Weekly Newsletter
Reminders
and Notices
World Ocean Day & Pond Patch Opening
We are excited to annouce that we are turning our entire school into an art exhibition to celebrate World Ocean Day and we are inviting all parents to attend this wonderful event. We will also be officailly opening our Pond Patch garden. The event will take place on Thursday 5th June at 3:30pm (immediately after pick up). There will be refreshments and canapes for all to enjoy. Please book your tickets here: World Ocean Day Art Exhibition Tickets
Parents are also invited to take part in the event and if you would like to create a masterpiece to display at the event please reach out to the office to collect an A4 canvas.
Whole School
Maths Workshop
On Thursday next week, Broomfield is being invaded by a team from Maths Explorers who are taking control of the school hall for a splendid Maths Day. Maths Explorers are a top team of experts who’ll be setting mind-boggling maths challenges and problems to all classes from Years 1 to 6. Excitement, puzzlement, trickiness and fun are guaranteed for one and all as our brilliant, young Broomfield brains strive to show how to break problems down and get to the solution!
Author Visit
A reminder that on Wednesday 21st May 2025, we will be visited by the award winning, popular children’s poet Rachel Piercey for exciting readings and performances from the latest books in her Brown Bear Wood series. She will be signing and dedicating copies to the children on the day. Attached to the newsletter email is an order form so you can order a book for your child to have signed on the day. We are excited to read all about “It’s busy down in the woods today” and “Wisdom of the woods”.
Year 6
Leavers Assembly
The Year 6 Leavers Assembly will take place on Friday 23rd May. Year 6 parents are invited to the assembly and can enter via the main gate on Princes Road at 8:50am. The assembly will start at 9am and will finish by 9:45am. We look forward to seeing you there.
Dukes Chess Tournament – Dukes House
Some of our Year 6 children will be taking part in the Dukes Chess Competition on Monday 19th May. Mr Kennedy has emailed the relevant parents. Children should be in full school uniform. They will leave school at about 8.40am and travel by tube to St James Park. We should arrive back at school by 3.50pm. We are sure the event will be great for all involved and look forward to hearing all about it.
Years 4 - 6
Senior School Serenade
We are looking forward to our Senior School Summer Serenade taking place on Tuesday 20th May from 5:45pm – 7:30pm. This concert is for children in Year 4 – Year 6 who have instrumental or singing tuition at Broomfield or externally. Looking at the programme, it promises to be another fantastic evening of music making.
Children participating in the concert are expected to wear full school uniform and should have their music and instruments with them on the night (unless it is piano of course). Children should be at the Princes Road gate at 5:30pm and the gates will be opened at 5:40pm for parents. If your child attends a club, they can do so as normal, if you would rather they go home and not attend the club, please inform the office for our registers.
Parents will also receive an email with an Eventbrite link for tickets in an email with other important information about the concert itself.
We look forward to seeing you.
Tea Towels
Tea towels have arrived and will be sent home with the children early next week.
Dukes Club
Events:
An evening with leading professional skier, Warren Smith
Monday 12th May, 6pm, Dukes House
We are delighted to bring you an evening with one of Britain’s leading professional free skiers and internationally acclaimed coach, Warren Smith. Learn how his Ski Technique Lab, written about in many top publications such as the FT, The Times, The Telegraph and National Geographic, combines Ski Technique, Ski Biomechanics and Ski Equipment Precision to deliver internationally renowned coaching.
For more information or to book click here.
Aged 8+
Bear Grylls Survival Academy – Overnight Camping Adventure 2025
Saturday 5th – 6th July Kneller Hall
Following the success of last year’s Bear Grylls Survival Academy, it will return again this year – this time with a new Three Peaks Challenge! Learn new survival skills and enjoy and make memories together.
For more information or to book click here.
Aged 6+
The Big Bake Off
Saturday 28th June, 2.15pm, Tooting
Take part in your own bake off! Children and their grown-ups can join forces in this fun baking class in a bake-off style tent.
For more information or to book click here.
Articles:
80 Years on from VE Day at the Tower of London, 25 years of Tate Modern and a new-look National Gallery all provide reasons to visit some of London’s most iconic spaces this weekend. Plus a new musical in Regent’s Park, puppets in Covent Garden and a family festival in Dulwich.
Milestones, Memories and Celebrations
Webinar:
The recent drama, Adolescence raised important and timely questions about the complexities of teenage relationships. In response, and as part of our commitment to supporting families in navigating these conversations at home, we welcomed an expert in the field, Alicia Drummond from the Wellbeing Hub for a parent webinar. You can view it here:
Friendships and relationships through the lens of Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ with Alicia Drummond, Therapist and Founder of The Wellbeing Hub – News
Summer Camp
Ultimate Holiday Summer Camp
Dates: Monday 14th July to Friday 8th August 2025
Make the most of Ultimate Activity Camps’ Summer Intro offer!
Book by Tuesday 3rd June. Enjoy an exciting mix of over 40 sports, games, and creative activities each week during the summer holidays.
Book your sport here
Reminders
and Notices
PTA Summer Fair
PTA Summer Events
School Disco
Booking is open for the Senior Disco! It will be taking place on Thursday May 22nd.
There is a slight change to the start time of the Year 3&4 Disco which will now start at 5:15pm – 6:30pm
The Year 5 & 6 Disco will start at 7pm – 8:30pm
This is NOT a drop off event, and parents/guardians will have to be responsible for their children at all times. We will be providing snacks and there will be a bar.
£10/child attending, please include any dietary requirements with your payment: Payments: https://tinyurl.com/Bhsdisco25
RSVP by the end of today
Highlights
Summer Serenade
On Tuesday 13th May we hosted our Lower School Summer Serenade for instrumentalists and singers from Year 1 to Year 3. It was a lovely summer’s evening as 23 of our younger Broomfield children prepared to perform in front of an audience. Some of the children performed in front of an audience for the very first time. We had a range of instruments including piano, trumpet and recorder and also a young singer. The joy of musicmaking was very clear for all to see and I am very proud of all the children who took part in the concert. A special thank you to Miss Crawford, Miss Travis, Mrs Carver Williams, Miss Bendall, Mrs Doyle, Mrs Pache and Mr Anstey for their help and support on the night.
Miss. Fourie
Head of Music
Sustainability Assembly
On Wednesday, our school held a sustainability assembly to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire action. Our Eco Captain Fini (Y6) introduced Mrs Cornelius, Head of Sustainability with Dukes Education, who presented on topics such as climate change, recycling, and energy conservation. She also spoke to the children and asked lots of questions which the children excitedly answered. The assembly ended with a pledge, where everyone committed to making small changes in their daily lives to help the environment.
Kindergarten Trip to Kew Gardens
Pre-Kindergarten enjoyed a beautiful day at Kew Gardens. They explored the giant plants in the glasshouse, foraged amongst the trees to make dinosaur footprints using natural materials, and enjoyed a picnic lunch before having lots of fun in the playground. Sunshine and smiles all morning!
Triatholon Challenge
Tara (Year 6) and Camilla (Year 3) will be taking part in a junior triathlon on 31st May and have been steadily training in preparation. As part of the challenge, they have chosen to raise funds for Skylarks, a local charity in Twickenham that offers therapies and activities for children with disabilities and additional needs. You can find out more about the charity here: www.skylarks.charity. They’ve visited the charity in person, met the team, and seen some of the sessions in action. This experience has really brought the cause to life for them and made the training and fundraising feel personal and purposeful. If you would like to sponsor the girls, this is a link to their fundraising page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sanazg
We wish them best of luck completing their triathlon and look forward to hearing all about their achievements in assembly.
Music Success
Joy (Y3) recently took part in the Ealing Music Festival. She was awarded 1st prize in the Grade 3 piano solo category for her performance of ‘Always with me’ by Kimura. Joy was presented with the Challenge Cup. We are also delighted to hear that Joy has received a Distinction for her Grade 3 ABRSM Music Exam. Joy should feel very proud of her efforts
Bikeability
This week, our Year 6 children took part in the Richmond Council’s Bikeability training scheme. The sessions focused on building confidence and developing safe cycling skills on local roads. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed learning how to navigate traffic safely and responsibly -an important step toward becoming independent and aware cyclists.
Safe Walking
This week, our Year 3 children took part in Richmond Council’s Safe Walking training scheme. Through hands-on, roadside sessions, the children learned how to identify hazards, use crossings safely, and make smart choices when walking near roads. The training was a valuable step in helping them become safer, more confident pedestrians.
This Week in Art
Year 6 have been working on still life drawing. They developed their observation skills and reflected on shades of grey. They worked with patterns and design to create a contrasting background.
Weekly Awards
Drama Star of the Week
Henry (PK)
Henry (PK)
Artist of the Week
Claudia (Y6)
Claudia (Y6)
Music Star of the Week
Ayan (Y4)
Ayan (Y4)
Polite Person of the Week
Pre-Kindergarten: Margaux: Margaux has been super focused with her writing and creative work. She adds in thoughtful details and gives wonderful explanations. She brings fun and laughter to everything she does!
Kindergarten: Evelyn: Evelyn comes in each morning with a smile on her face ready to learn. She has worked hard this week and independently made a minibeast pictogram. Well done!
Year 1: Angus: You champion kindness and cheer on your friends, helping everyone to achieve their best, always with a smile! A special thank you for being very kind to Luca when he came for the music concert, his new favourite word is ‘Angus’.
Year 2: Felix: Felix is a trooper in class, facing all challenges with resilience and an admirable have-a-go attitude to his learning. You can always be counted on to try your best....with a smile!
Year 3: Olive: For your excellent participation this week and for giving things a go despite the challenge.
Year 4: Melody: I was particularly impressed with some excellent reasoning skills during maths problem solving, as well as her engagement in English. Super work this week, Melody!
Year 5: Grace: One can describe you as ‘a ray of sunshine’. Thank you for always being hopeful, cheerful and full of enthusiasm.
Year 6: Leonardo: For your enthusiasm in rehearsals for the leavers assembly and for helping out in Pre-Kindergarten.
Upcoming Events
Monday 19th May
8:30am: Dukes Chess Competition – Dukes House – Some Y6 children
7pm: PTA Meeting
Tuesday 20th May
9am: K to Holly Lodge
3:30pm: Y6 rehearsal for Lion King
6pm – 8pm: Senior School Summer Serenade (Y4, Y5, Y6)
Wednesday 21st May
9am: Author Visit – Rachel Piercy
Thursday 22nd May
9am: Maths Day Workshop in School Hall
5:15pm: PTA Senior School Disco (Y3/Y4)(Y5/Y6)
Friday 23rd May
9am: Year 6 Leavers Assembly and Headmasters Awards and certificates
10am: Y2 Forest School in school
10:20am: Headmasters Awards Tea
Monday 26th May
May half term
Tuesday 27th May
May half term
Wednesday 28th May
May half term
Thursday 29th May
May half term
Friday 30th May
May half term
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