Well, what a busy and exciting two weeks we have had!

Our Year 1 and Year 3 children have enjoyed visiting our local library at Sutton Life Centre where they had the opportunity to be curious, share a variety of books as well as learn how to borrow a book from the library using a library card. 

 Our Reception and Year 1 had a great time at their Jungle Rumble dram workshop while our Year 2 children had an absolutely marvellous day at Kew Gardens, exploring the plants which grow in different climates.  It was an incredibly hot day but they thoroughly enjoyed the experience, particularly travelling in their own private Double Decker bus!

We were also very fortunate to have some of our parents volunteer to talk about their career choices for our Key Stage 2 Careers morning.  Our children found their talks interesting and were left discussing their future aspirations!  

A polite reminder if you have not paid £3.00 for your child's ticket for the theatre production of 'The Railway Children' please do so by Friday 4th July.  Thank you.

Year 4 High Ashurst - Monday 23rd June to Wednesday 25th June

Our Year 4 children thoroughly enjoyed their residential to High Ashurst, sleeping in tents and completing a range of activities.  They returned tired but all had a brilliant time.  A huge thank you to all the adults who accompanied the teachers.  The teachers were all impressed with how well the children challenged and supported each other throughout the residential. 

Those that stayed, also had a great week baking cakes, completing challenges, having forest school adventures as well as a movie afternoon! Thank you to Mrs Taylor and Mrs Akter for their support.  

Year 6 Enterprise Afternoon 

We are so proud of our Year 6 children and the skills they demonstrated planning, making and selling their products for enterprise week.  

A huge congratulations to all of them for rising to the challenge and making money which will be used to enhance their last few weeks at Brookfield.  

Thank you to everyone who supported them.

Secretary of State for Education Visit

We were proud to welcome the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, alongside colleagues from the Department for Education, for a special visit this week.

Championing Breakfast for All

The visit began with a look at our Universal Free Breakfast Club, which ensures that every pupil starts the day with a healthy, nutritious meal. As part of the Government’s wider commitment to improving school attendance and supporting families, this initiative is already making a positive difference in the school community.  The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson chatted to some of our pupils while they enjoyed their breakfast snack as well as played a game of table tennis!

Expanding Nursery Provision from 9 Months

We also shared our exciting plans to extend our nursery offer, soon welcoming children from as young as 9 months. This development will give our local families greater access to high-quality, school-based childcare, in line with new Government funding to expand Early Years provision across the country.  

Innovation in Digital Education

The Secretary of State experienced first-hand how we use technology to enhance teaching and learning. Through the use of 1:1 Chromebooks, assistive technologies, and real-time digital tools, we are creating a personalised and inclusive learning environment for every child.

As always, we were incredibly proud of how articulate and confident our pupils were throughout the visit.

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. 

30th June - Year 5&6 Sports morning (9:15-11:15am)

2nd July - EYFS Sports Morning (9:15 - 10:45am)

2nd July - Year 1&2 Sports Afternoon (1:45- 3:00pm)

3rd July - Year 3&4 Sports morning (9:15am - 11:15am)

8th July - Year 6 production (6:30 - 8:00pm)

9th July - Year 6 production (6:30 - 8:00pm)

10th July - Rock Steady Concert (invite only - 2pm)

10th July - Year 6 Leavers Party (5:00 - 7:00pm)

11th July - Year 6 leavers assembly (2:00 - 3:00pm)

14th July - 18th July - Year 6 trip to Isle of Wight

18th July - Last Day of Term.  School finishes at 1:30pm 

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