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Friday, 17 July 2026

Year 3 - Colour Run

Yesterday, our school field was transformed into a swirling, vibrant rainbow for our highly anticipated School Colour Run! The energy was electric, and our Year 3 children absolutely loved the experience, diving headfirst into the colourful chaos with massive smiles.

While the afternoon was undeniably messy—with neon powder covering everyone from head to toe (parents, we apologise to your washing machines!)—it was an incredibly memorable day filled with endless laughter, high-fives, and community spirit. Thank you to everyone who ran, splattered, and cheered us on to make it such a brilliant success!

Year 5 swimming commencing September 2026

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: Autumn commencing: Wednesday 9th September

Oak: Spring commencing: date to be confirmed in Autumn Term

Lime: Summer commencing: date to be confirmed in Spring Term

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.

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Year 4 Attendance Awards

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!

Year 4 Colour Run

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!

Monday, 13 July 2026

Reading in the Community

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.