Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 27/10/25

            

Welcome to the Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter! 

Each week, I will be bringing you a look back on the previous week in the library, including the fun that our lunchtime library clubs have had, new books, children's book reviews, library displays and much more! 

~ Miss Flower, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

 

Lunchtime library club 

Last week, the lunchtime library club got creative, designing their own monsters!

Book of the Week

*Meet the Mubbles by Liz Pichon* Something ODD has landed on the Isle of Smile. But WHAT is it? Can THE MUBBLES solve the mystery in time, before the colour disappears from their world...FOREVER?

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, the library Chatterbooks groups enjoyed their second session of Superbat. Everyone had great fun designing their own Superbats!

Black History Month Reading Challenge

Congratulations to Bernice in Year 4 for being the first to complete a Black History Month Reading Challenge. Congratulations!

Broadford Library In Numbers - Autumn 1 term

It has been an extremely busy first half term in the library, with lots of groups, activities and events taking place, and so many super readers enjoying the bumper range of books that the library has to offer! Read the latest Broadford Library In Numbers for Autumn 1 term here

Blue Peter Reading Badge

 Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.    

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the recent Library blog post all about our 105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford here.

Urgent request - Returning borrowed library books

We have so many lovely books in our library but, unfortunately, many of them get borrowed by a child and then never returned to the library. Please can you check at home to see if you have any Broadford library books (stamped inside/Broadford logo attached). If you do, please pass them to your child to return to the library asap, where our Book Monster is waiting to eat them! Thank you. 

Did you know that we have a Broadford Library Instagram page? Click here to follow us!

Broadford Library In Numbers - Autumn 1 term 2025

   

It has been an extremely busy first half term in the library, with lots of groups, activities and events taking place, and so many super readers enjoying the bumper range of books that the library has to offer!
 

Thank you to everyone for your continued support in making our school library a wonderful place for children to enjoy and grow their love of reading!

~ Miss Flower, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

The Story Scrapbook has been on the move!

   

The Story Scrapbook has been on the move!

Each week, a different class around the school is delivered the scrapbook by two of our Spinebreakers. The class's task is to fill a double-page spread with work based on a book of their choice - this could be their end-of-day story or a class favourite. Classes can fill their pages with drawings, paintings, writing, collages - they just need to be creative and use their imaginations!

Last week, the Story Scrapbook had its next delivery, to Ash class in Year 3. The class chose the Roald Dahl classic, Fantastic Mr Fox, as their theme and produced some great book reviews and creative pages!

Ashar and Alayna, Ash class's Spinebreakers, then returned the Story Scrapbook to the library for some photos. 

The next lucky class to receive the scrapbook after half term will be Almond in Year 6. We look forward to seeing what they will do!

Reading Assemblies - Look Up! and Danny the Champion of the World

        

For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Harman read Look Up! Rocket is a hilarious, science-mad chatterbox - she's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived!

This book features on the Year 1 105 book list, which you can see here

For the KS2 Reading Assembly, Miss Kenealy read an extract from the Roald Dahl classic, Danny the Champion of the World. A young boy named Danny and his father, a poacher, devise a clever plan to outwit a cruel and wealthy landowner, Mr Hazell.

This book features on the Year 4 105 book list, which you can see here

Please email Miss Flower, Librarian, if you are looking for one of the '105 Books to Read', with your child's full name and class.

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

Well done to Sadhana, Zaviyar, Afrahim, Vanessa, Ryan, Andreea, Eridola, Farzaan and Harry who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Afrahim, Andreea and Anu who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Andreea and Anu who have earned their Gold Certificates for reading all 15 books!

Well done to all!

 

 Blue Peter Reading Badge

Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.  

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 20/10/25

            

Welcome to the Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter! 

Each week, I will be bringing you a look back on the previous week in the library, including the fun that our lunchtime library clubs have had, new books, children's book reviews, library displays and much more! 

~ Miss Flower, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

 

Lunchtime library club 

Last week, the lunchtime library club enjoyed some lovely Autumn-inspired mindfulness colouring sheets.

Book of the Week

*Rich Witch, Poor Witch by Peter Bently & Jim Field* There's panic at the palace when the princess refuses to smile. Rich Witch Rita is sure she can conjure up a solution, for a fee! Kindly Witch Rose has a very different approach...but which witch will come to the rescue?

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, more new library Chatterbooks groups enjoyed listening to Superbat. All of the groups got 10/10 for their questions about the story - well done to everyone!

New books

Lots of excited children have been enjoying borrowing all of the new books obtained from the recent book fair. With so many different genres to choose from, there has been something for everyone!

Blue Peter Reading Badge

 Two more of our super Spinebreakers have applied for their Blue Peter Reading badges!

Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.    

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the recent Library blog post all about our 105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford here.

Urgent request - Returning borrowed library books

We have so many lovely books in our library but, unfortunately, many of them get borrowed by a child and then never returned to the library. Please can you check at home to see if you have any Broadford library books (stamped inside/Broadford logo attached). If you do, please pass them to your child to return to the library asap, where our Book Monster is waiting to eat them! Thank you. 

Did you know that we have a Broadford Library Instagram page? Click here to follow us!

The Story Scrapbook is back for another year!

  

We are delighted to announce that the Story Scrapbook is back for another year!

Each week, a different class around the school is delivered the scrapbook by two of our Spinebreakers. The class's task is to fill a double-page spread with work based on a book of their choice - this could be their end-of-day story or a class favourite. Classes can fill their pages with drawings, paintings, writing, collages - they just need to be creative and use their imaginations!

Last week, the Story Scrapbook had its first delivery to Willow class in Year 4. The class chose The Bad Guys - Episode 1 by Aaron Blabey as their theme and produced some great book reviews and drawings!

Isabelle, one of Willow class's Spinebreakers, then returned the Story Scrapbook to the library for some photos before delivering it to Ash class in Year 3 for their turn. 

We look forward to seeing what Ash class will choose to do!

Reading Assemblies - The Hodgeheg and Stig of the Dump

          

For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Myers read some of The Hodgeheg. After attempting to cross the road, hedgehog Max, suffers a bump to the head, causing him to muddle his words. The story teaches us about road safety as Max tries to understand how humans cross the road.

This book features on the Year 2 105 book list, which you can see here

For the KS2 Reading Assembly, Miss Brimmer read an extract from Stig of the Dump. This modern-day classic is a firm favourite. The story follows bored schoolboy, Barney, who meets a caveman named Stig living in a rubbish dump.

This book features on the Year 5 105 book list, which you can see here

Please email Miss Flower, Librarian, if you are looking for one of the '105 Books to Read', with your child's full name and class.

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

Well done to Arthur, Frankie, Zayna, Mfon and Inaya who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to all!

 Story Suitcases

This week, our Story Suitcases were taken home by Eden, Oceann, Happiness and Adam. We hope you all enjoy a snuggly evening with a great book and a yummy hot chocolate.  

If your child has received a Story Suitcase this week, please ensure it is returned back to school by Thursday. Thank you.

 

 Blue Peter Reading Badge

Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.  

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 13/10/25

             

Welcome to the Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter! 

Each week, I will be bringing you a look back on the previous week in the library, including the fun that our lunchtime library clubs have had, new books, children's book reviews, library displays and much more! 

~ Miss Flower, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

 

Lunchtime library club 

Last week, the lunchtime library club celebrated Harry Potter Book Day by designing their own wizard hat!

Book of the Week

*Little Bear by Autumn Publishing* Have you ever wondered what happens during the first year of a little bear's life? Follow a grizzly bear cub, from his first steps out of the den and meeting new friends to digging a new den ready for hibernation.

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, new library Chatterbooks groups enjoyed listening to There's A Snake In My School. Everyone had lots of fun creating their own snake.

Spinebreakers trip

Last Thursday, some of the Year 5 Spinebreakers had a fun trip to Harold Hill library. They read books, completed book reviews, listened to stories and learned how to use the library self-service machine to borrow books.

Book Fair

Thank you so much to everyone who purchased books at our recent Book Fair. Together, your purchases enabled us to buy

42 new books!

These wonderful new books will be added to our school Library collection. We have lots of very excited children who cannot wait to start reading them.

Spooky Season display

We have a bumper selection of Spooky Season books for all ages, as well as some new display additions to the library! 

Blue Peter Reading Badge

 Two more of our super Spinebreakers have applied for their Blue Peter Reading badges!

Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.    

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the recent Library blog post all about our 105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford here.

Urgent request - Returning borrowed library books

We have so many lovely books in our library but, unfortunately, many of them get borrowed by a child and then never returned to the library. Please can you check at home to see if you have any Broadford library books (stamped inside/Broadford logo attached). If you do, please pass them to your child to return to the library asap, where our Book Monster is waiting to eat them! Thank you. 

Did you know that we have a Broadford Library Instagram page? Click here to follow us!