Reading Assemblies - Living Things and Living Habitats

For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Myers read some of the non-fiction book, Living Things. Meet and greet the living things that are wriggling, flapping and swimming within the book’s pages!

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

For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Kenealy read part of the non-fiction book Living Habitats. Find out about the most extreme ecosystems from around the world, and the weird and wonderful things that exist within them.

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 Kamari who has received his Silver Certificate for reading 10 books.

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

Well done to all!

 Spring Reading Challenge winners!

Thank you to all of the children who enjoyed taking part in the library Spring Reading Challenge over the Easter break and handed in their completed sheets - there were so many of you!

 

 All of the children who took part  received a lovely certificate and had their names entered into a competition to win a super prize. The lucky winners randomly chosen for each year group were: 

Reception - Sofia
 Year 1 - Jamal
Year 2 - Elizabeth
Year 3 - Adelina
Year 4 - David
Year 5 - Lily
Year 6 - Aiza

Congratulations 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.  

 

Reminder - Friday is the Spring Reading Challenge 2026 deadline

 

REMINDER - Friday is the Spring Reading Challenge 2026 deadline!

Please can children return their completed Spring Reading Challenge 2026 tracker to Miss Flower in the Library by Friday 17th April to receive a special Certificate and the chance to win a prize!

Thank you to everyone who has already returned theirs - well done for being super readers during the school holidays!

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

Spring Reading Challenge 2026!

 

The Spring Reading Challenge 2026 is here!

  Our Library challenges are always bursting with fun ways of keeping children engaged and enthusiastic about reading during the school holidays.

The Spring Reading Challenge is now available to collect from the Library for children in Yr3/Yr4/Yr5/Yr6.

For children in Nursery/Rec/Yr1/Yr2, please ask your child's class teacher for a copy.

Once we return to school after the Easter break, children should hand their completed tracker to Miss Flower in the Library

by Friday 17th April 2026 to receive a special Certificate and the chance to win a prize!

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

Reading Assemblies - We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Wed Wabbit

     

For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Myers read the classic story, We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear! 

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

For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Mrs Fayefunmi shared some of Wed Wabbit. An adventure story about friendship, danger and the terror of never being able to get back home again. And it's funny. It's seriously funny!

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 Emir, Thomas, Elijah, Alexandra, Rosie and Nourah who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to James, Jahmai, Jazelle, Patrick, Alfie, Alexandra, Maya, Rosie and Nourah who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Rayan and Alexandra 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 Eslem, Abshara, Elyssa and Scarlet. 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 the school library on Thursday. Thank you.

 Winter Reading Challenge winners!

Thank you to the following children who enjoyed taking part in the library Winter Reading Challenge over the Christmas break and handed in their completed sheets:

 Aadhav, Aadhvik, Aarav, Abshara, Afrahim, Alice, Andreea, Arabella, Ashar, Ayra, Azlan, Eason, Elyssa, Emir, Farzaan, Freya, George, Jacob, Kevin, Kylie, Luna, Maalik, Medhansh, Mfon, Mishti, Munsha, Nashwan, Noah, Oscar, Sadhana, Sofia, Sophia, Surabhi, Tazkiya, Tiya, Torsten, Vedasri, Zenaya and Zyana
 

 All of the children who took part had their names entered into a competition to win a super prize. The lucky winner randomly chosen in KS1 was Zenaya in Year 2 and the runner-up was Alice in Year 2, while in KS2 the winner was Kevin from Year 3 and the runner-up was Ayra from Year 4. 

Everyone else who took part received a lovely certificate. 

Congratulations 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.  

Winter Reading Challenge 2025

 

Our Library challenges are always full of fun ideas to keep children reading during their break away from school.

The Winter Reading Challenge is now available to collect from the library for KS2 children. In EYFS and KS1, please ask your child's class teacher for a copy.

Once we return to school in January, children should hand their completed challenge to Miss Flower in the library by Friday 9th January 2026 in order to receive a special certificate and the chance to win a prize!

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

It's the month of KNOWvember!

 

*Read something true and learn something new!*

It is the month of KNOWvember in the library - a special time to highlight the vast array of wonderful non-fiction books that are available for children to borrow. 

There are books on most things, from animals to Ancient Egypt, forces to football, transport to tropical rainforests, and so much more!

~Our non-fiction section~

There are lots of topical books and encyclopedias all around the library, and our display board at the moment is full of many crazy and amazing facts!

 There is also a KNOWvember reading challenge that children can take part in!

As part of KNOWvember, some of the library's super Spinebreakers have also recently been delivering packs of non-fiction books to classes - these are on the topics that the classes are currently studying and will be displayed in their reading corners for children to enjoy.

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Please email Miss Flower, Librarian, if you are looking for a particular book or subject, with your child's full name and class.

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk 

Summer Reading Challenges Return!

  Summer Reading Challenges Return!

National Summer Reading Challenge

Hopefully, you have had the chance to sign up to the National Summer Reading Challenge at your local library. This year's theme is Story Garden!

If you complete the challenge, let us know via our Instagram or Library email:

Instagram: @broadfordlibrary  Email: library@broadford-havering.sch.uk 

School Summer Reading Challenge

By now, you should have received our Broadford school library Summer Reading Challenge, which also includes information about this year's Get Caught Reading challenge. Take a look below:

Our challenges are always bursting with ideas and fun ways of keeping you reading during your break away from school. 

Make sure you hand your completed challenge into the school library when you return to school by Friday 5th September 2025 for a special certificate!

Get Caught Reading!

Like previous years, we would love to see you reading during the summer break, whether it be at home or far away. Take part by sending one photo (with your full name and new class) of yourself caught reading somewhere exciting over the summer to: 

Instagram: @broadfordlibrary  Email: library@broadford-havering.sch.uk 

You can view your photo on our Library Instagram Page, so please head over there to give us a follow.

We will choose one winner and one runner-up from each Key Stage. These lucky ones will be rewarded with a prize. All entries need to be in by Wednesday 3rd September. Winners will be announced the following week.

Why have a reading competition?

At Broadford Primary School, we believe in developing a culture where children are intrinsically motivated to read for pleasure. We believe in encouraging them to read both inside and beyond school and that the most effective way to promote reading is to work in partnership with parents and families. 

National Summer Reading Challenge - Sign up now!

 National Summer Reading Challenge!

  This year's National Summer Reading Challenge theme is Story Garden! 

Now is the time to sign up and complete the challenge! Head down to your local library or sign up online by visiting their website.

Last year, 30 pupils from Broadford completed the Summer challenge - an average of just 1 child per class. This year, we aim to increase that number! 

If you complete the challenge over the summer holidays, let us know via our Instagram or Email:

Instagram: @broadfordlibrary  Email: library@broadford-havering.sch.uk 

 School Assembly Video Promotion - Summer Reading Challenge 2025 - 1748771059887.mp4

Spring Reading Challenge Reminder!

   

We have had quite a few completed Spring Reading Challenge sheets handed in already - don't forget to hand yours in to Miss Flower or Mrs Jobber in the Library by Monday 28th April 2025!

Spring Reading Challenge 2025!

  

Our Library challenges are always bursting with fun ways of keeping children reading during their break away from school. 

The Spring Reading Challenge is now available to collect

from the Library for KS2 children.
In EYFS/KS1, please ask your child's class teacher for a copy.

Once we return to school after the Easter break, children should hand their completed tracker to Miss Flower or Mrs Jobber in the Library by Monday 28th April 2025 to receive a special Certificate!

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

Winter Reading Challenge Reminder!

  

We have had quite a few completed Winter Reading Challenge sheets handed in already - don't forget to hand yours in to Miss Flower or Mrs Jobber in the Library by Monday 13th January 2025!

Winter Reading Challenge 2024

 

Our Library challenges are always bursting with fun ways of keeping you

reading during your break away from school. 

The Winter Reading Challenge is now available to collect

from the Library for KS2 children.
In EYFS/KS1, please ask your child's class teacher for a copy.

Once we return to school in January, please hand in your completed

tracker to Miss Flower or Mrs Jobber in the Library

by Monday 13th January 2025 and collect a Certificate!

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

Reading Assemblies - Reading Achievements 10/12/24

    

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

Well done to Roza, Aadhvik, Rebecca, Nicole, Zara, Asher, Harry and Bella who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading five books.

Well done to Amelia who has received her Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Vrisha who has earned her Gold Certificate for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all! 

 

Please email Miss Flower and Mrs Jobber 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 

Story Suitcases

This week, our Story Suitcases were taken home by Mckenna, Tillie-Rose, Ayra and Najhat. We hope you all enjoy a snuggly evening with a yummy hot chocolate.  

Please return all suitcases back to school by THURSDAY morning.  

  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 - 09/12/24

  

Welcome to the Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter! 

Each week, we 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 and Mrs Jobber, Librarians & Reading Champions ~

Contact us - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

Lunchtime library club

The Library Club was very popular this week. Everyone enjoyed making a start on their Comic Books. We have seen some lovely ideas. Well done all!

 

 

 New in the Library 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..... 

We have been very busy getting the Library ready for Christmas. 

Read here for more information and photos!

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, the KS1 Chatterbooks groups listened to the story There's No Such Thing As... ELVES.  Everyone enjoyed searching for the Elves in the story and taking a 'Selfie' with the Elf hats, as well as completing a fun activity before finishing the session.  

 

New KS2 Chatterbooks groups enjoyed a festive-themed story and activity with The Smelly Sprout. Everyone had great fun making their own sprout characters!

Book reviews

Aida in Year 6 really enjoyed reading one of the very popular Dork Diaries series books - Pop Star. She highly recommends it as she says reading it makes you feel like a pop star!

105 Books reading achievements

Well done to Daman, Aurika, Evie, Teodor and Chloe who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading five books.

Well done to all! 

You can find the books from the 105 Books list for your child's year group here

Blue Peter Reading Badge

More children have continued receiving their Blue Peter Reading Badges in the post! Congratulations to Jessica, Kindah and Tala! 

  

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

Urgent request - Returning borrowed library books

We have had lots of lovely new books added to the library collection over the past couple of months but, unfortunately, many of them have been borrowed by children and 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. 

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