Hegarty Maths Parent workshop
As both Year 5 and 6 are beginning to use Hegarty maths as their homework platform in school, Lucy will be running a parent workshop in the bottom hall at 9am on Wednesday 30th November to talk through how the platform works and the benefits of using it. This is open to parents of both Year 5 and 6 children.
Year 3 at Hampstead Heath
This week Year 3 went to Hampstead Heath to help the charity 'Heath Hands'. The children took part in some activities to help look after the heath, including litter picking and clearing leaves. They also had the opportunity to look at different nests, skeletons and pellets found on the heath. They were surprised to learn that snakes can be found in the grass! It was a wonderful way to spend half a day and a nice opportunity to get outside.
Find out about events coming up on Hampstead Heath here.
Year 4 Podcast with Kate
This week was a kick start to Year 4 learning how to make a podcast. They looked into what a podcast actually is and the ingredients that are needed to start and make a podcast.
FAB: Dance (Year 5 and 6)
As part of our 'Fantastic Arts at Brookfield' Project (FAB), the children are having weekly 'street-style' dance sessions taught by 'Damien' from 'B-Better' dance: https://www.b-better.org.uk/
Year 5 and 6 parents and carers are invited to attend a dance showcase to see what the children have been learning. You will also have the opportunity to try some dancing too! Please see below for timings:
Willow: Thursday 6th December 11.45am
Ash: Thursday 6th December 2.30pm
Elm: Wednesday 14th December 11.45am
Oak: Wednesday 14th December 2.30pm
Over the course of the year, children from years EYFS-Year 6 will all have dance sessions for a term.
We are so excited by the dance project and can't wait to show you what the children (and staff!) have learnt!
British Values: Democracy
What are British Values? Fundamental British Values underpin what it is to be a citizen in a modern and diverse Great Britain valuing our community and celebrating diversity of the UK. These values are Democracy, Rule of Law, Respect and Tolerance, Individual Liberty.
At Brookfield, we actively promote these values at school. In today's assembly we focused on: democracy. The children discussed why it is important to 'have a voice' and a 'say in how our school is run'. The school council were presented with their special badges and spoke about: the importance of having a school council and the issues they are currently working on.
Year 1 PAC Maths
Here are the slides from the Year 1 Parent and Child Maths session, any questions please email the Year 1 team. The children will had a copy of the BUMP maths game sent home with them this week.
Attendance and Punctuality
This week a lot of children have been unwell at Brookfield and our school attendance is 94.41% (our target is 96%).
| Nursery Catkin |
65.2% |
| Rec Acorn |
97.9% |
| Rec Conker |
88.3% |
| 1 Bluebell |
86.4% |
| 1 Daisy |
90.2% |
| 2 Dandelion |
80.6% |
| 2 Poppy |
91.1% |
| 3 Fern |
94% |
| 3 Heather |
92.5% |
| 4 Bramble |
90.2% |
| 4 Ivy |
89.7% |
| 5 Ash |
93.1% |
| 5 willow |
95.2% |
| 6 Elm |
90.9% |
| 6 Oak |
92.1% |
Music News
Winter Fair! Saturday 3rd December
The Infant Choir will be performing at 1pm (please meet Julia in school at 12.45pm) and the Junior Choir will be performing at 1.30pm (please meet Julia in school at 1.15pm).
This week a lot of children have been unwell at Brookfield and our school attendance is 94.41% (our target is 96%).
Scarlet Fever
The UK Health Security Agency has informed us that there has been a rise in cases of scarlet fever, especially among under fives.
Ice Skating Rink
North London's pop-up outdoor ice rink is back! See flyers for more details
Good Work Camden Employment Support Session
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.
Apply for free school meals
If your child attends a Camden school, you must apply to Camden, even if Camden is not your local authority.
Apply for free school meals
If you do not want to apply online, please download a free school meals application form. You must print this out and post it to Camden at the address given on the form.
If you’re eligible, Camden will let your child’s school know within 10 working days of receiving your application. We will also contact you to confirm your entitlement.
Who gets free school meals?
Children in reception, year 1 and year 2
All children in reception, year 1 and year 2 get free school meals. However, if you are eligible - please apply as the school receives extra funding to support your child with their learning. If your child attends a nursery attached to a Camden primary school or a Camden run children’s centre then you should also apply for free school meals.
Children in year 3 and above
If your child is in year 3 or above, you or your child must receive one of the following to apply for free school meals:
- Income Support
- Income-based Job Seeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Universal Credit – your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including benefits)
- Child Tax Credit with a taxable income of no more than £16,190 and not in receipt of Working Tax Credit
- the Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
- support from the National Asylum Support Service (NASS)
If you are struggling with rising costs, please let us know and visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment for more information
Reception Admissions
If you have a child born between 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2019, if you haven't already applied for your child's reception please do so, the deadline for applications is: January 15th 2023
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 that 6pm bookings should be made by 4.30pm the day before. We are not able to take on the day bookings.
Please can you also double check your bookings once your booking has been confirmed, so that if the booking needs to be amended it can be done quickly.
Please be aware that after school club closes promptly at 6pm.
