SPORTS and CLUBS

Clubs started again on 17th January and have been extremely popular this term.  Please be aware that for those clubs that have waiting lists, we will be in contact with you if your child does not attend their club on two occasions, for reasons other than sickness absence.  We know that children sometimes start clubs and then change their minds. If this is the case, please contact the office and their place can be given to someone else.  Thank you.

Please also note that all clubs are subject to change at short notice depending on COVID rates/bubbles at any time or staff sickness. If a club is cancelled with more than 24 hours notice we will email you.  If a club is cancelled on the day, we will text parents.  

Please listen to the clubs answerphone message at 2.15pm daily to find out which clubs are running on any particular day.  Thank you.

If you have any queries, please call us or email the office on office@broadwaterce.org.

PRAYER WEEK 

We are excited in inform you that in March we are having a week dedicated to prayer. Prayer spaces enable children and young people to explore life’s questions, spirituality and faith in a safe, creative and interactive way.   We will be transforming the studio into a prayer workshop space where classes can explore different ways to pray. 

Therefore, we will need an amazing team of volunteers to help from Wednesday 16th - Friday 18th March and if possible to attend a short training session on Tuesday 15th March.

We hope you will see this as an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant difference to many children in your local community.  We are asking you to prayerfully consider if you could give up some time over the three days to support this event. If you are able to come and volunteer, and have a current DBS, please contact the office on office@broadwaterce.org.  

CELEBRATION OF MUSIC AND DANCE

We want to take this opportunity to make you aware that the Celebration of Music and Dance will not take place as we have previously done it, and instead we will be holding short presentations for children who have peripatetic lessons in school. More information will follow.

BROADWATER COMMUNITY AWARD

Already this term we have shared examples of pupils making a positive difference in their community.  Elodie, Amelie and Benji have raised £103 for Chestnut Tree House children's hospice from selling their handmade Christmas stockings for pets! 
Over the Christmas hoilday, Sofia and her brother Ralph bought 10 “gift packages”, which included hand cream and chocolate, wrapped them up and gave them as gifts to the homeless around the Worthing, Broadwater and Brighton area.  This has since inspired them to collect more items over the coming months in preparation for future donations.  If you would like to contribute any unused toiletry gift sets, the “Give a Gift” donation box is in the main entrance. 
We are very proud of them all, demonstrating their thoughtfulness and kindness towards others. 

GOVERNORS' NEWS

The Governors are pleased to share an update from their most recent meeting around the school curriculum.

The committee noted that a key focus across all classes this year would be in English and Writing. Governors were also pleased to hear details of teachers going ‘back to basics’ with pupils reminded of basic English and lesson plans amended to address the need to revisit past or lost learning.

The committee also learned about the extensive efforts undertaken across the school on last October’s Black History month and noted that a review of the curriculum had been undertaken to ensure that Black History was embedded throughout the year. Meanwhile, an update on the school’s application of Pupil Premium funding and Special Educational Needs (SEND) provision was shared. The committee would like to place on record their thanks for the hard work undertaken to ensure all children are supported to the highest level during their time at Broadwater. 

Finally, the committee were updated that work to clear the prayer garden and renovate the space for children continues apace. Governors will meet again on the school curriculum later this term. 

The Governing Body are also delighted to welcome Tandy Roberts, who has been appointed a Foundation Governor and Nicky Dodds, who has been appointed as an Associate Member with voting rights on the Curriculum Committee, both bringing a wealth of SEND experience and knowledge to the Governing Body.

Tandy taught in mainstream schools for 20 years and was the Special Educational Needs Coordinator in two local primary schools before becoming a Portage Coordinator for the West Sussex Portage Service; a home visiting education service for preschool children with significant additional needs and disabilities.

Nicky has worked within educational settings for over 15 years. Nicky is a qualified occupational therapist specialising in working with children with varying special educational needs. Nicky was previously a Head of Care at a residential special school and is now Principal within the same school. 

F@B NEWS

We’re a small but dedicated team of parents who organise fundraising events
to support the school. If you would like to know more, please email us.
Our email address is: fabchairperson@gmail.com

VACCINATION BUS UNTIL 3RD FEB

We have had a message from the COVID Information Officer, Adur & Worthing Councils.  There is a Vaccination Bus sited in the Lyndhurst Road Car Park, opposite Worthing Hospital, every day 11am-4pm until 3rd February.  No appointments are needed and anyone over 16 can get 1st, 2nd or Booster vaccinations.  Fully trained medical staff on hand to answer any concerns regarding vaccination.

Coronavirus

Changes to Covid rules

From Monday 17 January, people who are self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test negative with a lateral flow device (LFD) test on both day 5 and day 6 and they do not have a temperature. For example, if they test negative on the morning of day 5 and the morning of day 6, they can return to their education or childcare setting immediately on day 6.

The first test must be taken no earlier than day 5 of the self-isolation period, and the second must be taken the following day.  All test results should be reported to NHS Test and Trace.

If the result of either of their tests is positive, they should continue to self-isolate until they get negative results from two LFD tests on consecutive days or until they have completed 10 full days of self-isolation, whichever is earliest.

Anyone who is unable to take LFD tests or anyone who continues to have a temperature will need to complete the full 10 day period of self-isolation.

Safety:

Please can all jewellery be removed before coming to school and hair that is longer than shoulder length be tied back. Plain hair bands can be worn to keep long hair/fringe out of children's eyes. 

Traffic:

Please can I remind you not to park on the zig-zags outside the school or across residents' driveways.  We have again this week received a complaint from a neighbour who was unable to access their drive as someone had parked across the entrance.