Broadford's Big Book Giveaway!

 

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! 

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!

Year 6 Are Spectacular Scientists

Year 6 Are Spectacular Scientists

This half term, Year 6 have been studying the topic 'Light' and have built upon all of their prior knowledge about how light travels. As a team, we have been particularly impressed with their ability to use appropriate and technical scientific vocabulary throughout each lesson.

For each new aspect of their learning, the pupils have been conducting experiments to test if their hypothesis (predictions) have been correct. They have been able to articulate themselves well when explaining if their results are supportive of their hypothesis or not. We have also focussed on ensuring our experiments are fair tests and are able to explain how we know they are fair.