Friday, 20 March 2026

Year 3 What We Are Learning

 This week, Year 3 explored a big question: How do Christians decide how to live? The children learned that Christians often find direction through the teachings of the Bible, praying for guidance, the Holy Spirit, and the support of their Christian community. We discussed how Christians might also ask themselves the following questions when making choices:

  • Does the Bible say it is okay?

  • Would Jesus do it?

  • Is it loving towards others?

To bring this to life, our class took part in a fantastic "Values Scavenger Hunt." They looked at real-life scenarios they might actually face—like being accidentally tripped during a football match—and worked out which of Jesus' teachings (such as forgiveness) would help solve the problem. They thoroughly enjoyed matching the scenarios to the right values and impressed us all with their deep thinking. A huge well done to Year 3!







Year 4 Certificates


 

Well Done to all of our certificate winners this week, you have all worked so hard and the staff are very proud of you all.



Elm Class 


E for Excellence: Tommy
Star Writer: David
Teacher Happy:  Gabia
Presentation: Alexandra
4 R's
Reflectiveness: Harry



Maple Class 




E for Excellence: Danni - Ella 
Star Writer: Darcey - Leigh
Teacher Happy: Jacob
4 R's 
Reciprocity: Iustin 



Willow Class 




E for Excellence: Adejuwon
Star Writer: Mishti
Teacher Happy: Isabella
4 R's
Resourcefulness: Victor


Have a restful, relaxing weekend. We look forward to seeing the children back in school on Monday.

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Elm Class Swimming Consent

 

Year 4 2025-26 Swimming Lessons



In Year 4 the children will be having swimming lessons at the Central Park Leisure Centre. 

All parents/carers, please complete Google Form.

Each class will have one half an hour session each week in a block. 


Elm:  Commencing in Summer. Date TBC

Elm 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 4 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 4 team via year4@broadford.havering.sch.uk.


Year 3- Certificates (week 3)

 


This week in our lessons, the classrooms have been full of busy, curious learners. The children have been actively exploring new ideas through hands-on activities and exciting experiments. Their enthusiasm for discovering how things work has led to thoughtful questions, teamwork, and plenty of problem-solving. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they investigate, experiment, and share what they have learned. These children have earned certificates for their hard work this week.


Cherry

E for Excellence- Lujah

Star writer- Evangeline

4RS- Beatrice

Happy teacher- Lenny



Cedar

E for Excellence- Isabella

Star writer- Mfon

4RS- Emma


Ash

E for Excellence- Alayna

Star writer- Kayaan

4RS- Ahmad

Happy teacher- Afreenish












Friday, 13 March 2026

Yera 3 What We Are Learning

 


This week, the children participated in a Reader’s Theatre lesson. During the lesson, they read an extract from Adam Wins the Internet. They focused on their use of tone, volume and body movement to bring the text to life. Well done Year 3!