Our diary dates page details key dates in the school calendar.
Please note we will confirm the following dates nearer to each event, as they may be dependent on government school guidance and the current COVID-19 situation.
Autumn Term 2022
| Thu 1st September 2022 |
Secondary Applications Open Online
Closing 31st Oct 2022 |
| Thu 1st September 2022, 11:15am - 3:30pm | Reception Home Visit – ONLY Children New to Broom Barns |
| Fri 2nd September 2022 | Start of Term |
| Fri 2nd September 2022, 8:50am - 12:00pm |
Reception – first morning
Reception children will start school at the normal time of 8.50am and finish at 12.00pm. Please collect your child from the Reception classroom door. |
| Fri 2nd September 2022 - Wed 7th September 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm |
Nursery Home Visits
To aid and promote smooth transition into our Nursery, we make home visits to discuss your child’s needs ensuring confidentiality and helping to build close home school links. This process is informative for parents and staff as parents have the chance to ask any questions no matter how trivial. |
| Mon 5th September 2022, 8:50am - 12:15pm |
Reception class – First lunch at school
Children will stay for an early lunch (11.30am) for the first time, please ensure you have booked your child’s meal on School Grid. All children are expected to have a school meal. The meals are free to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. Please collect your child from the Reception classroom door at 12.15pm. |
| Tue 6th September 2022, 8:50am - 3:20pm | Reception class – first full day |
| Tue 6th September 2022 - Tue 13th December 2022, 1:30pm - 3:15pm |
Y3 Swimming Lessons Sep-Dec
Tuesday afternoons. |
| Thu 8th September 2022, 8:55am - 11:55am |
Nursery – one half of the Nursery class visit
To ensure the best possible start for all children we will be staggering the length of the school day over the first few days. The children will join us in two smaller groups over the two mornings. Please check your letter for the correct day for your child. |
| Fri 9th September 2022, 8:55am - 11:55am |
Nursery – other half of the Nursery class visit
To ensure the best possible start for all children we will be staggering the length of the school day over the first few days. The children will join us in two smaller groups over the two mornings. Please check your letter for the correct day for your child. |
| Mon 12th September 2022, 8:55am - 11:55am |
Nursery start
All children will be in every morning, 8.55am to 11.55am, from Monday 12th September. |
| Mon 19th September 2022 | Bank Holiday – the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II |
| Tue 20th September 2022 | Y6 Trip to the Natural History Museum |
| Thu 22nd September 2022, 3:20pm - 3:30pm |
Y2 Meet the Teacher
In class. |
| Mon 26th September 2022, 3:20pm - 3:30pm |
Y3 Meet the Teacher
In class. |
| Tue 27th September 2022 | Year 6 height and weight checks |
| Wed 28th September 2022, 3:20pm - 3:30pm |
Y1 Meet the Teacher
In class. |
| Thu 29th September 2022, 11:30am - 2:30pm |
Cross Country Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Thu 29th September 2022, 3:20pm - 3:30pm |
Y5 & Y6 Meet the Teacher
In classes. |
| Fri 30th September 2022 |
Wear Blue for Garden House Hospice
Suggested donation of £1 per child |
| Fri 30th September 2022, 9:00am - 10:15am |
Garden House Hospice Coffee Morning
Could all parents/carers enter through the dining room/hall entrance and sign in. You will be greeted by a Year 6 child who will request your child’s name and class and will collect your child for you. |
| Sat 1st October 2022 - Mon 31st October 2022 | Black History Month |
| Mon 3rd October 2022 - Tue 4th October 2022 |
Author visit – Chitra Soundar
Chitra Soundar is an Indian-born British author and storyteller. She has published more than 30 books and is inspired by the rich heritage of epics and folktales from India as well as India’s natural beauty. |
| Mon 3rd October 2022, 3:20pm - 3:30pm |
Y4 Meet the Teacher
In class. |
| Wed 5th October 2022, 9:00am - 11:00am | Individual & Sibling Photos |
| Thu 6th October 2022, 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Tennis Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Wed 12th October 2022, 9:00am - 3:15pm | Y5 West Stow Village Trip |
| Thu 13th October 2022, 1:30pm - 7:00pm | Parent Consultations |
| Mon 17th October 2022 | Y4 Trip to the British School Museum |
| Wed 19th October 2022 | ‘It is good to be me’ – Dress down day |
| Thu 20th October 2022 | Inset Day – School closed |
| Fri 21st October 2022 | Occasional Day – School closed |
| Mon 24th October 2022 - Fri 28th October 2022 | Autumn Half Term 2022 |
| Mon 31st October 2022 - Fri 4th November 2022 | Maths Week |
| Mon 31st October 2022 |
Secondary Applications Close
Offers to parents 1.3.2023 |
| Mon 31st October 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Flu Vaccines – session 1 |
| Tue 1st November 2022 |
Primary Applications Open Online
Closing 15th Jan 2023 |
| Mon 7th November 2022, 3:15pm - 5:15pm |
Dodgeball Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Wed 9th November 2022, 9:30am - 12:15pm |
Reception, Year 3 & Year 4 Trip to Cineworld – Sing 2
Sing 2 (Cert U) – Online permission form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92606478767372 |
| Thu 10th November 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm |
Year 5 & Year 6 Trip to Cineworld – The Railway Children
The Railway Children (Cert PG) – Online permission form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92606478767372 |
| Thu 10th November 2022, 11:30am - 3:30pm |
Basketball Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Thu 17th November 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm |
Year 1 Trip to Cineworld – The Croods
The Croods 2: A New Age (Cert U) – Online permission form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92606478767372 |
| Fri 18th November 2022, 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Year 4 Assembly |
| Tue 22nd November 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Flu vaccines – session 2 |
| Thu 24th November 2022, 9:30am - 12:00pm |
Year 2 Trip to Cineworld – The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys (Cert U) – Online permission form: https://form.jotformeu.com/92606478767372 |
| Thu 24th November 2022, 12:30pm - 2:45pm |
KS1 Balance Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 2nd December 2022, 9:00am - 12:00pm | Decoration Day |
| Wed 7th December 2022 - Thu 8th December 2022 | Reception – Nurse Screening |
| Fri 9th December 2022 |
Pantomime – Cinderella
At the Gordon Craig theatre. |
| Tue 13th December 2022 | Reception to Year 2 Nativity |
| Wed 14th December 2022 | Nursery Songs |
| Wed 14th December 2022 | Reception to Year 2 Nativity |
| Fri 16th December 2022 | Christmas Disco |
| Mon 19th December 2022 | KS2 Church Service |
| Tue 20th December 2022 | Christmas Dinner, Jumper Day and Class Parties |
| Thu 22nd December 2022 - Wed 4th January 2023 | Christmas Break |
Spring Term 2023
| Thu 22nd December 2022 - Wed 4th January 2023 | Christmas Break |
| Thu 5th January 2023 | Inset – School closed |
| Tue 10th January 2023 - Tue 28th March 2023, 1:30pm - 3:15pm |
Y3 Swimming Lessons Jan-Mar
Tuesday afternoons. |
| Sun 15th January 2023 |
Primary Applications Close
Offers to parents 17.4.2023 |
| Mon 16th January 2023 - Fri 20th January 2023 | Well-being Week |
| Mon 16th January 2023, 1:00pm - 2:30pm |
KS1 Inclusive Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Wed 18th January 2023 | Y3 Egyptian Workshop Day |
| Thu 26th January 2023, 12:45pm - 3:00pm |
Badminton Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Wed 1st February 2023, 12:30pm - 3:00pm |
Handball Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 3rd February 2023, 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Year 3 Assembly |
| Mon 6th February 2023 - Fri 10th February 2023 | E-safety Week |
| Fri 10th February 2023 | Inset – School closed |
| Mon 13th February 2023 - Fri 17th February 2023 | Spring Half Term 2023 |
| Wed 1st March 2023 | Secondary Allocation Day |
| Wed 1st March 2023 |
Secondary Offers Made to Parents
Acceptance deadline 15.3.2023 |
| Thu 2nd March 2023 | World Book Day |
| Thu 2nd March 2023, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Sports Hall Athletics Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Tue 7th March 2023, 12:15pm - 1:45pm |
Rapid Fire Cricket Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 10th March 2023, 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Reception Assembly |
| Mon 13th March 2023 - Fri 17th March 2023 | Science Week |
| Tue 14th March 2023, 9:15am - 12:00pm |
KS2 Inclusive Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 24th March 2023, 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Year 5 Assembly |
| Thu 30th March 2023, 12:00pm - 3:30pm |
KS1 SEND Speed Stacking Festival
Time to be confirmed – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Thu 30th March 2023, 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Easter Disco – to be confirmed |
| Fri 31st March 2023 | School Reports |
| Mon 3rd April 2023 - Fri 14th April 2023 | Easter Break 2023 |
Summer Term 2023
| Mon 3rd April 2023 - Fri 14th April 2023 | Easter Break 2023 |
| Mon 17th April 2023 | Primary Allocation Day |
| Mon 17th April 2023 |
Primary Offers Made to Parents
Acceptance deadline 1.5.2023 |
| Tue 18th April 2023 - Tue 23rd May 2023, 1:30pm - 3:15pm |
Y3 Swimming Lessons Apr-May
Tuesday afternoons. |
| Thu 20th April 2023 | Broom Barns Birthday |
| Tue 25th April 2023, 9:15am - 11:00am |
KS1 Rapid Fire Cricket
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Mon 1st May 2023 | Bank Holiday |
| Mon 8th May 2023 - Fri 19th May 2023 | KS2 SATs Week |
| Thu 11th May 2023, 9:30am - 2:00pm |
Tag Rugby Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Thu 18th May 2023, 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Ultimate Frisbee Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 19th May 2023 |
Nursery & Reception Sports Morning
Times to be confirmed |
| Mon 22nd May 2023 - Fri 26th May 2023 | Art Week |
| Fri 26th May 2023 |
Y1 to Y6 Sports Day
Times to be confirmed |
| Mon 29th May 2023 - Fri 2nd June 2023 | Summer Half Term 2023 |
| Thu 8th June 2023, 9:30am - 3:00pm |
Boys Cricket Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 9th June 2023, 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Year 2 Assembly |
| Wed 14th June 2023, 9:30am - 2:30pm |
Girls Cricket Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 16th June 2023 | Y3 Trip to be confirmed |
| Mon 19th June 2023 - Fri 23rd June 2023 | Sports Week |
| Wed 21st June 2023, 3:30pm - 5:00pm |
Golf Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Fri 30th June 2023, 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Year 1 Assembly |
| Wed 5th July 2023, 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Rounders Festival
Times are approximate – please see details on the letter if invited. |
| Thu 6th July 2023, 9:00am - 3:15pm | Y2 Trip to Ruislip Lido and Miniature Railway |
| Tue 11th July 2023, 6:00pm | Year 6 Production |
| Thu 13th July 2023 |
Move Up/Transition Day
Move Up Day (Secondary Transfer Day) Y6 pupils at their secondary school |
| Thu 13th July 2023 | Nursery Closed |
| Thu 13th July 2023, 9:30am - 10:00am | Nursery Sep 2023 Parent Meeting |
| Thu 13th July 2023, 1:30pm - 7:00pm | Parent Consultations |
| Fri 14th July 2023, 9:15am - 9:45am | Reception Sep 2023 Parent Meeting |
| Mon 17th July 2023 - Thu 20th July 2023 | Year 5 & Year 6 Isle of Wight Trip |
| Fri 21st July 2023, 9:00am - 9:30am | Year 6 Leaver Assembly |
| Mon 24th July 2023 - Thu 31st August 2023 | Summer Holiday 2023 |
Autumn Term 2023
| Fri 29th September 2023, 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Garden House Hospice Coffee Afternoon |
| Sun 1st October 2023 - Tue 31st October 2023 | Black History Month |
| Mon 23rd October 2023 - Fri 27th October 2023 | Half Term |
| Fri 1st December 2023 | Decoration Day |
| Wed 20th December 2023 | Last Day of Term |
Spring Term 2024
| Thu 4th January 2024 | First Day of Term |
| Mon 19th February 2024 - Fri 23rd February 2024 | Half Term |
| Thu 28th March 2024 | Last Day of Term |
| Fri 29th March 2024 |
Bank Holiday
School Closed |
Summer Term 2024
| Mon 6th May 2024 |
Bank Holiday
School Closed |
| Mon 3rd June 2024 | First Day of Term |
| Thu 11th July 2024 |
Move Up Day – Transition
Move Up/Transition Day Move Up Day (Secondary Transfer Day) Y6 pupils at their secondary school |
| Wed 24th July 2024 - Fri 30th August 2024 | Summer Holiday |