Year 5 Spellings WB 7.9.26

 

Please find below Year 5's spellings for this week. Please encourage your child to practise their spellings every evening, so they are prepared for their spelling test on Friday. 

A	B	C
accidentally	actual	busy
accident	arrive	your
actual	answer	they
actually	busy	there
address	build	that
answer	breathe	you
believe	circle	ate
bicycle	centre	what
breathe	cycle	where
build	caught	why
busy
business
caught
centre
certain

Year 5 Mersea residential trip presentation

The year 5 team would like to invite you to a presentation about the Mersea residential trip. It will be in the new hall at 3:45 pm on Tuesday 22nd September 2026. We will be giving you all the relevant information and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

If you are unable to make it, we will send out the presenation via Blogger and Parentpay if possible.

We look forward to seeing you then!

The Year 5 team.

Year 5 curriculum meeting

 Welcome to the year group meeting for year 5

There will be a meeting on Thursday 10th September 2026 @ 2:45 pm in the new hall. This will be to inform you of all the exciting events happening in year 5 and to share what the children will be learning during the year.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

The Year 5 team

Welcome to Year 6 Meeting

Welcome to Year 6 Meeting - Today!

 Dear Parents/Carers,

Please be informed that there will be a 'Welcome to the Year Group' meeting in the New Hall for Year 6 parents. This will inform you about Year 6 in general and also the upcoming SATs in May 2027.

The meeting will start promptly at 2.45pm and finish in time for pick up. If you are unable to attend, a copy of the slides will be emailed to you.

Look forward to welcoming you there,

Miss Betty
Year Group Lead

Swimming consent letter and form

Welcome back to school after an anazing summer. Please read the following letter that has been sent out on Parent Pay and complete the link attached for your child to attend swimming commencing next week. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Friday 4th September

Dear Parents and Carers,

 Year 5 Swimming Lessons

We are delighted to announce that starting this September, our Year 5 classes will

begin their school swimming sessions at Central Park Leisure Centre on

Wednesday 9th September.

Class Schedule & Term Dates

Each class will have a 30-minute swimming slot on a Wednesday during their

designated term:

• Almond class: Autumn Term (Starting Wednesday 9/9/26 -6/12/26

• Oak Class: Spring Term (Starting Wednesday 6/1/27 - 21/3/27

• Lime Class: Summer Term (Starting 14/4/27 - 11/7/27

Travel & Timing

The children will leave school in the afternoon accompanied by Year 5 staff and

will walk to Central Park Leisure Centre.

We will return to school on foot and will arrive back between 3:30 - 3:40 pm.

Children should come to school in their normal school uniform and will get

changed once we arrive at the leisure centre.

Swimming Kit Checklist

To get ready for September, please ensure your child has the following items

packed in a bag clearly labelled with their name.

• For Girls: A one-piece swimming costume (no bikinis).

• For Boys: Fitted swimming trunks or aqua shorts (no loose/baggy shorts).

• Swimming Cap: Required for all children with medium-to-long hair.

• Goggles: recommended to help them feel comfortable underwater.

• Towel & Bag: A large towel packed inside a labelled waterproof or drawstring

• bag.

 Important Safety Note: Please do not send your child with any aerosol sprays or

powders, as these can trigger severe breathing difficulties for children with

asthma in the changing rooms.

Please complete the Google Form below to give your consent.

Here

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact a member

of the Year 5 team. You can email us at the the following address,

year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk and we will respond to your query

Thank you for your support!

Warm regards,

The Year 5 Team

Year 5 & 6 Walking Permissions 2026-2027

Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls

Walking Home Permission

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare for the upcoming school term, we want to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students during dismissal.

If you would like to grant permission for your child to walk home independently from school, we require a signed permission form on file. Please note that students will not be permitted to walk home without a completed form submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

Please take a moment to review and complete the form using the link below:

https://forms.gle/UKJ7VcSUMsM6Djfv5

Important Details: - Please fill out a separate form for each child attending the school in Year 5 and Year 6. - If your child’s dismissal routine changes at any point during the school year, please contact the main office immediately to update our records.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and for helping us keep our school community safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the school office.

Warm regards,

Mr Kearns

Assistant Headteacher

Broadford Primary School

Year 6 Fully Embrace the Colour Run Fun!

 

Years 6 Fully Embrace the Colour Run Fun!

Our Year 6 pupils threw themselves into the Colour Run with amazing enthusiasm and energy! From the very first burst of colour to the final sprint, they truly embraced the spirit of the event, laughing, running, and celebrating every moment.

It was fantastic to see their confidence and pure enjoyment as they raced through the rainbow-filled course. Whether they were running with friends, throwing paint or cheering each other on, the older pupils showed brilliant teamwork and set a shining example for the younger year groups.

A huge congratulations to all our Year 6 participants — you made the day bold, bright, and unforgettable. Thank you to everyone who supported this colourful celebration of fun and fitness!