Newsletter 3rd October

Key Event	Date
Scholastic Book Fair begins	Monday 6 -10 October from 3.20pm
Liz Pichon Author visit	Wednesday 8 October from 8.15am
SEND coffee morning	Thursday 9 October 9am
Year 1 trip to London Zoo	Tuesday 14 October
BSC Annual General Meeting	Tuesday 14 October 8pm
Open Afternoon (Catkin - Y6)	Thursday 16 October 1.30-7pm
Conker class outing to the Secret Garden	Monday 20 October
Acorn class outing to the Secret Garden	Monday 20 October
Half Term	Monday 27 - Friday 31 October
Individual picture day	Thursday 6 November
Inset day - School closed	Friday 28 November

 

Simon's Update

This week we marked Anti-Racism Week with assemblies, lessons and stories woven across the school. Together we reflected on how everyone should feel welcome and included, that we stand up for one another if we see unkindness, and that we always share worries with a trusted adult. These themes link closely to our core values of kindness and responsibility, helping us to build a school community where every child feels safe, happy and respected.

Year 4 have also completed their inspiring artist workshops with Alix, creating some beautiful mixed-media books, and our new Maple Room has already provided a calm and creative space for art sessions and philosophy discussions. Looking ahead, next week promises a real highlight: Liz Pichon, of Tom Gates fame, will be visiting on Wednesday morning to sign copies of her brand-new book. Finally, as autumn really begins to bite, please ensure children come to school with waterproof coats and sensible shoes—we plan to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible, whatever the weather!

Year 4 have just completed their inspiring artist workshops with Alix, producing some truly beautiful mixed-media books that showcase both creativity and careful craft.I've also tasked Year 4 with creating the school newspaper with Ivy class working on the first issue and then Bramble class will have that a sa project to work on after the half term. 

It’s also been wonderful to see the children working in our new Maple Room too, which has already provided a calm and creative setting for art sessions and even some thought-provoking philosophy discussions.

Looking ahead, next week brings a real highlight: on Wednesday morning we’ll be welcoming Liz Pichon, of Tom Gates fame, who will be signing copies of her brand-new book for the children. 

With autumn now settling in, please do remember to send pupils in with waterproof coats and sensible shoes—we plan to make the most of the outdoors whatever the weather!

Our Learning Week

olw 3rd october 25.pdf

 

Whole School News

Curriculum Meeting slides 

We've created welcome packs for each year group, which can be found on the website here https://www.brookfield.camden.sch.uk/Learning/Our-Learning-this-Term-Curriculum-Letters/ 

Liz Pichon visiting Brookfield!

We're getting excited for our visit from Liz Pichon, author of bestselling Tom Gates book, and former Brookfield pupil, who will be visiting us on Wednesday morning, 8th October. Liz will be signing books for children at a book sale in the morning before school. She will then be hosting an assembly with children from key stage 2. We are also looking forward to showing her our newly refreshed library, with cosy reading spots, and new books curated and purchased following the diverse book appeal last term. Please do come along to the junior playground, from 8.15am. 

You can pre order books using the following link, and take advantage of a discount, using the code BROOKFIELDTG25 (selecting the option for free delivery) 

Scholastic Book Fair

We are delighted to let you know that our Book Fair will be running at school from Monday 6th October to Friday 10th October. This is a fantastic opportunity for children and families to explore a wide range of books and support a love of reading, while also raising rewards for our school library. With every book purchased, Scholastic will give the school money to spend on new titles for our library!

📍 Location & Times
The Book Fair will take place in the football cage on the junior playground each day from 3:15pm to 3:45pm. Please note that the gates will close promptly at 3:45pm.

💳 Payment
The fair will be entirely cashless. Parents and carers will be able to pay quickly and securely by scanning a QR code at the fair and paying online.
It is very important that you select the correct school when making a payment:
Brookfield Primary School, Chester Road.

📚 If a book sells out
If a title runs out at the fair, you can still purchase a copy from the Scholastic online store: www.scholastic.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for supporting reading at Brookfield.

 

Brookfield School Community

Our Annual General Meeting this year will take place on Tuesday 14th October at 8pm at the school in the bottom hall. 

Please join us to hear the Headteachers report on how funds raised by the BSC supported the school last year and outline his plans for this year. Details on how you can participate online will be shared in next weeks newsletter. 

Thank you to those who came to our coffee morning on Tuesday - keep your suggestions coming and as always every bit of involvement helps. Get in touch by emailing us: committee@brookfieldsch.org.uk 

Information for Parents and Carers / Office news

Open Afternoon

Don't forget to book your Open Afternoon appointment via Scopay. Open Afternoon will be held on Thursday 16th October. 

School closes for children in Catkin - Year 6 at 1pm. Appointments are from 1.30pm, and you can enter via the infant playground (entrance on Croftdown road). 

Please remember, there is no After School Club on this day. 

Christmas trees!

Is it too early to mention... Christmas?!

Well, we did it anyway! 

We’re excited to share that Brookfield has kindly, once again, been donated a beautiful Christmas tree by Pines and Needles. As part of their gift, they are also offering parents 10% off Christmas trees from their London pop-up stores and online shop.

  Discount Code: SCHOOL10

Follow @pinesandneedles for festive activities at local stores, and visit www.pinesandneedles.com for full details and all store locations across London.

Saving the planet with Brookfield

The climate crisis can be overwhelming, confusing, depressing... and who has time for that? But did you know you have climate superpowers? Here's a cool little quiz to help you discover what they are: https://jointheshift.earth/

It will reveal five research-based actions you can take personally as a citizen, professional, investor, consumer and role model to help drive bigger collective change. Try it now! https://jointheshift.earth/

Fly less, eat less meat and dairy, change to green energy and check out if your bank is funding fossil fuels - and some better banks to choose!