Showing posts with label Reading Assemblies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reading Assemblies. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Reading Assemblies - Reading Achievements!

 

Special visitors
We were very lucky today to have two special visitors in our KS2 Reading Assembly - Paige and Cherie from Harold Hill Library, who introduced the children to the National Summer Reading Challenge, which you can read more about here




105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford
Well done to Manha, Elija, Tesha, Bertha and Zenaya who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Ayzel, Tesha, Ayra, Zenaya and Mckenna who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Ian, George, Tesha, Leo, Bernice, Noura, Haroon, Amila, Eden, Hamza, Isabela, Mckenna and Kasim 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.  

Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Reading Assemblies - Wolves and The Indian in the Cupboard

 



For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Ashworth read Wolves! What if a book could come alive? Rabbits and readers beware…


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




For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Mrs Whiten read an extract from The Indian in the Cupboard. This story follows a young boy named Omri who receives a magical cupboard that can bring plastic toys to life, including a miniature Native American figure.

This book features on the Year 6 105 book list, which you can see here



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Tazkiya and Chloe who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Surabhi and Teodor who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Surabhi, Aarav, Nourah, Adelina, Alice, Teodor and Lillian who have earned their Gold Certificates for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!


And an extra big WELL DONE to Alder class in Reception, who are the second class this year where all children have finished their '15 Books to Read' for their year group. You can read more about their amazing achievement 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.  

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Reading Assemblies - The Robot and the Bluebird and This Moose Belongs to Me

  



For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Mrs Stanley read The Robot and the Bluebird. This is the story of a Robot with a broken heart – a Robot who thinks he is good for nothing. Then one winter’s day, a Bluebird appears and gives the Robot the strength to make a final journey.


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




For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Brimmer read This Moose Belongs To Me. Wilfred owned a moose. He hadn’t always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he knew, just KNEW, that it was meant to be his!

This book features on the Year 3 105 book list, which you can see here



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Eva, Harry, Ariana, Amirah, Bonnie-Blu, Chloe, Cornelius, Chynna, El-Amin, Eleha, Emmanuel, Raiyan, Dakshika and Remy who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Eva, Harry, Thomas, Ariana, Amirah, Bonnie-Blu, Chloe, Cornelius, Chynna, Dakshika and Eleha who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Eva, Harry, Thomas, Ariana, Chynna and George who have earned their Gold Certificates for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!

 A huge congratulations to George in Year 6, who has now completed our '105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford' whole-school reading challenge. What an amazing reading journey. Well done!






 Story Suitcases
This week, our Story Suitcases were taken home by Nellie, Rayan, Roza and Jacob. 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 return it back to the school library on Thursday morning. 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.  

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Reading Assemblies - Beegu and When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

 



For the KS1 Reading Assembly, Miss Myers read Beegu. Beegu tries to find her way home when she lands on planet Earth – however, her first impression of Earth isn't a positive one, until she bumps into some younger residents who are very welcoming.

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




For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Piper read from When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. This book tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War.

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



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Medhansh, Elisa and Eden who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Medhansh, Elisa and Eden who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Medhansh, Tiwa and Elisa who have earned their Gold Certificates for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!



And an extra big WELL DONE to Apricot class in Year 1, who are the first class this year where all children have finished their '15 Books to Read' for their year group. You can read more about their amazing achievement 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.  

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Reading Assemblies - Elmer and The British Empire

 




For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Nur read Elmer. Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them...

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




For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss McClenaghan read some of the non-fiction book, The British Empire. Find out how Britain came to rule around 458 million people around the world and what life was like for the people of these colonies.

This book features on the Year 6 105 book list, which you can see here



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Tiwa who has received her Silver Certificate for reading 10 books.

Well done to Amelia, Eris, Juliah and Bella 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.  

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Reading Assemblies - Whatever Next! and The Butterfly Lion

 




For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Davis read Whatever Next! This book tells the story of Baby Bear, who finds a rocket, makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon, all before bathtime! 


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



For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Mr Cardwell read an extract from The Butterfly Lion, a moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa and his lifelong friendship with a white lion.

This book features on the Year 6 105 book list, which you can see here



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Surabhi, Tiwa, Teodor and Leo who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Teodor and Leo who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Sadhana, Prisha, Teodor and Ryan who have earned their Gold Certificates for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!




 Story Suitcases
This week, our Story Suitcases were taken home by Sofia, Noah, Jason and Jasmine. 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 return it back to the school library on Thursday morning. 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.  

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Reading Assemblies - Look Up! and Occupation and Resistance

 



For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Hines 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 this week, Mrs Fayefunmi read some of Occupation and Resistance. How did people live under occupation in World War Two? What happened after the war was over? Find the answers to these and other questions in this fascinating non-fiction book. 

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



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Eris, Juliah and Nourah who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Alayna, Maya, Emma, Alexandra, Wais, James and Kamari 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.  

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Reading Assemblies - Reading Achievements

 



105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford
Well done to Farzaan who has received his Bronze Certificate for reading 5 books from his tracker.

Well done to Emma who has received her Silver Certificate for reading 10 books.

Well done to Kevin who has earned his Gold Certificate 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.  

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Reading Assemblies - Supertato and Bill's New Frock

  




For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Wyatt read Supertato. Meet Supertato! He's always there for you when the chips are down. He's the supermarket superhero with eyes everywhere - but now there's a pea on the loose. A very naughty pea. Has Supertato finally met his match?


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




For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Mrs Spoor read some extracts from Bill's New Frock. Bill Simpson wakes up to find he’s a girl, and worse, his mother makes him wear a frilly pink dress to school. How on earth is he going to survive a whole day like this? Everything just seems to be different for girls…

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



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Emma and Ayaan who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Alexandra, Bella, Aniah-Mai and Ayaan who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Leighton who has earned his Gold Certificate for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!





Lost books - can you help?
All of the library copies of The Secret World of Polly Flint by Helen Cresswell are missing and Miss Flower has children waiting to read a copy to complete their 15 Books to Read in Year 3 trackers. 
Please can you check to see if your child has borrowed a copy - if you find one, please return it to the school library asap. 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.  

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Reading Assemblies - The Proudest Blue and Questions and Answers About Our World

 


For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Mrs Stanley read The Proudest Blue, an uplifting picture book with Islam at its heart, with a universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond shared by siblings and of being proud of who you are.


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



For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Kenealy introduced Questions and Answers about our World. A beautifully illustrated non-fiction book full of flaps to lift to find answers to questions like "Where is the tallest waterfall?" and "What are clouds made of?"

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



Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Kiara who has received her Bronze Certificate for reading 5 books from her tracker.

Well done to Ashar and Alice who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Ashar who has earned his Gold Certificate for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!



 Story Suitcases
This week, our Story Suitcases were taken home by Phoebe, Alayah, Freddie and Carter. 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 return it back to the school library on Thursday morning. 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.