Weekly Newsletter
Reminders
and Notices
WHOLE SCHOOL
REPORTS AND PARENTS EVENINGS
The Year 1-5 reports have been uploaded to the Parent Portal today ready for the Year 1 – 5 Parents Evenings which take place on Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th March. A gentle reminder that the time slots are 15 minutes long, and we appreciate everyone’s efforts to ensure the time does not run over as this then has a knock-on effect. If you require more time, please ask the class teacher for an additional meeting. The online booking form is now closed, and all parents should have their slots, if you are unsure, please contact the office.
CLUB NEWS
Technokids are launching the attached Lego / Robotics Club for the summer term. It will be on at the same time as the usual Technokids Monday session from 3:30 – 4:30pm. Children that are already signed up for Technokids can chose to continue with their normal coding and digital sessions or take part in the new Lego / Robotics Session. Please contact Technokids for more information and to sign up: info@technokids.co.uk. Open to Years 1 – 5.
The gymnastics club on a Monday is low on numbers, we are now offering it to any Year 3 children who would like to attend. Please email Mrs Crocker on admin@broomfieldhouse.com if you have any questions of would like to sign up.
Running and Speedy Runners Club – we currently have received very little interest for both these clubs, if there is a low uptake we will have to cancel these clubs. Please email Mrs Crocker if you would like to join.
STAFF NEWS
We are looking forward to welcoming Mrs Carver-Williams back to school on Monday. Mrs Carver-Williams is returning from her maternity leave and will be supporting children throughout the school with their learning for the summer term as well as resuming her duties as Key Stage 1 Lead.
Smartphone-Free Childhood Movement
The Smartphone-Free Childhood movement is holding an exclusive online event with Professor Jonathan Haidt on Thursday 21 March from 8.30 pm – 9.30 pm. He will be previewing his new book The Anxious Generation.
All Broomfield parents are invited to a ‘watch party’ at St Anne’s Church Hall, Kew Green. Doors open at 8.00 pm. Refreshments will be served.
PK, K AND YEAR 1
KINDERGARTEN TRIP TO BOCKETTS FARM
Kindergarten are excited for their trip on Wednesday 20th March to the wonderful Bocketts Farm. The children will travel by coach and will depart school at 9am and return at approximately 3pm. The children should wrap up well as they will be outside for the entire session. Snacks and lunch will be provided by school.
PEE WEE KARATE GRADING
On Monday 20th March our young karate pupils will take part in their karate grading. Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Year 1 have practised all term and are looking forward to receiving their certificates and badges. Parents are welcome to attend.
12-12:30pm: Pre-Kindergarten Grading
12:30-1pm: Kindergarten Grading
1-1:30pm: Year 1 Grading
YEAR 6
YEAR 6 TO SPAIN
Year 6 will be travelling to Spain on Sunday 17th March. There is a road closure scheduled for the M25 between junctions 10 and 11 that day, therefore we have been advised by the coach company that we need to leave promptly at 6:15am so please make sure everyone is at school at latest 6am. We will return on Thursday 21st March at approximately 7:30-8pm. We will use the WhatsApp group to give a better idea of our arrival time once we leave Gatwick. The children should bring some snacks and a packed lunch for the trip along with their water bottles (no food should contain nuts/traces of nuts). They should also wear their own clothes for the bus journey. A WhatsApp group will be set up to keep parents updated with times, information, updates and pictures.
ECO CLUB PRESENTATION
The children who take part in the eco club on Mondays have been invited to take part in a presentation for the school staff next Thursday morning during the staff meeting. This is part of the criteria for the School Eco Club to achieve the Green Flag Accreditation. Please may we request that the children arrive at 8:10am on Thursday 21 March to prepare for the presentation. Thank you to those who have replied to Mrs Crocker’s email, if you have not yet replied can you please email Mrs Crocker on admin@broomfieldhouse.com and confirm whether or not your child will be able to attend.
DUKES CLUB
Webinar
Neurodiversity series with Sarah Warley – ADHD 21/03/2024
Neurodiversity series with Sarah Warley – Dyspraxia 25/04/2023
SUMMER CAMPS
BHS Summer School
We are very excited to be running our wonderful Summer School again this year from 15th – 19th July 2024. All children between the ages of 3 and 11 years are welcome to join us. Summer School has always been extremely popular so early booking is recommended. Registration for this will open in the Summer Term – more details to follow. The Summer School will be run by our own staff, supported by helpers from within our school community.
Ultimate Activity Summer Camps
We wanted to let you know about an exciting summer residential opportunity for children aged 8 to 12 years that is run by Ultimate Activity Camps, who are also part of Dukes Education.
Ultimate Activity Camps would like to invite 8-12 year olds from the school to join them for a summer of fun at their flagship, 6-day residential summer camp at the stunning Twyford School in Winchester, Hampshire.
The Ultimate Summer Residential offers an extraordinary holiday experience filled with inspiration, personal growth and memory-making moments. Their programme offers a dynamic blend of exciting activities, social fun and happiness coaching, all aimed at supporting a child to become their best self. Their programme has been designed to connect, inspire, explore, challenge and celebrate children and their growth, what’s more there’s even happiness coaching sessions from the Art of Brilliance.
Ultimate Activity Camps work with some of the best independent schools in the country and have a strong reputation for high quality holiday camps, and their programmes are Ofsted-registered for peace of mind.
Dates
● Sun 14th to Sat 20th July
● Sun 21st to Sat 27th July
● Sun 28th July to Sat 3rd August
● Sun 4th to Sat 10th August
Exclusive Parent Offer for Broomfield House School Parents:
£275 off – just £925 for 6 days (including accommodation and food)
Offer ends 26th March 2024
Use code RES-DUKES-25 at check-out
More more info and to book – www.ultimateactivity.co.uk/summer-residential-camp
Highlights
Spring Term Musical
On Thursday evening, Years 3 and 4 wowed us in the Spring Musicals. Year 3’s performance was ‘It’s All Greek To Me’, a play based on a group of school children and their dinner lady being transported to Ancient Greece. Year 4 shone in The Pied Piper, a fable that teaches us the importance of keeping our promises. The children were brilliant, their singing raised the roof, and their costumes were fantastic. A big thank you to Mrs. Frey’s amazing artwork too!
The Incredible Egg Delivery
This week, the ‘Incredible Eggs’ project in Year 1 has ignited extraordinary enthusiasm and interest among children, staff, and parents alike, with the hatching of Pom Pom, Quacky Chan, Cutie, George, and Daisy—our five adorable ducklings! It’s been a truly remarkable experience for the children as they explore life cycles, engage in observational learning, and discover the responsibilities of caring for these charming ducklings.
Mead House Cake Sale and Raffle
Last Friday, Mead House successfully raised an impressive sum of £580.16 to support Pioneer School in India. This generous contribution will go towards purchasing a computer for the school, enhancing educational opportunities for their students. A heartfelt thank you to all the Mead families for showcasing their baking talents, making the cake sale a delightful experience for everyone. Friday’s assembly buzzed with excitement as numerous prizes were won in the raffle. A special note of gratitude to all Broomfield families for their unwavering support.
Year 3 to Natural History Museum
Year 3 spent Monday 11th March being palaeontologists at The Natural History Museum. They dug for fossils, learnt about dinosaurs and got to see Mary Anning’s incredible discoveries. With each discovery, they unravelled the mysteries of prehistoric life, learning about the fascinating existence of dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth.
Through engaging exhibits and captivating narratives, the pupils were transported back in time to witness Anning’s incredible contributions first-hand, igniting a spark of inspiration within each of them.
Sports Highlight
This Wednesday the red netball team played in the ISA U11 National Netball Finals, having qualified through the regional rounds in January. The team worked exceptionally hard finishing 4th in their pool and semi-finalists in the Trophy play-off. Mrs Hughes and Miss Mooney are very proud of the girls and all the hard work and commitment they showed attending extra coaching sessions in the lead up to the tournament. Well done girls!
Art Highlight
Year 6 looked at paintings by L.S.Lowry. They used elements of his artwork to make mono prints which they coloured with gouache. The children combined the mono prints with photos and assembled them into a collage.
Karate Competition
Julian secured three silver medals at the FSKA Cup held on Sunday, March 10th. He excelled in Individual Kata, Individual Kumite, and Pair Kata. Congratulations, Julian! We're incredibly proud of your achievements.
Woman's History Month
At Broomfield we are celebrating the amazing women from history this month. The children have been creating posters, speeches and accounts of Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Elizabeth I and many fantastic family members from our Broomfield community!
Year 6 to Junior Citizen Holly Lodge
On Monday 11th March, the Year 6 class set off to Holly Lodge in Richmond Park to take part in a Junior Citizen's afternoon. The children learnt how to be good citizens and members of their community with the help of local firefighters, police officers, paramedics, school nurses and representatives from Richmond Council and TFL. In different scenarios, the children experienced how to be safe on their journeys to school and how to cope in an emergency. Thank you so much to our servicemen and women and of course to Ms Clark and Ms Chai for accompanying us!
Year 4
In geography, Year 4 have been learning about India and focussing on the town of Kalimpong, West Bengal, where the Pioneer School, is situated. On Tuesday, Hirsh Cashdan, came to talk to the children about the area and the school and he gave them all beautiful, silk scarves that are traditionally given in welcome. Year 4 will now be writing letters to the children at the Pioneer School.
The Great Big Dance Off
On Tuesday the 5th of March, Broomfield’s senior dance club entered the Great Big Dance Off at the Chatham Theatre. We performed a lyrical piece about the importance of education for everyone, particularly girls. We were in the South East heat, and we performed against 21 other schools. Although we didn’t win, we were really proud of our entry and our message behind it.Weekly Awards
Sports Star of the Week
Camilla Y2
Camilla Y2
Drama Star of the Week
Theodore PK
Theodore PK
Artist of the Week
Tara Y6
Tara Y6
Music Star of the Week
Susie Y4
Susie Y4
Polite Person of the Week
Pre-Kindergarten: Chloe
Kindergarten: Nuno
Year 1: Felix
Year 2: Lucas
Year 3: Eva
Year 4: Christiaan
Year 5: Phoebe
Year 6: Austin
Upcoming Events
Monday 18th Mar
12pm – 1:30pm: Pee Wee Grading
4 – 7pm: Year 1 – 5 Parents Evening 1
Tuesday 19th Mar
Wednesday 20th Mar
9am – 3pm: Kindergarten to Bockett’s Farm
4 – 7pm: Year 1 – 5 Parents Evening 2
Thursday 21st Mar
8:10am: Staff Meeting – Eco Club presenting
Spain trip back in the evening – expected at around 7:30pm
Friday 22nd Mar
PTA Easter Egg Hunt
Last day of term – finish at 12pm
3:30pm – 8pm: Stagecoach
Monday 25th Mar
BHS Easter School
Tuesday 26th Mar
BHS Easter School
Wednesday 27th Mar
BHS Easter School
Thursday 28th Mar
BHS Easter School
Friday 29th Mar
Playground Snapshots
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. ...
On Tuesday last week, children from Years 2 - 6 gathered at St. Anne’s Church to kick off the festive season with our annual Christmas Carol Service. Each year group contributed beautifully, and we felt immense pride listening to their lovely singing and instrument playing. An extra ‘well done’ to Year 6 who read the nine lessons brilliantly, telling us the story of the birth of Jesus. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful occasion.
On Tuesday last week, children from Years 2 - 6 gathered at St. Anne’s Church to kick off the festive season with our annual Christmas Carol Service. Each year group contributed beautifully, and we felt immense pride listening to their lovely singing and instrument playing. An extra ‘well done’ to Year 6 who read the nine lessons brilliantly, telling us the story of the birth of Jesus. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful occasion. ...
A huge thank you to parents who supported the PTA in organising the Broomfield Christmas Market this year. There were beautiful gifts, delicious market food and a lovely community rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’. Thank you to Halletts Estate Agents for sponsoring the event.
A huge thank you to parents who supported the PTA in organising the Broomfield Christmas Market this year. There were beautiful gifts, delicious market food and a lovely community rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’. Thank you to Halletts Estate Agents for sponsoring the event. ...
This morning, the Junior School children impressed us with fabulous Nativity and Christmas performances. Kindergarten brought a unique twist with their charming roles as ladybirds, caterpillars, and even bees. 🐝 Each performance was a triumph!
This morning, the Junior School children impressed us with fabulous Nativity and Christmas performances. Kindergarten brought a unique twist with their charming roles as ladybirds, caterpillars, and even bees. 🐝 Each performance was a triumph! ...
We are excited to share that we won 1st prize for 3D group work (Key Stage 2) with our stunning mosaic at the ISA National Art Competition! Every child in school contributed to this art project. A huge congratulations also to Evelyn, whose tiger painting was highly commended. @isaartsuk
We are excited to share that we won 1st prize for 3D group work (Key Stage 2) with our stunning mosaic at the ISA National Art Competition! Every child in school contributed to this art project. A huge congratulations also to Evelyn, whose tiger painting was highly commended. @isaartsuk ...
Children are spending plenty of time exploring and enjoying the new garden. A favourite activity has been transforming fallen leaves into beautiful, creative decorations 🍂🍁.
Children are spending plenty of time exploring and enjoying the new garden. A favourite activity has been transforming fallen leaves into beautiful, creative decorations 🍂🍁. ...
Roasting marshmallows over the fire – what a fantastic way for Year 2 to end a busy week at school!
Roasting marshmallows over the fire – what a fantastic way for Year 2 to end a busy week at school! ...
Thanks to all Broomfield families for your generous donations to our local food bank. We also continued our tradition of our harvest boxes, which were delivered by our Year 6 children, staff and parent volunteers to the elderly in our local area. It was a heartwarming event, reminding us of the value of kindness and generosity during this season of harvest.
Thanks to all Broomfield families for your generous donations to our local food bank. We also continued our tradition of our harvest boxes, which were delivered by our Year 6 children, staff and parent volunteers to the elderly in our local area. It was a heartwarming event, reminding us of the value of kindness and generosity during this season of harvest. ...
Well done to Year 3 for creating these wonderful harvest cards which were given to the elderly in our community. The children worked on their water colour technique and collage skills. Fantastic work!
Well done to Year 3 for creating these wonderful harvest cards which were given to the elderly in our community. The children worked on their water colour technique and collage skills. Fantastic work! ...