Dear Parents and Carers,
Part 1 Broadford News
Christmas Concerts
A big thank you to all parents / carers who came along to support the children’s Christmas concerts this week. I am sure you will agree with me that all of the children sang brilliantly, danced beautifully and read and acted like true professionals. There were also some stellar solo performances. We hope that you enjoyed watching the concerts as much as we did. Well done to all pupils and staff involved.
Fundraising
Our first Christmas fayre was a huge success and thank you to everyone who came along and supported the event. The children loved visiting Santa and playing all of the festive games. Edie guessed the name of the Elf Ember, and was thrilled to take him home and lots of lucky people have collected their raffle prizes. It was a wonderful festive event and together we raised £2895.53 which is an amazing amount! Thank you so much for supporting Broadford and helping us to raise this fabulous amount.
This takes our fundraising total to £8025.49 so far this year. A special thank you to our admin team and staff who make all of these events happen.
This week we have collected £509.03 from your very generous donations after our Christmas concerts. Thank you, this will be added to our fundraising and is very much appreciated.
We are looking forward to sharing our plans for spending the money very soon.
Cost of Living - A message from London Borough of Havering
Havering recognises that as the cost of living continues to rise across the country, our residents are going to be feeling the pinch this winter.
The Council’s new cost of living online hub brings together all of the support available to residents – from financial help with food and energy bills to free school holiday meals and mental health.
The website contains links to the Havering Helps assistance scheme, details of warm spaces, council tax support, debt management services, energy grants, food banks and community hubs, as well as online benefits calculators so residents can be sure they’re receiving all the support they are entitled to.
The Council will also publish details of any new support schemes, both local and national, in the Living in Havering email bulletin.
Last Week of clubs
Today is the last day of after school clubs. Please keep your eyes peeled next week for the Spring term club applications. There are no after school clubs week beginning 11th December.
Christmas Dinner
Week beginning 11th December pupils have the opportunity to enjoy Christmas dinner in school. This will be served to different year groups on different days. This is so that pupils can eat their Christmas dinner in the hall and enjoy a festive experience. Due to the fact that the kitchen will be cooking over 300 Christmas dinners daily there will be a different menu for the rest of the school on their non Christmas dinner day please see below.
Christmas dinner will be roast turkey with the trimmings and there is also a vegetarian option which is festive and vegetarian sausage puff.
Wednesday 13th - Early years, years 1 & 2
Thursday 14th - Years 3,4,5 & 6
Children can wear Christmas jumpers and headwear on their Christmas dinner day if they would like to.
On your child's non Christmas dinner day the kitchen will be preparing a cold service consisting of tuna, cheese or ham baguettes. These will be ordered via sQuid as normal.
Christmas Parties
There will be Festive Parties for children in Nursery, Reception and years 1-6 on Monday 18th December. You don’t need to send in party clothes or food. The pupils can wear their school uniform but they are very welcome to bring in a festive jumper (and headwear if you have it) to wear for the occasion. We will also provide all the food for them too.
We finish school on Tuesday 19th December. School opens again on Thursday 4th January – Breakfast Club at 7.45am – with the doors opening from 8.30am and breakfast bagels will be available in the classrooms.
Reception Applications - Deadline 15th January 2024
3 and 4 year old children will be starting school in September 2024. Children born between 01 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 will be starting at an infant or primary school Apply online between 01 September 2023 and 15 January 2024 For school admissions information and to apply, go to www.havering.gov.uk/admissions/primary
Part 2 Broadford Information
Autumn Term Dates
INSET Dates for 2023-24
Havering school term dates 2023-2024
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning 11th December is week 2 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%
KS1: 92% KS2: 94% Overall: 93%
Congratulations to Mulberry and Willow 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.
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.
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.
Oscar, Haileigh, Alex, Alexandra, Leonard, Duke, Autumn, Hamdiya, Anu, Lily-Mae, Subhan, Logan, Ines, Aimen, Pranav, Sofia
Teacher Happy
These pupils have all made sure their teachers have a smile on their face this week.
Daria, Adu, Oak Class, Meerab, Vanessa, Jefflyn, Kevin, Luke, Rubie-Rae, Eden, Apricot Class
Team Broadford
These children have given up their own time to make our school a better place for everyone.
Bronze - Dara, Isla
Silver - Scarlett
Tracker Awards
Job 3 - Be kind and polite to everyone you meet
Parent 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.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher
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