Weekly Newsletter

A High Performing Toolkit for Parents & Carers

We are excited to invite Broomfield parents to our next Fireside Lecture series on High Performance Learning. The session will be delivered by Amy Lilley-Stewart, Director of Professional Learning, and David Rowsell.

At the beginning of this academic year, Broomfield formally adopted the High-Performance Learning (HPL) framework. While the culture and values of high aspiration, ambition and growth have long been embedded in our school, we wanted to align our practice with a globally recognised, evidence-based approach. High Performance Learning is built on the belief that every child can achieve highly when given the right environment, mindset, and learning strategies.

During the session, we will introduce the High Performance Learning philosophy and framework and offer practical guidance for parents and carers on how to grow the minds of their children, both for success in school and for life beyond the classroom.

The session will provide practical advice on creating a home environment that promotes High Performance Learning and on how to support your child to develop strong thinking and learning skills. We will also explore how to nurture the values, attitudes and attributes that are closely associated with success at school and in life.

The session will start at 6pm until 7:15pm and it will be held in our school hall.

Please click here to get your tickets: Tickets for the HPL Parent Fireside Lecture

We want to make you aware of a recent issue affecting some popular children’s books by Betty Birney. Some editions of the Humphrey book series include a printed website ‘funwithhumphrey’ on the back. This website link printed in some editions of the Humphrey book series now lead to a malicious website. This website is not in any way associated with Faber (the publisher) or the author Betty Birney and has been reported to the National Cyber Security Centre. Faber has paused sales and distribution of the books and is working to resolve the issue.

What this means for you:

• If your child has any ‘Humphrey’ book series, please check the back for website links and make sure they do not try to visit the site.
• It is safe for children to continue reading the stories themselves – the concern is only with the link.
• We recommend talking with your child about the importance of not following web addresses in books without checking with an adult first.

MINI FIRST AID SESSIONS 

We are very excited to announce that the PTA has kindly funded mini first aid lessons for all the children on Thursday 15^th and Friday 16^th January.

EARLY YEARS – Thursday 15^th January 

An engaging and interactive class, designed to help little ones understand how grown-ups look after them if they get hurt. The Mini First Aid session is tailored to the children’s age group, making it fun and educational. They will explore what happens to their bodies when they get hurt, where blood comes from, and why bumps form. Through this, the children will gain a better understanding of why we use cold packs or take breaks after a head bump.

The sessions also include a lovely story time with “The Mini Adventures of Freddie”, following the adventures of a brave, accident-prone little boy

YEARS 1-3 (15.1.26) YEARS 4-6 (16.1.26)

These engaging and informative sessions are specifically designed for Key Stage 1 & 2 children and will last 45 – 90 minutes. During the class, children will learn valuable first aid skills, including:

• How to remain calm, stay safe, and be helpful in an emergency.
• How to call 999 and effectively communicate with emergency services.
• Basic first aid for common incidents, including bleeding, head bumps, burns, and choking.
• How to assist an unconscious casualty and perform CPR.

The sessions are delivered in a practical, age-appropriate manner to ensure the children feel confident and empowered should they ever find themselves in a situation where first aid is needed.

We are thrilled to provide this opportunity to all students and are sure it will be both educational and enjoyable.

Please note that Year 6 will not have an extra session on Tuesday 13th January.

Happy New Year from Dukes Club. We’re pleased to be able to offer the first of this year’s parent talks with expert advice on supporting our children to thrive, as well as a selection of exciting activities to explore and enjoy together with your families.

January

Mail Rail at The Postal Museum (age 2+)

2pm, Saturday 24^th January
Adults £10, Children £5
The Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London WC1X 0DA
Suitable for children aged 2 and above.

Come and take a spin on the Mail Rail, one of London’s best kept secrets. Ride through the hidden tunnels and discover a unique piece of industrial heritage. Hear the story of the postal service’s subterranean world beneath the streets of London. Explore inspiring exhibitions packed with incredible objects, exciting stories and fun-filled interactive displays.  Under 8s can also go on to discover ‘Sorted’, the Postal Play Space.

Parent Talk: How to Grow Great Minds – A High Performing Toolkit for Parents and Carers

6.00pm – 7.00pm, Thursday 22^nd January

In person at Broomfield House School, 10 Broomfield Rd, Richmond TW9 3HS or available online

We will introduce a High Performance Learning Philosophy and Framework and offer practical guidance for parents and carers on how to grow the minds of their children, both for success in school and in life beyond the classroom.

Parent Talk: How to help your child to find the right balance

6.30pm – 7.30pm, Thursday 29^th January

Devonshire House School, 2 Arkwright Rd, London NW3 6AE

David Goodhew, Managing Director at Dukes Education will deliver a talk on how to help your child to find the right balance between school life, homework, hobbies and downtime.

February

Pottery Class (Year 5+)
4.45pm – 6pm, Monday 9th February
£48 per person (retail £150)
29 Eccleston Place, London SW1W 9NF
Suitable for children in year 5 and above to enjoy with an adult.

This introductory pottery session in a beautiful London studio is a brilliant way to get a feel for working with clay on the wheel, a practice which is known as ‘throwing’. Each participant will throw multiple pots and can choose one to be glazed and fired.

Parent Talk: Feeding growing minds and bodies

4.30pm – 5.30pm, Wednesday 11^th February

In person at Heathside School Hampstead, 84a Heath St, London NW3 1DN or available online

Nutrition has a profound and lifelong impact on a child’s health. As they grow rapidly – physically, mentally, and emotionally, what they eat directly shapes how their bodies and brains develop. Proper nutrition supports brain growth, memory, attention, and learning ability. Emma Brooks, Nutritional Therapist Dip.NT mFNTP, will talk to us about how we can support our children through diet.

March

Dinosnores at the Natural History Museum (age 7-11)

Friday March 20th, 6.30pm – 10am March 21st

Price £65 (retail £85)

Join us for a night of exploration and adventure among the Museum’s most incredible creatures. This will be a sleepover you’ll never forget. After setting up camp in one of the amazing galleries you’ll be treated to an evening of awesome activities with plenty to learn and discover along the way. You’ll have the chance to explore the Museum by torchlight, participate in an interactive activity with two Victorian palaeontologists and dig deeper with an educational science show presented by a Museum scientist.

April

5 night stay at Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort (age 0-5)

13th – 18th April 2026 (booking closes at the end of January)
Prices starting at €1,520 for a family of 3
For families with children aged 0-5

The family-friendly beach resort is set within a protected natural park overlooking the beautiful Martinhal Beach in the western Algarve. They have designed a package exclusively for Dukes Education families which includes a Dukes Education led beach and forest school programme

Skin & Hormones: Understanding the Connection

🗓 Thursday 29th January, 6–8pm

📍 Omniya Clinic, Knightsbridge

Join Omniya’s expert practitioners for an open and relaxed evening exploring the link between hormonal health and skin vitality- from the changes we experience over time to the treatments and lifestyle choices that help you look and feel your best.

For more details and to book your complimentary spot check out ClassList!

Omniya Clinic is owned by BHS parent Danyal Abdulkader (father to Safia, Year 1), and we’re grateful for this special Omniya x BHS PTA collaboration.

This will take place on Monday 19th January. The Core team will be meeting ahead of this on Tuesday 13th January. If anyone has any suggestions/ideas for events or other initiatives please reach out to PTA Chair Sara before then; and any agenda items for Monday 19th, please reach out to PTA Secretary Mairi.

If anyone reserved a PTA gin bottle last term and hasn’t collected it yet, please reach out to the PTA Core team.

World Book Day- Book Sale & Parents Coffee- Friday 6th March

PTA Quiz- Kew Gardens Hotel- Wednesday 25th March

Easter Egg Hunt- Volunteers will be needed from all year groups- Friday 27th March

PTA Silent Auction- March- sponsored by LUX*