Broadford Year 1/2: January 2026

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Friday, 30 January 2026

Year 2 Certificates 30.1.2026

Well done to all the children that have received certificates this week!

Mulberry

E for Excellence: Noah

Star Writer: Alice

Reflectiveness: Zara

Resourcefulness: Ethan

Resilience:Darcy-Leigh

Reciprocity:Layla

Teacher Happy: Mulberry Class

Pine

E for Excellence: Jack

Star Writer: Karen

Reciprocity: Santian

Reflectiveness: Kotryna

Rowan

E for Excellence: Abshara

Star Writer: Emir

Reflectiveness: Freddy-Joe

Resilience:Lama

Teacher Happy: Zaviyar

Resilience - These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks.

Reciprocity - These children have shown interdependence, collaborated effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy and have imitated effective ideas and methods from others.

Reflectiveness - These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning.

Resourcefulness - These pupils have been curious about their learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources.

This week has been full of excitement as Year 2 took a fantastic trip into London to explore the Discovery Centre! The children became brilliant authors, creating their very own stories. With the help of fun resources and props — including a spaceship — their imaginations truly took off

Some children even brought their stories to life by acting them out, transforming into characters from their adventures. They did an amazing job representing themselves, listening carefully to the adults while travelling on buses and trains.

Well done, Year 2 — what superstars!

Pine Class

Mulberry class

Rowan Class

Year 1: What We Are Learning W/C 26th Jan 2026

Year 1: What We Are Learning

“Being unkind makes people sad and angry!” said Mia.

This week in PSHE, the children explored the difference between bullying and being unkind. They discussed what each looks like, how it can make people feel, and why it is important to treat others with respect. Through thoughtful conversations, the children learned strategies for responding to unkind behaviour and how to support their friends. This lesson helped them understand the importance of kindness, empathy and speaking up when they see bullying.

Year 1 have been recapping number bonds to 10 using numicon pictures to support them. Children recalled tens and ones within two digit numbers and showed understanding that number bonds to 20 involves two tens, one ten usually being incomplete. The children then used their knowledge of number bonds to 10 to complete their number bonds to 20.

This week in PE, pupils enjoyed a yoga session focused on balance. We talked about how balance is an important life skill that helps us in everyday activities such as standing, sitting, climbing stairs and jumping safely. The children explored a series of fun balancing poses (inspired by circus yoga!), practising each pose while taking slow, calm breaths. They were encouraged to hold each balance for three breaths, with extra challenges like holding for longer or closing their eyes to really test their focus and control. The poses helped children develop strength, coordination, flexibility and body awareness.

Well done Year 1 for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work!

Year 1: Certificates; Friday 30th Jan 2026

Well done to all the children that have received certificates this week!

Walnut

E for Excellence: Stefania

Star Writer: Daniel

Reciprocity: Eisa

Beech

E for Excellence: Emmanuel

Star Writer: Amirah

Resilience: Leonor, Reme

Resourcefulness: Leon

Teacher Happy: Chloe, Lara and Thomas

Apricot

E for Excellence: Eris

Star Writer: Alfie

Reciprocity: Zayna

Resilience - These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed

distractions, noticed patterns and

been absorbed in their tasks.

Reciprocity - These children have shown interdependence, collaborated

effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy and

have imitated effective ideas and methods from others.

Reflectiveness - These pupils have planned carefully,

revised ideas, identified key features

and can talk about their learning.

Resourcefulness - These pupils have been curious about

their learning, made links between ideas,

shown imagination, reasoned methodically

and capitalised on resources.

Walnut Class Forest School 30/01/26

This week at Forest School, our theme was Animals in Nature. The children eagerly shared animals they might find in the wild in England, including rabbits, squirrels and foxes.

One of the activities on offer involved using clay and natural materials, such as leaves and sticks, to create woodland creatures. The children produced a wonderful range of animals, including a bird and a deer.

Many of the children also enjoyed making bird feeders by threading Cheerios onto pipe cleaners.

I brought along a number of soft toy birds, including a blackbird, a chaffinch and a pigeon. The children were encouraged to make nests for these birds using natural materials they could find on the ground around them.

Finally, the children enjoyed a drink and a biscuit before making their way back to class.

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Year 2 trip - Wednesday

Good Afternoon Rowan and Pine Parents,

As the children will be eating their lunch out tomorrow, could you please supply your child with a back pack so they can carry there lunches and water bottles.

Thank you,

Year 2 Team

Monday, 26 January 2026

Rowan Class - Forest School

This morning Rowan class spent some time thinking of different ways we can focus on the details that we sometimes miss when we are rushing about. We played ‘you’re only safe if….’ This included looking for items the size of our thumb nail and and our hand, plus lots of running to keep us warm.

We then looked closely at Elder sticks and noticed the soft pith in the middle. We learnt how to remove this with a tent peg an make the elder into a bead. The beads were then used for various creations including bracelets, snakes, caterpillars and our own creations. Some children spent time cloud watching, while others listened to the sounds around them wearing a blindfold to focus on the sound. There was also time for some herb identification using just our sense of smell. It was a busy morning.

Year 1 Barleylands Trip - Wednesday 3rd June 2026

There are lots of farmyard fun to be had at Barleylands Farm Park. - Picture of Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay - Tripadvisor

Year 1 - Barleylands Visit

Monday 26th January 2026

Dear Parents/ Carers,

On Wednesday, 3rd June, Year 1 children will be visiting Barleylands. The children will have the chance to walk around the farm and participate in an educational demonstration. On the day of the trip, children need to arrive in the morning at normal school time (8.30am) and we will be leaving promptly at 9.00am and returning to school at approximately 3pm.

The cost of the travel and entrance fee must be paid for and we must ask that you make a voluntary contribution of £20 per child to cover these costs. This must be paid via ParentPay. A payment plan has been set up on ParentPay so you are able to pay in four £5 installments (by 30/1, 30/2, 30/3 and 30/4) if you wish. In accordance with the New Education Reform Bill there is no obligation for parents to pay the voluntary contribution and no pupil will be omitted from the visit because their parents are unwilling or unable to pay. However, in practice, educational visits can only take place if sufficient contributions are received. If sufficient donations are not received, we may need to cancel the visit.

Children should wear normal school uniform and comfortable shoes and will need to bring with them/ wear on the day the following:

A waterproof coat.
Packed lunch in a named, plastic (disposable) bag.
A hat and suncream (if we are fortunate enough to have hot weather).

Please click here to pay via ParentPay.

We will send out a separate paper form regarding lunch choices for you to complete and return to your child’s class teacher by Monday 4th May.

Many thanks for your continued support.

The Year 1 Team

Friday, 23 January 2026

Year 1: What We Are Learning W/B 19th Jan 2026

Year 1: What We Are Learning

“Why do seahorses only have one fin on their backs?” Amirah enquired during a science lesson about mammals and fish. The children had watched a short clip about underwater sea creatures and this provoked much discussion and curiosity!

This week in History, the children have been learning about significant jobs and why they are important to our communities. We explored how different roles help people in their everyday lives and discussed why these jobs matter. The children also reflected on how they help others, both at school and at home, sharing thoughtful ideas about kindness and responsibility.

In literacy, year 1 have been learning to recite, write and perform poems this week. Using Pie Corbett’s approach of ‘talk for writing’ the children became so familiar with the words of the poem that it supported their word writing. As part of ‘Shout Out Loud’ the children then performed their poems to Year 2!

In science, the children were introduced to the word mammal for the first time. They learnt that mammals are animals that have fur or hair on their bodies and began to name a range of common mammals. The children explored the difference between mammals that can be kept as pets and mammals that live in the wild.

We’re excited to introduce our Parent Picks Shelf, a small book display featuring stories recommended by parents and carers!

Each book will include a handwritten note from a parent, such as “I loved this when I was 7”, helping children see that reading is something families enjoy and share across generations.

From the week commencing 26th Jan, parents are invited to send in a favourite childhood book through their child. The book will be displayed in class for everyone to enjoy.

Thank you for helping us build a love of reading together! #GoAllIn

Well done Year 1 for an amazing week - keep up all your brilliant work!