Punctuality and Attendance
Well done to the following classes for having the highest attendance this week:
KS1: Bluebell
KS2: Bramble
An extra bonus star was given to the following classes for having the least amount of lates:
Fern, Bramble and Ivy
Well done to everyone for their efforts in coming in on time everyday to school.
| Nursery Catkin |
91.9% |
| Rec Acorn |
95.5% |
| Rec Conker |
88.1% |
| 1 Bluebell |
96.9% |
| 1 Daisy |
93.2% |
| 2 Dandelion |
93.4% |
| 2 Poppy |
89.5% |
| 3 Fern |
96.8% |
| 3 Heather |
93% |
| 4 Bramble |
97.4% |
| 4 Ivy |
94.8% |
| 5 Ash |
96.7% |
| 5 Willow |
94.8% |
| 6 Elm |
96.7% |
| 6 Oak |
90% |
Coffee morning: 'How can I support my child to attend school?'
Is your child feeling anxious about attending school? Do they struggle to come in in the mornings? If so, we are hear to support. We will be re-running our coffee morning around the topic: emotional based school avoidance. This will take place on Friday 24th March, 9-9.30am in the bottom hall.
The coffee morning will be a chance to learn more strategies that can be used at home to support your child and to find out what support we offer as a school. All parents and carers are welcome- even if you would just like to learn more about this topic in general.
Police talk to Year 6 about safety
This afternoon two police officers came to visit year 6 to discuss how to keep safe walking on the streets and on public transport. They also discussed safety around mobile phones. They gave Year 6 tips on how avoid and handle difficult situations. It was a very interesting and educational afternoon, Year 6 had the opportunity to ask the police questions.
Lunch Top Table
Thank you again to School Council and all Brookfield children for creating some really innovative ideas around improving the lunch hall. This was our second week of running our new Friday 'Top Table'! One child from each class who have demonstrated this term's value of kindness were nominated to join the 'Top Table' in the lunch hall. They received special invitations and then each child asked a special guest to join them. This will happen every single Friday and we look forward to seeing who will be at the top table next week! A huge well done to:
Bluebell - Grayson
Daisy - Bhavini
Poppy - Jasmine
Dandelion - Noah
Heather - Dario
Fern - Eva
Bramble - Sophia
Ivy - Olivia
Ash - Ana
Willow - James B
Oak - Lois and Maisie (joint first in nomination)
Elm - Bella
Elm - Jana and Evie
Brookfield Bridge Club
Brookfield bridge club took part in the annual Youth Bridge Challenge, organised by the English Bridge Union in Loughborough this weekend. There were 26 children from five schools in North London and Hertfordshire that were taken to competition. They all were amazing and played for over five hours. It was all very competitive the Brookfield Bridge Club had a great day. One of our teams came joint first place! Well done Brookfield Bridge club members!
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Next week is Neurodiversity Celebration week to recognise and celebrate the strengths of people who are neurodiverse, as well as challenge preconceptions of what they can or cannot achieve. Over the next few weeks we will be celebrating through whole school assemblies as well as special lessons in the classroom. Click here to see a schedule of events that you can take part in for free to learn more about neurodiversity.
If you would like to come to talk to the children about your own experiences please email Laura: l.smale@brookfield.camden.sch.uk
Big Battery Hunt
The Eco-Committee are keen for our community to recycle as much waste as possible. Therefore, Brookfield are taking part in the Big Battery Hunt again this year. We are encouraging all children to collect up old batteries and take them to your nearest battery recycling point. These are often found in supermarkets. If your child collects and recycles any batteries, please let Amy know how many have been recycled by emailing her: a.sprinks@brookfield.camden.sch.uk.
Our school total will contribute towards the national count; so far, over half a million batteries have been recycled and counted in 2023. Any amount of recycled batteries, however small, gives us an entry into a prize draw to win resources for the school. Any batteries counted before 23rd June 2023 will be part of our school’s entry into a prize draw. More information about the Big Battery Hunt, including activities to do at home, is available on their website: https://www.bigbatteryhunt.co.uk/
Disco - Get your tickets & Call out for volunteers
The Disco is Thursday 30th March, in the Main Hall/Infant Playground.
Timing: Infants (Nursery-Y2): 4.30-6pm / Juniors (Y3-6): 6-8pm (f you have children in both age groups, you can attend both sessions but please be mindful of the hall capacity; we may ask you to make use of the playground if the hall is full during the other session). Tickets are on sale now! Get them here:
[ DISCO TICKETS ]
The children need to be accompanied/supervised by an adult (no more than 6 per adult) so you will need to purchase both types of tickets together. It will be a great opportunity to socialise with food & drink in the playground while the children party in the hall!
Pupil premium discounted tickets are available - please ask the office for the code.
To make the Disco a fun and successful event for your children we really need your help.
We need volunteers (NO ADULT TICKET REQUIRED) for:
* Helping with set up & clear up.
* Running the food and drink stalls including the Bar, BBQ & Tuck Shop
* Baking for & running the Cake Stall
* Any other stall suggestions such as face painting, other food options
Please contact brookfieldschoolpta@gmail.com if you can help.
We will shortly be setting up a google form that you can add your name to. We will also be collecting the children’s song suggestions soon.
Auction - Next term event - planning starts now!
We are looking to hold the Auction this May. All the money raised is to go towards creating the amazing Forest Garden Project. We would love for you to get in touch with any thing or service you could donate to auction off, or if you have any contacts with people or companies that would be willing to donate something.
To give you a few ideas previous auction lots include:
Cookery course - Photography session - Sports tickets - Holiday homes - Dog walking - Jewellery - Website building - Home tidying
Again please email us:
Quiz Night
Congratulations to The Dandy Lions, the triumphant winners of the quiz last night and new holders of the Gnome of Knowledge trophy!
It was a brilliant social evening and it was lovely to be able to hold these events again for the school community. Thank you so much to everyone that came and helped out. We raised a fantastic £1,100 for the PTA!
Also a special thank you to Derek, Jimmy, Dave, Yahire, Jo, Emma, Rob, Sophie and our fantastic quizmaster Rob.
If you need event furniture hire and catering equipment please do consider the brilliant Yahire who have helped Brookfield on many occasions.
Sponsored Reading Challenge
A big thank you to everyone that took part. You helped raise over £400 which will go towards some fantastic new books for the school.
Well done to our prize winners: Megan from Conker, Stanley from Bluebell, Bhavini from Daisy, Eva from Bramble, Cora from Ivy and Kiana from Ash.
NEW PTA Co-Chairs - We Need You!
Don’t forget we are still looking for a couple of people to take on the co-chair role next year. If we don’t get any volunteers the PTA will not be able to run, so please consider stepping up or the school will miss out on a lot of fundraising.
If you want to find out more please email us at brookfieldschoolpta@gmail.com we are very happy to meet and have a chat about what the role entails. Thank you.
Camden's SEND Parents
Camden’s Parents and Carers are all invited to join our joint and Parent Forum and SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) SEND Parents Day on Friday 24th March, 10am-2pm at The Greenwood Centre, Kentish Town.
- We have a line-up of speakers, time for lunch together and opportunities for parents and carers to give feedback on their experiences.
- All Camden parents and carers are welcome, whatever their experience. It is a day to listen, to join in and to get together with friends.
- Please go to Camden SEND Parents Day Tickets, Fri 24 Mar 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
- Please click here to see flyer for further details
Homes for Ukraine scheme
A Brookfield child and her mother are in the UK under the Government Sponsored Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Their one year arrangement with their current hosts comes to an end in Summer 2023 and they are looking for new hosts under the Government Scheme, which is continuing, or suitable accommodation within reasonable distance of school. If you think you could help, or know someone who might be able to, please contact Faye who can then pass on your details: f.winslade@brookfield.camden.sch.uk. If you would like to speak with the current hosts, they would be happy to do so.
Could you Help Save the Planet by Becoming a Host Family?
Your planet needs you! This April 21-24, thousands of people will gather peacefully at the Houses of Parliament for The Big One. It's a family-friendly event to call for an end to the fossil fuel era and for a fairer society. Could you support the protest by offering a place to stay? The Big One will be guided and supported by Extinction Rebellion (XR), Just Stop Oil, Trade Unions and others. You can find out more at extinctionrebellion.uk
I'm Kate, with kids in Ivy and Poppy. Our family has hosted several times and found it really straightforward, safe and rewarding. I'm really happy to talk about how it works if anyone has questions - do email me on kate.taylor@gmail.com
People will be coming from all over the country (and beyond). They'll be so grateful if you could give your spare room, sitting room floor, garden or driveway to guests or campers so that children, young people and adults can stay in London. Host families will be supported by a team of organisers and home visitors.
For more information about hosting and to sign up, please email the organiser on littlecornishdeli@yahoo.co.uk
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Support for Year 6 Parents/Carers
Please click here to see a flyer for webinars targeted towards parents/carers of children from Year 6 upwards about a range of wellbeing and safety topics.
Camden Parents Forum
Please click here for information about how to become part of the Camden Parents Forum.
Easter Holiday Activities
Camden’s Holiday Activities and Food Easter 2023 programme, which runs from 3 to 14 April, is now open for bookings. Places are free for children and young people aged 5 to 16 who are eligible for free school meals. Click here for more information
Planned improvements to Parliament Hill Athletics Track
The City of London Corporation is investing £2 million into the Parliament Hill Athletics Track in 2023 to ensure it remains one of London’s best track and field facilities. The works are scheduled to take place from early June 2023 until the end of September 2023, click here for more information.
Healthy Start Vitamins
Did you know in Camden all pregnant women, women trying to conceive, mums with a child under 1 and children up until their 4th birthday can get FREE vitamins. The vitamin tablets for women contain folic acid and vitamins C and D.
The drops for children contain vitamins A, C, and D. These vitamins are essential for the health and development of mother and children. You can pick up the vitamins every eight weeks from some children’s and health centres. To find out where to pick up your vitamins click here or call Freephone 0800 731 0232 or 0800 389 5789.
Cost of living: Early Help
Early Help is a brilliant service available to Camden residents with children aged 0-19. They offer practical and emotional support with a range of life issues.
What can they help with?
Every family they work with is unique. They work with families experiencing relationship breakdown or conflict, violence in the home, children showing distressed behaviour, support for first time parents, housing, rent or money worries, difficulties at school, worries about a child’s health or development, managing changes in circumstances, grief and bereavement, and mental health problems. Often it’s a combination of many things. But whatever it is that you and your family want to change, we are here to work with you - to help you and your family get to where you want to be.
Please click here to see leaflet for further information.
You can also speak to Faye (f.winslade@brookfield.camden.sch.uk) or Lauren (l.ditchfield@brookfield.camden.sch.uk) if you would like any help making a referral.
