Weekly Newsletter

Important Clubs and Enrichment Information

The SOCS booking portal will open on Wednesday May 20 at 6:00pm and close at 6:00pm on Monday  June 1. During this period, you will be able to update or make any changes to your child’s Autumn Term club arrangements.

Please note that any cancellations or amendments for clubs in the Autumn Term must be made within this window. If your child is currently enrolled in a club, their place will automatically carry over into the Autumn Term unless it is cancelled during this sign-up/opt-out period.

To register for Cookery Club (Bake n Play), you must sign up directly through their website. Further details can be found via the link below.

Cookery Club – Bake n Play
https://dolcesenso.co.uk/pages/broomfield-house-bake-n-play

Before & After School Care

Any changes to before or after school care should also be made via the SOCS portal during this sign-up/opt-out period.

Please ensure that your SOCS login details are working by logging into your iSAMS account. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact Mrs Hanen at office@broomfieldhouse.com

Online Safety

The Children’s Commissioner, Rachel de Souza, has published a helpful guide for parents and carers on managing children’s everyday online habits. Developed with direct input from children and young people, the guide aims to support families in having regular, open conversations about life online and digital communication.

Although written primarily with teenagers in mind, it contains a number of useful ideas, practical suggestions and conversation starters that many parents of prep school aged children may also find valuable as children begin to access digital devices and online communication more independently.

We know that many Broomfield families are strong supporters of phone-free childhoods and take a thoughtful approach to technology use. However, it is also important to recognise that communication between peers can still take place through a range of other devices and platforms, including tablets, gaming devices, smart watches and shared family technology.

At Broomfield, we believe that developing positive online behaviour is just as important as developing kindness, respect and responsibility in person. As children are increasingly given access to devices that allow communication with others, regular conversations at home around appropriate communication, digital conduct and online kindness become particularly important.

We would also gently encourage families to ensure that any devices used for communication remain open and transparent, with appropriate parental oversight and regular checks of messages, apps and online activity. Children benefit enormously when adults remain actively involved in helping them navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

The guide can be accessed here:
‘What I wish my parents or carers knew…’ – Children’s Commissioner Guidance

Mr Anstey’s 150 Anniversary Challenge

As part of Broomfield House School’s 150th year, Mr Anstey will take on the challenge of running an extraordinary 100km (and a bit) across London on Friday 19th June, visiting Dukes Education schools along the route to raise funds for the Dukes Foundation Transformational Bursary Campaign.

Inspired by the brilliant children at Broomfield and across the wider Dukes family, and by the kindness, courage and community spirit they show so often, Mr Anstey felt it was important to have “skin in the game” and personally take on a challenge in support of a cause that creates opportunity for young people who need it most.

This is not about speed, records, or personal glory, all of these things are unlikely.

Instead, it is about using a difficult physical challenge to help shine a light on something far more important – widening access to transformational education and supporting children to flourish.

100km across London will require resilience, preparation, endurance and determination, qualities we speak about often with children at Broomfield, and values that sit at the heart of the Dukes Foundation’s work.

1 day. 1 city. 2 legs. 100km (and a bit).

For more information and to make a pledge, please click here: Mr Anstey’s 150 Anniversary Challenge

We are delighted to offer an exclusive 6-week Yoga & Mindfulness Programme for children in Years 4 – 6 in the second half of the Summer term. The programme will be held before school on Monday mornings from 7.45 – 8.30am, in our beautiful pond patch when the weather is sunny and warm and the hall if the weather is inclement.

Miss Travis will be leading the Programme and is a qualified yoga teacher, sound practitioner, and breathwork instructor outside of her role as the Drama teacher at Broomfield House. Her background allows her to blend expression, movement, and mindfulness in a way that feels both engaging and grounding for children. Each session combines gentle yoga, guided breathwork and age-appropriate mindfulness practices. The sessions are carefully planned to feel both enriching and restorative, giving children space to unwind whilst developing essential lifelong skills. Yoga mats will be provided for the children and a continental breakfast. Children should wear something comfortable for the sessions and will be given time to change into their uniform afterwards.

There is a maximum number of spaces available so this will be on a first come first served basis.

Benefits for your child:

• Greater emotional balance and self-regulation
• Improved concentration and inner confidence
• Gentle physical development through mindful movement
• Practical techniques to navigate everyday challenges with calm

By the end of the programme, each child will hopefully develop a ‘calm toolkit’ a set of techniques that they will be able carry with them into school and home life.

Please let Mrs Hanen know by Thursday 21 May if you want your child to take part.

Year 5 Victorian Day – Thursday 18th June- Date for your diary

Our Year 5 pupils are stepping back in time for a fantastic Victorian Day on Thursday 18th June!

Throughout the day, children will experience what school life was like in the Victorian era. They will take part in a range of exciting activities, including traditional English and Maths lessons, an engaging drama session, a Victorian-style lunch, a PE lesson featuring drills and classic playground games and a lively music session inspired by the period.

We are also expecting a visit from some very strict Victorian teachers (Mrs Wrigley-Smith and Mr Anstey) so excellent behaviour and best manners will be essential!

To help bring the day to life, children are asked to come to school dressed in full Victorian costume. Think chimney sweeps, match girls, factory workers, or even Victorian nobility—we would love to see a wide range of creative outfits.

It promises to be a memorable and immersive day for all involved!

Our last PTA meeting of the year was held on Monday evening. The minutes will be out soon, however in the meantime Class reps should have followed up with everyone with key info including some actions. Thank!

• Inflatables
• Circus skills workshop
• Skateboarding
• Foxes FC shooting game
• Popcorn and candy floss stalls

• Little ones’ area – bouncy castle, soft play, arts & crafts and their own bar for grown-ups
• Main area – DJ and dance floor, tables for eating and a bar

• Food can be pre-ordered – the menu and booking details will be coming out in the next few weeks

• Parking is available on site