Showing posts with label Story Suitcases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Story Suitcases. Show all posts

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, 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.  

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.  

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Reading Assemblies - Reading Achievements

 



105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford
Well done to Damian, Aiza, Layla, Emma and David who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Albie, George, Layla and Ryan who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Chalva, Alice and Albie 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 Evelyn, Kailan, Elliot and Ava. 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, 17 March 2026

Reading Assemblies - The Day the Crayons Quit and The Boy Who Grew Dragons

 



For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Myers read the Oliver Jeffers’s classic, The Day the Crayons Quit. Poor Duncan just wants to colour. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only written letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit!


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




For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Bell read an extract from The Boy Who Grew Dragons. When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house – and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches!

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 Isaac who have received his Bronze Certificate for reading 5 books from his tracker.

Well done to Isaac who has received his Silver Certificate for reading 10 books.

Well done to Isaac, Abshara and Azlan 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 Isabela, Prisha, Zyana and George. 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, 3 February 2026

Reading Assemblies - Emily Brown and the Thing and The Demon Headmaster

  



For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Nur read Emily Brown and the Thing. Emily and Stanley find a 'Thing' crying outside their window. What is troubling the Thing, and why can't he get to sleep? 

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





For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Bell read an extract from The Demon Headmaster. Dinah, Lloyd and Harvey uncover the Headmaster's wicked plan – controlling the school is just a practice run. He has set his sights on dominating the entire nation!
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 Elizabeth and Nikita who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Emem and Nikita who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Dylan, Kameron, Renae, Mfon and Jessica 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 Thomas, Jamal, Ambica and Anna. 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, 27 January 2026

Reading Assemblies - The Tiger Who Came to Tea

  


               
For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Mrs Stanley read Judith Kerr’s classic, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!

This book features on the Year 1 105 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 Prisha, Abdulmateen, Juliah, Abshara, Roza and Alayna who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Abshara, Prisha, Emir, Alice, Abdulmateen, Andrew, Aaira, Vedasri, Azlan, Matthew, Alayna, Eason and Wais who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

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

Well done to all!






Story Suitcases
This week, our Story Suitcases were taken home by Maryam, Montana, Aditi and Elsie. 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.



 Blue Peter Reading Badge

We are delighted to hear that more of the library's super Spinebreakers have received their Blue Peter Reading Badges in the post.

Congratulations to Layla in Year 2, Ashar in Year 3 and Alayna in Year 3!



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

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Reading Assemblies - The Human Body and Voices in the Park

   



For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Harman read some of the non-fiction book, The Human BodyThe unique design of this book allows children to discover a ‘hidden’ image by holding the page up to a bright light or shining a torch behind the page.

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





For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Miss McClenaghan shared extracts from Voices in the Park. Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. 
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 Amelia, Aaira, Kamari, David, Gabia and Alexandra who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Arthur, Kameron, David, Jaxon, Gabia and Jessica who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Eva, David, Zayna, Eridola and Gabia 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 Ayan, Jahmai, Zara and Eesa. 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.




 Blue Peter Reading Badge

We are delighted to hear that three of the library's super Spinebreakers have received their Blue Peter Reading Badges in the post.

Congratulations to Cornelius in Year 1, Tiya in Year 2 and George in Year 2!


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