Friday, 17 April 2026
Year 3 Certificate Winners
A huge 'Well Done' to all of our certificate winners this week. They have worked very hard this week and should be very proud of themselves.
Here are the certificate winners for this week.
Cedar Class
Star Writer - Layla
E for Excellence - Matthew
R- Adelina
E for Excellence - Matthew
R- Adelina
Ash Class
E - Harley (Maths)
Star Writer - Ava
Happy Teacher- Damian
R - Rayyan
Star Writer - Ava
Happy Teacher- Damian
R - Rayyan
Cherry Class
Star Writer - Mohammed
E for Excellence - Theodore
R- Elliot
E for Excellence - Theodore
R- Elliot
Year 4 Certificates 17.4.26
Well Done to all of our certificate winners this week, you have all worked so hard this week, we are so proud of all of you.
Elm Class
E for Excellence: Jackson
Star Writer: Yehor
Teacher Happy: Lola
Presentation: Layla-Mae
4 R's
Resilience: Moyosuluwa
Reflective: David
Maple Class
E for Excellence: Noah
Star Writer: Edie
Teacher Happy: Alice
4 R's
Resilience: Alesha
Willow Class
E for Excellence: Spencer
Star Writer: Subhan
Teacher Happy: Noah
4 R's
Reflectiveness: Jessica
Reciprocity: Mishti
Year 4 Research With A Purr-pose
Our classrooms have recently transformed into buzzing newsrooms! During Guided Reading, the children dove into non-fiction texts, each choosing a specific cat to research frm their non-fiction extract this week.
To bring their findings to life, we used Readers’ Theatre to turn them into "On-the-Scene" reporters. The children didn't just recite facts; they mastered the prose, focusing on their delivery and body language to engage their audience. By embodying a reporter's stance and authoritative tone, they moved beyond simple decoding to true communication. It’s been a joy to watch their confidence soar as they turn "boring" research into a captivating performance!
"Domestic cats evolved from wild cats!" Wais, Willow
"Cheetah's are the fastest land animal!" Edie, Maple
"The Eurasian Lynx is much bigger!" Hayden, Elm
Year 3 Spellings- 20.04.26
Here are the spellings for the week commencing 20/04/26. Please practise the spellings each day in preparation for the spelling test on Friday.
Year 3 Learning Journey
Year 3 Learning Journey
This week, the children were focusing their new topic of magnets in their Science lesson. They were learning all about magnetic and non-magnetic metals and they completed a test to determine whether the items on their table were magnetic or not. The children had a lot of fun in this experiment!
Ashar said 'I can see that the magnets use a non-contact force!'
Meanwhile, in their topic lessons, the children completed their first lesson on their new topic of the Romans. The children were presented with different artefacts and were tasked to use their inference skills to determine what the artefacts were and what they may have been used for when the Romans were in Britain from AD43.
Charlie said 'I think this looks like a farm!', whilst Vanessa said 'I think these are cooking pots that were used to make meals for the soldiers!'
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Finding Our Voice: Bringing Oracy from the Assembly to the Dinner Table
If your child came home today talking about PERFECT PARTNER POSITION don't worry, it’s not a new yoga move! Simply put, Oracy is the skill of learning to talk and learning through talk. Following our recent school assembly, we are excited to launch our first Oracy mission.
It’s about more than just chatting; it’s about giving our children the tools to express their ideas clearly and listen to others with empathy.
🤝 The 'Perfect Partner' Position
In school, we’ve been practising the "Perfect Partner Position." It sounds fancy, but it’s all about being physically and mentally present when we speak to someone.
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As you can see on the postcard above, we encourage the children to be:
Knee-to-knee: Facing each other directly.
Listening with their eyes: Showing the speaker they have their full attention.
Ready to listen: Staying quiet and focused on the conversation.
Try this at home: Next time you’re discussing what to have for a snack, see if you can 'copy the talking position' together!
🚀 Your First Home Talk Mission!
To help bridge the gap between school and home, we’ve created a Home Mission for you. This week, we are focusing on Shared Decision Making.
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Oracy helps us understand different views, even when we don't agree. We challenge you to choose something small to decide together:
What to watch on TV.
What to eat for a weekend treat.
What to play for family game night.
Use these 'Sentence Stems'
If the debate gets a little heated (we know how important pizza topping choices can be!), try using these sentence stems to keep the conversation productive:
"I agree with you because..."
"Can you tell me more?"
"I think something different..."
💡 Why Does This Matter?
Teaching children to listen first and include everyone doesn't just make for a quieter house; it builds confidence. When a child feels heard, they are more likely to share their brilliant ideas and open their minds to new ones.
We can’t wait to hear how your home missions go! Feel free to share your "shared decision" success stories.
Let’s get talking!
Spring is Blooming at Broadford!
Spring has officially arrived, and our outdoor space is bursting with life! Here is a quick update on the new growth and arrivals in our garden.
🐸 New Life & Habitats
A huge thank you to a kind parent for their generous donations! Our pond is now thriving with new plants and wiggly tadpoles, and our new wood pile habitat is already becoming a five-star hotel for local mini-beasts.
🌷 Flowers & Trees
The garden is looking brighter than ever thanks to:
Flowers: Vibrant tulips and miniature "tête-à-tête" daffodils.
Trees: Newly planted Walnut, Oak, Scots Pine, and Willow trees.
🛑 Look, Don't Pick!
We are teaching the children to be guardians of our environment. We’ve asked everyone to enjoy the plants and trees without picking or pulling at them. These plants provide vital food and shelter for our wildlife, and we want them to stay healthy for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you for helping us keep Broadford green and wild!
Monday, 13 April 2026
Year 4 Spellings 13.4.26
Please find below Year 4's spellings for this week. Please encourage your child to practise their spellings every evening, so they are prepared for their spelling test on Friday.
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Year 3 Easter Bunny Hunt
This year, Year 3 got creative! Instead of an Easter egg hunt, it was an
Easter bunny hunt! The children had a fabulous time hunting for
the bunnies. As there were enough to go round, every child had a bunny.
The rule of the game was that every child was only entitled to one
bunny each to avoid being disqualified. They therefore worked
together to ensure everyone had one. Their determination and
engagement was beautiful to see. Moreover, their reciprocity
and resilience skills were clearly in action. Great job, Year 3!
Culture and Religion Day in Year 3
Year 3 had an amazing time celebrating Culture and Religion Day. The children dressed in an array of colourful outfits representing their individual nationalities, cultures, and religions.
As part of the day's activities, they learnt about the Christian Easter story, discovered fun facts about India, and finished the lesson by creating beautiful Rangoli patterns.
The children were also fortunate to have a parent of Pakistani descent visit to teach them some sentences in Urdu. Moreover, a group of Romanian parents gave a wonderful presentation about Romanian traditions, customs and festivals. Another highlight was the beautiful music the children were treated to, along with the accompanying dance steps they were taught. Finally, the children enjoyed delicious Romanian snacks and even had some to take home!
Overall, it was a truly magical moment to see our diverse school community come together to celebrate our differences in such a wonderful way.
Amazing Attedance Year 3
Well done to the following children for their 100% attendance.
Well done to the following children for their 96% attendance.
Year 3 Certificates- Week 5
As we reach the end of term, it has been wonderful to see how hard the children have worked. This week, the classrooms have been full of curious learners exploring new ideas through hands-on activities, asking thoughtful questions, and working together to solve problems. It has been lovely to watch their confidence grow, and these children have earned certificates in recognition of their efforts.
Cherry
E for Excellence- Ashton
Star writer- Teddy-James
4RS- Aditi
Happy teacher- Evangeline
Cedar
E for Excellence- Inaya
Star writer- Vanessa
4RS-
Ash
E for Excellence-Damian
Star writer- Sophia
4RS- Kateryna
Happy teacher- Harrie
Friday, 27 March 2026
Year 4 Egg - cellent Easter Egg Hunt
Year 4’s Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt!
Our Year 4 children had a truly egg-cellent time today as they took part in a fun and engaging Easter egg hunt around the school playground!
Brightly coloured eggs were hidden in all sorts of tricky places, from behind benches to tucked away in corners of the field. The excitement was clear from the very beginning as the children eagerly set off in their teams, searching high and low for each hidden treasure.
But this was no ordinary egg hunt! Each time a team discovered an egg, they were challenged with a literacy question to answer. From spelling challenges to grammar puzzles, the children worked together brilliantly, using their knowledge and teamwork skills to solve each task.
It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm, determination, and collaboration. Every child contributed, supporting one another and celebrating each success along the way. Their hard work and positive attitudes truly paid off, as all teams completed the challenge with great success.
To top it all off, every child was rewarded with a well-deserved chocolate treat — a sweet ending to a fantastic activity!
Well done, Year 4! We are so proud of your effort, teamwork, and brilliant learning.
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