LEARNING

EXCELLENCE

OPPORTUNITY

We are excited to announce that we are able to host tours for prospective new Nursery and Reception parents. Please can we ask you to share this information with your friends and families who are looking for a primary school. The booking form and information can be found on our website: http://www.brookfieldprimary.com/

Contacting your child's class teacher: If you need to contact your child's class teacher please email the school office on bfoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk and they will forward the emails during the working day for the teacher or Senior Leader to act upon and respond.

Also, could we remind parents/carers not to approach the class teachers in the mornings during drop off time unless it is urgent. Please make an appointment to see the class teacher via the school office. KS2 pupils do not finish their school day/ learning till 3:20pm, therefore, if you are waiting on the playground to collect your child at the end of the day, please ensure that you stand away from the classroom windows and door so as not to disturb their learning.

The climbing frames are not to be used before and after school, parents please remind your children of this school rule. In addition, children are not to use their scooters or bikes on school grounds and must walk to the side of them.

If using private vehicles, please remember to park thoughtfully and not park in front of the local residents’ drives or on the yellow zig zag lines in front of the school. We would like to see as many families and staff as possible walking, cycling or scooting to school.

It seems timely to remind all parents that we consider Brookfield a safe place for children. All staff have attended safeguarding training. This training is updated yearly. The designated staff for safeguardng are Ms Prathayini Wright (Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead), Ms Rachel Mander (Vice Principal and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) and Ms Sarah Pearson(Vice Principal for Inclusion and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Claire Langford(Office Manager and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Catherine Davies(Year Group Leader and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead). Please see our safeguarding policy and procedures on the school website.

The Met Police's annual Christmas Tree Project aims to give a present to a child in your borough who might not otherwise receive one. And to advertise this great campaign, the Commissioner has tasked the children of London with creating a poster design. The winning design will be invited to turn on the Christmas Tree lights with the Commissioner outside New Scotland Yard. Thank you to our talented artists who completed these wonderful entries in their own time; we are very impressed with your creativity and ideas. Good luck everyone!

Friday 22nd October is the annual celebration day for Show Racism the Red Card. Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is the UK’s largest anti-racism educational charity. It was established in January 1996, thanks in part to a donation by then Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. Anti-racism awareness is something that Brookfield supports and we have been exploring this with the children this week. Anti-racism awareness not only happens through discussion but also in day to day like, for example, footballers setting an example by taking the knee. We will continue to support diversity and anti-racism at Brookfield to help create an inclusive environment for all.

On Tuesday, our Y6 Pupil Parliament children assisted Mr Fear and Mrs Bolger in delivering all your kind donations for the Harvest Festival to Sutton Foodbank.

In Reception, we have been learning about the story 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. We made WANTED posters so that we could find Goldilocks. We acted out the story and sang the Goldilocks song- please ask us to show you the actions and words! We learnt about the word 'sorry' and why it is important to say sorry - we think that Goldilocks should say sorry to Baby Bear for breaking his chair!

In maths, we have been learning to securely understand numbers to 5 and have been working at writing our numbers too.

Year one has yet again had a busy couple of weeks. The children have enjoyed our book 'Peace at Last' and have learned actions to help retell the story orally and draw a story map before writing it. In maths, we have been adding within ten and solving number problems. We had great fun making an old-fashioned toy and also getting creative making fish. The children were very good at recalling facts about fish as part of our science work. We have been celebrating Black History Month by learning about different people from the past. People who have achieved their dreams and have made positive changes to our world. We found out about Rosa Parks and Bessie Coleman.

Year 2 have been working incredibly hard during this final week of the half term. We began studying a new religion 'Hinduism'. During our introduction to the religion we found out all about the different Gods and Goddesses within the religion. In science, we completed a strength experiment. We made our own predictions as to which material would be the strongest and which would be the weakest. We had lots of fun experimenting! Maths has been very challenging this week however Year 2 have shown amazing resilience with the challenge. We have begun looking at addition with renaming. It is a challenging method but all children have worked hard with their understanding.

Year 3 had another successful week to be proud of. In Maths we continued to learn to add and subtract 3-digit numbers with renaming and we used Base 10 resources to help us with our understanding of regrouping. In English, we wrote the exciting story of Akimbo and the Elephants, making sure we included fronted adverbials and prepositions. We then wrote a review of the book, which we recommend everyone to read. We watched an assembly about safety from the NSPCC and we learned that we have the right to be safe. We then completed some activities, including our own happy and safe chart and a chatter box. We had the best Africa Day learning a lot about the countries in Africa, we created beautiful landscapes and we used the VR headsets to explore this amazing continent.

Year 4 have been incredibly busy the last two weeks. In writing, we have been creating a newspaper report about a new Roman God discovered under the football pitch at school. We interviewed each other using Flipgrid and used this to help us create witness reports in our article. In Maths , we have been exploring different ways to subtract four digit numbers with renaming. In Reading, we have practised summarising ideas in our texts. In Science, we have been creating switches that we could use in our electrical circuits. We visited Wimbledon Synagogue through a Zoom call and toured the Synagogue, discovered its features, examined the Torah and witnessed how Shabbat is celebrated. We asked sensible and thought provoking questions and could explain the new vocabulary we had learnt. We also discovered how Jewish people celebrate Harvest, (Sukkot) and made group Sukkahs, which are the shelters that Sukkot is celebrated in. In Design Technology, we designed made and evaluated a Roman shield.

Year 5 have had a busy but productive two weeks. We have started exploring factors, multiples and prime numbers in Maths. We are also looking at column multiplication. The children have been working hard to show show squared and cubed look when we use manipulatives to make them. We have written another narrative in English but this time we looked at the story from Kensuke's point of view and we practised writing in first person- we are becoming very confident at using relative clauses and adding parenthesis to our writing. We have been spending extra time learning about how to Stay Safe at school . We revised the names of the safeguarding team, discussed what bullying is and spoke about adults we can talk to if we ever feel upset about something. We had the most fun in Topic this week as we had our Explorer Day! There was dress up, map making, ship building and planning a budget for a Polar Trip.

Year 6 have had a super week learning extremely hard! In maths, we have started tackling common multiples, common factors, prime numbers and composite numbers. In English, we were tasked with writing our own narratives in the role as the Warden, the lady in charge of Camp Green Lake. We carefully planned out our writing ensuring we were meeting the success criteria. We worked together and shared ideas. Carrying on with our Black History topic this month, we explored the influence Nelson Mandela had in society. We looked at how resilient he was growing up and how we could use some of his strength today in our own lives. We were also very lucky to have a visit from Steve Welding. He discussed the importance of staying safe online and we had some informative discussions throughout.

Following recent training sessions we wanted to share some resources with you to support your child with GSuite.

Slides from the session

Youtube recording

Google Classroom Interactive Guide

Parent Drop ins for digital safety

https://www.legendaryteacher.parentzone.org.uk/dropins

Please see below an leaflet regarding the Discord App, please note it is 13+ only!

Discord Online Safety

Mrs McGauley (SENCO at Cheam Park Farm) is excitedly heading off on maternity leave on Friday the 17th of September. Ms Pearson (Mrs Wells) (Inclusion Manager at Brookfield) will be covering the SENCo role at Cheam Park Farm whilst Mrs McGauley is away.

Ms Pearson will be working across all 3 sites (days listed below) and in order to help with communication between home and school, a new joint email system has been set up.

For all SEN enquiries, questions, discussions or to speak to Ms Pearson please use the new email of

ncsen@leoacademytrust.co.uk

For now, the Brookfield SEN email will be closed from the end of September until further notice. Whilst Mrs McGauley is on maternity leave please use the email address above for communication.

Mrs Wells will be at Brookfield on Wednesday and Friday; Cheam Park Farm on Monday and Thursday.

Looking after a child or young person's mental health

Supporting Parents Helpfinder - Answer six questions to find out how you can support your child's mental health during the pandemic, see link below:

Young Minds - Supporting Parents Helpfinder

Note: End of Year Pupil School Reports - Attendance

Due to the unprecedented times and the disruption caused to the children's school attendance this past academic year we have made the decision to not report their attendance data on the End of Year Pupil School Reports.

You will be aware that the school does not authorise any holidays. Very rarely we are able to authorise leave in exceptional circumstances. You must complete a ‘Request for Special Leave’ form in order for the request to be sanctioned.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS, because…

• Children with good attendance achieve much better in their learning

• Time off disrupts learning for your child, and also for the rest of the class

• Children who miss school miss out on their right to a full education

• It is your legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly

• Persistent unauthorised absence could lead to court action, including fines

Attendance 96% to 100% - 0 to 7 days missed per year – your child’s good attendance will give them every chance of being a successful learner who makes good progress.

Attendance 92% to 95.9% - 8 to 15 days missed per year – you should try to improve your child’s attendance to make sure they have the best possible chance of success at school.

Attendance 90% to 91.9% - 16 to 19 days missed per year – your child’s attendance is dangerously close to falling to a level which can stop them making progress at school.

Attendance below 90% - 20 or more days missed per year – your child is considered a ‘persistent absentee’ in government statistics, and their poor attendance is putting them at serious risk of underachieving at school.

DID YOU KNOW

½ day missed every week = 90% attendance

1 day missed every week = 80% attendance

1 school year at 90% attendance = 4 whole weeks of lessons MISSED

1 school year at 80% attendance = 8 whole weeks of lessons MISSED

By the time a pupil is persistently absent (85% attendance) they have missed 6 weeks or half a term of schooling.

The simple message is: the greater the attendance, the greater the achievement.

Please where possible make dental, medical or other appointments during the holidays or out of school hours. If the appointment is during school hours we will require an appointment letter/card as proof of the appointment. If the appointment is urgent or last minute, please advise the school as soon as possible. Please do not keep your son or daughter out of school the whole day when they have appointments. When a child is collected early for an appointment it is disruptive for the class and the office staff.

Praise and reward good attendance at home and at school. During the year we will reward termly 100% attendance with certificates. Bronze certificate for 100% attendance for one term, silver certificate for 100% attendance for two terms and gold certificate for 100% attendance for three terms.

If a school can improve attendance by 1%, we will see a 5-6% improvement in attainment (Department for Education). Please help us and your son or daughter by ensuring their attendance remains above 97%, allowing them to achieve their full potential.

As you know we encourage families to walk, cycle or scoot to school where possible. I would like to remind you - cycling and scooting are not permitted on the school premises. Anybody caught doing so will be asked to get off their scooter or leave their scooter outside the school gates. Please park bikes and scooters safely and securely and ensure they are clearly named.

Safer parking at the school gates

We realise that there are some parents/carers who have no alternative but to drive their children to school, however, many are driving short distances where walking is a real option. Even those who have to drive to school can do their bit by parking away from the school entrance and walking for part of the journey.

What can you do to help keep everyone safe around the school gates?

• Please do park thoughtfully and not park in front of the local residents’ drives.

• Please don’t block the road - emergency vehicles and other traffic may need access.

• Please don't park on yellow lines, zig-zags or block the school entrance.

• Please don't park on the pavement, across dropped kerbs or residents’ driveways.

• Please don't park opposite or within 10 metres of a junction.

• Please don't park where you will cause inconvenience to other road users.

• Please don't leave your vehicle with the engine still running as the children and adults nearby will be inhaling those dangerous fumes.

• Please don't stop in the middle of the road to drop your child off, even for a few seconds.

These changes make a real difference to the congestion around school, making the school run less stressful and far safer for everyone. Not only that but they will help your child’s education. Research has shown that children who walk or cycle to school are more receptive to learning at the start of the school day than those who travel to school by car. Stopping or Parking on the yellow zigzags is illegal and is endangering your child.

Please park safely.

Walk to school and save fuel, if you can!

• If your child suffers from asthma they must have an in-date, spare inhaler in school at all times along with a spacer. These should be given to the office who will store them securely. Please check on a yearly basis that the inhaler is still fit for purpose. Please also ensure any child with an allergy has appropriate medication in school, i.e Epipen/Piriton etc. This could be life-saving.

• We ask that pupils bring in their own water bottles daily. The bottles need to be clearly labelled with the child's name and only have water in them.

• Please leave buggies and prams outside the school buildings, as it could be very hazardous in an emergency. Currently, the office is operating on a 'one in and one out' policy. Please ensure you wear a mask if you enter the school building.

• Please remember that all children in KS2 are encouraged to bring fresh fruit or vegetables to school for a mid-morning snack during playtime. Many children are really hungry by lunchtime and will be happier and learn better if they have eaten something at playtime.

• Only children in Year 6 are permitted to bring a mobile phone into school and only if absolutely necessary. Phones are stored in the office during the school day.

• No pets in the playground please especially dogs! (Excluding guide dogs). This includes owners carrying their dog in their arms. We cannot permit any pets on the premises.

• Please do not let your children climb on the climbing frames in the KS1 or KS2 playground.

• No smoking is allowed anywhere in the school or grounds.

• I would like to urge parents to remember to park thoughtfully and not park in front of the local residents’ drives or on the yellow zig zag lines in front of the school. We would like to see as many families and staff as possible walking, cycling or scooting to school.

• Please ensure that you look at your Arbor account as we are a paperless school and all information is sent via this portal. If you have any queries, please contact the school office.

Neat Camps October half term club for boys and girls age 4 to 14.

Please click here for more information - Neat Camps - Holiday Club

Dear Parents/Carers

We are delighted to announce our bookings are now live for our October Half Term Sports Camps!

We will be running everyday for the full week across our 3 different sites in Sutton, Chessington and Woking.

Dates: Monday 25th October - Friday 29th October.

Everyday we will be having a range of different sports and activities running from 9-3pm.

We are also going to be having a special spooky Halloween Friday with lots of games and best dressed costume prizes!

As a pupil of a LEO Academy Trust School you are able to access our LEO20 discount code at checkout to receive 20% off all bookings.

Please see the below link for all bookings:

https://campscui.active.com/orgs/FlairSportsAcademy?orglink=camps-registration#/selectSessions/3060343

For more information contact the team at info@flairsportsacademy.com. Please do not contact the school office.

Once again thank you for your continued support.

Many thanks

Mr Ewing

Flair Sports Academy

Presto Performing Arts are a local, independent Performing Arts school with classes running at Brookfield Primary on Friday evenings for children aged 4-16. Presto pride themselves on being one of the most affordable schools, with a team of industry professionals, many of whom are West End performers. They offer a free trial class, and don’t ‘tie you in’ to a contract or payment plan at any point.

What makes Presto slightly different to other schools is that they work towards an end of term performance every single term at Presto, giving students the opportunity to develop their confidence on a regular basis. They also perform a large-scale show in a local theatre every 2 years so the students can experience performing professionally.

They offer extra opportunities such as dance competitions, LAMDA accredited exams, annual performances at the Sutton light switch-on, 1:1 private singing lessons and the opportunity to perform in Disneyland Paris.

Get in touch to book a free trial class.

07525 456736

PrestoPerformingArts@live.co.uk

Presto Performing Arts Poster

We always welcome parents in school helping in classes and we are pleased to let you know that we can continue to do this this term. We know how much our children benefit from this additional support, especially at the moment when so much time in school has been missed.

Please complete this form if you are interested in helping in school.

All PTFA helpers and volunteers in class are required to complete Safeguarding training and provide a current DBS certificate. Contact the office on either school site for advice on this.

We have a number of exciting opportunities arising across the Trust:

LEO Academy Trust Vacancies

Sutton Schools Nursing Service

Children, young people and families with any concerns can contact the school nursing service via phone. For parents, the school nursing duty line number 0208 770 5409 from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. For children and young people who require support, the contact number is 0208 770 4409 9am-5pm, or the email address is

schoolnursing@sutton.gov.uk

Learning Support

Sutton College is offering to help parents support their child/ren with FREE online Family Learning English and Maths workshops and courses. Please see the link below for further details.

Family Learning

Our local jobcentre

https://www.jobcentrenearme.com/

Please find below a reminder of our procedures for communicating with the school

The School Office is open daily from 8:00am – 4:30pm

The phone number is 020 8644 8616 (the phone lines are open from 9:15am to 4:30pm)

Email: bfoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk

Our website address is http://www.brookfield.sutton.sch.uk

The office staff can deal with all general queries and take messages for our teaching staff. If any problems should arise, please let us know as soon as possible. Class Teachers continually monitor every child’s progress and will contact you with any concerns about academic progress, behaviour and application in the classroom. Pastoral care is also offered to the children in their class and across the school. Your child’s class teacher should always be your first point of call with any general concerns that arise. If you still have ongoing concerns, please make an appointment to speak to a Middle Leader. Our Middle Leaders/Year Leaders are - EYFS Mrs Nicola Marrable, Y1 Mrs Paula Holmes, Y2 Miss Rebecca Giacopazzi, Y3 Ms Eva Rubio, Y4 Mrs Michelle Underwood, Y5 Mrs Catherine Davies, Y6 Miss Sara Brice. Any concerns that you feel still have not been addressed will be escalated to the school’s Senior Leadership Team. Our Senior Leaders are - Mrs Sarah Wells (nee Pearson) (Inclusion Manager and Vice Principal), Mrs Rachel Teixeira (nee Mander) (Vice Principal), Ms Prathayini Wright (Principal) and Mrs Alison Day ( Executive Principal).

We've asked pupils at Brookfield what they love about their school: find out what they say here!