Weekly Newsletter

A Fond Farewell from Mrs Pache

Well, that’s a wrap on my 11 wonderful years at Broomfield! As I prepare to leave, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made my time here so special.

To the children, thank you for making every day a new adventure. Your energy and enthusiasm have been a constant source of joy.

To my incredible colleagues, thank you for bringing such immense talent, fun, and laughter to every situation. It’s been a privilege working alongside you all.

And to you, the parents and families, thank you for your incredible kindness and support over the years. Your generosity yesterday truly overwhelmed me. The thoughtful cards, kind words, and wonderful gifts were so touching. The glass Broomfield ornament is absolutely amazing and will take pride of place in my new office, and I can’t wait to enjoy some serious retail therapy at Westfield!

I hope you all have a fantastic summer. I look forward to seeing you again soon – I’m already working on getting myself an invite to the 150th celebrations next year!

With deepest gratitude,

Mrs Pache

 

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Reminders
and Notices

Whole School

End-of-Term Galleries

To access the photo galleries for Years 1–6:

  1. Log in to the iSAMS portal using the same credentials you use to view your child’s report.

  2. Once inside, locate the “School Life” tab (found in the main navigation menu).

  3. Within School Life, select “Photo Galleries”

  4. You can view and download images. Please note that group images should not be shared online including on social media.

Pre‑Kindergarten and Kindergarten Sports Day photos have been shared via Famly.

Important Club and Enrichment Information

Breakfast Club 

We have listened to parent feedback and requests and are please to announce that we will now be offering a Breakfast club from 7:45am. We aim to help parents who can catch an earlier train to central London. Parents can sign their children up for the earlier start which will include a light breakfast of croissants, fresh fruit and yogurt and granola/berry compote. After Breakfast Club the children will join the rest of the children for Before School Care at 8am.

Please let Miss Lovett know if you would like more information about this club.

 

Exciting News – more sports options for Year 2 and 3 children in autumn term

Netball Club open to Year 3 next term

We have decided to extended Netball on Thursdays to Year 3 children which is open to boys and girls. It will cater for children in Years 3 – Year 6 and is run by Mrs Hughes and other coaches with special guest coaches on occasion. The club runs on Thursdays from 3.30-4.30pm and collection is from school at 4.30pm. All children will receive a branded BHS Netball sports T-shirt as part of the club.

Football Club open to Year 2 next term

We have decided to extended Football Club on Mondays to Year 2 children which is open to boys and girls. The children will be coached by Brentford FC coaches alongside Mr Pache. The children walk down to Old Deer Park and use the pitches there. The club runs on Mondays from 3.30-4.45pm (collection from ODP). All children will receive a branded BHS Football sports T-shirt as part of the club.

Please let Miss Lovett know by Monday 14th July if your child would like to sign your child up for either club or if you would like more information.

 

Fencing

Fencing will not take place in Autumn 1 due to the trainer’s external commitments. It will resume again in Autumn 2.

 

LAMDA

LAMDA will continue in autumn term for Years 3, 4, and 5. Year 6 children will not take part in LAMDA Club in Autumn 1 due to 11+ preparations. Timings for each year group are:

Year 3: Wednesday: 10:20am – 10:50am

Year 4: Wednesday: 12:30pm – 1pm

Year 5: Tuesday: 10:20am – 10:50am

 

Year Ahead Information

The office will be sharing information on Monday from your children’s new teacher for next year. This will have important information about the new year group as well as some usual reading lists for the summer.

Music Matters

Music Matters

Kindergarten Violin Project

We had a wonderful time in Kindergarten learning to play the violin this term. Kindergarten parents were sent 2 short video clips earlier this week, featuring the children playing ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little star’ and ‘Pop goes the weasel!’ We hope you enjoyed it. If any children are interested in having individual violin lessons with Mrs Kim-Shin in September, please email Miss Fourie. ifourie@broomfieldhouse.com

 

Thank You and Good Luck!

We would like to say thank you to Mr McNeillie who has been a guitar and drum teacher at Broomfield for the last 7 years. Mr McNeillie has taught and inspired many children over the years. As many of you will know, Mr McNeillie will be leaving Broomfield as he starts a brand new adventure starting up a ‘Rock School’ based on the American ‘School of Rock’ initiative. We would like to wish Mr McNeillie the very best of luck.

 

NEW guitar teacher in September

We have appointed a new guitar teacher to join our Music Department in September. We are delighted and look forward to welcoming Mr Dunsmore to our Music Department.

Miss Fourie will be writing to all parents of children who have been learning the guitar and drums this year and will advise parents of arrangements for guitar and drum lessons during the first week back in September.

PTA Highlight

The PTA Highlight Video presents a wonderful montage of the year’s most memorable events, fundraising efforts, and other highlights. Please see below.

PTA Update
Thank you so much for all your support over the past year in helping make Broomfield’s community what it is. From volunteering your time to donating generously, especially during the Spring Auction and this term’s Summer Fair, your involvement has made a real impact. We’re incredibly grateful.
A special thank you goes out to all our PTA reps and volunteers—we couldn’t do any of this without you.
We’re sad to be saying goodbye to Kate Dossa, a much-loved member of both the PTA Core Team and the Uniform Team, as she and her family relocate to the Netherlands. We wish them all the very best on their next adventure!
Looking ahead, Dale Filipek will be stepping down as PTA Chair at the September AGM. We’re so grateful for his dedication and hard work over the past few years—and for the brilliant example he’s set in challenging those “PTA = mums only” stereotypes!
We’re also delighted to welcome some new faces to the PTA Core Team:

  • Emma Bickerstaffe (Year 1)

  • Francesca Baker (PK)

  • Ben Rivera (PK)

We would love PTA Core team members from years not currently represented- reach out to Sara Khan if at all interested!
The Uniform Team continues to go from strength to strength, and we’re excited to welcome Ping Mehta (Year 2) and Sophie Li (KG) to the team. Thank you to Sally Yarrow, Lola Su, Lewen Liu, Kate Dossa and Arzu Karagiannopoulous for all their hard work this past year!

PTA Dates

Save the Dates!
  • Dad Drinks – Friday 19th September | Evening | Venue TBC
  • Mum Drinks – Friday 26th September | Evening | Venue TBC
  • Macmillan Coffee Morning – Friday 26th September | After drop-off | School Dining Room
Further PTA dates for the 2025–26 academic year will follow in September.
Thanks again for all your support- have a great Summer, and see you on Sunday 31st August!
PTA Core Team

Highlights

Year 6 Award Ceremony

The Year 6 award ceremony was an unforgettable outdoor celebration, filled with pride, joy and sunshine! Set against a beautiful backdrop, every child received a special award or cup, honouring their unique achievements and talents. From academic success and sporting triumphs to creativity, leadership and kindness, each award told a special story. Families and staff clapped and cheered as the children proudly stepped forward to accept their prizes. The atmosphere was electric, with smiles, laughter and even a few happy tears. It was the perfect way to celebrate their final year, an inspiring and emotional send-off.

The video can be viewed here.

Photos are saved on the iSAMS portal. Please see information in the ‘Notices’ above.

Goodbye Mrs. Pache

After 11 incredible years at Broomfield House, we say goodbye to the brilliant Mrs. Pache. As Deputy Head, she brought wisdom, warmth and unwavering dedication to every corner of the school. Her leadership, compassion and sense of humour have left a lasting mark on staff, pupils and parents alike. Mrs. Pache championed excellence, inspired confidence and nurtured kindness in all she did. While we will miss her deeply, we’re thrilled as she begins her first headship at Wandsworth Prep. They are gaining a truly exceptional leader. Thank you, Mrs. Pache. You leave Broomfield better, brighter and forever grateful.

Pee Wee Karate Grading

On Monday, our Pee Wee Karate children took part in an exciting grading session, proudly demonstrating the skills they’ve worked so hard to master. From strong stances to focused techniques, each child showed great progress, discipline, and spirit. It was a joy to see their confidence shine through. At the end of the session, all the children were awarded certificates to celebrate their achievements and mark this important milestone in their martial arts journey. A huge thank you to all the parents and grandparents who came to support and cheer on the children.

Den Day

Den Day at school was a fun and exciting task where children worked together in their school houses to build amazing dens. They used teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to design and construct their shelters. A special visitor, Alex Shirley-Smith, founder of the company Tentsile, came to school to talk about how his company designs and makes tree tents. The children were fascinated by his stories and ideas. Alex then joined the building sessions, offering tips and helping the children bring their dens to life. To finish the day, the children enjoyed delicious pizza in their tents, making the experience even more memorable.

Alex gave each house an award for their effort.

You can find more info about Tentsile here.

Poetry Recital

The children in Year 1 and 2 exceeded expectations and put on a remarkable recital that the parents and teachers thoroughly enjoyed. All the children’s creativity and confidence was celebrated with certificates and ice pops after the show! A huge congratulations to this year’s winners: Luke (Year 1) and Pippa (Year 2). What a wholesome tradition that has become a firm favourite in the Broomfield calendar!

Junior House Cup Winners

In assembly on Friday, the Junior House Cups were awarded for excellence in Art, Science, Maths, and English. We celebrated our young achievers, applauding their creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, and expression. These awards honour dedication and talent, inspiring all students to strive for excellence across academic and creative disciplines in school life.

Congratulations to:

Joy (Y3) Junior Music Cup

Lucca (Y3) Junior Science Cup

Kaira (Y3) Junior Maths Cup

Oliver (Y3) Junior Modern Foreign Languages Cup

Cora (Y3) Junior Gym Cup

Florence (Y3) Junior English Cup

Lily (Y2) Junior Art Cup

Year 4 Trip to Pizza Express

Year 4 enjoyed a delicious treat when they took part in the Pizza Express Make Your Own Pizza workshop. The children made their pizzas, adding all their favourite toppings before cooking them. They walked to Kew Gardens to sit and enjoy their hard work before enjoying the playground.

Rose House House Cup

Congratulations to Rose House for winning the House Cup this year. Rose have won events throughout the year under the leadership of Phoebe (Y6) Special thanks to Mr. Kennedy for his headship as the Rose House Lead.

Headmasters Award Tea

On Monday at break time, a special Headmaster’s Award Tea was held to celebrate children’s outstanding achievements and merits. They enjoyed delicious treats in recognition of their hard work, kindness, and dedication. It was a joyful occasion that honoured their efforts and encouraged continued excellence. Well done Gusti (Y6) Isla (Y5) Melody (Y4) Theyab (Y3) Kade (Y2) Kanna (Y1) Everly (K) Alyssa (PK)

Year 4 Mayan Shields

Year 4 created stunning Mayan shields inspired by ancient calendar carvings and images. Using heavy foil, they carefully embossed intricate central motifs to reflect traditional designs. Each shield showcased creativity, attention to detail, and historical understanding. The final pieces were both beautiful and meaningful, bringing ancient Mayan culture to life.

Year 5 Maths

Year 5 have been hard at work as usual with their maths, right up to the summer holiday but taking advantage of the brilliant weather to do their maths outdoors. The children have been measuring the dimensions of the school playground - easier to do on the top patch than on the more fiddly bottom patch - to calculate the perimeter and area of each. Using distance measuring wheels, and rulers for the final fine tuning, they produced some pretty impressive and precise measurements and final calculations. Well done to everyone - a real win-win, combining sunshine, fresh air and maths!

PTA Icecream Van

The children enjoed delicious icecreams today at break time. A big thank you to the PTA for this lovely treat.

Art This Week

Art Club worked with acrylic paint and created a flower still live reflections on composition.

Weekly Awards

Drama Star of the Week
Mrs. Pache
Artist of the Week
Milly (Y4)
Sports Stars of the Week
Mrs Hughes, Mr Bourne & Miss Ryan
Music Star of the Week

Polite Person of the Week

Pre-Kindergarten: Everyone: We are so so proud of all your achievements this year- well done PK. We can't wait to see your adventures ahead in Kindergarten.
Kindergarten: Everyone: What a fantastic year we have had in Kindergarten! You are all super stars!
Year 1: Mrs Hyun: You have thrown kindness like confetti every day and gone above and beyond to make every day ‘THE BEST DAY’. Year 1 won’t be the same without you and all of the children and teachers will miss you! Lots of luck in Singapore.
Year 2: Pippa: You have really given us your best efforts, showing respect and kindness to all. You have gone out your way to help your friends in their learning and shown empathy to all. Well done!
Year 3: Sophie: For always making us laugh and smile. We are so grateful to have you in our class and you always come to school with an attitude ready to learn. Keep up the hrad work in Year 4 next year!
Year 4: Gigi: She is always happy and smiling and has been a great team player for Year 4. You will be missed and we wish you every success in your new school!
Year 5: Hamish: For always bringing humour and wit to our lessons and for trying your very best in all that you do.
Year 6: Charlotte B: For her outstanding manners and kindness. Your next school will be lucky to have you!

Upcoming Events

Monday 1st Sep
Tuesday 2nd Sep
Wednesday 3rd Sep
Thursday 4th Sep

First day of Autumn term – All Clubs and wrap around care starts

8:30am: Coffee morning for new families 

6pm: Year 3 Year Ahead Meeting (Year 3 Classroom)

6pm: Year 6 Year Ahead Meeting (Year 6 Classroom)

Games for Year 2 and Year 3 

Friday 5th Sep

8:30am: PTA Uniform Sale

8:30am: Coffee morning for new families 

9am: Assembly  

3:30pm: Stagecoach 

Monday 8th Sep

8:30am: Coffee morning for new families 

6pm: Year 4 Year Ahead Meeting (Year 4 Classroom)

6pm: Year 5 Year Ahead Meeting (Year 5 Classroom)

Tuesday 9th Sep

First Swim

6pm: Year 1 Year Ahead Meeting (Year 1 Classroom)

6pm: Year 2 Year Ahead Meeting (Year 2 Classroom)

Wednesday 10th Sep

6pm: Early Years Year Ahead Meeting (School Hall)

Thursday 11th Sep

9am: Year 4 Trip to Wimbeldon Watersports

Friday 12th Sep

9am: Assembly

3:30pm: Stagecoach

Playground Snapshots