Weekly Newsletter

Reminders
and Notices

Whole School

IMPORTANT CLUBS AND ENRICHMENT INFORMATION

Miss Lovett will be opening the SOCS booking portal from today Friday 14th February from 3.30pm and it will be closed at midnight on Sunday 2nd March. So if you wish to sign your child onto a new club for the summer term, bookings should be made via the SOCS booking system. As usual, if you did a club in the spring term it will be automatically carried over to the summer term so there is no requirement to book in if your children wish to carry on with a current club. If you do not wish to carry on the club then please remember that if you wish to cancel a club or before/after school care arrangement, you will need to notify the office before the start of the spring 2 which is Monday 24th February 2025, after this time you have been counted in the numbers for the summer term and will be invoiced for the full term. The notice period for any clubs is half a terms notice to discontinue a club for the following term.

The schedule for clubs will remain the same for the summer term, apart from Techno Kids club which will be moving from Monday to Tuesday starting in the summer term. (It will continue to be on a Monday for the spring term). This club is dependant on numbers and specialises in Coding, STEM and AI.

Additionally, to sign up for Cookery Club and Technokids Club you must do this directly through their respective websites. Please find the attached flyers and the relevant links for further information.

Reminders: There will be no Eco Club on Monday 24th February and Monday 3rd March.

 

Cookery Club – Bake n Play

https://www.dolcesenso.co.uk/pages/broomfield-house-bake-n-play

 

TechnoKids (Coding, STEM and AI) – Offering a special discounted price of £99 for Broomfield children.

https://technokids.classforkids.io/info/1406

 

Should you have any questions or require a SOCS log in, please contact Miss Lovett on office@broomfieldhouse.com.

PK and K

On Wednesday 26th February, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes will be visiting PICNIC a role-play experience, where child can immerse themselves exploring people who help us in our community and different careers. Their session will allow them to experience being a doctor, hairdresser, theatre performer, fire fighter, care for babies, work on a construction site… And many more! We will be leaving at 8.45am and returning around 12pm for lunch at school. 

Easter Camp 2025

Easter Camp will take place at Broomfield from Monday 31st March to Friday 4th April 2025. The camp will be full of exciting and fun activities so be sure to save the date. The office will send a sign up form to all parents so be sure to sign up if your child would like to join the fun!

EXCITING NEWS! Launching Ultimate Activity Camps @ Broomfield this Summer!

We’re excited to announce that Ultimate Activity Camps (part of Dukes Education) will be running at the school this summer! Their camps provide children with the chance to explore new activities, build confidence, and make new friends. With over 40 exciting sports, games, and creative activities for children each week, their camps are regularly inspected by Ofsted, ensuring your child’s safety while they’re having an amazing time.

2025 Camp Dates:

Summer: Mon 14th July to Fri 8th Aug 2025 – Ultimate Activity programme

  • Ages: 4.5 – 11 years
  • Book by the day or week/ Drop off 8:30 – 9:30 / Collect 16:30 – 17:15

Introductory offer now on!  –  save up to £75 per week

Ultimate Activity Camps are excited to be running at the school and to welcome new families, they have an Introductory Offer!

  • Prices start from just £45 per day
  • Offer ends 3rd June

Refer A Friend – Get a Free Camp Day!

Invite a friend to join your child at camp and earn a free day for every booking at Ultimate Activity Camps or Ultimate Survival. It is that easy! Learn more and claim your free day here.

Booking Information:

Book your dates at Ultimate Activity for any duration, from a single day to a full week. You can change your dates without charge up to 14 days before the camp starts, depending on availability.

Reminders
and Notices

Auction

2025 PTA Auction – Parent Contributions

We are running the annual BHS PTA Silent Auction this term and would be extremely grateful for donations from parents. The auction is a key source of PTA funding, helping us bring extra magical touches to our children’s experiences at Broomfield.
If you’re able to contribute, donations could include anything from a holiday home stay or babysitting offer to cake baking, the use of season tickets for an event or sports match, or any other generous offer. We truly appreciate your support and are incredibly grateful to the families who donate.
Please message your class rep with your donation by 3rd March.
Thank you so much for helping make the auction a success!

PTA Summer Party

Join us for a relaxed evening of Polo matches, street food, drinks and great company!
For our BHS PTA Summer Party we have exclusive use of Ham Polo club’s roof terrace with 360 views of the entire ground of Ham Polo Club to take in the polo, enjoy street food stalls (dietary needs catered for) and bar. DJs will be playing in the club house following the games for those who feel like a boogie.
Reach out if you have any questions but please purchase your ticket and reserve a spot! (Limited availability of 80 spots). https://tinyurl.com/bhssummersocial25

PTA Quiz

Highlights

BHS Fireside Lecture

‘Last week, we launched the Broomfield House School Fireside Lecture Series with Jennifer Powers from PAPAYA, exploring the important and current hot debate of, “A Smartphone-Free Childhood.” As a government policy advisor and ex-Broomfield parent, Jennifer shared research backed insights on the impact of smartphone use on children’s mental health and how families can positivity navigate technology mindfully keeping in mind the lens of the child.

Beyond what parents can do at home, we also discussed the vital role schools play in helping children understand the potential downsides of excessive screen time.

Competing with ‘big tech’ for children’s attention may seem like an uphill battle, but if we are going to make any in roads, a positive and proactive school/home partnership is crucial.

Thanks to all who attended. We will be advertising the next event soon.’

-Mr Anstey

ISA Football Tournament

Broomfield House footballers triumphed at the ISA 5-a-side tournament, bringing home the Plate competition trophy. The boys played exceptionally well throughout the day, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Victories against tough opposition paved their way to the final, where they secured a decisive win. Their hard work and dedication paid off, with every squad member receiving a well-deserved gold medal. The team’s performance was a testament to their commitment and the excellent coaching they received. A fantastic achievement for Broomfield House!

Exploring Kew Village

On Monday, Kindergarten went for a walk around Kew Village. The children looked out for road names, bus stops and all the different shops they could see. On Tuesday, they used their knowledge to draw their own maps of Kew.

Year 3 Trip to Natural History Museum

On Friday 7th February, Year 3 celebrated the end of their fossils topic with a trip to the Natural History Museum. The children spent the day exploring the galleries and taking part in a Dino-Dig Fossils Workshop where they became paleontologists and uncovered dinosaur bones from thousands of years ago. Despite the wet weather, the children had a great day out!

Year 4 trip to Hampton Court Palace

On Thursday 6th February Year 4 had a fantastic trip at Hampton Court Palace. They were fascinated by the size of the kitchens and they thoroughly enjoyed a workshop about the court of Henry VIII.

Y5 Trip to RAF Museum

Year 5 had an exciting visit to the RAF Museum and delved into Britain’s wartime history. We spent the morning exploring the many hangars of the museum and came face-to-face with Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters, three significant aviation icons that played a crucial role in WWII.

After lunch, the children took part in a brilliant Air Raid Shelter and Blitz workshop, where they stepped back in time to experience what life was like during World War II. They discovered how civilians prepared for air raids and learned about the challenges of rationing. They tried on different military uniforms worn by pilots, soldiers, and other service personnel, giving them a sense of the roles and responsibilities of those who served in the RAF.

Year 1 Forest School

Year 1 had a fantastic time at Syon Park last Friday. The children braved cold conditions and wore their wellies with pride. They helped Scott to make a fire by cutting wood and enjoyed a warm squash around it! The children also went on a wonderfully wet walk and collected sticks for toasting marshmallows. They ended the session by singing ‘Down By The Bay’ and left feeling very jolly indeed!

Headmasters Awards

Well done to everyone who received the Headmasters Award for spring 1. The recipents enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with Mr Anstey today. Congratulations to Aaron (PK),  Zane (K) (Absent from photo), Jules (Y1), Enna (Y2), Sophie (Y3), Ayan (Y4), Grace (Y5) and Sienna (Y6).

Eco Club

This week Eco Club concentrated on learning about the very valuable role Whales play in the balance of our oceans.

Through managing marine ecosystems and participating in nutrient cycling, they assist in supporting life in the marine environment. But they are under threat from pollution, climate change, increased shipping and hunting. And with around 11 species of Whale regularly visiting the waters around the UK they are closer than you think.

It is World Whale Day on 16th February.

Art Highlight

Year 1 looked at symmetry and created a design with snowmen. The children practised their drawing skills and reflected on colour contrasts. Kindergarten worked on a winter collage with a flying bird. The class had the opportunity to practise gouache painting and explored mark making.

Thank you to the PTA

The staff at Broomfield enjoyed a lovely valentines day treat today. A very delicious BHS biscuit was given to all staff from the wonderful PTA. A lovely thoughtful gesture that made everyone smile.

Weekly Awards

Drama Star of the Week
Susie Year 5
Artist of the Week
Kaede Year 1
Sports Star of the Week
Gabriel Year 3
Music Star of the Week
Aanya Year 4

Polite Person of the Week

Pre-Kindergarten: Rhea: Rhea is always enthusiastic and excited to learn! She has done great listening in phonics this week and is eager to demonstrate her understanding. Well done!
Kindergarten: Armaan: Armaan has worked really hard this week. He has been very focused and engaged during carpet time. He particularly impressed his teachers with his fantastic phonics work and independent sentence writing. Well done!

Year 1: Kaede: Thank you for always acting with grace! You put others first and are very kind to everyone, especially those who have nobody to play with on the playground. Your curiosity and creativity are evident in all your books which are presented beautifully. An absolute dream to teach.
Year 2: Dheeya: Your enthusiasm and positive attitude towards daily challenges is truly brilliant! Your contributions in lessons really inspire everyone’s learning. #dashingDheeya

Year 3: Lucas: Well done Lucas, you have shown great knowledge of traditional tales this week and have come up with some very creative ideas of your own. A good effort all round!
Year 4: Milly: I have been particularly impressed with her descriptive writing this week and her application to her learning generally. A great way to finish the half term!

Year 5: Adil: For always being exemplary! You are hard-working, kind and always patient with your friends.
Year 6: Gusti: For trying his best in lessons and for his enthusiasm around writing poetry this week.

Upcoming Events

Monday 17th Feb

Feb Half Term

Tuesday 18th Feb

Feb Half Term

Wednesday 19th Feb

Feb Half Term

Thursday 20th Feb

Feb Half Term

Friday 21st Feb

Feb Half Term

Monday 24th Feb

Revision Week – All Week

No Eco Club

Tuesday 25th Feb

12:30pm: Dukes Cross Country (Y5 & Y6) – Putney Heath 

Wednesday 26th Feb

8:30am: PK/K to PICNIC 

8:45am: Y6 Introduction to Business 

Thursday 27th Feb

12:30pm: Dukes Cross Country (Y3 & Y4) 

Friday 28th Feb

4pm: Stagecoach

Playground Snapshots