Choosing the right primary school is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child. At Brookside Primary School, we believe every child deserves an outstanding start in life through exceptional teaching, high aspirations, and a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
On Thursday 1st October, a group of our KS2 girls had the exciting opportunity to take part in a football trip to Goals Hayes. The girls had a fantastic time developing their football skills, working as a team and enjoying an active afternoon together. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, confidence and determination as they took part in the activities. The trip was a great opportunity for the girls to stay active, build teamwork skills and, most importantly, have lots of fun. Well done to everyone who took part!
October is International Walk to School Month, and we are encouraging pupils, parents, carers and staff across our school community to get involved!
International Walk to School Month is a global campaign that encourages children and families to choose active ways of travelling to school wherever possible. Schools and young people in over 40 countries can take part, making October a fantastic opportunity to celebrate walking, get active and think about the way we make our everyday journeys.
Walking to school is also a great chance for children to spend some time outdoors, connect with their surroundings and start the school day feeling active and ready to learn.
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that we have achieved Bronze accreditation from TfL Travel for Life!
The nursery pupils enjoyed developing their early mark-making and letter recognition skills using play dough. They carefully rolled and shaped the play dough, then used it to trace different letters. This hands-on activity helped the children practise forming letters while strengthening their fine motor skills, hand control, and coordination. The children were encouraged to recognise the letters, follow their shapes, and talk about the sounds they make.
Year 1 took an exciting journey to Odds Farm Park in High Wycombe on June 9th and 11th to learn about the countryside as a part of their Geography topic. The pupils petted the rabbits and fed the goats and sheep; some pupils were allowed to feed the pigs. There was an amazing adventure playground that the children played on and a sandy play area. After lunch there was a tractor ride to see the animals grazing in the fields, and the pupils and teachers finally went to play in the soft play area with big slides to play on. All of Year 1 pupils and teachers had a very enjoyable day learning about and experiencing the countryside.
The Quad Athletics Competition was held on 20th May at Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex, where pupils from various primary schools across the bor- ough participated in a range of events, including the 400m race, long jump, sprint, and javelin. KS2 pupils from Brookside Primary School demonstrated excel- lent sportsmanship throughout the event and made us extremely proud through their participation, deter- mination, and resilience — one of the school’s highly celebrated 6Rs values. All pupils showed great enthu- siasm, supported one another, and represented the school positively at all times. Most importantly, they had lots of fun and enjoyed the opportunity to compete with other schools across the Borough.
Year 6 had the wonderful opportunity to step back in time and experience an engaging Victorian Work- shop packed with lively, hands-on activities. The children discovered what school life was like during the Victorian Era, gaining insight into the stern classroom rules and harsh punishments that pupils once faced. They explored fascinating Victorian clothing, tradition- al toys, and intriguing household artefacts, while also learning about the striking contrast between the lives of wealthy and impoverished Victorian children. The workshop also revealed the demanding jobs many children carried out during the Industrial Revolution. Through exciting role-play activities, pupils immersed themselves in the lives of Victorian schoolchildren and investigated remarkable inventions and revolutionary
On Tuesday 28th April, our Reception pupils took part in an exciting Superhero Day, coming into school dressed as their favourite superheroes, princesses, and other inspiring characters. The day was filled with creativity, imagination, and fun as children celebrated what it means to be a superhero. To make the experience even more special, we were also visited by firefighters, who spoke to the pupils about their important role in the community and how they help keep people safe. The children were thrilled to meet these real-life heroes and ask them questions about their work. It was a fantastic day of learning, inspiration, and excitement that the children will remember fondly.
