What a truly memorable and special week it has been at Brookfield.

I would like to begin by saying a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our International Evening such a wonderful celebration. To our children, families and staff who came together to share food, music, stories, traditions and learning from around the world – thank you. It was a genuinely special evening and one that I feel incredibly privileged to have been a part of.

Events like Thursday evening remind me just how fortunate we are to be part of the Brookfield community. One of our greatest strengths is the rich diversity of cultures, experiences and backgrounds that make our school such a vibrant place to learn and grow. Seeing so many families come together, sharing their heritage with such pride and generosity, was both inspiring and heartwarming.

More than anything, I hope our children left the evening with a real sense of belonging. At Brookfield, we are proud of who we are, where we come from and the unique stories that make us who we are. When we come together as a community, learn from one another and celebrate our differences, we become stronger together. Thursday evening captured that spirit perfectly.

It was also a great pleasure to spend time chatting with so many families throughout the evening and, of course, enjoying some absolutely delicious food! The generosity, warmth and enthusiasm shown by everyone made it a night to remember.

Alongside our celebrations, we have also been very busy in school this week developing our mathematical reasoning skills. Across the school, children have taken part in puzzles, games, investigations and problem-solving challenges. They have shown fantastic perseverance and teamwork as they tackled some tricky mathematical mysteries – including at least one major mystery involving myself!

To round off the week, Friday saw children invited to come to school dressed as rock stars as part of our celebration of Times Tables Rock Stars and the enthusiasm was fantastic. Many of our children fully embraced the challenge and arrived looking ready to headline their own world tours! I was also delighted to see that many of our staff joined in too. It created a wonderful atmosphere across the school and was a brilliant way to end the half term together.

A huge thank you and well done to all of our children, families and staff for making this such a positive and memorable week.

I hope that the half-term break brings you plenty of rest, relaxation, opportunities to spend time with family and friends, and perhaps even a little sunshine.

Have a wonderful break and we look forward to welcoming everyone back soon.

P.S We will have lots of loevly photos to share with you after half term, thanks to Lauren and our Governor, Pete. 

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Summer Fair - Save the Date

The Summer fair is coming! Save the date of Saturday 27th June, 12pm-3pm!

More details to follow soon!

 Reception Sports Day

We are delighted to invite reception parents and carers to our Reception Sports Days, which will take place on the school site. For our Reception children, we run a fun-filled hour of sporting activities designed to give every child the opportunity to take part, build confidence, and enjoy being active. The sessions will be led by David, our PE teacher, and will feature a range of exciting activities and challenges for all children to enjoy. There may even be a few opportunities for parents and carers to get involved too!

Sports Day Dates and Times

Acorn Class
Wednesday 8th July
9:00am – 10:00am

Conker Class

Friday 10th July
9:00am – 10:00am

We warmly welcome all parents and carers to come along and cheer the children on as they take part in the activities.

Arrival Arrangements

Children should be dropped off at school as normal.

After dropping off your child, please make your way to the school office on Chester Road to sign in, in accordance with our school safeguarding and visitor procedures. Once signed in, you will be directed to the Sports Day activities.

What to Bring

You do not need to bring anything other than your enthusiasm and good cheer! We will ensure the children have everything they need to take part.

We are looking forward to a wonderful morning of fun, participation, and celebration, and we hope you can join us.

 Sports Day Schedlue - Years 1-6

We are very much looking forward to our Sports Day for children in Years 1 to 6, which will take place at Parliament Hill Fields Athletic Track.

Date: Wednesday 1st July

Sports Day Schedule

Years 1, 2 and 6 (Morning Session)
We aim to arrive at the venue by 9:30am and begin activities promptly afterwards.

Years 3, 4 and 5 (Afternoon Session)
We aim to arrive at the venue by 12:15pm for lunch on the Heath before beginning activities at 1:00pm.

Children will be organised into colour teams, and we encourage them to wear a T-shirt in their team colour if possible. We will let you know your child's team colour in advance.

Order of Activities

Carousel Activities
The session will begin with a carousel of six activity stations, giving all children the opportunity to take part in a wide range of fun and active challenges.

Races and Challenges
After a short break, we will begin our racing activities, followed by a tug of war and some fun challenges for parents and carers. We would love for you to take part if you are able to!

Lunch and Prize Giving
After the morning events, we will enjoy lunch together, followed by a short prize-giving ceremony to celebrate the children's efforts and teamwork.

For Years 3, 4 and 5, the prize-giving ceremony will take place at the end of the event, at approximately 3:00pm.

What to Bring

• Please provide your child with a healthy packed lunch for the day, in line with our school food guidelines, including no nuts. Please contact the school office if you would like the school to provide a packed lunch.
• Ensure your child has a water bottle, sun protection, and is dressed appropriately for the weather and physical activity.

Parents and Carers Welcome!

We are looking forward to a fun and active day celebrating teamwork, resilience, and community. Thank you in advance for your support and we hope to see you on the day!

For parents and carers of children in Years 1, 2 and 6, you may take your child home following the lunch and prize-giving ceremony. Please ensure that the class teacher is informed before you leave the venue.

Alternatively, if you wish to stay and watch the remaining events with your child while the rest of the class returns to school, please also inform the class teacher.

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