Reading is one of the top priorities for us at Brookside. Our pupils are given a range of opportunities to engage in reading throughout the day. To develop a passion and love for reading within the home, our parents, guardians and carers were invited to a ‘Stay and Read Workshop’ in Key Stages 1 and 2. Parents, guardians and carers were engaged in tips on how to read with their child and to properly complete the reading record.
Our topic for this term in Geography is ‘The Rainforest’. We have started off by finding out all about the locations of the Earth’s tropical rainforests and we have completed some detailed map work. The children showed great excitement in using the atlases and globes to find tropical rainforests located on or across the equator.
Our Spring Term started with parents, guardians and carers coming into school for their termly Parent Consultation Meetings. It was a tremendous success, as teachers and teaching partners were able to speak on the strengths and areas for the improvement of each child.
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Our SEND Coffee Morning was a huge success! We would like to say a massive thank you to all our parents, guardians and carers who attended the SEND Coffee Morning on Tuesday, 28th November. This meeting was a great opportunity for the parents, guardians and carers to meet and catch up with other parents and to check in with the SEND Team and discuss any SEND support they have worries and concerns about. The parents left the session feeling supported and well informed. Thank you to our awesome SEND Team for facilitating such a forum.
Congratulations to our school’s Student Leaders! On Wednesday, 22nd November, Brookside Primary School held its Junior Leaders Pinning Ceremony. The Year 6 pupils selected to be Prefects, Deputy Heads, Head Boy and Head Girl were pinned in front of their school and parents. The rest of the School had their own pinning for Attendance Ambassadors, Literacy Ambassadors, Mathematics Ambassadors, Monitors and Reading Buddies within their own classes. These children have made the School proud and we are excited to see the leadership they will show this school year!
For Anti-Bullying Week, Monday 13th to 17th November, under the theme - Make A Noise About Bullying- Brookside Primary School took a stand against bullying by uniting together to wear odd coloured or patterned socks. By wearing odd socks, we celebrated individuality and were encouraged to express our creativity without fear of judgement. Children all across the school engaged in anti-bullying lessons as they learned about what bullying is and what they should do if they experience or witness it.
Brookside was sparkling with light and colour as we took part in celebrating Diwali, which was on Sunday 12th November! The children learned about the Festival of Lights and how it is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. The classrooms buzzed with excitement as children wrote about their understanding of the holiday and did colourful rangoli patterns which showcased their creativity. Happy Diwali!
Tuesday, 31st October was Scary Costume Day for the children in Nursery and Reception. They came dressed to impress in their most outrageous costumes. The children also took photos at the scary photo booth and showed their skills as they carved pumpkins. They all had an amazing day.
Parents, guardians and carers had a fun-filled Stay and Play session on Tuesday 17th October. They engaged in a Power Point presentation that focused on holistic play and interactive activities for both parents and children. The activities included making cards, role-playing in the home corner, creating animal patterns, colouring pictures, riding bikes, and creating model animals and insects using clay. The children and their parents enjoyed the session together while having fun and learning at the same time.
On Friday 6th October, Year 1 pupils went for a walk around the Neighbourhood to learn more about their local area. This was to enhance their understanding of the current Geography topic ‘Around our School’. The children were shown the different types of housing in their local area which included flats, bungalows, semi-detached houses and terraced houses. Pupils visited the local shops and learnt which goods and services they provide. By the end of the day, pupils were able talk about their area and could name some of the places they have visited in Hayes. Great job Year 1!
Brookside Primary is a diverse community. As we promote the 6Rs and British values, so too, we celebrate what makes us different. Black History Month has been celebrated in the UK since 1987. The celebration is to stem racism and discrimination and promote equality. At Brookside Primary, we have been paying homage to the black women who have made outstanding contributions and are still making a big impact on society in the areas of science and medicine, arts, media, sports, music, politics and leadership. Throughout the month, different year groups will research and create posters, brochures and leaflets, on specially assigned black women professionals for a grand display wall. Here we are highlighting our diverse group of black excellence within our Brookside community.
