Tips for Reading at Home - Week 4 - Don't Rush, Let Your Child Join In

 

 

 

To help you #GoAllIn for the National Year of Reading, we will be posting short, easily-to-follow tips to support you in reading at home with your child.

Week 4 - Don't Rush, Let Your Child Join In

Reading tip: Pause and let your child say words they recognise.

Why it helps: Joining in makes reading feel like teamwork.

Example:
“Leave a pause in a familiar sentence and let your child fill in the missing word.”

Year 4 Spinebreakers visit Harold Hill Library!

 

This morning, our Year 4 Spinebreakers enjoyed a lovely trip to Harold Hill Library. First, they browsed the shelves before each choosing a book to read.

 Once they had read their books, they each completed a book review.

After completing some wonderful book reviews, the Spinebreakers then took part in a shared read, before each taking a turn of using the library machine.

Those children who do not already have one were given an application form for a Library Card.

Everyone had a lovely time and it was great to tick some more tasks off of their Spinebreaker trackers for this year!

Save the date - Broadford's Big Book Giveaway on Thursday 5th March!

Broadford's Big Book Giveaway!

We are excited to announce that Broadford's Big Book Giveaway will be held in the new hall after school next week on World Book Day, Thursday 5th March!

Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated children's books for the event. If you haven't yet, there is still time! Please either give them to Miss Flower in the school library or your child's class teacher.

We look forward to seeing you next Thursday!

Reminder - World Book Day is NEXT WEEK on Thursday 5th March

   

World Book Day is next week on THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2026!

To celebrate World Book Day and the National Year of Reading 2026, we will be going all in by enjoying lots of fun, reading-themed activities.

Character Costume Or Snuggly Pyjamas

We are inviting children to come into school on World Book Day in either their Favourite Character Costume or their Snuggly Pyjamas. 

Please remember, as this time of year is particularly cold and wet, it is really important that the children are dressed appropriately and have suitable footwear (such as long sleeves, trousers and outdoor shoes) to be able to enjoy any outdoor activities on the day.

We know that shop-bought costumes can be a little expensive, so why not try making something to wear instead... a character mask maybe? 

You can find some helpful tips and ideas here.

Reading Assemblies - Reading Achievements

  

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

Well done to Ayra and Ambica who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

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

Book Donations

 

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 16/02/26

    

Welcome to the Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter! 

Each week, I 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, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

 

Lunchtime library club 

Last week, our lunchtime Library Club children enjoyed celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse with some creative colouring.

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was Jamie Johnson: The Kick Off by Dan Freedman. Jamie Johnson is desperate to become his school's star football player (and in his dreams, a top professional too). But after he ruins his chances at the trials, could his football career be over before it has even begun?!

Date for Your Diary - World Book Day 2026

We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March 2026. You can read more details here

Book Donations

In preparation for our upcoming Broadford's Big Book Giveaway event (details to follow), we are asking for any children's book donations that you may like to make. Please hand any books in the the school library or your child's class teacher. Thank you!

Library Displays

Last week was Children's Mental Health Week - we marked it in the library with a great selection of relevant books.

Broadford Library In Numbers - Spring 1 term

It continues to be very busy in the library, with lots of groups, activities and trips taking place, and so many super readers enjoying the bumper range of books that the library has to offer! Read the latest Broadford Library In Numbers for Spring 1 term here

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the separate Library blog post all about our 105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford here.

Urgent request - Returning borrowed library books

We have so many lovely books in our library but, unfortunately, many of them get borrowed by a child and then 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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