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Science investigation

Today, we investigated soil permeability. First, we looked at soil samples and discussed their qualities. We tested different samples of soil by pouring the same amount of water and observing it filter through. We recorded our results in a table. 


E-Safety / Competition Winners

Our pupil leaders have chosen 6 brilliant winners of our E-Safety Competition. They looked at how social media affects mental health and what we can do to improve this. We had many entries from across school and it was very difficult to decide. Well done everyone. 


Let’s spread the love

Broadbent Fold's Valentine disco was a massive success. The turn out was phenomenal and the children thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you to everyone who turned up. Happy Valentine's Day!


Handwriting Winners Spring 1 2023

Well done to our Spring 1 handwriting winners! You have been awarded with your handwritng pencil and certificate for your amazing, neat presentation or for great effort and improvement in your handwriting.

Our winners are: Nursery- Nevaeh, Reception- Mykyta, Y1- George S, Y2- Luke, Y3- Matilda, Y4- Suzie, Y5- Theo, Y6- Sam G

All of their wonderful handwriting has been proudly displayed outside Mrs Parker's room. 


It’s Friday Awards …

Congratulations to the Year 3 children who received their certificates today. The Head Teacher's certificates were awarded for great work in PE and for online safety poster. We had two Good to be Green winners and two children who achieved their Bronze Award. We also had a Handwring Champion! Well done. 


World Book Day events 2023

On Thursday 2nd March, Broadbent Fold will celebrate World Book Day. Please see the attached newsletter with all of the information and events that will be taking place. 

COMPETITION

Please design and/or make a top hat for your favourite book character. What colours does your character like to wear? What could you attach to your top hat that reflects your character's personality or hobbies? Is your top hat inspired by a goody or a baddy? 


Tameside Libraries February Half Term Events

During half term please visit Tameside Libraries for these free fun events:

Tuesday 21 February 10-11am and 1-2pm Dukinfield Library: join comics artist Marc Jackson and learn to draw your own cartoon characters

Wednesday 22 February 1.30 - 3.30 pm Ashton Library: join Jim Medway for Creating Comics, all the basics to drawing your own comic strips and stories.

Thursday 23 February 2.30 - 3.30 pm Hattersley Library: meet author Sean Perkins who will read one of his stories and bring along some exciting activities to do based on his Oscar and Ben books!


Getting the balance right

Children learnt how important it is to get the balance right between screen time and keeping off screens! Did you know too much screen time can cause headaches and affects people's moods? Year 3 designed posters to encourage people to get a balance and not spend too long on screens.


Internet Legend Assembly

Broadbent Fold watched a live online assembly today 7th February 2023- An Internet Legends Assembly. Children were encouraged to used their critical thinking skills when online.Remember 'Be kind online' and make time to have conversations about being online.

What type of password is a strong password to use? What should you do if you see something unkind online? 

This week children are taking part in lessons about online safety.

The theme for 2023 is, 'Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online'. 


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