School Newsletter – 05/12/2025
Dates for the Diary
- Wednesday 10th Dec—10.00-11.30 Christmas fayre
- Thursday 11th Dec – Christmas lunch
- Friday 12th Dec @2p.m – Santa Dash! (walk together around West Park wearing Christmas hats and jumpers—all welcome)
- Tuesday 16th Dec (starting promptly @2p.m.)- Christmas performance
- Caterpillars
- Squirrels
- Butterflies
- Ducks
- Hedgehogs
- Wednesday 17th Dec (starting promptly @2p.m.) – Christmas performance
- Robins
- Badgers
- Magpies
- Owls
- Dragonflies
- Ladybirds.
- Friday 19th December—school breaks up for Christmas
- Monday 5th January 2026—return to school
Stars of the Week
Our stars this week are:
- Hedgehogs: Jasmine
- Robins: Emilee
- Dragonflies: William
- Caterpillars: Sukhman
- Butterflies: Kourtnie
- Squirrels: Ozzie and Gabby
- Magpies: whole class
- Badgers: Ibrahim
- Ladybirds: Rupert
- Ducks: Jahvontae
- Owls: Logan and Kylan
Well done to all of our stars!
Reminders
Thank you to all who have bought raffle tickets. Can you return ticket stubs and cash as soon as possible please. More tickets will be available at the Christmas fayre.
If you are unlikely to be attending our Christmas fayre on Wednesday (10th), please consider sending your child in with some pocket money to spend and join in with the fun and games!
Wellbeing at Broadmeadow
Coffee Morning
What a wonderful turn out for our coffee morning today! Big thanks to Rachel who brought a vast array of fidget toys to sell at a reasonable price, and to Claire Hunt from the carers support team. It was lovely to see parents connecting, forming new friendships and sharing ideas. We look forward to welcoming you all to our next coffee morning in the new year, details to follow!
www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/
Attendance
Our school attendance target is 95%
This week we have achieved 90%
Class of the week is awarded to… Badgers, Dragonflies, Butterflies
Well done everyone!
News
Our visit from ‘the bikers’ @Wolfruna Chapter earlier this week was great fun. Many children enjoyed the experience of sitting on and exploring some beautiful Harley Davidsons.
The new IASS newsletter is out, find them at www.wolvesiass.org
Supporting our Children during Christmas.
- Opt for warm steady lights and create a quiet space with ear defenders.
- Use visual schedules, now/next boards or objects of reference to outline the day.
- Decorate slowly over a few days to allow the environment to change in manageable stages.
- Use social stories to help children understand what to expect at gatherings/outings etc.
- Ensure each day includes quiet activities or breaks from stimulation.
- Plan gift exchanges carefully. Lots of presents can be overwhelming, introduce presents in small amounts or one at a time. If your child cannot tolerate wrapping paper, don’t wrap them up: Just do small amounts/one present at a time steadily throughout the day.
- Let your child eat their safe foods for their dinner. Christmas is not a time to introduce newfoods. Use their usual plate/cup that they are used to.
- Keep children in clothes they are comfortable in. Try new clothes out before the day, to see if they can be tolerated.
These strategies can help create a more enjoyable and manageable Christmas for autistic children, allowing them to celebrate the holiday season in a way that suits their needs.
