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. 

Did you know that we have a Broadford Library Instagram page? Click here to follow us

Book Donations

 

The Story Scrapbook has been on the move!

    

The Story Scrapbook has been on the move!

Each week, a different class around the school is delivered the scrapbook by two of our Spinebreakers. The class's task is to fill a double-page spread with work based on a book of their choice - this could be their end-of-day story or a class favourite. Classes can fill their pages with drawings, paintings, writing, collages - they just need to be creative and use their imaginations!

Last week, the Story Scrapbook had its next delivery, to Alder class in Reception. The class chose Eric Carle's classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar as their theme and produced some lovely pages!

After half term, it will be delivered to Elm class in Year 4 for their turn. We look forward to seeing what they will do!

Broadford Library In Numbers - Spring 1 term 2026

    

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!
 

Thank you to everyone for your continued support in making our school library a wonderful place for children to enjoy and grow their love of reading!

~ Miss Flower, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

Tips for Reading at Home - Week 3 - Talk About the Pictures First

 

 

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 3 - Talk About the Pictures First

Reading tip: Look at the pictures before reading the words.

Why it helps: Pictures give clues about the story and help children predict.

Example:
“Before reading, ask: ‘What do you think is happening here?’ or ‘How does the character feel?’”

Reading Assemblies - Reading Achievements

  

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

Well done to Nourah, Leighton, Stefania, Isabella, Albie, Kevin and AJ who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Elijah, Stefania, Isabella and AJ who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Ade, Andrew, Stefania, Arthur, Arabella, Jahmai, Nirgun, Kinza, Lennie, Nathan, Isabella, AJ and Eason who have earned their Gold Certificates for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!

 A huge congratulations to Eason 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!

 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.  

Date for your diary - World Book Day on Thursday 5th March

  

World Book Day is 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 - details to follow soon...

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.