We would like to invite all Year 4 parents and carers to our Welcome to Year 4 meeting on Friday 5th September at 2:45pm in the New Hall.
The meeting will provide important information about the academic year ahead, including what to expect in Year 4 and how you can support your child throughout the year.
We look forward to welcoming you and working together to make it a happy and successful year for all our Year 4 children.
We are delighted to announce that starting this September, our Year 3
classes will begin their school swimming sessions at Central Park
Leisure Centre on Wednesday.
Each class will have a 30-minute swimming slot on a Wednesday
during their designated term:
Ash Class: Autumn Term (Starting Wednesday 9th of
September - 6th of December)
Cedar Class: Spring Term (Starting Wednesday 6th
of January - 21st of March)
Cherry Class: Summer Term (Starting 14th of April - 11th of July)
The children will leave school in the afternoon accompanied by Year 3 staff and will walk to Central Park Leisure Centre. We will return to
school on foot before the end of the regular school day.
Children should come to school in their normal school uniform and
will get changed once we arrive at the leisure centre.
To get ready for September, please ensure your child has the following
items packed in a bag clearly labelled with their name:
For Girls: A one-piece swimming costume (no bikinis).
For Boys: Fitted swimming trunks or aqua shorts
(no loose/baggy board shorts).
Swimming Cap: Required for all children with
medium-to-long hair.
Goggles: Highly recommended to help them feel comfortable underwater.
Towel & Bag: A large towel packed inside a labelled
waterproof or drawstring bag.
Important Safety Note: Please do not send your child with any aerosol sprays
or powders, as these can trigger severe breathing difficulties for children with
asthma in the changing rooms.
Please complete the Google Form below to give your consent.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kJ61HVoAOR0P_E4C-l6k_5x5BzQAL0MOBv_N0m_9w68/edit
If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact a member
of the Year 3 team at year3@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Thank you for your support!
Warm regards,
The Year 3 Team
In Year 5 the children will be having swimming lessons at the Central Park Leisure Centre.
All parents/carers, please complete the Google form
Each class will have one half an hour session each week in a block.
Almond Class will commence their lessons on Wednesday 9th September 2026
We expect this to run for the whole year, meaning each class should get roughly 10 sessions each (STC) which will ensure they achieve the swimming requirements of the national curriculum in KS2 which are to:
- swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 meters
- use a range of strokes effectively
- perform a safe self-rescue in different water based situations
The children will leave school in the afternoon, accompanied by Year 5 staff, and we will make our way to Central Park Leisure Centre on foot. We will return to school before the end of the school day.
Your child will need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Children should come to school in their uniform and will get changed when we arrive at Central Park Leisure Centre. Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma.
All children, regardless of ability, will be taking part in swimming lessons as they are a National Curriculum requirement. Children will only be exempt from lessons with a signed and dated doctor’s note or certificate.
If you have any questions or queries about this or any other swimming related issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 5 team via year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
A huge congratulations to our fantastic Year 4 children for their incredible attendance this year! We are so proud to celebrate the amazing achievement of so many pupils reaching 100% attendance and 96%+
Your commitment to coming to school every day has helped you make the most of every learning opportunity, build wonderful friendships, and be an important part of our Year 4 community.
Every member of staff is incredibly proud of your dedication, resilience, and positive attitude throughout the year. Your excellent attendance is something to be celebrated, and we hope you are just as proud of yourselves as we are!
Well done, Year 4—you have set a fantastic example. Keep up the brilliant work!
Our Year 4 children had an amazing time taking part in the Colour Run! Excitement was in the air as they tackled the obstacle course, weaving, climbing, and running their way through each challenge.
The biggest mission of the day? Trying to avoid the colourful powder paint and the splashing water stations! Despite their best efforts, there were lots of laughs as everyone finished the course covered in bright colours and big smiles.
It was fantastic to see the children encouraging one another, showing great determination, and most importantly, having so much fun together. It was a wonderful day full of teamwork, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
This academic year, our Year 4 children have been proud to take part in our Reading in the Community project at our local care home. Every week, the children have visited the residents to share stories and books that they carefully selected, creating meaningful moments through the joy of reading.
These sessions have been about so much more than books. Through conversations on a wide range of topics, the children and residents have built genuine friendships, bringing together different generations and learning from one another's experiences. It has been wonderful to see the confidence, kindness and empathy shown by everyone involved.
Throughout the project, our Year 4 children have truly embodied our 4Rs: Reflectiveness, Resilience, Reciprocity and Resourcefulness. They have listened thoughtfully, adapted to different situations, built lasting relationships and demonstrated the positive impact that small acts of kindness can have within our community.
Today marked the children's final visit of this academic year, and while we will miss our weekly reading sessions, we are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved. The staff at both the school and the care home have been delighted to see the special bonds that have developed between the residents and our children.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this wonderful project. Although our visits have come to an end for this year, we have many treasured memories—and some lovely photographs—to remind us of the smiles, stories and friendships we have shared.
It was fun for the children and the residents and it was exciting for them to hear us read - Ronnie
the residents are so kind and they listen carefully to us read - Harry
