At Broadford Primary, we explored this year's theme for Black History Month, 'Reclaiming Narratives'.
The message of acknowledging the journeys of cultures and taking charge of how you want to remembered echoed throughout the school and we chose to make a music video to the song 'Golden' by Jill Scott.
From Nursery to Year 6, our Broadford children are bringing joy to our screens.
Enjoy!
We are excited to welcome the author of one of our '105 Books before you leave Broadford' this coming Tuesday 22nd October!
Toyin Owoseje, a seasoned journalist and published author, wrote 'Wonderfully Me' to remind young readers to be proud of who they are, respect others and be kind to one another. The books also teaches all readers to celebrate diversity.
We look forward to welcoming Toyin as she inspires our Broadford children!
Time to meet the team!
If your child was in Rowan Class they will now be in Cedar Class with Ms Jennings.
Ms Jennings is also the Year 3 Year Group leader.
If your child was in Pine Class they will now be in Cherry Class with Miss Jewell.
If your child was in Mulberry Class they will now be in Ash Class with Mr Cardwell.
Other adults that will be in Year 3 to help us are: Mrs Mayer, Miss Smith, Mrs Spence, Mrs Amjad and Mrs Suhail.
October brought us many joys this year and one of them was the celebrations of Black History Month.
Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.
Watch Broadford's Whole School Celebration Dance
Song: Jerusalema by Master KG
“I enjoyed dancing to Jerusalem because it was really fun and easy to learn. I love the fact we danced for Black History Month.’ Karimah, Lime
Black History Month's theme this year was, Saluting our Sisters.
Each year group chose a black woman of influence , to research and acknowledge from categories such as Women Who Lead, Innovators and Entrepreneurs, Women Breaking Barriers, Women Who Move Mountains, Sheroes Among Us and Pioneering Voices.
Below are some examples of the Black and Mixed Heritage women that were celebrated throughout the school.
Sheroes Among Us - Halle Bailey
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“She was a good person, she helped lots of people." - Darcey
“She really believed in herself.” - Victoria
“Floella was the first TV presenter with beads in hair! ”- Ronnie
Innovators and Entrepreneurs : Karen Blackett
"It was interesting to learn about Karen Blackett and I enjoyed the art that we did !" - Qhaleed
“We learnt about the scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. I was impressed with how long she studied for and how much she knew about space.” Olivia
Acknowledging some of these aspirational Black women and coming together in unity to dance was truly enjoyable!
Miss Greenwood (Monday -Wednesday) and Mrs Doughty (Wednesday - Friday) will be the class teachers of Cedar Class
Mr. Cardwell will be the class teacher of Ash Class
Miss Jewell will be the class teacher of Cherry Class
Ms Jennings is the Year Group Leader.
Other adults that will be in Year 3 to help us are:
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| Miss Smith |
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| Mr. Reeve |
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| Mrs Eve |
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| Mrs Tracey |
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| Mrs Pitts |
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| Mr. Joseph |
We look forward to welcoming all of the children in September.
We are very excited to announce this years England Rocks competition! The competition will be held between Monday 14th November - Wednesday 16th November. This is a competition held on times table rock stars (TTRS), an application that the children are familiar with, to practice their times tables.
On Monday 14th November, we are welcoming children and teachers to dress up as their favourite rock stars! Some have said they even want to copy their TTRS avatar and we are very excited to see their favourite costumes.
At school, we will celebrate the top 3 most valuable players within the school in the E for E assembly and each year group will also announce the top 3 most valuable players in their year.
Every correct answer that a student gives, in any game type, between the hours of 7:30am to 7:30pm each day within the competition period will contribute to their class and school score. There is a 60 minute time limit playtime per player, per day. Those 60 minutes do not need to be played in one block - they can be spread throughout each day.
We can't wait to rock with you!
Here at Broadford we have been celebrating Black History month through Art!
Each year group spent the afternoon exploring a piece of Black Art or work produced by a Black Artist.
Discussions took place about the contribution of the Black community to the arts and the stories behind the art pieces.
Year 1 , produced work inspired by Alma Thomas, who created paintings that focused on colour, rhythm and pattern that expressed her affinity with the natural world.
