Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment. This is where we post communication with all families that is relevant to the community and Brockley families.
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Kindness - Nominations Open Now
Thu 28 Mar 2024Kindness Crew leaders took part in The Kindness Ambassador Zoom Meeting this week.
With forty other schools the crew shared all the activities and actions they and other children have carried out across school. They discussed how at Brockley the children have roles at lunchtimes and help the younger children.
They have set up a display board 'What we Love about Brockley' where everyone can share why we're a kind school.
They demonstrated our #bekind (heart emoji) that we all use when we're talking about The Brockley Way.
They've designed and printed posters about being kind and following The Brockley Way.
The team are busy developing a 'Rainbow Bench' where you can sit with a member of Kindness Crew and share your worries or find someone to play with.
Is there someone at Brockley you think deserves a kindness award? There are four categories:
Kind pupil
Kind Staff
Kind Class
Kind School
If you would like to make a nomination, then visit:
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Online Safety and Behaviour in School
Wed 27 Mar 2024It has come to our attention that many Y6 children (and below) have their own mobile telephones and, as technology develops, so their use of it changes. Unfortunately, we have been made aware of a few incidents of inappropriate language being sent to each other as comments as part of a Y6 group chat group. Whilst these incidents are happening outside school, it has become clear that one or two of these issues are beginning to affect relationships in school and therefore the ability to learn.
Apps such as TikTok and WhatsApp have age restrictions as a guide to appropriate and legal
ages that young people should have accounts. TikTok minimum age is 13+ although it does have a “restricted” option where children can create videos but not post them, and they can view only videos deemed appropriate for children. This maybe something that you would like to consider using for your child/children. Interestingly, WhatsApp minimum age changed from 13+ to 16+ in May 2018.
We regularly talk to all the children about staying safe online and appropriate behaviour online. We always reiterate the need to behave in the same way as you would face to face (kind and respectful) when communicating online via whatever means, be it text messages, social media platforms, voice messages or games consoles.
The best advice that we are given by the police and other agencies working with children around online safety is to regularly talk to your children about their online use and to check devices (and let them know that you are checking it). Whenever possible, have an open door policy to use of technologies in your house – i.e. anyone could come into the room at any time whilst they are on their devices.
Please do be vigilant when your children are playing games or communicating with each other
and do also let us know if there is anything we can do to help or visit our school Safeguarding webpage: Safeguarding - Brockley Primary School -
EYFS Transition Information
Thu 21 Mar 2024Please see the following information regarding transition for EYFS (Nursery and Reception). Please note, this is for September 2024.
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Brockley Easter Club Dates and Booking Link
Mon 11 Mar 2024This is the link to book Brockley Easter Club:
Leisure Services - Outreach Consent Form - Details - customer - Self Service (bolsover.gov.uk)
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International Womens Day 2024
Fri 08 Mar 2024International Womens Day 2024
Did you know it's #InternationalWomensDay? And did you know #BeanstalkBrilliantBook of the month theme for March is books with strong, female protagonists?
Check out their chosen #BookoftheMonth by @rbiddulph 'Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow' and some other #BeanstalkBrilliant books featuring incredible female characters or real people on their website at www.corambeanstalk.org.uk/March-2024 or via the link in our bio.
You can also find a blog to mark #InternationalWomensDay written by their Learning & Development Manager, Rebecca for their friends at @parrot_street here: https://www.parrotstreet.com/.../8-fearless-females-in...
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Red Nose Day - Just Giving Page for your donations
Wed 06 Mar 2024Red Nose Day is back on Friday 15 March and I'm joining people across the nation to do something funny for money.
However much you can spare, your donation will go to Comic Relief to help people facing poverty in our communities, here in the UK and around the world.
Don't forget to tick the Gift Aid option, if you can, so Comic Relief can claim an extra 25% from the government.
From us and everyone at Comic Relief, thank you. You're wonderful.
Caroline Rodgers is fundraising for Comic Relief (justgiving.com)
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Brockley Easter Club Dates
Tue 05 Mar 2024Brockley Easter Club will be available here at school with Jordan and the team:
Tuesday 2nd April
Wednesday 3rd April
Monday 8th April
Tuesday 9th April
You must book and your child MUST be in the RECEPTION Class or above to qualify for a place.
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Free School Meals and FREE Holiday Clubs
Tue 05 Mar 2024Did you know that as well as free school meals during term time, you are also entitled to access FREE holiday clubs this spring?
The Holiday Activity and Food Programme, known throughout Derbyshire as ‘It’s About Me’ is funded by the Department for Education and gives eligible young people access to FREE places at holiday clubs across the county.
If your child is aged between 4-16 and is eligible for benefits-related free school meals, then they are entitled to access It’s About Me holiday clubs for free! There are a huge range of activities available including sports and games, arts and crafts, cookery, dance and music. All clubs include a nutritious meal too! Programmes vary depending on the type and location of each club.
If your child is not eligible for the It’s About Me programme, many clubs also offer paid places which you can book with them directly.
To book your holiday club you will need your unique IAM code which will be distributed via your child’s school. If you have not received your code, but believe your child is eligible for the programme, please contact your school office. To book your activities and to find out more information go to www.itsaboutmederbyshire.co.uk or speak to your school office. To receive programme information and updates directly to your inbox, Sign-Up to It’s About Me updates.
The spring 2024 holiday clubs will take place from Tuesday 22nd to Friday 12th April. Excluding bank holidays and weekends. Bookings open on Monday 11th March.
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Thank you!
Sun 18 Feb 2024Thank you for all your generous donations for the Easter Raffle. #thebrockleyway#bekind
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Wellington Boot Appeal - OPAL
Sun 18 Feb 2024Mrs Marriott has asked me to share the following:
We're really excited to be opening up the field after half-term to extend the children's play opportunities and the "power of playtime."
Due to limited wellie sizes, we may need further support!
If your child does have wellies and you're willing to leave them at school, they will have their own wellie peg! You can also leave any waterproof overalls which will be kept safe.
If you do have any old wellies or overalls, we would be very grateful for any donations!
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need any help or have any questions!
