Deputy Head’s Newsletter

Issue 002 - 10 November 2023

Meet the team

This week, we introduce our Head Boy

and Head Girl. They really do lead by
example and they both play such an
important role in school. During a recent
interview, they spoke about their job,
themselves and what they wish to
achieve.

Head Girl (Elina)

Q: Tell me a little about yourself?

A: In my free time I love to sing. I also really enjoy baking, my speciality is
chocolate chip cookies with a soft gooey middle. When I have time, I ensure
that I spend quality time with my family and friends. At Bronte, I am part of
the Debating Club and I enjoy thinking on my feet and constructing clever
responses. At home, I sometimes even debate with my sister!

Q: Tell me about your roles at Bronte?

A: I was really shocked when Mrs Wood announced that I was going to be
Head Girl. My older sister previously held the position of Prefect, so I have
someone I can always count on at home to help me. I’m also a Playleader, I love
teaching the younger children games and working with my friends to make the
playground a welcoming place for everyone. I also work with Mrs Green as a
Reading Guru to promote a love of reading at Bronte.

Q: So far, what is your proudest moment in Year 6?

A: For our Harvest Appeal this year, we collected lots of food for our local
food bank. It was fantastic to see how our collection would help the local
community. Well done Bronte!

Q: This year, what do you hope to achieve as Head Girl?

A: When I move on to secondary school, I want to leave knowing that I have
done my very best.

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Head Boy (Luke)

Q: Tell me a little about yourself?

A: I love football, I play for my club and my Dad is our coach. I
support Spurs, this year they are doing really well (so far). In fact, I
like every type of sport and really enjoy learning new skills and
techniques. My brother is currently doing his GCSE’s, he tells me all
about the history topics he covers at school. We then spend time
researching and exploring these events together. I am also really
good at coding and like making my own games in my free time.

Q: Tell me about your roles at Bronte?

A: I was so proud to be given the job of Head Boy, my family were
very pleased for me too. Being Head Boy keeps me very busy! I’m also
a Maths Ambassador, I had to write an application letter and have a
interview with Mrs Durkin. I believe that everyone is a mathematician.
At breaktime, I work with Mrs Salter and Mrs Hine on the playground
and in the garden. As a Playleader, I help the younger children invent
new games and make sure that everybody always has someone to play
with.

Q: So far, what is your proudest moment in Year 6?

A: I was proud to help organise and run an election for the whole
school during Pupil Parliament Week.

Q: This year, what do you hope to achieve as Head Boy?

A: I would like to fill my tie entirely with badges. I’m only joking,
instead I want to represent my school in many different ways and
make the most of the opportunities at Bronte.
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Pupil Parliament Week

This week, Pupil Parliament hosted a

special election at Bronte in honour of
UK Parliament Week. Pupil Parliament
have already been very busy collecting
suggestions from their peers to discuss
during our regular meetings. This year,
the Digital Leaders led a special
assembly talking about the drawbacks
and benefits of having a mobile phone.
They tried to present a balanced
argument so that the children would
have clear and unbiased information.
The school then voted on the following
motion, ‘should children in primary
school have their own phone?’

On Wednesday, Pupil Parliament set up

the hall turning it into an official
looking polling booth. Each class was
taken down to the hall and the process
was explained to them prior to starting.
Aadya ensured that each person had
voted after confirming their name,
class and address. Chloe and Harveer
then made sure that the ballot boxes
were secure and that each person had
privacy while choosing their preference.

On Friday morning, the boxes were

opened up and the votes counted. On
Monday, we will announce the results
during our assembly! Our Pupil
Parliament would like to thank everyone
who took part this week and they wish
to remind us all about the importance
of democracy and free speech.
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Book fair

What building has the most stories? The library.

This week in school, we have been running our annual Book Fair.
It was a great success. Thank you to all the parents and children
who visited us. It was a joy to see so many children at Bronte
School excited about buying new books. A special thank you to
Mrs Green’s Reading Gurus who were an amazing help!

Maths in Year 3

Year 3 have been

practising their skills in
mental and written
addition. They enjoyed
playing a fun game called
‘Rubbish Bin’. The game
involves rolling a die and
deciding whether to keep
the digit or put it in the
rubbish bin. The person
with the highest total
was the winner!
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A special talk

William in Year 3 shared his passion for computing with his peers.
William showed us his wonderful model airplanes that he had designed
by himself and then printed using his very own 3D printer! The class
really enjoyed his creations and the way in which William went into
great technical detail. Following on for this, the class discussed the
future of 3D printing and the way in which it could solve many current
issues. Did you know that they can even print food? William should be
very proud of the confident and knowledgeable manner in which he
spoke.

Festival of light

This week, Kindergarten celebrated

Diwali. They had lots of fun making
divas, trying traditional Indian sweets
and dressing up. They also enjoyed
doing lots of bhangra dancing.
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Brushing up on our dental

knowledge!

This week, Reception learnt

all about how to keep their
teeth strong and pearly
white. Nurse Katie spoke
about the importance of
oral hygiene and the
children went over how to
brush their teeth correctly.
Don’t forget to brush the
back of your teeth just as
carefully as the front!
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Is it a solid or a liquid?

It's both!

This week in Science Club we made '‘non-newtonian

fluid’. This mixture of cornflour and water does not follow the
normal rules of physics. We discovered that it acts like a
liquid when being poured but like a solid when force is
applied.

As you can see our young Scientists had messy fun playing
catch with a ‘solid’ ball and then watching it run through their
fingers as a liquid. If you would like to try this at home please
follow the recipe below.

Recipe
75g cornflour
50 - 60 ml cold water
Food colouring is (optional)

Mrs Lonergan and Mrs Lippard would love to hear about it or

see your photos.

By Mrs Lonergan
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Celebration Assembly

Jack in Year 5 proudly showed us his ‘player of the match’ award.

Incredibly, it was his first game for his new team! Rohan in Year 1 was
bestowed with a beautiful glass trophy for upholding all the values of his
scout group. Rohan should be very proud. Chloe in Year 3 showed us her
medals and awards from a recent dance competition. Congratulations
Chloe. Hood were the victors this week and received the most house
points.

Well done to out Mathletes this week, keep up the hard work.

Bronze level completed:

Mila R
Nkemdi Y1
Rohan Y1
Idris Y4
Nidhi Y6

Silver level completed:

Kobe R
Leonardo R
Ranveer R
Callie Y2
Jade Y2
Idera Y2
Sehej Y2
Jude Y3
Udai Y4
Zak Y4
Ellie Y4

Year 2 were our class winners with nine certificates in total.

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Remembrance Day

Year 6 should be very proud of their class

assembly this week; it was a poignant
production that reflected on the importance
of remembering those who gave the ultimate
sacrifice. Each member of the class spoke
with real dignity and poise. The singing and
performance was excellent too.

All week the Year 6 team has been taking

collections and handing out poppies so that
Bronte can remember the fallen.
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Mrs Wood

We have been missing a very

important person at school
and this week the children
decided to design some
wonderful cards for Mrs
Wood.

As you know she is

recovering from an
operation. She is doing well,
slightly slower than usual but
she is on her feet and
looking forward to returning
to school before the end of
the term.

Mrs Wood was delighted to

receive your cards and she
sends her deepest
appreciation to the children
at Bronte.