Summer 2025 Super Readers!

  Summer 2025 Super Readers!

This week, Miss Flower had a huge pile of certificates and some prizes to hand out to the children who participated in the summer reading challenges.

Get Caught Reading
Over the summer, so many of our Broadford Primary children enjoyed getting caught reading in all sorts of wonderful places - including forests, castles, museums, foreign countries, libraries, zoos, gardens, public transport, dens, bedrooms, and so many more! 

Congratulations to our winners and runners-up...

KS1 Winner: Violet & KS1 Runner-Up: Nathan 

KS2 Winner: Henry & KS2 Runner-Up: Torsten

Thank you to Sadhana, Prakhyati, Nathan, Azlan, Dhaksha, Billie, Luna, Violet, David, Oscar, Harry, Amelia, Rayan, Alice, Ashar, Aditi, Andreea, Rithik, Nikita, Tesha, Daisy, Subhan, Sophia, Torsten, Maya, Chloe, Alariah, Aiza, Henry, Callissya, George, Ryan, Alice, Ava, Lily-Mae, Rosie, Jessica, Tayla, Harry, Jessica and Iustin for sending in your photos. All photos can be found over on our Library Instagram page.

National Summer Reading Challenge

Over the summer, lots of super readers took part in the Havering Libraries National Summer Reading Challenge.

A huge thank you to Prakhyati, Sadhana, Dhaksha, Amelia, Harry, Oscar, David, Alice, Amirah, Rayan, Prisha, Vedasri, Azlan, Vikhyat, Nyasa, Aditi, Subhan, Abdulahad, Chirag, Rithik, Tesha, Torsten, Daisy, George, Ryan, Aiza, Jessica, Lily-Mae, Asha, Zarrar and Aryaan for sharing their photos and certificates. 

Broadford Library Summer Reading Challenge

Well done to Amelia, Alice, Sadhana, Oscar, Adam, George, Freya and Torsten on completing their Broadford Summer Reading Challenge Trackers.

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A huge well done to everyone that has taken part in all the exciting reading challenges this summer!

Miss Flower, Librarian and Reading Champion

Get Caught Reading Reminder!

   

  Get Caught Reading Reminder!

Don't forget to share your 'Get Caught Reading' photos! Children may be caught reading on holiday somewhere, snuggled up at home, in the local library, up a tree in the garden - the more creative, the better! 

There is ONE entry per child. Please send one photo (with your child's full name and new class) of your child caught reading over the summer - that is all you need to be entered into the challenge!

Send your photo via:

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

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 2025.

Winners will be announced the following week. 

To view all photos, please head over to our Instagram Page: 

@Broadfordlibrary

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer!

Get Caught Reading Reminder!

   

  Get Caught Reading Reminder!

Don't forget to share your 'Get Caught Reading' photos! Children may be caught reading on holiday somewhere, snuggled up at home, in the local library, up a tree in the garden - the more creative, the better! 

There is ONE entry per child. Please send one photo (with your child's full name and new class) of your child caught reading over the summer - that is all you need to be entered into the challenge!

Send your photo via:

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

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 2025.

Winners will be announced the following week. 

To view all photos, please head over to our Instagram Page: 

@Broadfordlibrary

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer!

National Summer Reading Challenge Reminder!

 National Summer Reading Challenge!

  This year's Summer Challenge theme is Story Garden!

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

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

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

Get Caught Reading Reminder!

   

  Get Caught Reading Reminder!

Don't forget to share your 'Get Caught Reading' photos! Children may be caught reading on holiday somewhere, snuggled up at home, in the local library, up a tree in the garden - the more creative, the better! 

There is ONE entry per child. Please send one photo (with your child's full name and new class) of your child caught reading over the summer - that is all you need to be entered into the challenge!

Send your photo via:

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

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 2025.

Winners will be announced the following week. 

To view all photos, please head over to our Instagram Page: 

@Broadfordlibrary

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer!

National Summer Reading Challenge Reminder!

 National Summer Reading Challenge!

  This year's Summer Challenge theme is Story Garden!

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

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

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

Get Caught Reading Returns!

  

Get Caught Reading Returns! 

How does it work? 

During the summer, we are inviting parents/carers and family members to ‘catch their child reading’. It could be a book, a comic, a menu, instructions - anything with words! Children might be caught reading on the beach, in the garden, up a tree or snuggled on the sofa - the more creative, the better! 

How to take part:

There is ONE entry per child. Please send one photo (with your child's full name and new class) of your child caught reading over the summer - that is all you need to be entered into the challenge!

Send your photo via:

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

Prizes to be won!

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 2025.

Winners will be announced the following week. 

To view all photos, please head over to our Instagram Page: 

@Broadfordlibrary

Over the years, we have received hundreds of entries; from children reading aloud to animals, to reading while up mountains! We have been so lucky to see you continuing your love of reading during the summer breaks. 

Here are just a small selection of last summer's photos:

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer! 

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 Reminder!

   National Summer Reading Challenge!

  This year's Summer Challenge theme is Story Garden!

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

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

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

Get Caught Reading Reminder!

   

 Get Caught Reading Reminder!

Don't forget to share your 'Get Caught Reading' photos! Children may be caught reading on holiday somewhere, snuggled up at home, in the local library, up a tree in the garden - the more creative, the better! Photos can then be sent in via our Instagram page.

We will then 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 Friday 6th September. Winners will be announced during the following week's assembly.

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer! 

National Summer Reading Challenge Reminder!

 National Summer Reading Challenge!

  This year's Summer Challenge theme is Marvellous Makers!

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

TAKE PART TO WIN!!

Last year, 26 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, let us know via our Instagram account.

Children who complete the challenge will be entered into a draw and will have the chance of winning a prize!

 

Get Caught Reading Reminder!

   

 Get Caught Reading Reminder!

Don't forget to share your 'Get Caught Reading' photos! Children may be caught reading on holiday somewhere, snuggled up at home, in the local library, up a tree in the garden - the more creative, the better! Photos can then be sent in via our Instagram page.

We will then 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 Friday 6th September. Winners will be announced during the following week's assembly.

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer!

National Summer Reading Challenge Reminder!

 National Summer Reading Challenge!

  This year's Summer Challenge theme is Marvellous Makers!

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

TAKE PART TO WIN!!

Last year, 26 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, let us know via our Instagram account. 

Children who complete the challenge will be entered into a draw and will have the chance of winning a prize!

 

Get Caught Reading Reminder!

  

  Get Caught Reading Reminder!

Don't forget to share your 'Get Caught Reading' photos! Children may be caught reading on holiday somewhere, snuggled up at home, in the local library, up a tree in the garden - the more creative, the better! Photos can then be sent in via our Facebook or Instagram pages.

We will then 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 Friday 6th September. Winners will be announced during the following week's assembly.

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer!

National Summer Reading Challenge Reminder!

National Summer Reading Challenge!

  This year's Summer Challenge theme is Marvellous Makers!

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

TAKE PART TO WIN!!

Last year, 26 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, let us know via our Facebook or Instagram accounts. 

Children who complete the challenge will be entered into a draw and will have the chance of winning a prize!

 

Get Caught Reading Returns!

 

Get Caught Reading Returns! 

How does it work? 

During the summer holidays, parents/carers and other family members look out for chances to ‘catch their child reading’. This can be a book or any other reading material, such as timetables, recipes or instructions. Children may be caught reading on holiday somewhere, snuggled up at home, in the local library, up a tree in the garden - the more creative, the better! The photos can then be shared via our social media platforms to celebrate the reading being done and to promote the competition to other families.

Like previous years, we would love to see you reading during the summer break, whether it be at home or far away. Photos can be sent in via our Facebook and Instagram pages. 

Please head over to our Instagram Page to view all the photos. 

@Broadfordlibrary

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 Friday 6th September.

Winners will be announced during the following week’s assembly. 

Over the years, we have received hundreds of entries; from children reading aloud to animals to reading while up mountains! We have been so lucky to see you continuing your love of reading during the summer breaks. 

Here are just a small selection of last summer's photos:

This summer, make sure to look out for photos from Broadford staff, who will also be taking part in the promotion for the first time!

We cannot wait to see where you will be caught reading this summer! 

Summer Reading Challenges Return!

 

Summer Reading Challenges Return!

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

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

KS1 Summer Reading Challenge Sheets: 

KS2 Summer Reading Challenge Sheets:

Our trackers are bursting with ideas and ways of keeping you reading during your summer break away from school. There are extra tasks like creating a poster, advertising your favourite book, writing a new blurb for the last book you read, and creating a monster character - just to name a few! The challenge sheet also features a bucket list - how many will you tick off?

Make sure you hand your completed trackers into the school library when you return to school by Friday 6th September 2024 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. Pictures can be sent in via our Facebook and Instagram pages. A library Instagram page has been set up for you to view all photos so please head over there to give us a follow.

@broadfordlibrary

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 Friday 6th September. Winners will be announced on Friday 13th September 2024. 

Facebook Summer Questions

We will share a reading-themed question with you every Friday during the holidays over on our Facebook page. Simply leave your answers in the comments section and one person (with the correct answer) will be chosen at random to win a prize! The lucky winners will be announced on Mondays throughout the summer holidays. Prizes will be sent home on Friday 13th September 2024.

We think that's enough to keep you busy this summer! Make sure you enjoy the outdoors and make lots of memories with your families and friends!  

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. We believe 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 Marvellous Makers! 

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.

TAKE PART TO WIN!!

Last year, 26 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, let us know via our Facebook or Instagram accounts. 

Children who complete the challenge will be entered into a draw and will have the chance of winning a prize!

Facebook Winners Summer 2019!

Thank you to all those who took part in our Facebook questions this summer. Congratulations to Oliver, Lottie, Peter, Summer, Bernardo and Varvara who all answered one of our weekly questions correctly and were randomly selected from our lucky dips! The six winners received their goody bags earlier this week.

Mischief Makers Summer Reading Challenge

This week we received certificates and medals for the Broadford pupils who participated in this year's Summer Reading Challenge at the local library.

A huge well done to...

Year 1: Anish, Aksannan, Ehan and Shivangi (who completed the challenge not once, but twice!)

Year 2: Emily, Iniya, Ifeoluwa, Kezia and Shajia

Year 3: Matilda, Kanishka, Peter, Ellie, Grace and Malachi

Year 4: Jessica, Florence and Ruben

Year 5: Fallon, Maisie, Deborah and James

Year 6: Gavin