Traffic-related incidents are a significant risk for young people and cyclists, so understanding road safety is crucial for children's wellbeing. THINK!, a national campaign that encourages safe road behaviours, have come up with some strategies for young people to navigate the roads confidently and responsibly.
Knowledge is power.
Why are in-game items so important to young people?
The Met Police are leading a project with Ygam to raise awareness of the risks of gaming and gambling and to help enable open conversations with children and young people.
Details below for an free, online information session. Please share with other parents and carers.
We are thrilled to share that our annual Easter Hat Competition was a fantastic success! The pupils truly enjoyed showcasing their creativity during the Easter hat parade.
A big congratulations to everyone who participated — we witnessed an array of imaginative and original designs. It’s clear that we have many talented artists in our community!
Congratulations to all of our winners!
One child summed it up perfectly: “I love playtime, I can go anywhere I like and play with whatever I want!”
Thank you for your ongoing support—it means the world as we continue to make our school a place where every child can thrive. 🎉
As always, we are on the hunt for donations:
Kites
deckchairs/camping chairs
scooters
buggies
buckets and spades
Part 1 Broadford News
Welcome Back
It is wonderful to be back at school for the summer term. It is hard to believe that we are in the final term of this academic year but I can categorically state that this term is going to be a good one. We have much to look forward to with welcoming our new pupils and families, sports days and summer term events, which, this year include, a colour run and Broadford’s Got Talent! We are looking forward to this just as much as the children.
Thank you to the many parents who joined us for the Graduation ceremonies at the end of last term. These events are a very special way to celebrate the children’s achievements together. A massive well done to all of the pupils and staff for all of their hard work.
University of Broadford - Sports Edition
This summer term we are thinking about being healthy and we have a focus on healthy eating and moving our bodies more. Today, KS2 pupils will start participating in the University of Broadford - Sports Edition. Over the next 5 weeks pupils will participate in sporting sessions from basketball to hockey and hiking to dancing! Let the summer of sport begin!
Marathon
On Saturday 26th April (tomorrow!) 15 of our year 5&6 cross country runners will be taking part in the Mini London Marathon. The children will be running 2.6km of the world famous London Marathon route and will cross the finish line on The Mall. This is a fantastic opportunity for them and we wish them the best of luck for tomorrow.
Opal Platinum Accreditation
I am thrilled to announce that Mrs Stanley and the lunchtime team have achieved Platinum Opal status for the implementation of outdoor play and learning.
The assessor commented on how joyful playtime is for the children and on how many children stated that they love playtime and talked about all of the activities that are available to them.
Platinum status is awarded to schools who achieve over 90% against the Opal criteria which means that Broadford is in the top 10% of Opal schools in the world.
Congratulations to Mrs Stanley and the lunchtime team for all of their hard work and dedication in ensuring that pupils have a variety of play activities outside.
After School Clubs
After School clubs start on Monday 28th April. You will have received an email from the clubbly website which would state if your child has been allocated a place in a club or if you are on a waiting list. Please check your emails.
Uniform
Just a reminder that the correct school uniform should be worn every day. Pupils should be wearing, white polo shirts, navy blue jumpers, grey trousers, shorts or skirts or blue gingham summer dresses. Polo shirts and jumpers do not need to include the Broadford logo but unbranded uniform must be plain. PE kits can be worn to school on PE days. Kit must be navy shorts and plain white t-shirts with or without the Broadford logo.
If you have any questions or concerns please pop into the office and speak to a member of our admin team.
Shared mailboxes and communication
Don’t forget that you can contact staff using the shared mailboxes. They are checked daily and can be used to ask questions, pass on information or check details:
nursery@broadford.havering.sch.uk
reception@broadford.havering.sch.uk
year1@broadford.havering.sch.uk
year2@broadford.havering.sch.uk
year3@broadford.havering.sch.uk
year4@broadford.havering.sch.uk
year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk
year6@broadford.havering.sch.uk
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Myself, Mrs Ward, Mrs Stanley, Mr Kearns, Mrs Wallis or Miss Estall will be at the gate or door in the morning for you to speak to in person. If you would prefer an appointment please call into the office to fix a time.
Primary National Offer Day - 15th April
If you received the news that your child was offered a place in Reception September 2025, we would like to warmly welcome you to our Broadford family and we look forward to meeting all pupils and new families over the next few months.
Part 2 Broadford Information
INSET Dates for 2024-2025
Havering school term dates 2024-2025
Summer term:
Tuesday 22 April to Tuesday 22 July 2025
INSET Dates for 2025-2026
Havering school term dates 2025-2026
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning 28th April 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.
Attendance News
I am delighted to announce the winners of the attendance league for the Spring term - Rowan (EYFS & KS1) and Oak (KS2) classes! They earned 181 and 158 points respectively. Both classes have earned a non uniform day. Congratulations to all of the pupils in these classes who have remembered their number one job of coming to school every day on time. The overall attendance for this term is 95%. Well done to everyone and we have the Summer term to make 1% improvement to reach our target of 96%.
Week beginning 28th April is our first ‘Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality’ week. The more days that children are in school on time the more chances they have to win prizes. There are also class treats for 100% attendance and perfect punctuality and an early bird breakfast on a Friday.
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.
Batool,Amari, Denis, Ksenija
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.
Ayra, Ryan, Tommy, Renae, Emir, Adelynn, Success, Bentley, Naina, Tianna, Freddie, Adam, David, Billy, Adam, Skyla, Kajus, Haileigh, Henry
I Made My Teacher Happy
These pupils have all made sure their teachers have a smile on their face this week
Mishti, Sergei, Kian, Apricot class, Darcey, Harry, Lily, Adela, Noah, Ronnie, Sahir, Keegan
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 am thrilled to say that Yellow House (Dulverton) are the spring term winners! They have earned the most house points during this term and enjoyed their film afternoon. Well done to all of the members of Dulverton house for displaying pupil job number 3 - being kind and polite to everyone that they meet.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher
