Please find the Summer curriculum newsletter for year 5. All relevant dates are included. If you have any questions, please feel free to either email us through the Year 5 mailbox or speak to us at the end of the day.
The Year 5 team
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Saturday, 18 April 2026
Year 5 Imperial War museum trip
On Tuesday 21st April, year 5 were to visit the Imperial War Museum in London. Unfortunately there is a tube strike meaning we would get here but not be able to return. We will therefore have to postpone the trip for a later date. We will send further confirmation on Monday through ParentPay and hopefully will be able to rebook this trip. We are of course incredibly disappointed to do this but for the safety of the children we have no other choice. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
The year 5 team.
Year 6 Certificates - 17.04.26
Well done to all of our certificate winners this week! It has been a great start to the Summer Term.
Almond
E or Excellence - Laura
Star Writer - Kiara
Reciprocity - Rithik
Resourcefulness - George
Resilience - Adra
Reflectiveness - Gabriel
Oak
E or Excellence - Cassie
Star Writer - Sophie
Reciprocity - Chidera
Resourcefulness - Aziz
Teacher Happy - Jefflyn
Presentation - Pragya
Lime
E or Excellence - Anthony
Star Writer - Hela
Resilience - Archie
Reflectiveness - Stefania
Teacher Happy - Mason, Paige
Presentation - Safwaan
Friday, 17 April 2026
year 5 certificates 17.4.26
Redwood
E for E - Torsten
Star Writer - Amari
Resilience - Lily
Reciprocity - Haileigh
Reflective - Rio
Resourceful - Ava
Teacher Happy - Osman
Certificate of presentation -
Larch
E for E - Milan
Star Writer - Ram
Reciprocity - Kezia
Reflective - Maalik
Teacher Happy - Abrish
Birch
E for E - Nathaniel
Star Writer - Jorgie
Resilience - Harry
Reciprocity - Tyler
Reflective - James
Resourceful - Adam
Teacher Happy - Moiz
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Finding Our Voice: Bringing Oracy from the Assembly to the Dinner Table
If your child came home today talking about PERFECT PARTNER POSITION don't worry, it’s not a new yoga move! Simply put, Oracy is the skill of learning to talk and learning through talk. Following our recent school assembly, we are excited to launch our first Oracy mission.
It’s about more than just chatting; it’s about giving our children the tools to express their ideas clearly and listen to others with empathy.
🤝 The 'Perfect Partner' Position
In school, we’ve been practising the "Perfect Partner Position." It sounds fancy, but it’s all about being physically and mentally present when we speak to someone.
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As you can see on the postcard above, we encourage the children to be:
Knee-to-knee: Facing each other directly.
Listening with their eyes: Showing the speaker they have their full attention.
Ready to listen: Staying quiet and focused on the conversation.
Try this at home: Next time you’re discussing what to have for a snack, see if you can 'copy the talking position' together!
🚀 Your First Home Talk Mission!
To help bridge the gap between school and home, we’ve created a Home Mission for you. This week, we are focusing on Shared Decision Making.
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Oracy helps us understand different views, even when we don't agree. We challenge you to choose something small to decide together:
What to watch on TV.
What to eat for a weekend treat.
What to play for family game night.
Use these 'Sentence Stems'
If the debate gets a little heated (we know how important pizza topping choices can be!), try using these sentence stems to keep the conversation productive:
"I agree with you because..."
"Can you tell me more?"
"I think something different..."
💡 Why Does This Matter?
Teaching children to listen first and include everyone doesn't just make for a quieter house; it builds confidence. When a child feels heard, they are more likely to share their brilliant ideas and open their minds to new ones.
We can’t wait to hear how your home missions go! Feel free to share your "shared decision" success stories.
Let’s get talking!
Spring is Blooming at Broadford!
Spring has officially arrived, and our outdoor space is bursting with life! Here is a quick update on the new growth and arrivals in our garden.
🐸 New Life & Habitats
A huge thank you to a kind parent for their generous donations! Our pond is now thriving with new plants and wiggly tadpoles, and our new wood pile habitat is already becoming a five-star hotel for local mini-beasts.
🌷 Flowers & Trees
The garden is looking brighter than ever thanks to:
Flowers: Vibrant tulips and miniature "tête-à-tête" daffodils.
Trees: Newly planted Walnut, Oak, Scots Pine, and Willow trees.
🛑 Look, Don't Pick!
We are teaching the children to be guardians of our environment. We’ve asked everyone to enjoy the plants and trees without picking or pulling at them. These plants provide vital food and shelter for our wildlife, and we want them to stay healthy for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you for helping us keep Broadford green and wild!
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