Brunswick Park

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Parent Newsletter number 19 30.01.26

What a fantastic week it has been at Brunswick! The children have been busy learning, exploring and sharing their ideas across all areas of the curriculum, showing curiosity, creativity and lots of enthusiasm along the way.

Next week, we are excited to celebrate National Storytelling Week, with a whole week packed full of fun activities for the children to enjoy. They will have the chance to share their favourite stories and jokes in class and in assembly – we’re ready to laugh together!

It has been such a busy and inspiring week, and we can’t wait to see what everyone achieves next week. Have a lovely weekend!

Children's Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 takes place this year between 9th and 15th February with the theme “This is My Place”, focusing on the importance of belonging. Throughout the week, children at Brunswick Park School will take part in activities, lessons, and discussions designed to strengthen their sense of belonging, self-worth, and connection to our school community.

In addition we are delighted to welcome back a familiar face, Adrian from Big Foot. He will be delivering engaging and fun assemblies for KS1 and KS2, exploring important themes about mental health in a way that is both informative and enjoyable for the children.

We look forward to supporting our pupils in feeling safe, valued, and confident to be themselves.

Click on the link below for more information.

https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/media/yrnb3g2g/families-and-communities-pack-childrens-mental-health-week-2026.pdf

Just one Tree

Thank you for supporting this fantastic charity.

School Dinner Theme Days

To celebrate the Chinese New Year our kitchen will be serving a special menu on Tuesday 10th February. On the 13th February our kitchen will be offering a Pancake Day menu. We hope the children enjoy these days as a change to the usual menu.

Please see the menus below.

Reading Corner

Nursery received a Bookstart Pre-schooler pack this week from the BookTrust.

Taking the first steps towards reading is vital for children in their early years.

Reading is proven to be important, not just for a child’s development and educational achievement, but for their wellbeing and for building relationships.

Ideas and activities linked to the books inside the pack can be found at https://www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/parents-families/

We hope our nursery families enjoy reading and sharing the stories together.

Have fun and experience the benefits that reading can bring.

Reading Ambassador Book Recommendation

The best thing about reading is that it keeps me entertained when I am bored and it takes me to another world. It also levels up my vocabulary and creativity.

My favourite story at the moment is ‘The Uncommoners’ by Jennifer Bell.

I love it because it is very adventurous and interesting. I really like fiction books with twists. It is quite hard to predict what will happen next, so it keeps you on your toes.

I think you will enjoy this book because it gets more fascinating as you read, which encourages you not to put the book down.

My favourite authors at present is Jennifer Bell.

I would like to read ‘The Smoking Hourglass’ by Jennifer Bell next, which is the second book in the sequel.

Chatter Matters

ITS GOOD TO TALK!

WHOLE-SCHOOL ORACY CHALLENGE

To support the development of oracy across Brunswick Park, we are holding a whole-school oracy challenge.

Pupils are to come prepared on Monday 2nd February to tell a joke to their class.

Jokes will be shared at appropriate times throughout the week, but one will be chosen by the class to share in Friday's achievement assembly.

The aim of this challenge is to change the volume, tone and pitch of one's voice to entertain an audience and make them laugh.

"Why did the rabbit skip school?" . . . "It had a bad hare day."

Sit back and laugh out loud!

The popular household game ‘Guess Who’ is great for developing oracy because it requires players to use descriptive language, formulate precise questions, and engage in active listening to win the game.

Why not play ‘Guess Who’ this weekend!

Here are a few alternatives below . . .

Active London Holiday Club- February Half Term Activity Schedule

Monday 16th February - Mega Inflatables - Join our giant inflatable filled day from bouncy castles to giant inflatable games!

Tuesday 17th February - Sweet Treats & Personalise your own apron - Upskill at our bake off and take home tasty homemade goodies along with your own personalised apron.

Wednesday 18th February - Nerf Battles - Join our world of camouflage and battle your way through challenges and games.

Thursday 19th February - Bonkers Gameshow and Bingo - We are bringing back one of our most popular days. Be in the chance of winning vouchers and a whole load of prizes during rounds of bingo and wacky games in between.

Friday 20th February - Friendship Disco - We love an Active London party filled with UV, foam, bubbles, great music and optional face paint!

Book now via www.active-london.com

We hope to see you all there!

Join us for a heartwarming Ramadan Iftar Dinner on 27th February, 5–7pm — a joyful evening where parents, children, and families of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed.

Come and experience the spirit of togetherness as we break the fast, share delicious food, and create meaningful connections.

Little ones can enjoy creative craft activities, adding extra fun to this special community gathering.

Tickets are available NOW on SchoolMoney — we would love to see you there!