| Key Events | Date |
| West African Drumming Performance | Wednesday 18th May (Ivy 2pm /Bramble 3pm) |
| Mental Health Coffee Morning | Thursday 19th May 9am |
| Headteacher and Governors Coffee Morning | Friday 20th May 9am |
| Caterlink Parent Taster Session | Friday 20th May 2.45pm |
| Year 2 SATs Week | 23rd – 27th May |
| Year 4 Performance | Wednesday 25th May 2pm |
| Mental Health Coffee Morning | Wednesday 25th May |
| Jubilee Day and bake sale | Friday 27th May |
| May Half Term | Monday 30th – Friday 3rd June |
| Mental Health Coffee Morning | Thursday 9th June |
| Year 2 trip to CLC | Monday 13th June |
| Coffee Morning with a presentation about Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) | 17th June 9am bottom hall |
| Class Photos | Tuesday 21st June |
| Maths Day | Friday 24th June |
| Friends of Brookfield Community Day | Saturday 18th June 10-3pm |
| Open Afternoon (school closes from 1pm) | Thursday 7th July |
| Summer Fair | Saturday 9th July |
| Last day of the summer term | Thursday 21st July |
| Brookfield Bank Holiday (in lieu of Queen’s Jubilee) | Friday 22nd July |
| INSET days | Thursday 1st – Friday 2nd September |
| Autumn term begins! | Monday 5th September |
Laurel’s Update
A huge congratulations to our year 6 children who have completed English and Maths assessments this week. They have demonstrated such effort, determination and achievement. The wellness breakfast was well attended and supported the children in their emotional well-being. Thanks to parents and staff for helping them navigate the week successfully and we hope the children have enjoyed their well earned day off today!
We have been planning how we will celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee as a school and have decided to have a ‘Jubilee Day’ on Friday 27th May. Children are invited to dress in red, white and blue, something regal or anything they choose! We will have themed activities, a special lunch and a playground street party in the afternoon. The day will end with a PTA bake sale and Year 6 crafts in the playgrounds.
Another date for your diary is our first ‘Friends of Brookfield Community Day’ on Saturday 25th June, 10-3pm. We invite parents, friends and children to help improve our indoor and outdoor learning environments through gardening, painting, varnishing and cleaning! While we will be working hard, we do hope to celebrate our achievements and reward all volunteers with refreshments at 2pm!
PTA News
We have worked out the final total raised at the Ukraine Disco. An amazing effort, in the end we raised
£4,135.83
which has gone to War Child, a charity that provides on-the-ground support to children in war zones. You can read more about their brilliant work here:
We also raised
£1,327.92
at the Ukraine Bake Sale, which we are donating to UNICEF towards their work in Ukraine.
A total of nearly £5,500 for Ukraine is an amazing amount – well done everyone and thank you for baking, BBQ-ing, preparing, setting up and clearing away, and for dancing, eating and joining in.
Summer Fair
Save the date for BrookFest – this year’s Summer Fair will be on Saturday July 9th, at the usual time of 12-3. We are planning two stages for music & performance, plus a new and improved offering of food, drink and fun activities for all. If you have DJ skills, want to help book some kids and parent bands, or have any other skills to offer, please email brookfieldschoolpta@gmail.com
Please also get in touch if you have other ideas or things you’d like to see at BrookFest.
Brookfield Survey
Survey season is upon us! We really value your feedback and would really appreciate you completing our Brookfield Parent/Carer Survey. Please ensure it is completed by Sunday, 5th June. You can either follow this link or use the QR code below. https://forms.gle/SMVaexvK84qgpscq9. Thank you for your time!
Music News
The Year 4 West African Drumming Sharing Sessions will be on Wednesday 18th May.
Ivy class families are invited to come to the Music Room at 2pm.
Bramble class families are invited to come to the Music Room at 3pm.
Year 1 Trip
On Monday 16th May, Year 1 will be visiting Belsize Square Synagogue. Please ensure that your child is wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable shoes. We will be leaving school at 12:50 and returning for the end of the day.
Year 2 PAC Maths
Thank you to all the parents who attended the PAC maths session this week. It was so great to share our learning with you and introduce some fun games.
Please find the slides here so you can recreate the games at home.
Mental Health Coffee Mornings
Camden are presenting a series of mental health coffee mornings alongside Lillie, Mental Health Lead. They are free to attend and you are welcome to join all or any one of them. You do not need to book beforehand. Dates and topics are as follows:
- Thursday, 19th May – Supporting Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Wednesday, 25th May – Supporting parent/carer wellbeing
- Thursday, 9th June – Supporting stress and anxiety
Camden Parents Forum Summer Term Calendar
Here is the SUMMER Calendar of events, workshops and meet-ups for anyone in Camden with a
child or young person (0- 25 years) with special needs or a disability.
Please see the flyer below for information
The Zen Project
This is a mobile studio and community space. They create calm amongst the chaos.
Where: Old Diorama Art Centre, Regent’s Place 201 Drummond Street, NW1 3FE
When: Thursday 26th May 2022 between 1pm and 6pm
Click the link below for more Information
Highgate Black Women’s Wellness Events
Highgate Black Women’s Wellness Group is using Eventbrite to organize 2 upcoming events. Check out Highgate Black Women’s Wellness Group’s events below
MAY 12 – Hoolahooping with Naomi
May 19 – Bitcoin with Kiren
May 26 – An evening with Ms Aaliyah Booker
Night of 10,000m PB’s
The Night of 10,000m PB’s – a sporting event like no other – returns to London on Saturday 14th May with entry free to spectators. Now in its eighth year, the Night of 10,000m PB’s – held at Parliament Hill track in Highgate – is the most exciting and innovative track meeting in Europe, bringing together runners and spectators like no event before, see attached for more information.
Donations
We would be extremely happy and accepting to anyone that would be willing to donate new, or gently used, toys for our Breakfast and After School Club children to enjoy. In particular, we are looking for:
Octonauts
Space Hoppers
Table tennis bats and balls
Skipping ropes and hula hoops
Interlocking skateboards
Positive Futures Project
New Employment and Benefits Support:
Parents and carers at Brookfield school can get help from a new project called Positive Futures. They are offering one to one support :
- to help people find a job that has better pay and prospects for growth and development, or
- to check you are claiming all of the benefits you are entitled to, or
- to help people deal with mounting bills or other debts?
If you are worried about rising household bills or the challenge of finding work that supports you and your family – email justina@hncp.org.uk or text 07962259349 for confidential, supportive one-to-one help.