Weekly Newsletter

Reminders
and Notices

Whole School

Dyslexia Screener 

Each year in the spring term we screen all children in Year 2 for dyslexia. Next week we will complete the screener with any children in Years 3 – 6 who have joined Broomfield since last spring. The screeners are done online in the IT Lab and the results are shared with parents. The process does not offer a diagnosis but can suggest if further investigation may be helpful.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs Pache at jpache@broomfieldhouse.com. 

 

Harvest Donations 

Our Harvest Festival Assembly will be taking place on Friday 18th October and we are planning on making the same donation requests as last year. We ask all families in Years 4, 5 and 6 to fill a decorated shoebox with foodie treats: a small box of chocolates, a packet of fancy biscuits, lovely jams or chutneys for example. The recipients of your generosity are elderly and housebound residents of Kew, and the gifts will be hand-delivered by small groups of Year 6 children during the afternoon of Friday 18th. We are grateful to the Kew Neighbourhood Association which supports us in identifying those in need. All other year groups are asked to give donations of food which will be delivered to Richmond Food Bank. Please follow this link to see a list of food currently needed: https://richmond.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/. All donations will be collected in the Atrium during the week beginning 14th October. Year 6 parents are invited to join us for the assembly at 9am and we anticipate it will be finished by 10.15am. Year 6 parent volunteers are also needed to support the children with making the deliveries. Thank you in advance for your generosity in supporting our Harvest causes. 

 

Jeans for Genes Day 2024 

Jeans for Genes Day took place today and we had a great atmosphere of excitment in school as everyone enjoyed showing off their denim. Every year we take part in this important charity event. Thank you to everyone that donated and if you have not had the chance to donate yet, please click on the link to donate: Pay in your money online – Jeans for Genes 

 

Flu Immunisations

If your child was absent on the day of the vaccinations, you can attend one of the borough’s catch-up clinics. Please see more information below.

 

Year 5

Y5 Trip to Go Ape 

Year 5 are only 3 sleeps away from their trip to Go Ape on Monday 23rd September. This is an all-day trip, so please arrive to school at the normal time. The children need to wear their school PE Kit. Go Ape have recommended that children should wear gloves, bring along a rain jacket and correct footwear (no sandals, no flipflops, no crocs, no slip-off shoes). All long hair must be tied back.  Packed lunches will be provided, but the children should bring a water bottle in their school or sports rucksack. They will be back at school by approximately 3:30pm. If there is any change to this the office team will send an email. 

Year 1 and Year 2

Open Class Coffee Morning – Year 1 and Year 2 

We would like to invite parents of our Year 1 and Year 2 children to come for our first Open Class Coffee Morning on Wednesday 2nd October. The Open Class gives parents the opportunity to see where their child sits and the classroom environment. Then parents are invited for coffee with some of our SLT team to discuss any questions you may have. 

Kindergarten

Kindergarten to Pizza Express 

Kindergarten are super excited for their trip to Pizza Express next Wednesday 25th September. The children will walk to our local Pizza Express to experience some pizza making fun. We cannot wait to see all their creations. 

Dukes Club

Event (for settings with children aged 7-11)
VIP Sleepover at the Science Museum, Friday 18th October from 6.45pm
Tickets are selling fast to our VIP Sleepover at the Science Museum, creating further opportunities for families to share magical new experiences together.
Astronights will allow parents and guardians to explore the musuem after dark with their children and sleep among its wonders. You will enjoy out-of-this-world, space-inspired workshops, shows and activities with the perfect opportunity to refuel with a delicious breakfast.
This will be an experience like no other, with VIP extras at a heavily discounted price of £70 per person (plus booking), courtesy of Dukes Club. The event is best suited for children aged 7-11.
For more information and to book please click here: https://thedukesclub.com/Events/Club-Events/Event/id/209

PTA
and News

PTA Meeting Minutes

Thank you to all parents who attended the first PTA meeting of this term. Meeting minutes are attached here.BHS 2024 25 Autumn Term Meeting 1 MINUTES

Here is an overview of the total fundraising in 2023-24.
View the pdf version: 2023 24 Fundraising Visual Summary

2024-25 PTA Events

The new BHS Team met on Monday evening, and are delighted to share their plan for the year. Please note, the majority of events will be advertised via ClassList app.
If anyone in the school community would like to organise anything else, we would very much welcome new ideas and initiatives – please contact Dale, ptachair@broomfieldhouse.com.

Support the PTA Events

To sign up to help support or lead on PTA events, here is a sign up sheetWe would be very grateful for all offers of help!

 

Macmillan Coffee Friday 27th September

Please join us in the school dining room next Friday after drop off, £5 donation welcome: PTA Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraiser

BHS Relay Triathlon Challenge - Spring 2025

Andrew Martin, father to Melody & Ryan, is putting together teams of parents who would like to take part in a Triathlon Relay next spring! Please see below the flyer if interested – sign up by 30/9.

Highlights

Mid-Autumn Festival

On Tuesday, some of our Kindergarten children celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival! They shared their personal celebrations with the class, and we enjoyed listening to some festive songs. Mrs. Li gave a special demonstration on how mooncakes are made, and the children got hands-on by making their own mooncakes, writing cards, and crafting beautiful lanterns. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Wimbledon Watersports

On Thursday 12th September, Year 4 had a 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 opted to jump into the lake at the end of the day!  All four Broomfield values were certainly on show; a great team-building day!

Year 6 Roles of Responsibility

Our Year 6 children received their roles of responsibility for the year, proudly announced during last Friday’s assembly! We are excited to see them take on these new leadership roles and make a positive impact in school.

Art Highlight

PK and K continued working on portrait painting this week. The children practised their brush skills and had a look at the components of a portrait.

Weekly Awards

Drama Star of the Week
Ornelia (PK)
Artist of the Week
Bo (PK)
Sports Star of the Week
Grace (Y5)
Music Star of the Week
Rita (Y4)

Polite Person of the Week

Pre-Kindergarten: Henry - Henry is a very kind friend and his manners have been fantastic this week!
Kindergarten: Haru - For having a fantastic start at Broomfield. Haru is always trying her best and has settled into routines seamlessly. Well done!

Year 1: Elena - Elena, you were an absolute star all week. Your manners towards your peers and teachers are exceptional!
Year 2: Felix - Well-done for being so polite and considerate towards the public when walking to games.

Year 3: Steven - Well done Steven, you have polite person for always having a smile on your face and being helpful around school. You have settled into Year 3 extremely well!
Year 4: William - A super start to Broomfield and Year 4, he has been applying himself fully to his learning and challenging himself, particularly in maths.

Year 5: Ella - For being open-minded and curious and for sharing her brilliant understanding of the world around her.
Year 6: Claudia - For her excellent effort in all her learning and her exceptional manners and smile!

Upcoming Events

Monday 23rd Sep

Y5 Trip to Go Ape 

12:30pm: Eco Club Litter Picking outside school

Tuesday 24th Sep
Wednesday 25th Sep

9:15 – 11:45am: Kindergarten to Pizza Express 

Thursday 26th Sep
Friday 27th Sep

8:30am: PTA Macmillan Coffee Morning – Dining Hall 

9:45 – 11:45am: Y1 Forest School (in school) – New garden area 

2:30pm – 3:20pm: Opening of the new garden area 

3:30pm – 8pm: Stagecoach 

Monday 30th Sep
Tuesday 1st Oct
Wednesday 2nd Oct

8:30 – 9am: Y1 and Y2 Open Class Coffee Morning 

2 – 3:30pm: Y5 Girls Netball V St Catherines 

2 – 3:30pm: Y5 Boys Football V KGP 

Thursday 3rd Oct
Friday 4th Oct

8:30 – 9am: Y5 Open Class Coffee Morning 

9:45 – 11:45am: Kindergarten Forest School (in school) – New garden area 

3:30pm – 8pm: Stagecoach 

Playground Snapshots