Art Club Masterpieces

Here are some of the latest masterpieces from our Art Club. The children were experimenting with colour blending using water colours. This was combined with a study of insects... and a bat! Well done on creating some stunning results.

This was also a great way for our pupils to apply their learning skills. Reciprocity to work together to mix the paints and give each other feedback. Resourcefulness to have the grid lines to help make the drawing easier and reflectiveness to notice how the paints could be mixed more effectively!

"I found it hard at first. It was very easy to add too much water and find that the paper quickly became too wet. Once I had practised a few times I was able to blend the colours more effectively." Deborah Mushonga

"Using a grid made it much easier to draw the insects. We then used the lines to allow us to vary the colours we used." Holly Maskell

"I liked the painting of the dragon fly best. The lightness of the paint made it look similar to a dragonfly's translucent wings" Kie Purse

New Teaching Staff 2014-15

The Parent Council asked if photos could be posted of new members of staff. We apologise for the delay, but we have finally captured the faces of our new teachers to share with you on the blog.

L-R Mrs Foulser (Cedar), Mr Lander (Ash) & Miss Connell (Rowan)

L-R Miss Barron (Head of Upper School), Miss Mezbourian (Pine) & Miss Porter (Coconut)

Fact Hunters: Crocodiles, footprints & volleyball

Paige McGeoghan
Shockingly, 772 incidents of foreign objects left in patients between 2005 and 2012 have been reported! Equipment like sponges, towels, needles, instruments, retractors and other small items and fragments of tools have been found in patients.

Alex Wicher
Were you aware that Poland dethroned Brazil as monarchs of men’s volleyball at the weekend with an epic victory in four sets In fact, more than a half million fans – 563,263 – watched the matches during the 18-day event, smashing the previous records in the competition.

Martin Wicher
Did you know that a crocodile can't stick out its tongue? This is because of a membrane which holds the tongue in place.

Finley Livingstone
Amazingly the first footprints on the Moon will be there for approximately a million years. There is no wind to blow them away!

News & Next Week

Fire Alarm:
Thank you for your patience this morning while we waited for the fire alarm to be turned off. I appreciate that you all have places to go once you have dropped the children and you were all very understanding. It was a false alarm and the issue has now been addressed.

Diary Dates:
We would like to remind you that clubs will be starting from Monday. Please check your child’s book bag tonight for their club letter. Next week we have a Dragon Dance workshop for the Year 5 pupils studying China. Our Year 6 children are off to Queen Mary’s University for a Science workshop. On Thursday 2nd we have the SEN Coffee morning, hosted by Mrs Hoffman. We have the next cycling club for pupils on Friday afternoon.

Sharing Assembly: Willow 9.05am Wednesday 1st October
We look forward to welcoming parents and friends from Willow class to their Sharing assembly next week.

End of Half Term Date: Thursday 23rd October
A reminder that all children are expected to attend for every day of the school term. There will be another INSET day on Friday 24th October – when the school will be closed.

http://www.broadford.havering.sch.uk/index.php?page=calendar

Year 6 McMillan Coffee Morning

Thank you to all the parents, carers, friends and relatives who were able to attend the McMillan Coffee morning this week. Our Year 6 pupils had prepared all the refreshments and were responsible for serving customers, caring for toddlers and dishing out the cakes! This year the children ran two competitions: Guess The Double Espresso & How Many Hundreds & Thousands.

With donations, sales and the proceeds from the games, the children managed to raise over £300! Well done to the Year 6 team and thank you again for supporting this event.

We're In The Paper

This week we have been featured twice in the Romford Recorder. Our Year 2 pupils had their Scottish Independence referendum highlighted - it turns out that their prediction was fairly accurate. There was also a feature on Mr Drakes and what a typical day is like for a Headteacher.

It is great to have the opportunity to share what we do with your children at Broadford with the wider community. The coverage over the last three years has really helped to raise the profile of your children's achievements!

October Treat: Census day menu

Mandy will be rustling up a special menu for the Census day to promote our school lunches. This year has seen a dramatic rise in the number of meals being served - 220 is the peak so far. If you are a Junior pupil Y3-6, then you can buy a ticket on Mondays and Wednesdays. For all of our Reception and KS1 pupils, schools dinners are now free for all... everyday!