Brookfield Primary Academy Newsletter
21st March 2025
Brookfield Primary Academy, Ridge Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9LY
www.brookfieldprimary.com
Brookfield Primary Academy, Ridge Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9LY
www.brookfieldprimary.com
Another action-packed two weeks have flown by!
Our Year 4s have been extremely busy. Their learning has been enriched with a variety of workshops including: A history workshop, The Bumbles of Honeywood workshop as well as a visit to North Cheam Baptist Church for the Easter Experience.
We have also had Science Week, Young Carers Day and have also celebrated World Down Syndrome Day and Comic Relief. We thank all who have donated to these very worthy causes.
We cannot believe that we only have two more weeks left of the Spring term and what a busy few weeks we have planned. Year 6 are going to The Imperial War Museum, Year 5 on their residential as well as an Easter CSI Experience for Year 2.
,Science Week
We had a great time during Science Week. We had great fun speaking like scientists, whilst investigating 'changes and adaptations'. From looking at growing their own carrots in Reception, to looking at the adaptations of different animals dependent on their habitats. While Year 4 looked at the changes in sound, with different volumes and Year 6 went on a Mission to Mars!
Young Carers
On Wednesday 12th March, Young Carers day, we celebrated and thanked all our pupils who are Young Carers for all they do to support their families. The children thoroughly enjoyed decorating a cupcake and then having a tea party with Mrs Townsend and Mrs Teixeira.
A Young Carer is someone under 18 years old who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness or mental health condition. Young carers may do extra jobs around the home, such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed or move around. They may also give emotional support or physical support.
If you think your child may be a young carer, please contact the office.
Parent Consultation Meetings
Thank you to all who attended parent consultation meetings. We hope you found these informative, providing information about how your children are doing and what can be done to support them to achieve their targets.
If you were not able to attend a meeting, please contact the office to arrange a suitable date and time to meet with your child's teacher before the end of this half term.
World Down Syndrome Day & Comic Relief 2025
Today, Friday 21st May, we dressed in red to support Comic Relief as well as wearing odd socks to support World Down Syndrome Day. For Comic Relief, children were asked to write their favourite joke to make us laugh. The school council then chose their top 3 favourite.
Well done to:
Leo in Amethyst
'How do fishes count?'
'With their fish fingers!'
Sienna in Amber
'Why did the cow cross the road?'
'Because he went to the moovies!'
Aranya in Topaz
'What do you call the King of stationary?'
'A ruler!'
We are very proud to share with you that our Yearly Carbon Footprint has decreased by 21%.
Brookfield's top scorers with the most coins in Numbots this week are:
Year 1 : Morgan (Jade), Rueben (Emerald)
Year 2: Quinn and Bailey (Garnet), Zayan (Crystal)
Well done to you all!
Brookfield's tops scorers on Times Table Rockstars this week were:
Year 2: Arjun (Crystal), Aria (Garnet)
Year 3: Nevan (Opal), Younis (Amber)
Year 4: Harry (Topaz), Sophia (Amethyst)
Year 5: Amelia (Moonstone), Veer (Onyx)
Century
Brookfield's tops scorers on Century this week were:
Year 3: Rose (Opal), Aahil (Amber)
Year 4: Joshua A (Topaz), Corey (Amethyst)
Year 5: Sarah (Moonstone), A (Onyx)
144 club
Congratulations to all the children who have achieved the 144 club so far.
Keep practising your times tables!
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.
Well done to Arjun who received the 'student of the week' award and trophy at Progressive Martial Arts last week.
Well done to Rose in Opal class who has received her Bronze Brownie Award. Great job!
Well done to Rose in Jade class, whose dedication and training resulted in her being awarded first place in her gymnastic competition. What an achievement - well done!
Well done to Riyaanshi in Garnet class who has been awarded her Swim England Level 3 awarded after swimming 10m. Great job!
Well done to Caitlin in Garnet class who was awarded 1st place in her gymnastics competition. An absolutely fantastic achievement.
Well done to Daisy in Topaz class who achieved her orange belt in her martial arts grading. A great achievement - well done.
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.
27th March - PTFA Easter Mufti
27th Match - Rock Steady Performance
28th March - Year 6 trip to Imperial War Museum
31st March to 4th April - Year 5 Residential to Devon - 5:30am departure
3rd April - Easter Raffle
4th April - Winning House Mufti
4th April - Last day of term - school finishes at 1:30pm. Sunsetters finish at 4:00pm.
Thursday 24th April - Year 6 SATS parent meeting
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!
DONATIONS
We would be most grateful if you could supply a box of tissues for your child's class, if you are able to.
We would be very grateful for any donations of age 3/4 uniform, underwear and plimsolls for early years.
Thank you for your cooperation.
There is no longer an option to report a child’s absence via telephone. We ask that you use the google forms below to report absence. They are also available to complete on our website using the parent tab.
We do not authorise holidays during term time. If your child is going to be off school due to an exceptional circumstance, then please complete this form:
Request for Exceptional Absence in advance for future appointments and exception absence.
Brookfield Primary Academy Absence Form for sickness and same day medical appointments.
GATES
A reminder the main and back gate close at 8:45am when school starts for Reception to Year 6 children.
The EYFS gate closes at 8:50am, however children who are in Reception & Year 1 will be asked to go via the office if they arrive after 8:45am.
We thank you for your cooperation with this.
If you have moved address, it is imperative that you inform the school office as soon as you have moved. It is a requirement that the school has up to date details particularly in case of an emergency.
Please email the school office bfoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk if your details need updating. Alternatively you can update them using the Arbor App.
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.
The school uniform policy contributes to a positive and inclusive learning environment. We rely on parents' and guardians' support in ensuring their children wear the correct uniform.
Click here for the LEO Academy Trust Uniform Policy
Brookfield Primary Academy - Appendix 1
***Please note from Monday 4th November 2024, through till Monday 28th April 2025, School Wear Incs delivery schedule will change to a fortnightly basis. This adjustment is part of their commitment to lowering carbon emissions and making a positive impact on the environment.
Thank you for your support.
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.
Get Ready for Action 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 7th April - Thursday 17th April
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 Parents/ Carers,
Do you live with Autism? Are you interested to learn more?
We are pleased to invite you to a virtual talk by Ros Blackburn as part of World Autism Acceptance Month (April 2025); an opportunity for our community to come together and raise awareness, foster acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered.
Ros Blackburn is a renowned advocate for autism. She will be sharing her invaluable insights and experiences about her journey of growing up with autism.
Please see the QR code on the attached flyer to sign up to join this exciting opportunity.
Unfortunately, this event will not be recorded.
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.
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
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
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
From the summer term, if you have any enquiries whether general or specifically for your child's class teacher or Year Group lead please email the school office: bfoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
Please note we will aim to respond as soon as possible and within 5 working days.