Weekly Newsletter

EASTER SCHOOL – MARCH 2024   

We are very excited to be running our wonderful Easter School between Monday 25th March and Thursday 28th March and children between Pre-Kindergarten and Year 6 are welcome to join us. It will be run by Miss Bendall and Mr Pache, supported by helpers from within our school community. There will be two sessions each day: mornings run between 9:30am to 12 noon and afternoons are between 1pm and 3.30pm.  Children staying for the whole day should bring a packed lunch which must not include any products containing nuts or which have been produced in a factory where nuts are processed.  We will provide drinks and snacks during the sessions.  Each session costs £35, so a full day is £70.  Please use this online form below to book your child’s Easter School sessions.  Once we have received your completed form, the team will confirm your chosen days to avoid any confusion.  Mrs Crocker will invoice you before the start of Easter School.

Easter School has always been extremely popular so please book early to avoid disappointment.  The deadline for bookings is Tuesday 5th March.
The activities on offer across the week include: 

• Arts and crafts 
• Computing fun 
• Indoor/outdoor games 
• Multisport 
• Trips to local parks 

https://forms.office.com/e/bR7T5QTqAt

NO SWIMMING – TUESDAY 6th FEBRUARY  

There will be no swimming for all year groups on Tuesday February 6th as the Borough Swimming Gala is taking place that day at Pools in the Park. Children will be notified if they are selected to compete in this event. Please bring the children to school at the normal time of 8:30am. 

GAMES – TAG RUGBY 

Our tag rugby games sessions will start on Wednesday 31st January for Years 4, 5 and 6 and on Thursday 1st February for Years 2 & 3. All the children will participate in tag rugby at Old Deer Park.  Both girls and boys will need football boots. If you are providing your child with lace-up boots, please make sure they can tie their own laces. Alternatively, Velcro-fastened boots can be purchased from some retailers. Metal studs are not permitted. 

Games Uniform Girls – Red games top, skort, striped socks, studded football boots, hoodie, waterproof or sports coat, school black tracksuit bottoms or white or black skin/base layer and long-sleeved white or black skin/base layer for the colder weather. Water bottles are essential.  

Games Uniform Boys – Striped games top, red shorts, striped socks, studded football boots, hoodie, waterproof or sports coat, school black tracksuit bottoms or white or black skin/base layer and long-sleeved white or black skin/base layer for the colder weather. Water bottles are essential.  

Please ensure that your children come to school in the correct uniform when participating in games. Without the studded football boots, they cannot participate in the session. This is purely for the children’s safety as the games field can be slippery in winter conditions. 

BRENTFORD FC: GYMNASTICS AND DANCE CAMP 

Brentford FC CST is proud to announce that we will be running gymnastics and dance camps in collaboration with I Got Soul Performing arts. I Got Soul School of Performing Arts focuses on creating confident, energetic and friendly students, making it the ideal place to house the stars of the future! Influencing professionalism and building unique performers, I Got Soul has gained huge acclaim and as well as encouraging fun and being your unique self. The camps will allow participants to learn new gymnastics skills and put their best foot forward in street dance and breaking classes. 

Book before the 1st of Feb and receive a 10% discount using the code – DANCESIBLING 

https://book.brentfordfccst.com/event/gymnastics-dance-camps-feb/

PRE-KINDERGARTEN TRIP TO RED BEARD FOREST SCHOOL 

Pre-Kindergarten are excited for their upcoming trip to the amazing Red Beard Forest School at Syon Park on Friday 2nd February. The children will depart school at 9am and will return at approximately 12pm. The children should wrap up well with layers of clothing and warm boots/shoes as they will be outside for the entire session. Chef Tom will prepare snacks and the class will be back at school in time for a warm lunch. They will be exploring winter in the great outdoors, woodland crafts and building a campfire. 

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS 

The Year 1 children are eagerly anticipating an exciting event organised by some of our Year 1 families to celebrate Lunar New Year 2024 and the “Year of Dragon” on Tuesday, 6th February. This event will take place in the school hall at 2:15pm, followed by a delightful dance session with Ms. Maggie Chen, a dancer from the UK China Performing Arts, from 2:50pm to 3:20pm. We warmly welcome the presence of Year 1 families for both the presentation and the dance activities. If you plan to attend, kindly notify Mrs. Wu so that we can arrange seating in the hall accordingly. 

OPEN CLASS MORNING   – YEARS 1 and 2

We are hosting our informal open class mornings again this spring term. Parents of children in Years 1 and 2, are invited to come and view the classroom as well as have a coffee and chat to the teachers and members of the Senior Leadership Team.  We are looking forward to welcoming our Year 1 and 2 parents on Friday 2nd February at 8:30am – 9am. Parents can come at the usual drop off time and accompany their child to their classroom, where they can show you around. After 10 minutes, parents are invited to make their way to the dining hall to have a coffee and chat.   

Y4 TRIP TO HAMPTON COURT PALACE 

Year 4 are travelling to Hampton Court Palace for an adventure in history as they are studying the Tudors.  The trip is taking place on Thursday 1st February and it is an all-day trip. They will travel by coach and will leave and return during the school day.  Chef Tom will prepare a packed lunch, but the children will need their water bottles in a hands-free bag (the sports bag works well). Children must be in full school uniform and grey winter coats, however they can wear their Broomfield beanies as it will be cold. Time permitting, the children will visit the gift shop and can bring a maximum of £10 spending money.  

ISA CROSS COUNTRY – YEARS 4-6

The Broomfield Red team will take part in the ISA Cross Country Competition in Sherifield School on Friday 2nd February. Parents in Years 4-6 will have been informed if their child has been selected to run.  The children will travel by coach, leaving school at 8.00am and we anticipate they will return to school for the normal pick up at 3.30pm.  They will need to be in their Games kit with their sports coat and a water bottle.  Chef Tom will provide them with a packed lunch. 

Y6 TRIP TO PARLIMENT 

Year 6 will be taking a trip to Parliament on Friday 2nd February. The children will travel by coach, which will depart from school at 8am, so please ensure the children arrive at 7:50am. The children will return to school around noon. The children should be in full school uniform and bring their water bottles with them. The children should come to school with their school bags which they can leave in their classrooms before the trip. 

Y5 DEBATING TEAM AT DULWICH HALMET JUNIOR SCHOOL

Selected pupils will join Mr Kennedy to debate for the Cicero Cup at Dulwich Hamlet Junior School on Tuesday 30th January. They will leave school at 8am (o please ensure the children arrive at 7:50am) and will return at approximately 2pm.  Parents will have been advised already if their child is in the team.  Chef Tom will prepare packed lunches for the children and they should take their water bottles with them. The children should be in full school uniform. 

 

BRUSH PARTY!

PTA Meeting Minutes

The PTA would like to thank all parents, teachers and staff who attended the meeting on Monday evening where some great positive ideas were discussed. Please find attached the meeting minutes.