Welcome to Upper Key Stage Two!

    Respect   Relationships   Resilient   Reflective   Responsible

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Meet our team!

A very warm welcome to Upper School from us all. 

The following page will  hopefully provide you with as much information as possible. However, if you ever have any problems, concerns or questions, please see a member of the team at the beginning or end of the school day; or by phoning the school office.

Here at Broomhill, we have an open door policy and welcome parents into school. 

We are all looking forward to a brilliant year with the children!

Welcome!

Children are now in upper KS2 and as well as getting ready for new challenges, they will now become role models for our younger children. Throughout the year, the children will be exploring a variety of exciting and engaging cross-curricular topics including: Revolution, Frozen Kingdom, Blood Heart, Gallery Rebels and A Child's War. 

Our Current Topic: Gallery Rebels

Colours collide, melting together on the canvas: an impression of light, a rage of red, a lobster perched on a telephone. Come and find out about the bizarre and eccentric minds of the gallery rebels. Art can be an act of rebellion. Can you change the world with a paintbrush, a thought, or an idea? Dream the dream, or show us your nightmares. What do you see? Watches melting? Wheels spinning? A shark in a box? Can you express yourself without words? Well, a picture paints a thousand of them. Try your hand at a Damien Hirst sculpture, exploring the weird and wonderful to create a curious treasure for the next generation. Take up your arms and fight for the cause. Paintbrushes and sketchbooks at the ready. Let’s make art.

Our Focus Texts

Throughout the year, we will be reading a variety of high-quality texts together as a class.
These include Goodnight Mister Tom (Michelle Magorian), Mrs Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Robert C. O’Brien), Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (Rick Riordan), Skellig (David Almond), The Wolf Wilder (Katherine Rundell), and Pig Heart Boy (Malorie Blackman).

In addition, children will enjoy a rich range of poetry during the second half of the Spring term, helping to develop their appreciation of language, performance, and expression.

Each child now has their own copy of our class text to use during reading sessions. This means that every pupil can fully engage with the story as it is being read aloud, whether by the teacher or by their peers. Having their own copy allows children to follow along closely, develop fluency, and see how language is structured on the page—supporting both their reading and writing. It also encourages active participation, as they can track the text, make predictions, and contribute more confidently to class discussions. Most importantly, it helps foster a shared love of reading, as the whole class experiences the same story together.

Gallery Rebels Information

Homework

All of the topics in UKS2 have a Creative Homework Project linked to them, which will give your child the opportunity to showcase their talents, strengths and interests. This will be shared on ClassDojo every Friday to be completed by the following Friday. The Creative Homework directly links to what is being taught the following week after it has been handed in. 

Homework expectations:

-We expect children to read as much as possible. Children in UKS2 should be reading daily at home. 

-Children are given a spelling test weekly (every Thursday or Friday), so we expect children to practise their spellings at home. We have two practice sessions in school to support children with learning their spellings. Spelling lists are posted below (half-termly), as well as on their class page on ClassDojo. 

-In UKS2, children should already know all of their times tables. We do recommend that children practise these as much as possible. Your child will have a Times Table Rockstar login to practise these at home. This website has proved to be very popular and practise makes perfect when it comes to times tables!

-In addition to this, we will set an optional piece of English and Maths homework each week using an online platform called Learning by Questions. The link to this website will be set every Monday and Tuesday evening and will be shared on ClassDojo. 

Here are the weekly Creative Homework Projects for Frozen Kingdom, our current topic. 

These are the upcoming spellings for the children. Please check ClassDojo for the dates, as they change depending on our curriculum for that week. 

At Broomhill, we follow the the Spelling Shed's approach to spelling. This can be accessed at home, using the following link: Spelling Shed. 

Your child will have a Spelling Shed log in and password to access the programme. 

Here are the latest and upcoming spelling lists. 

Year 5

Year 6

Class Dojo

Please support your child and the school with their behaviour and news by signing up to ClassDojo. 

You can do this here at https://www.classdojo.com. 

We use ClassDojo daily to communicate with you. By using the app, we can provide your child with positive points for a variety of reasons. It also allows us to instantly share messages, updates, photographs and your child's success within the classroom. 

If you have not signed up already, please request a code from your child's class teacher to see all the benefits. 

Attendance

Your child will know Mr BY's famous phrase 'The more children are in school, the more they are learning'. Our aim is for children's attendance to be at least 97%.

Within school, we regularly celebrate attendance with the children. 

Here is the current attendance, for the academic year of 2025-2026.

Last updated: 15/04/2026

Class 6: 95.2%

Class 7: 95.7%

Class 8: 95.5%

Class 9: 92.8%

Class 10: 92.5%

We appreciate your continued support. 

Project Evolve in Schools: What is it and Why It Matters

What is Project EVOLVE?
Project EVOLVE is an educational framework designed to help children develop essential digital literacy and online safety skills. It aligns with the UK’s Education for a Connected World framework, providing age-appropriate lessons, activities, and resources that cover a wide range of online topics. The program focuses on helping children navigate the digital world responsibly, safely, and confidently.

In schools, Project EVOLVE lessons address areas such as:

• Online relationships and communication
• Privacy and security
• Digital footprints and online reputation
• Cyberbullying and online harm
• Managing information and recognizing misinformation
• Well-being and the impact of technology

Why Do We Use Project EVOLVE?

1. Promotes Digital Safety:
   With children spending more time online, Project EVOLVE equips them with the knowledge and skills to stay safe, avoid risks, and make informed decisions.
2. Builds Resilience:
   It helps children understand how to respond to challenges like online bullying, misinformation, or peer pressure.
3. Encourages Positive Digital Habits:
   Lessons foster responsible use of technology, emphasizing the importance of balance and well-being in a digital age.
4. Prepares for the Future:
   As digital skills become increasingly critical in education and careers, Project EVOLVE lays the foundation for lifelong learning and digital citizenship.
5. Supports the Curriculum:
   The program integrates seamlessly with SEAL and computing curricula, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education.
6. Empowers Educators and Families:
   The platform provides resources for teachers and guidance for parents to support children’s online development both in school and at home.

By incorporating Project EVOLVE into our teaching, we aim to empower children to make safe, positive, and informed choices in the ever-evolving digital world.

Please see below an overview of our computing curriculum, which is supported by Project EVOLVE. 

Furthermore, we will be having an extra focus on one of our 5R's. Our focused 5R throughout this topic is RESILIENT. We will reflect on our Broomhill journey, attitudes and behaviour. 

If you would like anymore information regarding SEAL, please see the following link https://www.theschoolrun.com/what-primary-seal

Physical Education

A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities.  It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness.  Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.

Every child at Broomhill Junior School participates in at least 2 hours of physical education (P.E) a week. Furthermore, we also encourage the children to participate in completing 'The Daily Mile' and/or similar physical activities. Because of this, we please ask that you ensure P.E kits are kept in school all week (including a change of outdoor trainers). 

Please see the link below to access the document relating to children wearing the correct physical education uniform.

Our current topics and days are: 

Athletics, Dance and Cricket

Class 6: Tuesday and Thursday

Class 7: Monday and Tuesday

Class 8: Monday and Tuesday

Class 9: Tuesday and Thursday

Class 10: Tuesday and Friday

Year 5 will also be swimming throughout the whole year, with half of the year group going for a term and a half, and the other half of the year group for the other term and a half. 

Group 1:  Starts on Tuesday the 9th of September and ends on Tuesday the 10th of February.

Group 2:  Starts on Tuesday the 2nd of March and ends on Tuesday the 21st of July.

Please note that there will be no swimming on Tuesday 16th December and Tuesday 24th February. This is due to staff training for the swimming coaches and a scheduled swimming gala event.

PE Knowledge Organisers

SEAL and our 5R's

SEAL Topic: Going for Goals

This half-term, our SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) focus is Relationships.
This theme supports children in developing positive, healthy relationships with others. It helps them understand the importance of empathy, respect, communication, and cooperation. Children will explore how to build strong friendships, manage conflict in a constructive way, and recognise the impact their actions can have on others. Through this learning, we aim to equip children with the skills to form and maintain positive relationships both in school and beyond.

Key Learning Areas for Children:

🌟 Building Positive Relationships
Understanding what makes a healthy friendship, including trust, respect, and kindness, and how to maintain these over time.

💭 Empathy and Understanding Others
Developing the ability to see things from another person’s perspective and respond with care and consideration.

🤝 Communication and Cooperation
Learning how to express thoughts and feelings clearly, listen actively, and work collaboratively with others.

🧰 Managing Conflict
Exploring strategies to resolve disagreements calmly and fairly, including compromise and problem-solving.

🌱 Respecting Differences
Recognising and valuing differences between people, including opinions, backgrounds, and experiences, and promoting inclusion.

How Families Can Support at Home:

🗣️ Talk About Friendships
Discuss what makes a good friend and how to handle different social situations.

👂 Model Positive Communication
Show active listening, calm discussion, and respectful disagreement in everyday interactions.

📚 Read Books About Relationships and Empathy
Stories such as Wonder (R.J. Palacio), The Boy at the Back of the Class (Onjali Q. Raúf), Holes (Louis Sachar), or Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling) can support discussions around friendship, loyalty, and understanding others.

🌟 Encourage Kindness and Inclusion
Praise children for acts of kindness, teamwork, and including others.

📝 Support Problem-Solving
When friendship issues arise, guide children to think through solutions rather than solving problems for them.

Discussion Starters for Home:

“What makes a good friend?”

“How can you show someone you are listening to them?”

“What would you do if you had a disagreement with a friend?”

“How can you include someone who feels left out?”

“Can you think of a time you showed kindness to someone? How did it make you feel?”

By helping our children develop strong relationship skills, we support them in becoming respectful, empathetic, and confident individuals who can build positive connections with others throughout their lives.

Learning From Home

We have put together some links to online resources that can support children learning at home.

Parents- We would ask that Parents consider how to keep children safe when they are online. NSPCC has some fantastic guidance available here: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/.  We would recommend setting parental controls on any devices and keep an eye on your child's history. 

Children- just a reminder if you ever see anything that makes you uncomfortable please speak to an adult. This website is brilliant for learning about how to keep yourself safe https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ - there are even games!

Every child has been given a login for LBQ. They will have work set every Monday and Tuesday, sent via Class Dojo.

Reading for Pleasure

We have produced some suggested reading lists for each year group which might be helpful to provide high quality texts at home for your child.

Audible stories Audible are now offering children free audio books whilst schools are closed.

www.getepic.com (hundreds of free books to read on line)

Maths Games

• TT Rock stars - you will need your school login

• White Rose Maths Select your year group to view videos and activities to complete

• Maths games- all age maths zone

• Year 1 and 2 Maths games Top marks

• Maths games KS2 top marks
• Numberblocks episodes
• https://nrich.maths.org/ - Welcome to the home of rich Mathematics
• www.edshed.com/en-gb
• https://numbots.com/
• https://www.transum.org/

English Games

• Phonics play- Infant 1 and 2 phonics games Username: march20 password: home

• Phonics and Letter formation - Infant 1 Miss Emma

• English games top marks

• Alphablocks- episodes

• Phonics games- Woodlands literacy zone

• English junior games top marks

• Junior writing prompts Literacy shed
• Pobble365 – writing challenges

• World e-books Wide range of e-books all available free
• https://www.teachwire.net/news/5-of-the-best-online-grammar-games-for-ks2-english
• www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home
• www.storylineonline.net/
• www.onceuponapicture.co.uk (images and questions to inspire writing)

Topic Games/ Useful Websites

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach - Free curriculum-mapped videos for your classroom, arranged by subject and age-group; Live Lessons presented by top BBC talent; educational campaigns including Super Movers and Bring the Noise.
• www.dkfindout.com/uk
• www.natgeokids.com/uk/ (geography activities)
• Scholastic classroom - infant 1 A different book, video and activity ideas for every day

• Scholastic classroom- infant 2 A different book, video and activity ideas for every day

• Scholastic classroom Junior 1 A different book, video and activity ideas for every day

• Scholastic classroom Junior 2 A different book, video and activity ideas for every day

• Researchify To research any topic!

• Homework help for kids Geography, History, Art and RE useful information

• BBC bitesize - Infants Fun activities and games for every part of the curriculum

• BBC bitesize- Juniors Information and games about all the different subjects we cover at school

• Home learning padlet A padlet with ever growing list of further links

• Rock Steady Music resources
• https://www.robinhoodmat.co.uk/learning-projects/ (lots of projects for all key stages)
• http://www.lcfclubs.com/ (French games, English games and grammar activities. Use the password LCF2020sch to create a single user account)
• https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html

Staying active is really important, but harder if you’re having to try and stay away from others. Here are some websites that might help.

• Joe Wicks Home workouts for kids

• Change 4 life10 minute shake up activities

• Cosmic yoga Home yoga exercises

• Fit kids club Exercise videos currently free (normally on demand)

Our Wonderful Classrooms

Our Values

At Broomhill, we all follow the 5Rs; Resect, Relationships, Responsible, Reflective and Resilient. Here are some examples of our work based on these 5Rs.

Anti-Bullying

Anti-bullying at Broomhill; All classrooms have this Anti-bullying poster displayed, which has been designed by some of our children. Every year, Anti-bullying is marked by having themed lessons as part of our SEAL work and where appropriate, English work. 

National Curriculum Spellings

Curriculum Flyers 

Please see below our curriculum flyers outlining the main topics planned for this year. These are subject to change, as we regularly review and adapt content to best meet the needs of the children as each topic approaches. 

Useful Links