Virtual Sports Week - Tuesday

Virtual Sports Week 

Day 2 - Don't forget to record your scores in a results table.

Name	Activity 3: Target practice
Equipment	One marker A target: Bucket, large saucepan, washing up basin, etc. Throwables: Small beanbags, balled up socks, or anything throwable that isn’t too bouncy.
Description	Place a marker on the floor and then place the target container in-front of the marker at a distance of your choosing (the further the distance the harder the challenge). Place the throwables next to the marker. The contestant has 60 seconds to get as many throwables into the container as they can. If they miss the target container, they move to where the throwable landed and take their next shot from that position. Once they get the throwable into the target container they move back behind the marker and pick up the next throwable. Once all three throwables are in the container the contestant can retrieve them and keep playing until the timer runs out.
Scoring	1 point is awarded for each throwable landed in the container.
Demonstration video link	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKdcknQajKo

Name	Activity 4: Egg and spoon race
Equipment	Your sprint track from the first event A spoon (big enough to hold an egg) A hard-boiled egg or small ball
Description	The contestant starts behind the first marker holding an egg balanced on a spoon. They have 60 seconds to complete as many lengths of the track as they can. If they drop the egg, they need to rebalance it on the spoon and start again from the position the egg dropped.
Scoring	2 points are awarded for each full length.
Demonstration video link	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgb9Eu0pedA

Hello from Mrs Nicholls

Dear Parents,

I am excited to return to Broadford today as my maternity leave comes to an end. I have had a wonderful 8 months at home with Annie but I have missed all of our pupils during this time. I count myself very fortunate to have a job which I love and there is nothing better than waking up each morning and looking forward to going into work and the day ahead. I can't wait for the day when the whole school is back and the building is full of laughter and learning again.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your well wishes and messages of congratulations. I hope to see you all soon.

This has been the most unusual year and I would like to thank you for your support towards the school at this time and also your commitment to the home learning that has been provided. I understand that this has been a difficult and challenging time for many of us. However, as they say after every storm there is a rainbow of hope. September is not far away!

As I am sure that you are aware, we are thrilled to be able to welcome all pupils back to school this September. We have received the government guidance and are putting a plan together. We will inform you of this as soon as we as we can.
You may feel apprehensive about your children returning to school but please be assured that the health and safety of our pupils and families is as always paramount. We will be exploring all options before we make any decisions to ensure that we are following the guidelines for the safety of all members of our community.

I look forward to sending you more details soon.

We made the most of the quiet time during lockdown and introduced Annie to the great outdoors. Hopefully, she can come and meet everyone at school really soon. 

Virtual Sports Week - Monday

Virtual Sports Week - find today's two activities below.

Day 1 - Don't forget to record your scores in a results table.

Name	Activity 1: Sprints
Equipment	Two markers: can be literally anything.
Description	Create a track by laying markers at the start and end. You can make the track as small or large as you like. Each contestant has 60 seconds to run as many lengths (there and back) of the track as they can.
Scoring	1 point is awarded for each full length (there and back)
Demonstration video link	https://youtu.be/341wc3uooVw

Name	Activity 2: Standing Long Jump
Equipment	One marker A tape measure
Description	Place a marker on the floor with empty space in-front of it. The contestant stands level with the marker and jumps forward. They should take-off and land on two feet. If they fall over when they land, they take their turn again until they land on two feet.
Scoring	1 point is awarded for each 10cm jumped. Use the tape measure to measure from the marker to the back of the contestant’s foot (the nearest part of the foot to the marker).
Demonstration video link	https://youtu.be/12fDlQ4HWj0

'Look Who' and Important Dates

Children and families,

The Summer term is always a busy, busy term and although we are currently living in unusual times, this year is no different.

Below you will find some important dates coming up with links to blogs that will give you a little more information.

Virtual Sports Week: 6th -10th July

In the garden, at home or at school, all pupils are invited to take part in our Virtual Sports Week.  Each day we will blog and share on social media two activities for you to take part in and score.  More details can be found here.

End of Year Reports: 8th July

You may notice when you receive your child's report some changes compared to previous years.  These are:

• you will receive an electronic version of your child's report.  You must click on the link at the end of the report to acknowledge receipt, and to add any feedback once you have read it;
• you can discuss the report in your final telephone call with you child's class teacher.  They will call you before the end of term;
• progress made by your child has been measured against mid-year curriculum targets, not end of year targets as in previous years;
• following the cancellation of the 2019/20 national curriculum assessments, the DfE has laid regulations to remove the requirement to report the outcomes of key stages 1 and 2 tests, end of year EYFS profiles or teacher assessments in this year’s reports;
• DfE has laid regulations to remove the requirement to report pupils’ attendance data for the 2019/20 academic year, in recognition of the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the possible attendance.

Transition: 10th July

Unfortunately 'moving up' day and 'meet the teacher' in person will not be able to take place this year.  However, our hardworking staff have compiled a blog so that every pupil can find out who their new teacher will be, what class they will be in and the opportunity to fill in an online form giving the new teacher some useful information.  This information will be blogged and released on 10th July.  In addition to this, where possible, teachers will be making contact via telephone with their new pupils.  

Last Day of Term

A polite reminder that Friday 17th July will be our last day of a very unusual academic year.

'Look Who'!

As ever, so much creativeness, hard work and imagination has gone into your work this week.

End of Year Reporting Arrangements 2020

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we near the end of an unusual academic year, it is time to soon share your child's annual report with you, taking into consideration  the cancellation of the 2019/20 national curriculum assessments and partial school closures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. 

You may notice when you receive your child's report some changes compared to previous years.  These are:

• you will receive an electronic version of your child's report.  You must click on the link at the end of the report to acknowledge receipt, and to add any feedback once you have read it;
• you can discuss the report in your final telephone call with you child's class teacher.  They will call you before the end of term;
• progress made by your child has been measured against mid-year curriculum targets, not end of year targets as in previous years;
• following the cancellation of the 2019/20 national curriculum assessments, the DfE has laid regulations to remove the requirement to report the outcomes of key stages 1 and 2 tests, end of year EYFS profiles or teacher assessments in this year’s reports;
• DfE has laid regulations to remove the requirement to report pupils’ attendance data for the 2019/20 academic year, in recognition of the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the possible attendance.

Reports will be emailed by teaching staff on Wednesday 8th July from your child's year group email box.  Please bare with us as we will be sending out over 600 reports.

Thank you for your continued support.

Broadford's Virtual 'Sports Week'

Virtual Sports Week 

WC: 06/07/2020

We are determined to not miss out on some of the more exciting events we hold at the end of year whether you are at school or at home.  Our annual 'Sports Event' is no different!

With a few household items you’ll be all be able to take part, wherever you are. We’ve chosen activities that don’t require lots of space or fancy equipment, and don’t involve contact between children. But you are welcome to change the activities to suit your situation, the only thing that matters is that you get active and have fun.

Every day, next week, we will publish 2 activities with video guides that you need to carry out in your home, in your garden or at school.  You will record your results in this grid (you can draw your own if easier).

To make sure you are ready, here is a list of equipment you will need (if you don't have the exact same thing then use your imagination!):

Day 1: markers (can be literally anything), tape measure or a ruler

Day 2: marker, a target (bucket, large saucepan, washing up basin, etc), throwables (small beanbags, balled up socks, or anything throwable that doesn't bounce much), your sprint track from the first event, a spoon (big enough to hold an egg), a hard-boiled egg (or small ball).

Day 3: random objects to make an assault course, sprint track from first event, sacks (pillowcase, bin bag).

Day 4: space to dance, a music player, 4 markers, timer 

Day 5: sprint track from first event, a stick (short broom, cricket bat etc).

Make sure you share photographs with us, we can't wait to see you having fun!

Statement from Havering Council's Director of Public Health following media speculation of local lockdown

Dear Parents/Carers                                                                             

The Council have published a statement from Havering Council's Director of Public Health following recent media speculation and reports that local areas including Havering may be facing a lockdown due to increased cases of COVID-19. 

The source we assume the article is based on shows an increase from 2 to 8 cases in Havering from one week to the next.  Whilst it is an increase, it is from a low base and is likely to reflect more testing and the outcomes of contact tracing rather than a sustained spike in cases.