Happy half term

Well it has been a short but busy half term.  With lots of successes.  

We have been incredibly busy over the past couple of weeks with our children having some fantastic visits and trips.   Our Year 6 pupils experienced what life was like in London during the Second World War during a  WW2 experience.  We also had a wonderful day completing fun maths activities for NSPCC Number Day.  We also looked at how we can keep ourselves safe while we are online for Internet Safety day.  

Well done to all children who are in Red House, who earned 507 house points this half term and therefore a mufti day today.  Great job!

We have also been to a range of sporting activities.  See the sporting page for further information on these.

After half term, we continue with a range of exciting trips and workshops.   Some of our Year 5 pupils will also be attending the Year 5 residential to Devon with other Year 5 children from the LEO Academy Trust.

This term we have also had a very successful Challenge Partners Review.  Please click here to view the report.  

SAVE THE DATE!

Parent consultation meetings will be held on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th March.   

Further information after half term.

Goodbye and Good Luck 

This term we are very sad to be saying goodbye to several members of staff.

We would like to wish Mrs Griffith, one of our office administrators, good luck in her new role at Cheam Park Farm.  She has been a great asset to the school and will be missed.  We are pleased to inform you Mrs Green will be joining our office team two days a week.

Mrs Lennard, one of our EYFS teaching assistant is leaving us to concentrate on her family.  We wish her all the best for the future.

We are also sad to say goodbye to Miss Mitchell, who has been covering Mrs Walker (nee Saxby's) maternity leave.  We wish her all the best and hope to see her again in the future.  

Golden Raffle Ticket Mini Golf Trip

Well done to ALL children who have been awarded a Golden Raffle ticket this half term.  On Monday 10th February, our lucky raffle ticket winners enjoyed a round of mini golf at Horton's Mini Golf.  They had a fantastic time.  

Internet Safety Day 

On Tuesday 11th February it was Internet Safety Day.  Each Year Group learnt about how they can stay safe online.  Our older years groups learnt how to avoid online scams.

BOARD GAMES & BOOKS

We are currently converting the hut in the playground to a quiet area.  This will include having one area as a library area and the other as a colouring in/board game area.  This will be a peaceful zone which all children can access during lunchtimes.

We are therefore asking that if you have any board games or books which you no longer require, please could you donate them to us so we can stock our library!

To make the area even more cosy, if you have any beanbags, cushions or blankets you no longer require, please donate them too.

Thank you for your support.  

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! 

I am so pleased to share all of the wonderful out of school achievements our pupils have achieved this half term.

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

  24th February - Founders Day (children in Scout & Guiding movement in uniform)

 19th & 20th March - Parent Consultation Meetings

6th March - World Book Day

17th - 23rd March Neurodiversity Awareness

21st March - World Down Syndrome Day

21st March - Red Nose Day for Comic Relief

28th March - Year 6 trip to Imperial War Museum

31st March to 4th April - Year 5 Residential to Devon

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. 

Get Ready for Action with LEO Sports Camps!

Conquer the February half term with LEO Sports Camps!

LEO Sports Camps are back and better than ever! Led by our expert LEO Sports instructors, these action-packed camps are the perfect way for your child to stay active and entertained during the school holidays.

Join us at one of our four convenient locations - Brookfield Primary Academy, Manor Park Primary Academy, Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, and Hurst Park Primary Academy - for a week of non-stop fun and games.  We've got a fantastic lineup of sports and activities planned, including daily challenges and competitions to keep things exciting.

Dates: Monday 17th February - Friday 21st February

Times: 9am-3pm

Cost: £20 per day - Tax Free Options Available

Age: For pupils in Years Reception - Year 6

This is not part of the HAF programme. 

Spaces are limited, so book HERE today and let the fun begin!

For more information visit our website or email sportscamps@leoacademytrust.co.uk

Dear Kinship Carers,

We’re just sending you a quick update and to let you know that the national charity, Kinship, is running a free Roadshow for kinship carers who can travel to Croydon on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at Hilton London Croydon, 101 Waddon Way, Purley Way, Croydon, CR9 4HH

Places are free but are on a first come, first served basis. The event is solely for kinship carers so unfortunately we are unable to have children attend. We have attached a flyer with more information, and if you would like to find out more you can visit their website and book your place directly. You’ll also have a free lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

www.kinship.org.uk/croydon-roadshow

Kinship Roadshow Croydon

26 February 2025, 9:30am - 2:30pm

Hilton London Croydon,101 Waddon Way, Purley Way, Croydon, CR9 4HH

Topics covered:

The day will include the opportunity to meet other kinship carers as well as workshops on:

•        Trauma and attachment

•        Managing contact

•        Supporting your kinship child at school

BookTrust will be there and you’ll be able to take home free books for your kinship children. 

Other support:

You’ll also be able to talk to other who can help you in your role as a kinship carer.

Don’t worry if you can’t attend this one, there will be more free workshops and opportunities coming from Kinship which we will send to you.

You can also access their free online workshops here: https://compass.kinship.org.uk/training-and-events/

If you have any questions for Kinship, you can contact the team on roadshow@kinship.org.uk and book your ticket here: www.kinship.org.uk/croydon-roadshow

Hannah Miles

Extended Duties Education Advisor

Sutton Virtual School

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.

Please click here to find out which events we have participated in recently.

Early Years - Please click here to find out what Nursery and Reception have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 1 - Please click here to find out what Year 1 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 2 - Please click here to find out what Year 2 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 3 - Please click here to find out what Year 3 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 4 - Please click here to find out what Year 4 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 5 - Please click here to find out what Year 5 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 6 - Please click here to find out what Year 6 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

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.

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