, Sultan, Francesca, Richie, Riley, Zuriel, Jorgie, Kolby, Lirsa, Poppy-Rae
Resourcefulness
These pupils have been curious about learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources.
Sofia, Annabelle, Abbas, Eddie, Vanessa, Tomi, Jimmy, Aaliyah-Shae

I Have Made my Teacher Happy Award
Oscar, Megan, Zuriel, Taylor, Ruby, Awwal, Kayden, Raffy, Lola, Lochlan and Grace have all made their teachers smile this week.

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


Prestige 

Bronze certificate

Batool, George, Nyasa, Sofia, Ivan, Nina, Jide, Ridhi,  


Silver certificate 

Darren


Gold bookmark

Louie-Ray

Nicole

Gold certificate 

Rosie, Areya


Platinum prize 

Hope


Diamond prize

Thabang



I hope you all have an amazing weekend.
Yours sincerely,

Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher

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