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.

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🤝 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.

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!

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🚀 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.

Oracy helps us understand different views, even when we don't agree. We challenge you to choose something small to decide together:

1. What to watch on TV.

2. What to eat for a weekend treat.

3. 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..."

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💡 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.

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🐸 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.

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Thank you for helping us keep Broadford green and wild!

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.

	A	B	C
1	ascending	ascend	scent
2	descending	ascending	scented
3	crescent	descend	scene
4	discipline	descending	scenery
5	scented	science	scissors
6	fascinated	muscle
7	scenery	scissors
8	muscle	scent
9	science	scene
10	scissors	scenery

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