Weekly Newsletter
Reminders
and Notices
Whole School
DUKES PARENT QUESTIONNAIRE 2024
We are delighted to share with you this year’s Dukes parent survey for Prep Schools. We would really like to hear your thoughts about all areas of our provision, as well as the things that you like and improvements we can make, over the coming months. Please do answer as honestly as you can, and you can leave responses anonymous if you would prefer. You can access the survey on this link: Dukes Parent Questionnaire 2024 Please allow approximately 10 minutes to complete it.
ASSESSMENT WEEK
Looking ahead, we will be running our summer term assessments during the week commencing 10th June with a revision week w/c Monday 3rd June. It’s vital that pupils are in school for these important weeks where content is recapped, revisited and tested. Please arrange any appointments or planned absences in alternative weeks to help support with this.
AUTHOR VISIT – Years 3 – 6
A reminder of our next amazing author visit by Pari Thomson, who will be coming to school on 22nd May 2024. Can you please complete the form (Click Here), return it to the school office and make a payment online, if you would like your child to receive a signed copy of the book. Thank you to everyone who has already done this.
SUMMER SAFETY
Please ensure your child has their school red baseball cap (Y1 – 6) or white legionnaires hat (PK and K) in their school bag every day throughout the summer term. Miss Sangtabi led a fantastic assembly this morning on sun safety and we follow a ‘no hat, no play’ (stay in the shade) policy during the summer months.
Year 6
BIKEABILITY WEEK
A reminder to our Year 6 Parents that our annual Bikeability Week will take place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th May. Please bring your child’s bike to school on the morning of Monday 13th May at 8:15am via the Broomfield Road gate (main reception) and leave it in the volleyball court beside the Year 4 classroom. The bikes will be securely stored overnight at school and should be taken home at the end of school on Friday. Children should wear their sports kit for the entire week and bring a water bottle with them as well as their helmets. High-vis vests will be given to the children for their training. If your child does not have a bike or helmet to use, please contact Mrs Doyle at the school office: office@broomfieldhouse.com
Year 5
KINGSWOOD 2024
The Year 5 children are excited for their residential trip to Kingswood next week. The children should come to school in their normal clothes on Wednesday along with their luggage for the trip. They can take their luggage to their classroom. The children can bring their own snacks on the trip but please remember that they cannot contain any nuts. The snacks will be checked by teachers to ensure they are safe so please have these in a separate bag. Everyone will enjoy an early lunch at school and will leave for Kingswood on the coach at around 12pm. Mrs Doyle will set up a WhatsApp group on the school trip phone where staff will keep parents updated at the end of each day with the highlights from that day. This phone can also be contacted if you need to reach the staff onsite in an emergency. Thank you to everyone who has completed the required medical form and returned it to the school office. If you are still to complete this, please do so as soon as possible.
Years 1 - 3
SUMMER SERENADE INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTS
A reminder that our Lower School Summer Serenade will take place on Tuesday 14th May from 5:45pm – 7:15pm. It will include children from Years 1-3 and parents of the children performing are invited to attend. The Princes Road gate will be opened at 5:40pm for parents. Children should be in the main music room at 5:30pm (wearing school uniform please) where they can leave their school bags and instrument cases. Children performing in the concert will be provided with a small snack at this time before the start of the concert.
Kindergarten
KINDERGARTEN TRIP TO HOLLY LODGE
Our Kindergarten children are excited to be taking a trip to Holly Lodge on Tuesday 14th May. A reminder for the children to wear trousers and not shorts and they can wear their trainers. The children will have their lunch in school before they leave and they need to bring their own water bottle with them on the day. They will be leaving school at 1pm and will return for 3:30pm pick up.
Free Play in Kew (Non School Event)
Although not a school event, the local community is coming together to provide Free Play sessions in Kew each weekend. To get kids off their screens and outdoors, the Kew community is coming together for regular free play sessions. Every Friday after school at North Sheen Rec and every Saturday morning on Kew Green. No booking, no pressure. Just unorganised free play, for a few minutes or a few hours. Older children to go on their own. Parents may wish to accompany younger ones. Everyone from Kew, and schools in Kew, are very welcome. Again, please note that this is not an official school event or activity.
Dukes Plus
NEW: Events
Bear Grylls Survival Academy: Overnight Camping Adventure
Saturday 22nd June – 23rd June
Grounds of Kneller Hall
Saturday 22nd June – 23rd June
Grounds of Kneller Hall
For families to enjoy with their children aged 8 and over.
Heavily subsidised rate of £45 per person + booking fee
Spend quality time with your family in the outdoors, making memories and learning new skills. The experts at Bear Grylls Survival Academy have put together a brilliant itinerary recreating some of the unique scenarios seen on Bear’s TV programs and skills utilised by some of the most inspirational adventurers of the last 200 years.
You will experience:
Building a shelter, tying knots, first aid, lighting fires, water filters, a smoke grenade, bear attack situational awareness, camouflage and concealment and a gross eat challenge.
Click here for more information:
New articles
May Day family fun – Dandelion London
Ten fun ways to help your child conquer anxiety – Tania Virdie
InvestIN
InvestIN, part of the Dukes Plus family is a provider of university application support, career and university experiences, day camps, tuition, and summer schools.
This summer they are offering work experience programmes for children from 12-18 years old. While our children will be too young to participate, this could be of interest to older siblings.
Dukes families are offered a 15% discount on programme fees. More information and the discount code can be found here: https://thedukesclub.com/Member-Benefits/Dukes-Discounts/Reward/returnId/111/code/DUK0056
Highlights
Spelling Bee Challenge
The 2024 Broomfield House School Spelling Bee took place on Wednesday 8th May. After a class Spelling Bee in Year 6, the teams were selected for the three school Houses:
Palmer: Bethan, Faraaz and Noah
Mead: Ava, Austin and Nina
Rose: Millie, Hugo and Tara.
After two very close first rounds, we, unfortunately, said goodbye to Palmer (on 15 points). Mead (on 21 points) and Rose (on 17 points) went on to meet in the final. Austin (Mead) and Tara (Rose) were selected by their teammates, to go head-to-head in the final round. After a very tense and close competition, Mead were declared the winners of 2024!
Congratulations to all the teams for a brilliant performance!
Hampton Maths Competition
A team of keen mathematicians from Year 5 competed this week in the annual Hampton Maths Wizard competition against twenty other top performing schools. Anushka, Ella, Charlotte and Gusti concentrated their teamworking skills on five rounds of the most challenging mathematics imaginable. The children said the event was tremendously enjoyable and that it was amazing to be among such a great gathering of others equally passionate about maths problem solving. These experiences are invaluable in expanding the children’s experience and enthusiasm for maths and all it offers.
PK Kew Gardens Trip
Pre-Kindergarten had the most wonderful time at Kew Gardens on Wednesday. They explored giant Jurassic leaves and plants in the glass house and foraged for natural materials to make dinosaur footprints, before enjoying a picnic lunch and some time in the playground in the glorious sunshine. We even spotted a muntjac deer!
Artwork this week
Year 3 created monsters and placed them into a cityscape. The children learned how to build up a cityscape and practised their colouring skills.
Cityscapes
Joy's Triumphs in Piano and Ballet
We are thrilled to announce that Joy has achieved remarkable success in both her Grade 1 piano performance, earning a distinction, and she also secured 3rd place in the age 6 and under group for ballet in the Ealing Dance Festival. We congratulate Joy on her outstanding accomplishments.
Eco Club
Two of our Eco Club members, Joy and Sophie with their bee creations. Last week the Eco Club children learned all about the importance of bees and checked on our bee post around the school to see if there was any activity.
Sun Safe Assembly
Miss Sangtabi gave a wonderful assembly on how to stay safe in the sun with the help of her two volunteers Lily (Y1) and Gaia (PK).
Water Play in Kindergarten
Kindergarten have been enjoying the minibeast spa in the lovely weather, giving the minibeasts facials and bubble Jacuzzis.Weekly Awards
Sports Star of the Week
Harkiran (PK)
Harkiran (PK)
Music Star of the Week
Tamara (Y2)
Tamara (Y2)
Artist of the Week
Henry (Y3)
Henry (Y3)
Drama Star of the Week
Charlotte (Y6)
Charlotte (Y6)
Polite Person of the Week
Pre-Kindergarten: Gaia
Kindergarten: Millie
Year 1: Felix
Year 2: Jane
Year 3: Bela
Year 4: Isla
Year 5: Tara
Year 6: Austin
Upcoming Events
Monday 13th May
9am – 12:30pm: Y6 Bikeability Starts (ALL WEEK)
Tuesday 14th May
9am – 12:30pm: Y6 Bikeability
1pm: Kindergarten to Holly Lodge
5:45pm – 7:15pm: Lower School Summer Serenade
(Years 1 – 3)
Wednesday 15th May
9am – 12:30pm: Y6 Bikeability
Y5 to Kingswood
Thursday 16th May
9am – 12:30pm: Y6 Bikeability
8:15am – 3:30pm: Y4 Trip to Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios Tour
Friday 17th May
9am – 12:30pm: Y6 Bikeability
9am – 10am: Stay and Play in PK
3:30pm – 8pm: Stagecoach
Saturday 18th May
9:30am – 5:30pm: Stagecoach
3pm: Y5 return from Kingswood
Sunday 19th May
Monday 20th May
Tuesday 21st May
Wednesday 22nd May
9:15am: Y2 trip to Ruislip Lido
9:30am: Author Visit (Years 3 – 6)
Thursday 23rd May
9:30am – 3pm: Y3 Trip to Terrible Thames Tour
12pm: Y4 Spanish Tapas Lunch trip
Friday 24th May
Last day of half term
9am: Y6 Leavers Assembly – Y6 parents welcome to attend
3:30pm – 8pm: Stagecoach
Saturday 25th May
9:30am – 5:30pm: Stagecoach
Sunday 26th May
Playground Snapshots
This morning, the Junior School children impressed us with fabulous Nativity and Christmas performances. Kindergarten brought a unique twist with their charming roles as ladybirds, caterpillars, and even bees. 🐝 Each performance was a triumph!
This morning, the Junior School children impressed us with fabulous Nativity and Christmas performances. Kindergarten brought a unique twist with their charming roles as ladybirds, caterpillars, and even bees. 🐝 Each performance was a triumph! ...
We are excited to share that we won 1st prize for 3D group work (Key Stage 2) with our stunning mosaic at the ISA National Art Competition! Every child in school contributed to this art project. A huge congratulations also to Evelyn, whose tiger painting was highly commended. @isaartsuk
We are excited to share that we won 1st prize for 3D group work (Key Stage 2) with our stunning mosaic at the ISA National Art Competition! Every child in school contributed to this art project. A huge congratulations also to Evelyn, whose tiger painting was highly commended. @isaartsuk ...
Children are spending plenty of time exploring and enjoying the new garden. A favourite activity has been transforming fallen leaves into beautiful, creative decorations 🍂🍁.
Children are spending plenty of time exploring and enjoying the new garden. A favourite activity has been transforming fallen leaves into beautiful, creative decorations 🍂🍁. ...
Roasting marshmallows over the fire – what a fantastic way for Year 2 to end a busy week at school!
Roasting marshmallows over the fire – what a fantastic way for Year 2 to end a busy week at school! ...
Thanks to all Broomfield families for your generous donations to our local food bank. We also continued our tradition of our harvest boxes, which were delivered by our Year 6 children, staff and parent volunteers to the elderly in our local area. It was a heartwarming event, reminding us of the value of kindness and generosity during this season of harvest.
Thanks to all Broomfield families for your generous donations to our local food bank. We also continued our tradition of our harvest boxes, which were delivered by our Year 6 children, staff and parent volunteers to the elderly in our local area. It was a heartwarming event, reminding us of the value of kindness and generosity during this season of harvest. ...
Well done to Year 3 for creating these wonderful harvest cards which were given to the elderly in our community. The children worked on their water colour technique and collage skills. Fantastic work!
Well done to Year 3 for creating these wonderful harvest cards which were given to the elderly in our community. The children worked on their water colour technique and collage skills. Fantastic work! ...
To celebrate European Day of Languages we immersed ourselves in the rich culture of Flamenco. Thank you to Danielle from @DanceDaysLondon for delivering a great workshop.
To celebrate European Day of Languages we immersed ourselves in the rich culture of Flamenco. Thank you to Danielle from @DanceDaysLondon for delivering a great workshop. ...
From exciting activities to wonderful moments with friends, we are having such a fun week at Broomfield!
From exciting activities to wonderful moments with friends, we are having such a fun week at Broomfield! ...
We proudly joined our fellow Dukes schools in raising the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals flag, standing united in the global #TogetherForTheSDGs movement. We are committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of school life, shaping a greener future for our children and community. Special thanks to Dukes Sustainability Manager, Sally Cornelius for visiting us last week to discuss our sustainability strategy and goals for the upcoming academic year.
We proudly joined our fellow Dukes schools in raising the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals flag, standing united in the global #TogetherForTheSDGs movement. We are committed to embedding sustainability into every aspect of school life, shaping a greener future for our children and community. Special thanks to Dukes Sustainability Manager, Sally Cornelius for visiting us last week to discuss our sustainability strategy and goals for the upcoming academic year. ...
Last week Thursday, Year 4 enjoyed a fun trip to Wimbledon Watersports. The sun was shining and everyone had a great day on the water, learning to sail and playing games in the kayaks. Despite the cold water, a number of children even jumped into the lake at the end of the day!
Last week Thursday, Year 4 enjoyed a fun trip to Wimbledon Watersports. The sun was shining and everyone had a great day on the water, learning to sail and playing games in the kayaks. Despite the cold water, a number of children even jumped into the lake at the end of the day! ...
Excited to share that we opened the gate to our new outdoor garden this week! 🌿🌸
Excited to share that we opened the gate to our new outdoor garden this week! 🌿🌸 ...
The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits this morning as we celebrated the first day back at Broomfield. The children were thrilled to explore their new classrooms and reconnect with friends. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year together!
The rain couldn’t dampen our spirits this morning as we celebrated the first day back at Broomfield. The children were thrilled to explore their new classrooms and reconnect with friends. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year together! ...