Weekly Newsletter

Reminders
and Notices

PTA Meeting & School Street Information Evening

Monday 23rd June | 6:00pm | Broomfield House School

We warmly invite all parents and carers to our upcoming PTA meeting at Broomfield House School. We’ll start by discussing plans for the summer fair, followed by a drop-in session led by the London Borough of Richmond to introduce a School Street consultation for Princes Road.

What is a School Street?
School Streets restrict motor traffic outside schools during drop-off and pick-up times (typically 8:15–9:00am and 3:00–3:45pm), making the area safer and healthier for children. Only exempt vehicles may enter during these times (visit the website below for exemption info). Richmond Council currently runs 19 School Streets borough-wide using signage — no cameras are planned for Broomfield House at this stage.

Why this matters:
The aim is to improve safety, reduce traffic, support active travel, and improve air quality at the school gates. Richmond Council will launch a consultation from 23rd June to 13th July to gather local feedback and assess the scheme’s potential for Princes Road.

Can’t attend in the evening?
Council officers will also be available at the school gates at pick-up time on 23rd June to answer any questions.

Have your say:
Visit the consultation page from 23rd June:
🔗 https://haveyoursay.citizenspace.com/richmondecs/bhs-25
📧 Or email: schoolstreets@richmond.gov.uk
🌐 More info: www.richmond.gov.uk/school_streets

Your views are vital and will help shape whether a trial moves ahead in the next school year, with further consultation during the trial.

Please join us – your voice will help make Broomfield House an even safer, greener place for our children.

Whole School

Merchandise Platform Launch

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our BHS online shop—your new destination for premium branded merchandise!

Our aim is to curate a selection of high-quality items. Spoiler alert – we have produced some gorgeous premium eco-friendly umbrellas which will be added to the online shop soon. In partnership with the PTA we are excited to add further items to the shop, stay tuned for exclusive products that will be available on our platform later this year. 

If you have any suggestions for branded merchandise you would love to see, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Sports House Caps (for parents)

The first items on our online shop are the parent house caps which were extremely popular last year. We are excited to open up sales again this year for any parents who have not had a chance to purchase them yet. The caps are sold at cost and will be distributed at the Old Deer Sports Ground on Sports Day.

The deadline for orders is Wednesday 11th June – please place your order via this link.

If you encounter any problems ordering please contact Mrs Tessa Pakcan: tpakcan@broomfieldhouse.com.

Year 6

Y6 TRIP TO JUNIOR CAREERS DAY AT DUKES HOUSE

The Y6 children will attend the Junior Careers Day at Dukes House on Tuesday 10th June. They should arrive at school early at 7:30am for a 7:45am departure by coach. The children should be in full uniform including caps and boaters. The children will return on the tube.

Fireside Lecture for Year 4 and 5 Parents

Pre-Kindergarten

PRE-KINDERGARTEN TRIP TO RED BEARD FOREST SCHOOL 

Pre-Kindergarten are looking forward to their trip on Friday 13th June to the amazing Red Beard Forest School at Syon Park. The children will depart school at 9am and will return at approximately 12pm. The children should come to school with sun cream already applied, their sun hat and water bottle. Chef Nay will prepare snacks and the class will be back at school in time for lunch. They will be exploring summer in the great outdoors, woodland crafts and building a campfire. 

Dukes Club

The Dukes Photography Competition is launching this year with the theme ‘Family’. The Dukes Photography Competition celebrates creativity, curiosity, and technical skill across our family of schools. Students are invited to submit original photographs that respond to this year’s theme, with the chance of winning a £250 voucher for photography equipment, and to be exhibited in Dukes House. Deadline is Friday 5th September.

Whether using a phone, tablet, or DSLR, we encourage students to explore the world through their lens and tell a visual story.

 

To learn more, visit https://dukeseducation.com/dukes-photography-competition/

Reminders
and Notices

Calender of Events

Summer Social

PTA Summer Social – Friday 16th June, from 7:00 PM
📍 Ham Polo Club

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of polo, drinks, and dancing at this year’s PTA Summer Social! Join us in your best summer attire as we celebrate the season in style at the beautiful Ham Polo Club.

📅 Date: Friday 16th June
🕖 Time: From 7:00 PM onwards
📍 Venue: Ham Polo Club

👉 Please note: This event is for those who have already purchased tickets — unfortunately, no further tickets are available.

If you haven’t already, please send any dietary requirements or allergy information to Sara Khan or Emma Bickerstaffe as soon as possible so we can make sure you’re well looked after on the night.

💃 Still got dancing shoes on after polo?
For those brave enough (or just not ready to go home), there’s a guest list at Viva Nightclub for the unofficial after-party. It may not be Annabel’s, but it will keep the dance floor going…

We can’t wait to see both parents and teachers there! 🥂🎉

Broomfest

PTA Summer Fair – Saturday 28th June, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Soft opening from 10:00 AM for little ones or anyone who may find the main event overwhelming!

The PTA team is busy preparing for this year’s Summer Fair — and we’d love for you to be part of it!

🔑 Key Information:

  • Date & Time: Saturday 28th June, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Soft opening at 10:00 AM for younger children or those who may prefer a quieter start.
  • Entry: Suggested £5 per adult, payable via wristband
  • Payments: We are a cashless event — most purchases will be made using tokens

📦 What We’re Collecting:

We’re asking for donations of the following:

  • Cuddly toys
  • Children’s toys and games
  • Lucky dip items (for kids)
  • Bottles (alcohol and non-alcohol eg shampoo/perfumes/skincare)

Please place all donations except alcohol in the collection boxes in the atrium.
PTA members will be on-site every Friday morning leading up to the fair to collect donations in person — either on the top patch or in the atrium.

✅ What You Can Do to Help:

  • Sign up to your class rota (or the food stall rota) if you haven’t already
  • Buy your wristbands and tokens on Friday mornings (card payments only)
  • Donate items as listed above
  • Plan your festival outfit — prizes for the best headgear!
  • Support your Class Rep with your class stall: help decorate, set up, or volunteer during the fair
  • Want to get more involved? If you’d like to join the Summer Fair team, please reach out to Sara or Dale — we’d love to have you on board!

Thanks for your support — we can’t wait to see you there for a fun-filled day!

 

PTA Meeting Minutes

BHS 2024 25 Summer Term Meeting 1 MINUTES

Highlights

Ocean Day Event

To celebrate World Ocean Day, our entire school was transformed into a stunning gallery, filled with artwork created by every pupil and member of staff. Each corridor and classroom became part of an immersive exhibition, showcasing a powerful range of ocean-themed pieces.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Mrs Frey, whose hard work, vision, and dedication made this event possible. Her passion inspired the whole school, and she played a key role in bringing the gallery to life.

Staff members also contributed their own pieces, joining the children in spreading a strong environmental message through art. The event was not only a celebration of creativity, but also a meaningful reminder of our responsibility to care for our planet’s oceans. It was a truly unforgettable event.

Scroll to the bottom to see some of our teachers artwork.

Art this week

In Art this week, Year 6 learnt about the technique of mono printing and combined it with watercolour painting. The children also reflected on composition and created collages on the subject of protecting the oceans. Year 5 was introduced to acrylic painting and practised their painting and drawing skills. The class worked on their observational skills in combination of lettering creating a piece for World Ocean Day.

Year 6 Enterprise

This week, our school held an exciting Year 6 Enterprise Event, where our oldest pupils became young entrepreneurs for the day. The children worked in teams to develop creative business ideas, carefully planning their products, pricing, and marketing strategies. They then presented their pitches to an esteemed panel of judges, showcasing their confidence, teamwork, and persuasive skills.

After gaining approval, each team set up their own stall and sold their products to the rest of the school. From handmade crafts and sweet treats to games and eco-friendly items, the range of ideas was impressive. The atmosphere was full of energy as pupils from all year groups explored the stalls and supported their Year 6 peers.

The event was a fantastic opportunity for the children to learn about enterprise, money management, and collaboration in a fun, hands-on way. A huge well done to all of Year 6 for their hard work and enthusiasm!

Ibstock Place Annual Debating Competition

Our Year 5 debating team competed this week in the prestigious Ibstock Place School annual debating competition, against a host of other top independent schools. The team acquitted themselves confidently, playing a total of six debates against really difficult opposition. Subjects debated included subjects like whether cars should be banned from entering city centres and whether human beings should all become vegetarian. Debating involves arguing – in a very respectful and organised way – against an opposing team, sometimes in support of something that you don’t personally believe in! It is fast-paced and speakers only get three minutes to make their case but is brilliant for developing public speaking confidence and skills. Huge congratulations go to Amelia, Jamie, Ella, Alexi, Adil and Simran for putting themselves out there and winning a number of close debates. Special congratulations to Adil who received a special award as one of the two best players of the tournament.

Triathlon Success

Frankie and Isabella (Y4) took part in their first ever triathlon this weekend in Henley. They were in the Steel race which included 50m swim, 200m transition run, 2km cycle (on grass), 1k run. They both stayed calm and focused when coming out of the swim to change into their socks and shoes, then finding their bikes and donning their helmets and race numbers.  They did exceptionally well with Frankie coming 6th in a time of 16mins 34secs and Isabella coming 17th in 17mins 30secs out of a field of 107 girls aged 8-11yrs. Well done Frankie and Isabella!

Weekly Awards

Artist of the Week
Mr. Pache
Sports Star of the Week
Kristian (PK)
Music Star of the Week
Victor (Y6)
Music Star of the Week
Martin (Y6)
Music Star of the Week
Lucas (Y3)
Artist of the Week
Anushka (Y6)

Polite Person of the week

Pre-Kindergarten: Jaime: Jaime’s has been so excited starting our new learning on ‘blue planet’ and shares wonderful facts he knows about ocean animals (whales are his favourite). His speaking and listening have been fantastic this week!
Kindergarten: Cathie: Cathie has had a wonderful week. She has worked hard and has always been a kind, caring friend. Well done, Cathie!
Year 1: Natasha: Despite being unwell, you have given your absolute best to every piece of work this week, especially your Father’s Day card which I’m certain will make daddy smile and is something that he will cherish.
Year 2: Jazu: You have worked incredibly hard to transition into a new class. Thank you for always having a smile and putting in your best efforts across all lessons. Your progress has not gone unnoticed – keep it up! Muy bien :)
Year 3: Joy: For having a super growth mindset in maths this week. You have worked extremely hard and have believed in yourself. A great effort, keep it up!
Year 4: Aanya: I was so impressed with your fabulous poster for our elderflower project! You have clearly put a lot of effort into this and that effort has continued into your classwork this week. Well done!
Year 5: Susie: For working incredibly hard in maths this week and putting your all into the work you’ve done. Keep up the fantastic effort, Susie.
Year 6: Leonardo: For being so super enthusiastic in all of our activities!

Upcoming Events

Monday 9th Jun

Assessment Week – All Week 

6pm: Fireside Lecture “English Workshop” for Parents in Years 4 and 5 (Refreshments from 5:45pm)

Tuesday 10th Jun

Assessment Week – All Week 

No Swimming for Year 6 

7:45am: Y6 – Junior Careers Day – Coach leaving at 7:45am  

9am: Lamda Exams for Y3 & Y4  

3:30pm: Y6 Rehearsal – Lion King 

Wednesday 11th Jun

Assessment Week – All Week 

Thursday 12th Jun

Assessment Week – All Week 

 

Friday 13th Jun

Assessment Week – All Week 

8:30am – 5:30pm: Cicero Debating National Final 

9am: PK to Forest School 

3:30pm: Stagecoach 

6pm: PTA Summer Social  

Monday 16th Jun

Recovery Week – All Week 

8:30am: Y1 Trip to Bocketts Farm 

9am: Y2 Trip to Legoland 

11am: Y3 to Pizza Express 

Tuesday 17th Jun

3:30pm: Y6 Rehearsal – Lion King 

Wednesday 18th Jun

9am: Assembly – General Knowledge Quiz 

2 – 5pm: Individual talks with Y5 parents – online 

Thursday 19th Jun

2 – 5pm: Individual talks with Y5 parents – online  

Friday 20th Jun

9am: Junior Sports Day – Bottom patch 

3:30pm: Stagecoach 

Teachers Artwork