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Broadford Celebrates Black History 2024 - 'Golden' Music Video

 

At Broadford Primary, we explored this year's theme for Black History Month, 'Reclaiming Narratives'.

The message of acknowledging the journeys of cultures and taking charge of how you want to remembered echoed throughout the school and we chose to make a music video to the song 'Golden' by Jill Scott.

From Nursery to Year 6, our Broadford children are bringing joy to our screens.

Enjoy!

An Author Visit at Broadford!

 

We are excited to welcome the author of one of our '105 Books before you leave Broadford' this coming Tuesday 22nd October!

Toyin Owoseje, a seasoned journalist and published author, wrote 'Wonderfully Me' to remind young readers to be proud of who they are, respect others and be kind to one another. The books also teaches all readers to celebrate diversity. 

There is a fantastic opportunity to purchase your own signed copy of 'Wonderfully Me' prior to Toyin Owoseje's visit. If you would like to do so, do contact the school office on Monday 21st October 2024. 

We look forward to welcoming Toyin as she inspires our Broadford children! 

Meet the Year 3 Team 2024

Time to meet the team!

If your child was in Rowan Class they will now be in Cedar Class with Ms Jennings.

 Ms Jennings is also the Year 3 Year Group leader.

  

If your child was in Pine Class they will now be in Cherry Class with Miss Jewell.

If your child was in Mulberry Class they will now be in Ash Class with Mr Cardwell.

Other adults that will be in Year 3 to help us are: Mrs Mayer, Miss Smith, Mrs Spence, Mrs Amjad and Mrs Suhail. 

                                                                              

                                  We look forward to welcoming all of the children in September.

Broadford Celebrates Black History Month

 

October brought us many joys this year and one of them was the celebrations of Black History Month.

Black History Month is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black people to British society.

Watch Broadford's Whole School Celebration Dance

Song: Jerusalema by Master KG

“I enjoyed dancing to Jerusalem because it was really fun and easy to learn. I love the fact we danced for Black History Month.’ Karimah, Lime

Black History Month's theme this year was, Saluting our Sisters.

Each year group chose a black woman of influence , to research and acknowledge from categories such as Women Who Lead, Innovators and Entrepreneurs, Women Breaking Barriers, Women Who Move Mountains, Sheroes Among Us and Pioneering Voices.

Below are some examples of the Black and Mixed Heritage women that were celebrated throughout the school.

Sheroes Among Us - Halle Bailey

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Women Who Lead : Floella Benjamin

“She was a good person, she helped lots of people." - Darcey

“She really believed in herself.” - Victoria

“Floella was the first TV presenter with beads in hair! ”- Ronnie 

Innovators and Entrepreneurs : Karen Blackett

"It was interesting to learn about Karen Blackett and I enjoyed the art that we did !" - Qhaleed

Women Who Move Mountains : Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock

“We learnt about the scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. I was impressed with how long she studied for and how much she knew about space.” Olivia 

Acknowledging some of these aspirational Black women and coming together in unity to dance was truly enjoyable!

Meet the Year 3 Team

As the children transition from Year 2 to Year 3, they will be mixed into different classes. Please click on the link to find out which class your child/ren will be going into in September.

Miss Greenwood (Monday -Wednesday) and Mrs Doughty (Wednesday - Friday) will be the class teachers of Cedar Class

Mr. Cardwell will be the class teacher of Ash Class

Miss Jewell will be the class teacher of Cherry Class

Ms Jennings is the Year Group Leader.

Other adults that will be in Year 3 to help us are:

Miss Smith

Mr. Reeve

Mrs Eve

Mrs Tracey

Mrs Pitts

Mr. Joseph

We look forward to welcoming all of the children in September.

Reminder - England Rocks! 14.11.22

 

We are very excited to announce this years England Rocks competition! The competition will be held between Monday 14th November - Wednesday 16th November. This is a competition held on times table rock stars (TTRS), an application that the children are familiar with, to practice their times tables. 

On Monday 14th November, we are welcoming children and teachers to dress up as their favourite rock stars! Some have said they even want to copy their TTRS avatar and we are very excited to see their favourite costumes. 

At school, we will celebrate the top 3 most valuable players within the school in the E for E assembly and each year group will also announce the top 3 most valuable players in their year.

Every correct answer that a student gives, in any game type, between the hours of 7:30am to 7:30pm each day within the competition period will contribute to their class and school score. There is a 60 minute time limit playtime per player, per day. Those 60 minutes do not need to be played in one block - they can be spread throughout each day. 

We can't wait to rock with you! 

Black History Month - Art Edition 2021

 Here at Broadford we have been celebrating Black History month through Art!

Each year group spent the afternoon exploring a piece of Black Art or work produced by a Black Artist.

Discussions took place about the contribution of the Black community to the arts and the stories behind the art pieces.

Year 1 , produced work inspired by Alma Thomas, who created paintings that focused on colour, rhythm and pattern that expressed her affinity with the natural world.

"I loved using all the bright colours!" - Chloe

Year 2 recreated a striking piece of art by Lois Mailou Jones. 

Year 3 discussed the diversity and emphasis on hair within the Black Community and how it used for as a medium for creativity and identity.

"There are so many different styles!" - Eden

In Year 4, they delved into the world of African Abstract art patterns!

Jean Michael Basquiat, a unique neo-impressionist artist, was explored across Year 5. They recreated a piece called 'Taschen'.

Creativity is overflowing across the whole school and the celebrations continue!