| Key Events | Dates |
| Blossom and Catkin Lantern Walk to Hampstead Heath | Monday 21st November 3.30pm |
| Year 3 Heath Hands workshop | Tuesday 22nd November |
| Ten Minutes Peace Parent workshop, bottom hall | Friday 25th November 9-9.30am |
| Brookfield achievements and priorities with Laurel (Headteacher) and Jo (Chair of Governors) | Tuesday 29th November 9am and 6.30pm |
| Year 6 Hegarty Maths parent workshop with Lucy, bottom hall | Wednesday 30th November, 9-9.30am |
| INSET day- school closed | Friday 2nd December |
| Winter Fair | Saturday 3rd December 12-3pm |
| Year 3 trip to Petrie Museum | Tuesday 6th December |
| Infants Carol concert at St Mary Brookfield Church | Thursday 8th December 10am |
| Juniors Carol concert at St Mary Brookfield Church | Thursday 8th December 2.15pm |
| Brookfield Fun Run* | Sunday 11th December 9.45am |
| West Africa Drumming Session Ash/Willow Class | Wednesday 14th December 2pm/3pm |
| School Christmas Dinner | Wednesday 14th December |
| Reception Festive Songs Performance* | Wednesday 14th December |
| Nursery Festive Songs Performance* | Friday 16th December |
| School closes, end of Autumn term | Friday 16th December |
Laurel’s Update
On Thursday 8th December, you are warmly invited to Brookfield’s first Carol Concerts at St Mary Brookfield, Dartmouth Park. Carols are ‘songs of joy’ and I hope you will join us for music and readings on the theme of ‘light’. Children in years 1 and 2 will be performing at 10am, years 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 2.15pm. Each child can have two grown ups in the audience and please let the office know if you would like to apply for any extra standing places. We hope that this will be a seasonal community event that will become a new Brookfield tradition!
Talking of traditions – thank you to the PTA for planning this year’s Winter Fair. Please read the PTA post below and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 3rd December 12-3pm.
Today, I’ve had the pleasure of spending time at Lauderdale House where children in years 2, 3 and 5 shared their amazing art work as part of Kids in Museums Takeover Day The children ‘took over’ everything from social media to being art curators and talked about their exhibitions with the many visitors. The children shared their hard work with the community and found out from experts about working in an arts and heritage organisation.
Katherine Ives, Director at Lauderdale House said “From designing a Tudor Feast and a new Lauderdale crest, to a crazy plant inspired by our former resident James Yates, the students have breathed new life into Lauderdale House’s 500-year history.”
Thanks to Liv, Education and Outreach Officer and all the staff at Lauderdale House for making this such an inspiring experience for the children.
We also have a wonderful donation of a Christmas Tree from Pines and Needles – and Brookfield families can get 10% off their tree this year with a code. See the PTA section below for details.
Requesting absence in term time
Thank you for supporting your child's attendance and punctuality at school. This week's attendance figure is 95.43% - we are so close to our target of 96%! We know what a difference strong attendance makes to the children's well-being and progress. We are working closely with Camden to support families with good attendance and hope it is helpful to be transparent with the following:
Taking leave in term time will affect your child’s schooling as much as any other absence and the expectation is that parents to help us by not taking children away in school time. There is no entitlement in law for any leave of absence from school in term time.
Remember that any monetary savings you may make by taking your child out in school time are offset by the cost to your child’s education. All applications for a leave of absence must be made in advance to Laurel and will only be considered if there are exceptional circumstances.
If parents make any travel bookings before asking for permission, leave will not be granted. A form can be collected from Carole in the office. In deciding, the school will consider the circumstances of each application individually, including any previous pattern of leave in term time. Laurel will make the final decision as to the authorisation of any leave.
Music News
We are hoping to start Brass Instrumental Lessons at Brookfield next term. The children can choose from trumpet, trombone, French horn or tenor horn and the lessons are suitable for Years 3- 6. If there are enough children interested, then the lessons can go ahead. There is a 50% discount available to those eligible for financial support. Please click here to see the flyer for more information. Click on this link for details of cost and to sign up: https://www.camden.gov.uk/camdens-music-service and click on, 'Music Lessons in School'.
The Junior and the Infant Choirs will be performing at the Winter Fair on Saturday 3rd December. Exact timings to be confirmed, but please put it in the diary!
Year 2 London Zoo
Year 2 had a fantastic time at London Zoo, seeing all the different animals and learning about all the habitats that fulfill their needs.
Fun Run Date
Get your running shoes back on! We have a new date for the Fun Run - Sunday 11th December
Please come along to the Heath to register at 9.45am, event starts at 10am. Please gather your team members, get dressed up (nature inspired and could be festive) and enjoy a run or walk around the Heath. Please do encourage your children to get sponsored for the event, and donate online here.
Thanks so much for your participation.
Genevieve
Winter Fair - Saturday 3rd December - 12-3pm
Winter Fair Jam Jar Appeal
There will be a new stall this fair that fits with the environmental ethos of the school. We are asking all the Brookfield families if they are able to save an empty jam jar & fill it with something to sell at the fair. It can be anything such as small toys, craft stuff, different food, even... jam. Use your imagination! (Not nuts, though. We can't do nuts.)
Raffle & Tombola Appeal
We hope to get some really great prizes this year. Please get in touch at brookfieldschoolpta@gmail.com if you have anything you would like to donate for either the raffle or tombola. Thank you.
Winter Fair Stalls
Here is a list of the classes that are responsible for which stalls. Please contact your reps for how you can help out.
Nursery/Reception: Toys and books, Xmas Jumper Swap/Fancy Dress
Y1: Arts and crafts, Jewellery
Y2 Tombola, Tea and International Bakes & Cakes, Gifts & Cards for Ukrainian Children
Y3: Raffle, Winter games, Hot Chocolate
Y4: Jam Jar Stall, Bar & Mulled Wine
Y5: BBQ, Mac & Cheese
Y6: The Stage, Grotto, Xmas Tuck Shop
We will hold another planning meeting on Wednesday 23rd November at 6.30pm in the Dartmouth Arms on York Rise.
Xmas cards
We hope you are happy with your children’s beautiful Christmas card design. They are currently being given out by the school. If you haven’t received your items back yet they may still be in the process of being handed out & please check if you have paid for them. It’s not too late - pay for your Xmas cards online here. Any problems please email and let us know.
Brookfield Christmas Tree
Brookfield has kindly been donated a Christmas tree by Pines and Needles and they would love to offer parents a discount on Christmas trees in their pop-up stores! Our local pop-up store is located in
Upper Holloway at 738 Holloway Rd, London N19 3JF
Tel: 02033849420
It will be opening on the 22nd of November.
DISCOUNT CODE: BROOKPRIMARY10 - 10% Off
Keep an eye out on Pines and Needles social channels @pinesandneedles for fun activities at our local stores.
Please visit www.pinesandneedles.com for more details and other locations as they are all around London!
Class reps
Thank you to everyone that has stepped forward as a class rep, we really do appreciate you all volunteering. It would be great to get one more rep for Blossom - the 2 year old nursery Class - so you can be included in more school events. Email us to get started brookfieldschoolpta@gmail.com
From the PTA Team (Sophie, Nicolai & Rob/Graeme)
Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Webinar Series for Parents/Carers of Primary School aged Children
The MHST are pleased to offer parents/carers a series of workshops to support their children’s well-being. The webinars started 29.09.22 however, there are 4 remaining sessions this term and if you have missed any, most of the topics are repeated again next term.
Webinars that are for both Parents/Carers of Primary and Secondary aged children and young people
· All about sleep
· Therapeutic conversations with your child and young person
· Screen Time
· Parent Self Care
· Sibling rivalry
Webinars for Parents/Carers of Primary aged children
· Parent-child interactions
· Managing routines
· Supporting Childhood worries
Each workshop will last up to 60 minutes and have an optional follow-up of 30 minutes for parents/carers to ask questions or discuss the topic further.
Parents and carers can opt in for all topics, or whichever most appeals to them. Parents and carers can register for any of the above webinars through Eventbrite for free at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mhst-parent-and-carer-webinar-series-2022-2023-tickets-415252660887
Or please scan the QR code using your mobile phone’s camera:
| Webinar topic | Intended Parent Audience | Date | Time |
| Supporting childhood worries | Primary &
Secondary |
Thursday 24th November | 12pm – 13.00
Q and A: 13.00-13.30 |
| Parent Self Care | Primary & Secondary | Wednesday 11th January 2023 | 12.00-13.00
Q and A: 13.00 to 13.30 |
| Parent-child interactions | Primary &
Secondary |
Wednesday 18th January 2023 | 12pm – 13.00
Q and A: 13.00 to 13.30 |
| Sibling Rivalry | Primary | Wednesday 25th January 2023 | 12pm – 13.00
Q and A: 13.00 to 13.30 |
| Sleep | Primary &
Secondary |
Friday 3rd February | 12pm – 13.00
Q and A: 13.00 to 13.30 |
| Screen-time | Primary &
Secondary |
Friday 10th February | 12pm – 13.00
Q and A: 13.00 to 13.30 |
| Having therapeutic conversations with your child | Primary &
Secondary |
Friday 3rd March | 12pm – 13.00
Q and A: 13.00-13.30 |
| Supporting childhood worries | Primary &
Secondary |
Friday 10th March | 12pm – 13.00
Q and A: 13.00-13.30 |
Actors wanted for nativity play
Good Work
On Friday 9th of December, Camden Council’s Good Work Camden service will be running a parent workshop offering employment support. We’re aware that many people take a career break to bring up young children, and sometimes it can be challenging to re-enter the workplace.
Camden Council offers a range of free services to support people back to work, including jobs and apprenticeships ring-fenced specifically for Camden residents, both in the Council itself and with Camden-based employers. Many employers also offer flexible working options that suit those with childcare commitments.
Please click here to see flyer and we hope to see you at the workshop
Trips
If you haven't already, please click here to give permission for your child to attend trips this year and click here to make a contribution.
After school club
Reminder if you book your child into after school club and your child does not attend and you do not not cancel 24 hours in advance, you will still be charged.
Reporting absence
Reminder, if your child is ill or unable to attend for any reason you must inform the school either by phone on the absence line or email admin@brookfield.camden.sch.uk
Christmas Dinner
Thanks to a kind and generous donation, we are able to offer any child who would like a Christmas dinner at no cost.
London Zoo
Y2 London Zoo
Brass Instrument Introduction
Brass Instrument Introduction
School Council
