Weekly Newsletter
Reminders
and Notices
Whole School
Diary Dates and Enrichment Schedule
Please see the attachment in the newsletter email for the diary dates for the autumn term. While we work hard to make sure these dates are the final ones, some dates may be subject to change and we will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible if this is the case. Also attached is the updated clubs and enrichment schedule for autumn 2024.
End of Year Reports
We will uploading the end of year reports to famly for Early Years and iSams for Years 1 – 6 on Tuesday afternoon.
Summer Camp 2024
As we have received some requests for the Summer Camp Form, we are sharing it here for anyone that still wants to sign up: Summer Camp 2024
Lost Property
Over the year we have accumulated a number of lost property items including clothing, water bottles and more. We will set up a table at collection on Monday 8th July at 3:30pm – 3:50pm. Please pass by the table and see if you recognise any of your child’s items. After this, the items will be given to PTA uniform, charity or disposed of. Thank you.
Miss Crawford’s Half Marathon for OKMT
Hi Everyone,
In early September, I will be running the London Big Half Marathon to raise money for the Otakar Kraus Music Trust (OKMT). The OKMT provides music therapy and music projects for people of all ages in and around the London Borough of Richmond. They also run the OKMT Music School, providing specially adapted music lessons for children and young people with additional needs. The OKMT is a charity very close to my heart. I am a qualified music therapist as well as a music teacher and have worked for the charity for a number of years now. Any donations in support of my efforts and more importantly that of the charity will be greatly appreciated. Click Here to Donate
Thank you and wish me luck!!
Miss Crawford – Piano Peripatetic Teacher
Important Clubs News
A couple of updates on the clubs programme for September 2024. Sadly, due to lack of numbers, gymnastics club, girls football club and Thursday art club (Y1/2), will not be running. However, we do have some rather exciting news in that we have enlisted an external company for our cookery club offering. We have some children signed up for the sessions already, however there is space for any newcomers. Please see below posters for more details, please contact Mrs Crocker on admin@broomfieldhouse.com to book. If anyone has forgotten to book for the autumn term please let Mrs Crocker know and she can organise this for you on the SOCS portal.
We also have the popular Technokids and Inventors Clubs running in autumn term, please see below for more information on these exciting clubs:
Broomfield Technokids Autumn 2024
Broomfield Inventors Club Autumn2024
Reminder for Drop Off at School
A reminder to parents that all children must stay on the top patch with parents until the bell is rang at 8:30am. Parents should not leave their children unsupervised or allow them to go to the bottom patch or any other part of school until 8:30am or unless a teacher is with them. Please can we also not park by blocking the gate of our neighbour at 6 The Coach House (image below) as she has been blocked in three times in the last two weeks. Below is a picture of her gate. Thank you all for your understanding.
Year 6
Y6 Awards Ceremony
We are excited for our Year 6 Awards ceremony this year. We have a very special guest attending to speak with the children and help present their awards. The Y6 Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday 9th July. The event will start at 9am and run until 10:20am. Parents should enter via the Princes Road gate at 8:55am and take their seats on the bottom patch. Please ensure that the children arrive at school at 8:30am in full school uniform including blazers and school hats (boaters or caps – not red baseball caps).
Y6 BBQ – 9th July
The Year 6 children will also have their Year 6 BBQ evening in school on Tuesday 9th July. This lovely event is a fun way for the children to relax and enjoy their last few days at Broomfield. It will start at 6pm and will run until 7:30pm. Children can be dropped and collected from the Princes Road gate.
Year 1
Backpacks
As our Year 1 children get ready for Year 2 next year they will need to get a backpack from the school office. If you would like to do this on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, please come and see us at drop off and we can give you the backpack and Mrs Crocker will invoice separately.
Kindergarten
Swimming Items and Hymn Books
As our Kindergarten children get ready for Year 1 next year they will need to get a swim hat and swimming bag from the school office as they will start swimming from the autumn term. The children will also need a hymn book for Year 1 which you can also get from the office. If you would like to do this on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, please come and see us at drop off and we can give you the items and Mrs Crocker will invoice separately.
PTA Highlights
Summer Fair
With another summer term nearly here and gone, the PTA would like to say thank you to our lovely community for coming together to make this year’s Summer Fair the best fair yet (in our biased view)!
The Summer Fair (and auction) are our biggest social and fundraising event of the year and it wouldn’t be possible without each of you. If you bounced, raced, or paraded, scored a Tombola prize or spun out on candy floss—we hope you all had fun!
We have some lucky winners from the day:
Best Costumes: Everly (PK) | Gabriella (KG) | Gigi (Year 3) | Avni (Year 1)
Best football score: Susie (Year 4)
Car Racing Game Best top score: Valters (Year 4) | Hamzah (Zach, Alana & Tamara’s Dad)
Cuddly toy winner: Chris – (Year 4) the name is Hercules
Gummy bears: Simran (Year 4) There were 1,310 gummies in total
If you haven’t already received your prize please collect from the office.
Summer Fair Sponsors
Many thanks again to our sponsors!
Please support them where you can:
Main Sponsor – Halletts
Food Sponsor – HG Walter
Highlights
Senior Play
Bravo to all involved for making this year’s senior play a resounding success!
Videos and photos to follow next week.
Senior Play Artwork
Den Day
We had so much fun on Thursday! Children gathered in the playground for our annual Den Day. The challenge was to design and construct dens using a variety of materials, and our children rose to the occasion with great team spirit. Despite rather windy weather conditions, the children collaboratively built impressive structures. Well done all!
Fashion Show
The Year 5 children did themselves proud in a fantastic display for their Spanish fashion show. They had obviously put much time and effort into preparing and learning their descriptions of each other and it was great to see them using the Spanish which they have learnt with such confidence.
Legoland
Year 2 had an amazing time at Legoland last Friday. They were real thrill seekers going on the rides. We had a great day and made wonderful memories together. It was a joy to see them thoroughly enjoying their day.
Orange Tree Theatre
Year 6 enjoyed a trip to the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond on Friday 28th June 2024 to see an entertaining and interactive version of Hamlet.
After their workshop, which had previously taken place at school, the children were keen to see the play, which ended with a culmination of “what ifs” from the actors and the audience. What if Hamlet and Ophelia had stayed together? What if Queen Gertrude had not married Claudius? We will never know…
Karate Grading
Broomfield's highest maths awards ever!
Year 6's Austin and Ava have received certificates for their performance in the UK Maths Trust Junior Kangaroo challenge, a competition for which nobody in the school has ever qualified! Not only did they perform well, they actually also came within a fraction of achieving a merit award! We are very proud of them and their achievement and pleased that they will go from Broomfield to their secondary schools having taken their maths to this very high level.
Headmaster for the day
Felix in Year 1 arrived at school dressed impeccably for his important role. He participated in key meetings, discussed budgets with the finance team, and even had the opportunity to meet Dukes Education UK CEO, Tim Fish. What a day!
Music Exam Results
We are delighted to share Austin's ABRSM Piano Grade 8 exam result. Last weekend, Austin received the brilliant news that he was awarded a distinction with 134 out of 150. This week, more brilliant news followed - he also received a distinction for his Grade 6 Clarinet exam. Well done!
Eco Club
In their final session of the term, Eco Club talked about butterflies (a very important pollinator). Joy and Sophie made their own version of Eco snakes and ladders and Melody made eco-friendly sun glasses. Over the summer the children can complete a challenge to do a butterfly count. They also received eco club certificates to thank them for their enthusiasm and commitment this year.
Koala Eco Trail
And the countdown has started! This is the last weekend to complete the Eco Trail before we select 10 lucky winners who will receive a Koala soft toy next week. 🙂 Drop off your completed Eco Trail map in the post box in front of the main school entrance by next Monday 8th July.
Send us your photos from the Eco Trail to news@broomfieldhouse.com for inclusion in the end of term newsletter next week.
Weekly Awards
Drama Star of the Week
Tamara Y2
Tamara Y2
Artist of the Week
Gusti Y5
Gusti Y5
Music Star of the Week
Evie Y4
Evie Y4
Sports Star of the Week
Bethan Y6
Bethan Y6
Drama Stars of the Week
All of Y6
All of Y6
Polite Person of the Week
Pre-Kindergarten: Occy
Kindergarten: Natasha
Year 1: Matthew
Year 2: Sophie
Year 3: Alana
Year 4: William
Year 5: Heyshara
Year 6: Lara
Upcoming Events
Monday 8th Jul
9am: Drama Hut History Workshop
Pirate Day in PK
10:20 – 10:50am: Chess Snr Final
Tuesday 9th Jul
No swim
9am: Y6 Awards Morning
6pm: Y6 BBQ Evening
EY reports published to Famly
Y1 – Y6 Reports published to iSams
Wednesday 10th Jul
PTA Ice Cream Van
Last day of term – school finishes at noon – no lunch
Thursday 11th Jul
Summer Holidays
Friday 12th Jul
Summer Holidays
Monday 15th Jul
BHS Summer Camp
Tuesday 16th Jul
BHS Summer Camp
Wednesday 17th Jul
BHS Summer Camp
Thursday 18th Jul
BHS Summer Camp
Friday 19th Jul
BHS Summer Camp
Playground Snapshots
We are proud of our Year 6 children who noticed an alarming amount of rubbish on the beach in Spain and decided to take action. The children were able to gather a significant amount of rubbish. It was great to see Broomfield’s eco credentials extending beyond the school grounds – even on holiday! #litterpick #environmentalawareness #prepschooltrip #spainschooltrip
We are proud of our Year 6 children who noticed an alarming amount of rubbish on the beach in Spain and decided to take action. The children were able to gather a significant amount of rubbish. It was great to see Broomfield’s eco credentials extending beyond the school grounds – even on holiday! #litterpick #environmentalawareness #prepschooltrip #spainschooltrip ...
Exciting news – we are launching Broomfield Community Videos! 🎥 Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing heartfelt videos from our parents, staff introductions, and of course, some special moments with our pupils. Stay tuned for an inside look at what makes Broomfield such a unique and supportive community! #prepschoolinrichmond #prepschoolinkew #broomfieldfamily #broomfieldcommunity #prepschoolcommunity #prepschooltestimonial #parenttestimonials #prepschoollife
Exciting news – we are launching Broomfield Community Videos! 🎥 Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing heartfelt videos from our parents, staff introductions, and of course, some special moments with our pupils. Stay tuned for an inside look at what makes Broomfield such a unique and supportive community! #prepschoolinrichmond #prepschoolinkew #broomfieldfamily #broomfieldcommunity #prepschoolcommunity #prepschooltestimonial #parenttestimonials #prepschoollife ...
Broomfield House School has once again been included in the Spear’s Magazine Schools Indices this year. The indices have been compiled by Spear’s in collaboration with their expert partners at Thuso and a panel of independent educationalists from around the world.
For the second consecutive year, our outstanding educational provision has been recognised in this prestigious guide, featured alongside St Paul’s Juniors, Dulwich Prep London, and Westminster Under School.
Broomfield House School has once again been included in the Spear’s Magazine Schools Indices this year. The indices have been compiled by Spear’s in collaboration with their expert partners at Thuso and a panel of independent educationalists from around the world.
For the second consecutive year, our outstanding educational provision has been recognised in this prestigious guide, featured alongside St Paul’s Juniors, Dulwich Prep London, and Westminster Under School. ...
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. ...