New Monument Primary School

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Dear Parents and Carers

I am delighted to share some exciting news: Broadmere and New Monument are now the first primary schools in the country to receive Explorer status from AiEd Certified.

This accreditation reflects the work we have been doing behind the scenes to explore safe, purposeful, and innovative ways to use AI in education. Achieving this status is a significant accomplishment and recognises the commitment and bravery of my colleagues as we continue to be a forward-thinking school.

I firmly believe it is essential that we teach pupils to use technology safely and responsibly. My experience in secondary education has shown me just how important this guidance is, and we know the world will look very different for our children in the next decade. With this in mind, we are committed to upgrading the technology available in school to make learning even more engaging and interactive.

One of the real highlights of last week was the theatre production of Macbeth, followed by a workshop for our Year 5 pupils. They were simply incredible. In fact, they were so impressive that Miss Birkett awarded the whole class Star of the Week, as she simply could not choose between them!

Across school, you will hear us using the words Ready, Respectful, Safe more frequently. All staff are working hard to ensure our school remains an emotionally safe place for every child. You may wish to use this language at home too. For example, we say, “Thank you for being ready.” Do also look out for our new wristbands, which staff hand out to pupils who have shown something particularly brilliant that day!

Finally, a gentle reminder to please be mindful of our neighbours on Princess Road and avoid blocking driveways. We fully understand the rush of the morning drop-off, but we want to ensure that local residents can leave for work without difficulty.

Wishing you all a positive and productive week ahead.

Karen Barham

Congratulations to:

Robin - Javeria

Goldfinch -Zaranoor

Woodpecker - Umaiza

Doves -Ion

Skylark - Rameen

Kingfisher - Kingfisher Class

Kestrel -Aishah

Congratulations to:

Robin - Zaeem

Goldfinch - Khalisa

Woodpecker - Charlotte

Doves - Amira

Skylark - David

Kingfisher - Abdulrahman

Kestrel - Zlata

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3rd Yr 2 Class Trip

4th Coffee Morning 8:30am

4th Movie Night!

5th Yr 4&5 Girls Football Match

6th Yr 3 Walking Training

6th Number Day

11th Yr 6 Class Trip

12th Yr 4 Class Trip

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