Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls
Part 1 Broadford News
End of the academic year
The end of the academic term is always bitter sweet. We have reached the end of another fabulous academic year. Our pupil assessments for reception, year 2, year 1 phonics screening and year 4 multiplication times table check remain consistently strong. This year's outcomes for our year 6 pupils are the highest results over the last few years by an amazing 24%.
There have been trips, residentials, performances, after school clubs, overall year group winners at locality sports days, year 3 pupils gaining Junior Duke of Edinburgh awards, pupils taking LAMDA exams, music lessons and pupils graduating from the University of Broadford. Our children have grown both academically and personally, and we're incredibly proud of their achievements. They have shown determination, resilience, and creativity. We have seen them become skilled problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and compassionate individuals. It has been an honour to watch them develop into the wonderful young people they are today. This would not happen without the hard work of our staff and I am sure you will join me in thanking them for everything they do every day to ensure our pupils have the best school experience that we can give them.
For the first time in many years our community has come together to raise over £5129.96 which will go a long way to making improvements to our school and providing even more amazing opportunities for our pupils. In these challenging financial times we very much appreciate all of your support and next year we have more plans in the pipelines with discounted books sales and more film nights, fun and fayres.
On the other hand, today we say goodbye to 90 pupils and their families. Some of our pupils have been with us since they were 3 years old and the connections we have with some of our families go beyond 10 years. We are very sad to say goodbye but we send them all off with love and best wishes. We hope that they keep their memories of Broadford close in their hearts and remember us fondly, as we will them.
We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support. We would also like to thank you for your unwavering commitment to Broadford throughout the year. You have attended parent-teacher meetings, stay & learn sessions, and school events. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our school community, quite simply thank you.
Finally, we would like to wish our year 6 and any pupils moving on all the best for their future endeavours. To all returning families, we look forward to welcoming you back next school year. Thank you for another successful year, and enjoy the summer break!
Goodbye
This week we are saying goodbye to Miss Thomas and Miss Florence who are both moving onto new challenges. On behalf of us all I would like to thank them for their dedication and commitment to our pupils and school.
Mrs Green and Miss Jarvis are both going on maternity leave and we look forward to hearing their good news when we return in September.
Best wishes to all of the above staff.
Part 2 Broadford Information
Return to School: Wednesday 6th September
We are looking forward to welcoming back pupils in years 1 - 6 on Wednesday 6th September after the summer break. Breakfast club doors will open at 7.45am and the gates will open for all other children at 8.30 am.
You will be able to start booking breakfast club sessions from Monday 4th September.
School Day Times from September 2023
We have previously informed you that by September 2023, all mainstream schools will be expected to provide a compulsory week of at least 32.5 hours by the government. This means at Broadford that we need to extend our school day by 15 mins. Currently our doors open at 8.30am and pupils must be in school by 8.55am. We carried a consultation in the spring term and have taken into account the views and opinions of the majority of stakeholders. Therefore, from September 2023 the doors will open for pupils at 8.30 am as usual and children MUST be registered in their classrooms by 8.45 am. At the end of the day children will be dismissed at 3.15 pm.
INSET Dates for 2023-24
Havering school term dates 2023-2024
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.
Termly Attendance League Winners
I am thrilled to announce the winners of the termly attendance league. At the top of the league table for EYFS & KS1 it was Apricot class and for KS2 Redwood class.
Both classes have enjoyed their rewards this week.
Job 2 - Do your best in every lesson
Parent responsibility - Support your child’s learning at home.
Summer Reading Challenge & Activities
Travelling abroad, enjoying a staycation, visiting a landmark, picnicking in the park or staying home, whatever it may be, we would love to see you reading in unusual and interesting places! Send your photographs via the school’s Facebook or Instagram accounts. These photos will then be added to our ‘Get caught Reading Map’ and shared on the Broadford’s Library Instagram page - don’t forget to give us a follow! A winner and runner up will be chosen when we return to school in September. All pupils will receive a certificate. Winners will be rewarded with national Book Tokens.
Closing date for entries: 8/9/23
Ready, Set, Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2023
The Reading Agency and libraries are excited to introduce Ready, Set, Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2023.
During the summer holidays children aged 4-11 can sign up at their local Havering library and online, then read any six library books of their choice to collect special stickers and rewards along the way – all for FREE.
This year the whole challenge can be completed online.
https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
Job 3 - Be kind and polite to everyone you meet
Parent responsibility - Model politeness and kindness to everyone you meet.
Housepoints
Yellow house (Dulverton) earned the most house points for the summer term and will enjoy extra activity trail time and will be able to cool down afterwards with an ice cold lolly.
Thank you for your gifts and kind messages that you have sent to school for all staff. All that leaves me to do is to wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. For those of you moving on to secondary school we will miss you but we know you are well prepared for the challenges you will face and you go with our very best wishes for the future. If you are travelling over the break, then I wish you a safe journey and we look forward to seeing you rested and refreshed for the start of the new school year on September 5th.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a lovely summer break.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher
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