This is a reminder that Birch Class start swimming Wednesday 7th January and this will continue weekly throughout spring term.
Please ensure that your child has a one piece swimsuit or swimming shorts, a towel and a swimming hat and they bring these to school every Wednesday.
We will be returning to school at 3.30pm
If you are collecting your child, they will be dismissed via the grey doors to the right of the office.
Year 4/5 Swimming
Dear Parents/ Carers,
Year 4 and 5 have thoroughly enjoyed their swimming lessons this term and it has been wonderful to watch the progression they have made with their skills and confidence in the water.
Please note that Lime (Year 5 ) and Elm (Year 4) class had their final swimming session last week so there will be no lesson this week.
Lime class children will need to be collected/ will be walking home at the normal time of 3.15.
Thank you!
Lime Class Swimming - Wednesday 18th October 2023
Just a reminder that there is no swimming tomorrow for Lime class. Their sessions will continue after half term.
Year 5 2023/2024 Swimming Lessons
In Year 5 the children will be having swimming lessons at the Central Park Leisure Centre.
All parents/carers, please complete Google Form.
Each class will have one half an hour session each week in a block.
For example - Lime will go for x amount of weeks then Oak.
Lime class will begin their swimming block on Wednesday 13th September 2023.
We expect this to run for the whole year, meaning each class should get roughly 10 sessions each (STC) which will ensure they achieve the Swimming requirements of the national curriculum in KS2 which are to:
- swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 meters
- use a range of strokes effectively
- perform a safe self-rescue in different water based situations
The children will leave school in the afternoon, accompanied by Year 5 staff, and we will make our way to Central Park Leisure Centre on foot. We will return to school by approximately 3.30/ 3.35pm and children will be leaving from the front of the school by the office. Walkers will be able to be dismissed from here as usual.
A reminder of what your child will need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Children should come to school in their uniform and will get changed when we arrive at Central Park Leisure Centre. Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma.
All children, regardless of ability, will be taking part in swimming lessons as they are a National Curriculum requirement. Children will only be exempt from lessons with a signed and dated doctor’s note or certificate.
If you have any questions or queries about this or any other swimming related issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 5 team via year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Willow and Maple Swimming 5.7.2023
On Wednesday 5th July 2023, Willow and Maple classes will be going to swimming at Central Park Leisure Centre.
Willow class will be going from 2-2.30pm so will be back at school for normal time but Maple class will be swimming 2.30-3pm so will be back at school for 3.30pm.
Please ensure your child has a swimming costume/ trunks, hat, towel and goggles (if necessary).
Any questions, please email the Year 5 inbox: year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk
Redwood Class - Year 5 Swimming Lessons
In Year 5 the children will be having swimming lessons at the Central Park Leisure Centre.
Redwood parents/carers, please complete Google Form.
Each class should get roughly 10 sessions each (STC) which will ensure they achieve the Swimming requirements of the national curriculum in KS2 which are to:
- swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
- use a range of strokes effectively
- perform a safe self-rescue in different water based situations
From Wednesday 3rd May 2023, Redwood will be attending swimming lessons. The children will leave school in the afternoon, accompanied by Year 5 staff, and we will make our way to Central Park Leisure Centre on foot. We will return to school by approximately 3.25/3.30pm and children will be leaving from the front of the school by the office.
A reminder of what your child will need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Children should come to school in their uniform and will get changed when we arrive at Central Park Leisure Centre. Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma.
All children, regardless of ability, will be taking part in swimming lessons as they are a National Curriculum requirement. Children will only be exempt from lessons with a signed and dated doctor’s note or certificate.
If you have any questions or queries about this or any other swimming related issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 5 team via year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Willow Class - Year 5 Swimming Lessons
In Year 5 the children will be having swimming lessons at the Central Park Leisure Centre.
Willow parents/carers, please complete Google Form.
Each class will have a one hour session each week in a block
For example - Willow will go for x amount of weeks then Redwood.
We expect this to run for the whole year, meaning each class should get roughly 10 sessions each (STC) which will ensure they achieve the Swimming requirements of the national curriculum in KS2 which are to:
- swim competently, confidently and proficiently over a distance of at least 25 metres
- use a range of strokes effectively
- perform a safe self-rescue in different water based situations
From Wednesday 1st February 2023 Willow will be attending swimming lessons. The children will leave school in the afternoon, accompanied by Year 5 staff, and we will make our way to Central Park Leisure Centre on foot. We will return to school by approximately 3.25/3.30pm and children will be leaving from the front of the school by the office.
A reminder of what your child will need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Children should come to school in their uniform and will get changed when we arrive at Central Park Leisure Centre. Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma.
All children, regardless of ability, will be taking part in swimming lessons as they are a National Curriculum requirement. Children will only be exempt from lessons with a signed and dated doctor’s note or certificate.
If you have any questions or queries about this or any other swimming related issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 5 team via year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Swimming lessons will take place every Wednesday (excluding school holidays) on the following dates:
Maple - Wednesday 2nd November 2022 - Wednesday 25th January 2023
Willow - Wednesday 1st February 2023 - Wednesday 26th April 2023
Redwood - Wednesday 3rd May 2023 - Wednesday 19th July 2023
If there are any further changes to the dates, we will let you know as soon as we are made aware by Central Park.
A reminder of what your child will need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Children should come to school in their uniform and will get changed when we arrive at Central Park Leisure Centre. Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma.
All children, regardless of ability, will be taking part in swimming lessons as they are a National Curriculum requirement. Children will only be exempt from lessons with a signed and dated doctor’s note or certificate.
If you have any questions or queries about this or any other swimming related issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 5 team via year5@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Redwood Class' swimming sessions will begin on Thursday June 17th.
The children will leave school in the afternoon, accompanied by Year 5 staff, and will make their way to Central Park Leisure Centre on foot. They will return to school by approximately 3.15pm.
A reminder of what your child will need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma. Please also ensure that your child brings their swim suit to change into at school. Children should also be wearing shoes which they are able to take on or off quickly and without adult support.
All children, regardless of ability, will be taking part in swimming lessons as they are a National Curriculum requirement. Children will only be exempt from lessons with a signed and dated doctor’s note or certificate.
Children must be collected from the playground as normal, not from Central Park Leisure Centre or on the walk back to school, to ensure the safety of the children.
If you have any questions or queries about this or any other swimming related issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 5 team via year56@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Yours sincerely,
The Year 5 team
Willow Class Swimming - Summer Term
21st April 2021
Dear Parents and Carers,
During the first half of the summer term, Willow class will be attending swimming lessons with the instructors at Central Park Leisure Centre every Thursday afternoon. This will commence on Thursday 29th April 2021. The children will leave school in the afternoon, accompanied by Year 5 staff, and we will make our way to Central Park Leisure Centre on foot. We will return to school by approximately 3.15pm.
A reminder of what your child will need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma. Please also ensure that your child brings their swim suit to change into at the pool, and does not wear it under their school uniform. Children should also be wearing shoes which they are able to take on or off quickly and without adult support.
All children, regardless of ability, will be taking part in swimming lessons as they are a National Curriculum requirement. Children will only be exempt from lessons with a signed and dated doctor’s note or certificate.
Children must be collected from the playground as normal, not from Central Park Leisure Centre or on the walk back to school, to ensure the safety of the children.
If you have any questions or queries about this or any other swimming related issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Year 5 team via year56@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Yours sincerely,
The Year 5 team
18th December 2020
Dear Parents and Carers,
During the first half of Spring term, Willow class will be attending swimming lessons with the instructors at Central Park Leisure Centre every Thursday afternoon. This will commence on Thursday 7th January 2020. 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 by approximately 3.10pm.
What you need:
Swimming costume or swimming trunks (no bikinis please!)
A towel
A named bag to carry and store their items in
A swimming hat
Goggles (not essential, but can be worn if preferred)
Please note, no aerosols or powders should be given to children, as these can cause problems for children with asthma. Please also ensure that your child brings their swim suit to change into at the pool, and does not wear it under their school uniform. Children should also be wearing shoes which they are able to take on or off quickly and without adult support.
Due to the current climate, we will be in constant contact with the swimming pool to ensure the lessons are Covid safe. If there are any changes to legislation, which impact the swimming lessons, you will be contacted via the school blog and Facebook as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us on the year group email address: year56@broadford.havering.sch.uk.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Cocks & Mrs Smith
Willow Class Teachers
