Welcome Back! - Our New Reading Assemblies Have Begun!

This year we are introducing a weekly assembly to celebrate all things reading! Each week, we will dedicate our assembly to a book that features on the '105 Books to Read Before you Leave Broadford' book list. This will also be the perfect opportunity to celebrate and award pupils for their reading achievements.

Reading assemblies will take place on Tuesdays (one per key stage). Look out for our weekly blog post which will featured the shared stories of the day. 

This Week's Reading Assembly

We are kicking off our reading assembly this week with a recap of our '105 Books' challenge. Each year group has been provided with a specific tracker, these trackers contain 15 titles - stories which include inspirational characters; marvelous adventures; and fascinating topics that we hope will promote discussion and enjoyment. Please note, Harold Hill Library have kindly put together a selection of the books that feature on our '105 Books' list, these books are readily available for you to borrow.

Mrs Ward lead the KS2 assembly this morning. The story she chose to share was Roald Dahl's Matilda - a classic loved by many! Matilda features on the Year 4 Reading Tracker.

Mrs Nicholls lead the KS1 assembly this afternoon. Her choice of book to share with the children was Each Peach Pear Plum - a story she knows off by heart! Each Peach Pear Plum features on the Reception Reading Tracker.

Today's assembly included a reminder for pupils about the importance of reading and our school vision and expectations - we expect children at Broadford to read at home for twenty minutes per day.

Spinebreakers 2022/23!

Here are our fantastic Spinebreakers for 22/23!

Two children have been chosen to represent each class from years 1 to 6. They will be responsible for: 

• Promoting library challenges and competitions  
• Making links with our local library
• Purchasing new books
• Interviewing authors and illustrators when they visit
• Working in partnership with other schools
• Delivering our reading scrapbook (new for 22/23)

Year 1

Munsha, Olaf, Chirag, Bernice, Zofia and Alfie

Year 2

Anya, Tyler, Qhaleed, Maya-Aisha, Nyasa and Lucas

Year 3

Ali, Evangeline, Gabriel, Elkah, Ayaan and Victoria

Year 4

Karimah, Flynn, Olivia, Eleni, Jimmy and Lucas

Year 5

Blake, Elisa, Daniel, Riley, Aliza and Viviana

Year 6

Sophia, Adrian, Louie, Chidubem, Medeea and Srinika

Summer Reading Challenges 2021!

 Hopefully you have had the chance to sign up to the national reading challenge at your local libraries. This year's theme is 'Wild World Heroes', it aims to encourage us to look after our planet and the animals we share it with.

By now you should have received a school summer challenge/tracker and a leaflet about this year's Get Caught Reading Challenge. Here's a little extra information for you all...

Summer Challenge Trackers

Our trackers are bursting with ideas and ways of keeping you reading during our break away from school. There are extra tasks like, redesigning a front cover for your favourite book, creating a quiz based on a story you have read, and researching an author - 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 in when you return to school in September 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 from each key stage and one runner-up. These lucky few will be rewarded with National Book Tokens. All entries need to be in by Friday 10th September. Winners will be announced on Friday 17th September 2021. 

Facebook 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 goodie bag of book treats! The lucky winners will be announced on Mondays. Prizes will be sent home during the first week back in September.

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

Summer Reading Challenge 2021 - Wild World Heroes

This week we heard from Viv, the librarian from Havering Libraries. She told us all about the upcoming Summer Reading Challenge. The challenge will begin on 10th July and will run until 4th September. This year's theme is 'Wild World Heroes', and encourages us to look after our planet and the animals that we share it with. 

To take part, simply pop down to your local library from the 10th July and pick up a starter pack. The pack contains a bookmark, pencil, a folder to log your reading and stickers for your adult at home to reward you with as you read. 

You only need to read six books across the eight weeks. You will need to complete a book review for each book you read. There are plenty of games and challenges to be found on the official summer challenge website. Once you have completed your challenge, hand it in at your local library. When we return to school in September all pupils who have completed the challenge will be rewarded with a certificate and medal in assembly.

Next week you'll receive a special challenge invitation with more information.

Broomsticks, Wands And Fairy Dust At The Ready. Dress-Up Day Is Tomorrow!

 We look forward to opening our doors tomorrow to wizards, ogres, trolls, fairies and many more magical beasts as we continue to celebrate National Share a Story Month.

If you haven't yet made or bought something to wear, then why not create a mask, or some fabulous fairy wings and a wand? 

Dress-Up Day For National Share A Story Month

As you know, we have been celebrating all things magical for National Share a Story Month. So far we have created mythical beasts and taken over the school's Instagram page. We are thoroughly enjoying the myths and magical stories we are reading in class.

A postponed dress up for World Book Day is planned for Wednesday 19th May 2021.

As you will remember school was closed on World Book Day - a day we look forward to celebrating every year. To make the most of National Share a Story Month we thought there'd be nothing more exciting than dressing up as our favourite characters. Try sticking with the theme of 'Myths, Magic and Mayhem'. Here are some suggestions for you: unicorns, dragons, witches, wizards, Gruffalos, trolls, ogres, mermaids, fairies, goblins and monsters - just to name a few!

Please don't feel like you outfit has to be shop-bought. We know how creative our Broadford pupils are so why not create some wonderful masks and props at home?

National Share A Story Month - Myths, Magic And Mayhem!

 For the month of May, we'll be celebrating all things magical in celebration of National Share a Story Month. Each week a task will be set surrounding the theme of 'Myths, Magic and Mayhem'. Take a look below at the activities we have planned for the month ahead.

We have kick-started our first week with the task of creating mythical beasts. Pupils will be given time to complete the activity during Well-Being Wednesday.

Instagram Takeover - Wednesday 12th May 2021!

Head over to our Instagram page to see what magical tales we have been reading throughout the school. Listen to our mini book reviews and see the beautiful artwork we have created.

A postponed dress up for World Book Day - Wednesday 19th May 2021.

As you will remember school was closed on World Book Day - a day we look forward to celebrating every year. To make the most of National Share a Story Month we thought there'd be nothing more exciting than dressing up as our favourite characters. Try sticking with the theme of 'Myths, Magic and Mayhem'. Here are suggestions for you: unicorns, dragons, witches, wizards, Gruffalos, trolls, ogres, mermaids, fairies, goblins and monsters - just to name a few!

Please don't feel like you outfit has to be shop-bought. We know how creative our Broadford pupils are so why not use the time during Well-Being Wednesday to produce masks and props?

Magical Library transformations! Across the month each class will be working on revamping their classroom libraries into magical masterpieces! Featuring book reviews, artwork and a selection of marvellous stories. We will share our makeovers on our Instagram page.

We hope you are as excited as we are! We can't wait to see the wonderful work you produce and hear all about the fantastic stories you read.

Miss Young and Mrs McFarlane