Mrs Frankish and other members of staff have added several blogs and I am afraid we still have many, many belongings left in school. We have taken the step to show photographs of the bags in the hope that you will come and collect your children’s belongings. Rooms are being deep cleaned and the items […]
Author Archives: Mrs Raja-Khan
BH in the Community!
As school is currently closed to pupils, BH has delivered food to The Hope Centre in Hillfields CV1 5LF as it is the hub for Coventry’s Foodbank at this time. The Foodbank at Hope will be open from 11.00am-2:00pm Monday to Friday. We will keep you updated regarding the Free School Meal vouchers as we […]
Message to Key Workers and Parents of Vulnerable Children
We have contacted and spoken with many parents over the last few days and now have a list of children who will be attending school on Monday 23rd March 2020. We will see you at 8.00am for our Free Breakfast Club. The children will be dismissed at 3.15pm. Please use the Hanford Close entrance and […]
Pastoral and Safeguarding
As you all know we take the wellbeing of our children and parents extremely seriously. If you need to share any matters of a safeguarding or wellbeing nature please email: pastoralsupport@broadheath.coventry.sch.uk We will continue to do all we can to help The Broad Heath Team
Key Workers and Vulnerable Children!
After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon, they will remain closed until further notice except for children of key workers and vulnerable children, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus. Examples of these workers include NHS staff, police, supermarket delivery drivers and workers looking after the vulnerable and elderly who need to […]
Update-Free School Meals
Please contact school by 9:00am on Thursday and Friday if you are entitled to a Free School Meal and would like to collect it from school. If you are unable to telephone school then please leave a comment on the blog with your child’s name and class. The comment will be read but not posted.You […]
Free School Meals
Message for children entitled to a FREE SCHOOL MEAL. If your child is entitled to a FREE SCHOOL MEAL and is not at school, please contact the school so we can prepare a takeaway meal. Please contact the office before 9.00am if you require a meal to be prepared. We will keep you updated regarding […]
Coronavirus-What it does to the body.
Please click on the link below for information. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51214864
1 Blue-Using Standard Measuring Equipment!
1 Blue were marvellous at measuring today. They used standard measuring equipment such as the metre ruler and tape measures to measure different objects both inside and outside of the classroom area. Please answer the questions below: Haarun is taller than _____________. Mrs Raja- Khan is shorter than____________. __________is shorter than the tree. The shed […]
Reception Blue-Keeping Ourselves Safe!
Today the children thought about how they could keep themselves safe. They also thought about what might happen if they were not being safe. Please watch the clip and leave a comment.
Reception Red-Being Careful!
The children were so great that I laughed all afternoon. I saw some amazing acting, turn-taking and teamwork and could not believe how much progress the children have made. Please take a look at the clip and leave comments about our amazing children.
100% Attendance Spring 1 2020
Everyone that visits Broad Heath is always amazed at the children, staff and environment. Today was just another one of those days… The only difference being that seven children were awarded with an extra special reward for: 100% ATTENDANCE
World Book Day-Thursday 5th March 2020
We would like to see everyone in school dressed up on Thursday 5th March and have some simple ideas below to help. Please let a member of the Pastoral Team know if you need any support.
2 Red-Dramatic Drama and …
I had a marvellous morning in 2 Red and wanted to share some of the moments with you. What shapes can you see and how many vertices do they have? Which character do you prefer and why?
Reception Red-Discussing where we live!
We have been talking about where we live. Lots of children talked about their parents and grandparents coming from different countries. Please write down if you know anyone from a different country.
Reception Blue-Sharing information!
Please ask your grownups if they were born in a different country and if so where.
Year 4 Blitz Night 2020-The final few hours!
After an eventful few hours the evacuees finally fell asleep on the floor (well on extra thick comfortable mats). Our children were just perfect, including the children that snored during the night and those that insisted on speaking (in their sleep)! We have just added a few more clips and photographs of the night and […]
Year 4 Blitz Night 2020-It’s almost a goodnight from us!
The activities during the evening incorporated many wonderful, exciting and thought provoking learning experiences. This however, would not have been possible without the staff. The children are now relaxing and are ready to watch Goodnight Mr Tom, whilst munching on their handmade rationed carrot cookies and glorious hot chocolate. A really big thank you to […]
Year 4 Blitz Night 2020-War Effort!
A ‘war effort’ refers to the coordination of society’s resources. This takes place to help support a military force resource and are both industrial and human. The children took part and supported by making boxes that could be used for gas masks. How did you make the boxes? Why would they have been important?
Year 4 Blitz Night 2020-Rationing
Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources. Rationing controls the size of the portion that one is allowed on a particular day. The children had access to real ration books. What sorts foods were rationed? What did you make and what ingredients were available?
Year 4 Blitz Night 2020-Games
Children have always had access to games, although the types of games available today may have changed. The children were encouraged to play in groups and individually. During wartime many of the toy factories started to make guns and plane parts, so there was a shortage of new toys. During this time many of the […]
Year 4 Blitz Night 2020-Virtual Reality
The children have been learning about the heavy and frequent attacks on London and other cities including Coventry. The VR learning experience was to help the children to feel part of ‘Blitzkrieg’ (lightning war). Most of the air raids took place at night. One devastating raid on Coventry on 14th November 1940 was the biggest […]
Year 4 Blitz Night 2020-Make and Mend!
Hand repairing clothing became a necessary part of life during wartime. People were encouraged to improve their sewing skills. A report on Public Welfare requested government support for an official ‘Make and Mend’ campaign. What did you mend? How would you feel if the campaign was reintroduced?
Blitz Night-Friday 17th January 2020
I now have the list of children and staff staying overnight on Friday 17th January 2020. I can honestly say that the staff volunteers can not wait and have prepared some amazing activities that will lead to enhanced learning opportunities. Please find below some reminders from the initial blog post: Children to be dropped off […]
Cost of the School Day!
Please spread the word!
Mrs Hurt found the link below and thought it would be extremely helpful to share it with as many of our wonderful families as possible. Free nearly new baby items on Friday 10th January 2020 from 12.30-2.30pm at the Swan Centre (behind Norton House) on Bird Street, just behind the Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre […]
Even Healthier Packed Lunches!
As you already know we want to ensure ALL of the children at Broad Heath have the best possible start in life. We strive for our children to achieve academically but also be confident, sociable and healthy. Lunch is an important meal for children to provide energy and nutrients to keep them going throughout the afternoon. … The […]
Reception 2020-Final Days for admission!!
Entry to Reception from September 2020 Applications can be made from: 1 September 2019 Closing date: 15 January 2020 How parents should apply: The school admissions website is: www.coventry.gov.uk/schooladmissions Parents are encouraged to apply online via the Parent Portal at www.coventry.gov.uk/schoolplaces The service will be available from 1 September 2019 until the closing date of […]
6 Red SMSC-Should we care for others and the world, and why does it matter?
Over the next few weeks Year 6 will be discussing, considering and evaluating the significance of the three key ideas studied (Ummah, Grace and Ahimsa), in relation to their own ideas. Learning Objective-To use a speaking and listening strategy to clarify their own commitments and understand others’ commitments. Week 1-A practical session where the children […]
6 Blue SMSC-Should we care for others and the world, and why does it matter?
Over the next few weeks Year 6 will be discussing, considering and evaluating the significance of the three key ideas studied (Ummah, Grace and Ahimsa), in relation to their own ideas. Learning Objective-To use a speaking and listening strategy to clarify their own commitments and understand others’ commitments. Week 1-A practical session where the children […]