Newsletter 24th October

Simon's Update

Dear Brookfield families,

We’ve had a cracking final week at Brookfield with some lovely moments that made me so proud of our little school!

Year 6 Pupil Leadership
Our Year 6 children applied for their leadership roles this week. They wrote thoughtful applications, came to interviews dressed smartly, and answered questions with such sweetness, sincerity and maturity—especially about how they can support younger pupils. They are an absolute credit to the school. Well done, Year 6!

Year 1 Drumming Extravaganza
Year 1 enjoyed a drumming workshop with Tanya and it was a brilliant delight! Music matters, and we love being able to offer extra musical experiences as children journey through Brookfield.

School Improvements
While the children are away, we’re taking the opportunity to finish some of our net zero work, with air filtration systems being installed in classrooms; we’re also making adaptations to Reception with a brand-new cloakroom, and Bramble Class (Year 4) is one of our first classes to get some exciting updates as part of a new project. I’ll be organising a building tour for parents next half term for anyone interested in how spaces like the refurbished library, new art space and rest of school is developing—details TBC.

Finally, a huge well done to Albie, Willow, Aurora, Nelson, Millie and Tevell for smashing the Headteacher’s Challenge in Friday’s assembly and earning the one-of-a-kind gold sticker!

Wishing everyone a restful half term - see you at school on Monday 3rd November.

Our Learning Week 

olw 24th october 25.pdf

Whole School News

SEND Coffee Morning Slides

Thanks to those who attended the recent SEND coffee morning. We have attached below the slides that accompanied this event, for those that did and were not able to attend. 

send introduction.pdf

Individual School Picture day

It is Individual School Photo Day is on Thursday 6th November. Children will have individual pictures, and those that have siblings will also have pictures with siblings. 

We do not know which order pictures will be done in, and if your child is unwell on the day, we are sorry, but they cannot come in just to have their picture taken. 

Brookfield School Community

Remember Remember the 5th of November Brookfield Disco!

Get your costumes out for the spookiest, scariest and creepiest Brookfield Disco yet! Halloween meets Guy Fawkes night meets The Day of the Dead Disco on Wednesday 5th of November. 

4.30pm - 5.30pm for children at nursery, reception, years 1 and 2

6.00pm - 7.00pm for children in years 3 - 6

Food and drink will be on offer.  All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Tickets are £6 per child, free for parents and pupil premium families. Tickets are available here: 

https://www.brookfield.camden.sch.uk/Parents/Brookfield-School-Community-Events/ 

As always, events such as the disco are only made possible because of our community coming together and our amazing volunteers stepping up to help in any way they can on the day of the event itself.  If you are able to help out, please get in touch with your class rep or put your name down in our shared spreadsheet where you can see what help is needed at what time:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10GCwJF7R6KCCoE54hIg8M8xu7Bs4W-7UlG_cHmScIH0/edit?pli=1&gid=1771451719#gid=1771451719

Also could we kindly ask that you save any of your Halloween decorations and bring them to school after half term (you can leave them at Reception) so that we can reuse them to decorate the disco hall.

Information for Parents and Carers 

EYFS Coffee morning

Below is a link to a flyer with details about an upcoming Early Years SEND coffee morning, focusing on sleep which is being held on 2nd December. 

EYFS SEND Coffee morning

Black History Month in Camden

Below is a link to the full calendar of events in Camden, celebrating Camden's Black culture. There is a jam packed programme filled with art, film, talks and more. Most events are free, with a small number of events having a 'pay what you can' fee, with proceeds going to support the brilliant work of the Umoja Health forum - a Camden charity championing health and wellbeing in African abd Caribbean communities

 https://www.lovecamden.org/picks/black-history-season 

After School Sports with David

David is currently working on re starting his after school sports activities, and will be sharing information after half term about sessions for key stage 2 children (Y3-6). 

Saving the Planet with Brookfield

Today! Don't miss the FREE Camden screening of Power Station, an inspiring film about one family's efforts to turn their street into a power station. Sign up here 

And don't miss Brookfield mum Lara singing at the launch of The London Arboretum - a book about the role of our trees and how they need celebrating and saving. It’s at the beautiful Garden Museum

Next week! The Great Lost Property Giveaway... we will be clearing the racks at the School Disco on 5th November. Help yourself to great stuff for FREE, or a voluntary donation. Then it will all go to charity.

This month! Does your MP really understand what the future holds for you and your family? In a few weeks eight of the UK’s leading experts on the climate emergency will brief an invite-only audience of politicians and leaders from business, culture, faith and the media with the latest implications on health, food, national security and the economy. Make sure your MP attends! https://www.nebriefing.org/

Ongoing Lots of exciting activity and colourful veg at the allotment with the Brookfield Growers. Do let us know if you'd like to get stuck in! https://chat.whatsapp.com/F26lcDOKbmOLWbTSsoELg8