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
Outstanding 11+ results once again! We celebrate another year of exceptional senior school offers and scholarships this week. With our renowned, carefully tailored approach, we provide families with expert guidance. Our highly effective process achieved an incredible 97% accuracy in predicting Year 6 offers, a testament to our deep understanding of each pupil’s potential and aspirations. Well done Year 6, we could not be more proud! #11plussuccess #celebratingyear6 #11plusprep #11plusresults #leaversdestinations #prepschoolinkew #prepschoolinrichmond
Outstanding 11+ results once again! We celebrate another year of exceptional senior school offers and scholarships this week. With our renowned, carefully tailored approach, we provide families with expert guidance. Our highly effective process achieved an incredible 97% accuracy in predicting Year 6 offers, a testament to our deep understanding of each pupil’s potential and aspirations. Well done Year 6, we could not be more proud! #11plussuccess #celebratingyear6 #11plusprep #11plusresults #leaversdestinations #prepschoolinkew #prepschoolinrichmond ...
We are celebrating World Book Day with a truly special treat this year! Following the success of yesterday’s incredible Dukes Great British Bake Off, we are launching our first-ever Dukes Great British Bake-Off Recipe Book with families this week.
Finalists from across the Dukes family showcased their delicious, book-inspired bakes to a panel of judges at Dukes House, and their creations were simply too yummy to resist! From magical cakes to literary-themed pastries, the creativity of all the finalists was nothing short of extraordinary.
We were delighted to be joined by Aatif Hassan, Chairman and Founder of Dukes Education, and Tim Fish, UK CEO, who celebrated the children’s fantastic creations alongside us.
A huge thank you also to all the English departments who took part, celebrating not just baking, but the love of books and storytelling through food. And last but not least, a special thank you to Lauren Carver Williams, Head of KS1 at Broomfield House School, for her incredible work in organising this event!
@dukes_education @bassetthouseschool @broomwood_preprep @copperfieldverbier @dhsprep @eatonhouseschools.themanor @knightsbridge_school @radnorhouseprepschool @pointerschool
We are celebrating World Book Day with a truly special treat this year! Following the success of yesterday’s incredible Dukes Great British Bake Off, we are launching our first-ever Dukes Great British Bake-Off Recipe Book with families this week.
Finalists from across the Dukes family showcased their delicious, book-inspired bakes to a panel of judges at Dukes House, and their creations were simply too yummy to resist! From magical cakes to literary-themed pastries, the creativity of all the finalists was nothing short of extraordinary.
We were delighted to be joined by Aatif Hassan, Chairman and Founder of Dukes Education, and Tim Fish, UK CEO, who celebrated the children’s fantastic creations alongside us.
A huge thank you also to all the English departments who took part, celebrating not just baking, but the love of books and storytelling through food. And last but not least, a special thank you to Lauren Carver Williams, Head of KS1 at Broomfield House School, for her incredible work in organising this event!
@dukes_education @bassetthouseschool @broomwood_preprep @copperfieldverbier @dhsprep @eatonhouseschools.themanor @knightsbridge_school @radnorhouseprepschool @pointerschool ...
@splatttheatrecompany visited us last week to take our Year 3 children on a journey to Ancient Greece. The performance was great fun and taught the children all about King Polydectes engagement feast, the Grey Sisters and Medusa’s statues. #greekday
@splatttheatrecompany visited us last week to take our Year 3 children on a journey to Ancient Greece. The performance was great fun and taught the children all about King Polydectes engagement feast, the Grey Sisters and Medusa’s statues. #greekday ...
Building memories, one brick at a time. Happy International Lego Day from Broomfield! 🧱 #internationallegoday #creativeplay
Building memories, one brick at a time. Happy International Lego Day from Broomfield! 🧱 #internationallegoday #creativeplay ...
Every story has the power to transport us to another place.
Ahead of National Storytelling Week, we are celebrating our talented young writers at Broomfield.📕
#youngwriters
Every story has the power to transport us to another place.
Ahead of National Storytelling Week, we are celebrating our talented young writers at Broomfield.📕
#youngwriters ...
Happy New Year from all of us at Broomfield!
On Monday we kicked off the spring term with the Dukes Education Conference at Wembley. We are delighted to share that our Headmaster, Adam Anstey, and the school were honoured with the Wellbeing Initiative Award in recognition of the effective efforts to promote wellbeing among both children and staff.
This award is a true testament to what is one of the cornerstones of our philosophy and work at Broomfield.
With the theme “The Heart of Education” the conference provided a fantastic opportunity for professional development. Thought-provoking discussions explored the impact of AI, the future of education, and the critical importance of character development in shaping the young leaders of tomorrow.
Happy New Year from all of us at Broomfield!
On Monday we kicked off the spring term with the Dukes Education Conference at Wembley. We are delighted to share that our Headmaster, Adam Anstey, and the school were honoured with the Wellbeing Initiative Award in recognition of the effective efforts to promote wellbeing among both children and staff.
This award is a true testament to what is one of the cornerstones of our philosophy and work at Broomfield.
With the theme “The Heart of Education” the conference provided a fantastic opportunity for professional development. Thought-provoking discussions explored the impact of AI, the future of education, and the critical importance of character development in shaping the young leaders of tomorrow. ...
We are excited to welcome all our families back to school for another great term at Broomfield! 🌟
We are excited to welcome all our families back to school for another great term at Broomfield! 🌟 ...
At the end of the term, we reflect on many events, trips, and achievements. From the early days of settling into routines in Early Years to the progress made across all year groups, it’s been a wonderfully busy term.
Wishing all families a restful break! 🎄🌟
At the end of the term, we reflect on many events, trips, and achievements. From the early days of settling into routines in Early Years to the progress made across all year groups, it’s been a wonderfully busy term.
Wishing all families a restful break! 🎄🌟 ...
This week, on Wednesday, we welcomed M&M Theatrical Productions for a fun and engaging pantomime performance. The actors performed brilliantly, captivating both children and staff alike. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to immerse themselves in live theatre and enjoy a well-deserved treat in the last week of term.
This week, on Wednesday, we welcomed M&M Theatrical Productions for a fun and engaging pantomime performance. The actors performed brilliantly, captivating both children and staff alike. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to immerse themselves in live theatre and enjoy a well-deserved treat in the last week of term. ...
On Tuesday last week, children from Years 2 - 6 gathered at St. Anne’s Church to kick off the festive season with our annual Christmas Carol Service. Each year group contributed beautifully, and we felt immense pride listening to their lovely singing and instrument playing. An extra ‘well done’ to Year 6 who read the nine lessons brilliantly, telling us the story of the birth of Jesus. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful occasion.
On Tuesday last week, children from Years 2 - 6 gathered at St. Anne’s Church to kick off the festive season with our annual Christmas Carol Service. Each year group contributed beautifully, and we felt immense pride listening to their lovely singing and instrument playing. An extra ‘well done’ to Year 6 who read the nine lessons brilliantly, telling us the story of the birth of Jesus. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful occasion. ...
A huge thank you to parents who supported the PTA in organising the Broomfield Christmas Market this year. There were beautiful gifts, delicious market food and a lovely community rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’. Thank you to Halletts Estate Agents for sponsoring the event.
A huge thank you to parents who supported the PTA in organising the Broomfield Christmas Market this year. There were beautiful gifts, delicious market food and a lovely community rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’. Thank you to Halletts Estate Agents for sponsoring the event. ...
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! ...