I cannot believe that we have reached the end of the academic year and what a  truly wonderful school year we've had! As we reach the end of term, I'm filled with immense pride reflecting on all the incredible achievements and growth we've witnessed. Our pupils have truly embraced every opportunity, from sharing their creativity in art classes to the thrilling triumphs on the sports pitch and the harmonious melodies at the O2! They particularly enjoyed watching the theatre production of the classic 'The Railway Children', this week.  It's been inspiring to see their enthusiasm and dedication across such a wide range of activities.

Beyond these fantastic enriching experiences, our children have also excelled academically, reaching impressive milestones and demonstrating a real love for learning. Their hard work, curiosity, and the unwavering support of our dedicated staff have created an environment where every child can flourish. We've celebrated countless individual successes and collective accomplishments, and it's clear that our pupils are not only developing strong foundational skills but are also becoming confident, well-rounded individuals ready for their next adventures.

As we end this year, I would like to thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the year. It's been a privilege to lead such a vibrant and thriving school community, and I wish you all a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer break. 

Finally, we say goodbye to our Year 6s who have had a fantastic last few weeks at Brookfield with their amazing Jungle Book Performance, Leavers Disco and Leavers Assembly.  We have loved having them as part of the Brookfield family and wish them every success as they start their Secondary School Journey.  

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 3rd September, refreshed and ready for another exciting year of learning and discovery!

End of Term Round Up

Summer Fair

A massive thank you to all those who braved the weather and joined us at our Summer Fair.  Despite the initial very wet start, the fair was a huge success with the La Boo Boo and Bottle tombola being particular favourites! The children thoroughly enjoyed the inflatables while the hot dogs were delicious!

A Massive Thank You

Thank you to our wonderful PTFA and in particular Gemma and Serena for all their hard work in making the fair the most successful yet raising over £4,000.  This will be spent on a climbing frame for the lower playground.  

Please Help!

Sadly, Gemma, Serena and the current PTFA executive team have decided to step down.  We are therefore in need of parents to join and lead the PTFA.  

The money raised from the PTFA events help enhance our school for your children, so please do contact the office if you would like to join the PTFA or can offer help at any future events.

Thank you.

A Truly Moving Nursery Sing Along

What a wonderful way to mark the end of the school year! Our annual Nursery Sing-Along took place on Tuesday, and it was an absolutely heartwarming event that left not a dry eye in the room.

Their enthusiasm, confidence and fantastic singing filled the room, showcasing all the wonderful songs they have learnt.  Every note was sung with joy and precision!

The inclusion of Makaton signs alongside their singing was truly beautiful to watch.  The combination of their sweet voices and expressive signs added an extra layer of emotion to the performances, touching the hearts of everyone in attendance.

A huge well done to all the Nursery children for their incredible efforts and to the Nursery staff for all their hard work in preparing them for such a memorable occasion. It was a perfect send-off, celebrating their achievements and the special journey they've had in Nursery.

We're so proud of each and every one of them!

Celebrating Our Amazing Reception Graduates!

On Thursday 17th July, we celebrated the "graduation" of our wonderful Reception class! It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming our youngest learners through the doors, some a little shy, others bursting with excitement. Now, as they prepare to transition to Year 1, we couldn't be prouder of the incredible journey and development each and every child has made throughout this year.  Once again, there was not a dry eye in the hall as we celebrated their amazing journey and immense growth thoroughout this academic year,  

We want to extend a huge thank you to all our Reception parents and carers for your incredible support throughout the year. Your partnership has been invaluable in nurturing your child's development and making their first year of school such a positive experience.

Goodbyes

Sadly we have to say goodbye to several of our teachers and teaching assistants as they move on to different schools and adventures.  We wish Miss Khan all the best in her adventures abroad.  Mrs Holmes, Miss Brice and Miss Wilson leave us to join three of our Surrey LEO schools - we wish them all the best.  Mr Harris is leaving us to join CCJ.  We are sure we will see them all soon.  Miss Emmile and Mrs Maxwell are leaving us to join other schools and we wish them every success.

A huge thank you to all our staff who are leaving us.  They have been inspirational in their time at Brookfield and will be greatly missed.  

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Please remember we are a nut-free healthy school.  Please follow the guidelines below for snacks and packed lunches - thank you.

Star of the Week and P.E. Certificate of Achievement

Well done to all the children who have received certificates for their achievements in PE or for demonstrating one of the LEO Explorer Characteristics and achieving a Star of the Week certificate.  

We are very proud of you.

If you would like to inform us of any achievements your child has completed outside of school, please  complete this form.

What is Oracy?

At Brookfield, we are currently working on developing oracy skills of all our pupils.   Oracy is a combination of learning to talk and learning through talk.  

Why does Oracy matter?

Oracy improves children’s outcomes in all areas of learning. It also fosters well being and confidence

enabling all children to have a voice and to be heard.  Oracy equips children with the skills they need in their

lives beyond school and to be active members of the community

Click here for more information

How can you help develop your child's oracy skills?

We will be sharing different activities for you to do with your child/children to develop their oracy skills. 

1st & 2nd September INSET DAYS - School Closed

3rd September First Day of Autumn Term for Years 1 - 6

18th September - Swap Shop 3:00pm - 4:00pm 

PARENT VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We are reaching out to ask for your valuable support in our classrooms. We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with various activities, such as hearing readers, supporting with creative projects. Your involvement can make a significant difference in enriching our students' learning experiences. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school office or your child's teacher to discuss how you can get involved. We appreciate your willingness to contribute to our school community! 

Safe and Courteous Parking During Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Ensuring the safety of our pupils is our top priority. This includes maintaining a smooth and safe environment for pick-up and drop-off times.

The school has never, and will never, advise parking in a way that obstructs residents' driveways on Ridge Road, or anywhere else in the neighborhood. We understand the convenience of pulling right up, but it's crucial to park legally and considerately.

We kindly ask all parents and guardians to be mindful of the following during pick-up and drop-off:

• Park safely and with due care.

• Respect our neighbours and local residents. This includes not parking across driveways at any time.

• If parking is limited, consider carpooling or using alternative transportation options when possible.

To further ensure safety and a smooth flow of traffic, we've requested additional police patrols during pick-up and drop-off times.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school community safe and considerate of our neighbours.

If your child is unwell or going to be off school please complete the School Absence Form by 9:15am, at the latest, on the day of your child's absence and any subsequent days.

Please submit a form for each child that is absent.  

Can we please remind you that if your child has been sick/vomiting then they must stay off school until 24 hours after their last bout of sickness. If your child has diarrhoea, or sickness and diarrhoea together, then they must not return to school until 48 hours after their symptoms have gone. 

Please refer to our 'my child is unwell' document for more information on when your child should return to school.

If your child has an illness that requires them to take medication during school hours (e.g. antibiotics, cough medicine, creams etc.), you must fill in a Medicine Permission form. This can be found on our website under the Parents tab.  Hard copies are also available on the carousel in the school office reception area. 

This form, and the medication, must be brought to the school office on the morning that the medication is due to start. The school office staff will administer the medication at the times stated on the form by the parent/carer. You can collect the medication at the end of the school day, or at the end of the illness.

Please do not send any medicine into class with your child, this includes sore throat lozenges.

If we do not have a Medical Permission form, we will not be able to administer medication to your child. 

PTFA UPDATES

We have created a PTFA Community on WhatsApp - in essence every group for Brookfield is within this community. Nothing has changed for your class What’s App groups, and  you are unable to see other groups without requesting to be a member,  but this allows us to post announcements directly, ensuring you receive information on our upcoming events. We still have a few class groups that have not joined yet,  so could we kindly request you do this.

Click here for a link to our Brookfield Primary PTFA Shop where you can find second hand uniform for sale.

Please can we ask you and your child to read through and confirm the Brookfield Primary Academy's Home School Agreement.  The Home School Agreement is a document that outlines what expectations you can have of the school, what expectations we have of our parents/carers and what expectations we have of our pupils.

Also, as part of GDPR, at the end of every academic year, we are required to check that the data we hold for your child on Arbor is up to date and correct. Please can we ask you to log into the Arbor app and click on your child's face (top left hand side of the screen), this will bring up their details. Please scroll down and check if the information is correct, if you need to make any changes this can be done via the app and will be automatically sent to the office admin team to approve.

Also, please can we ask you to check the parental consents for your child, if any of the consents are incorrect or you wish to add or amend anything please let us know, via email bfoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk and we can make the necessary changes.

If we do not hear from you we will accept that the data/consents we hold are correct.

Please refer to our website for our policies: https://www.brookfieldprimary.com/707/policies-and-statements

We pride ourselves on offering our children varied and exciting experiences and activities that help to support their learning of the curriculum. The School Fund will allow us to provide additional activities across all year groups. 

We have a voluntary school fund donation of £10 a term / £30 a year per child or £40 for a family if there are siblings at the school. Parents can pay for School Fund online via our Arbor payment system,  go to Accounts - School Fund - Top Up Account.

We would like to thank you for your support. 

Please..........help your child:

• Regularly listen to your child(ren) read 

• Encourage your child(ren) to complete their homework / Doodle Activities / Timetable Rockstars

• Ask your child about their day and talk about the amazing things they have learned

• Talk positively to your child(ren) about school and their progress / praise their achievements

• Speak to your child(ren)'s class teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team if you have any concerns regarding your child(ren)

• Avoid taking your child(ren) out of school during the school day / term time for appointments and holidays

• Drop your child(ren) off to school on time and in the correct uniform / collect your child(ren) on time / if you drive to collect your child(ren), ensure that you park safely respecting our neighbours and local businesses

Please..........help us:

• Carefully read all communications to ensure that they are fully understood and actioned (if required)

• Promptly report your child(ren)'s absence via the online form

• Ensure you pay for school meals / trips / events on time via Arbor

• If using extended services provided by school - Breakfast & Afterschool club, keep your account in credit

• If you have a child in nursery who attends additional sessions , ensure you keep their account in credit

• Update your personal information via the Arbor App if there are any changes

Please..........help raise funds:

• Contribute towards the School Fund

• Consider taking part in the LEO lottery

• Purchase online items via the Easy Fundraising App (if applicable) 

• Support the PTFA in attending events / or even better support the PTFA in helping to organise events