Thursday, 3 September 2026

Welcome to Year 4




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.

Year 3 Swimming Lessons

 


Thursday 3rd September


Dear Parents and Carers,


 Year 3 Swimming Lessons


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.


Class Schedule & Term Dates

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)


Travel & Timing

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.


Swimming Kit Checklist

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