Inspire: Learning, growing and achieving together!

Brooke Primary School

brookeoffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk


01508 550419


High Green, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 1HP


Mrs Sarah Lewis


Ms Tori Weal

Our Ethos

A small federation of small schools in South Norfolk. We are making the schools that we would have wanted to go to. By working together in collaboration, we improve one another and support each other to grow. Sunflowers are known for their resilience and symbolise hope, happiness, and growth. Our federation nurtures childrens’ academic, personal, and spiritual growth. It inspires children, staff, and parents to strive for excellence in all aspects of their life, just as sunflowers grow towards the sun and reach their full potential.

The roots, for Brooke CE VC’s church foundations, indicate that we are rooted and grounded in God's love, which is at the core of all our actions and educational philosophy. The stem represents our curriculum, which provides a strong foundation for our children across both schools to grow and thrive. The leaves symbolise our values, which drive our decision-making and behaviour. The petals are indicative of our key focuses such as DEI, careers, and compassion. Lastly, the bees and butterflies that are flying away from the sunflower represent the things that we want our children to leave us with, which are the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to make a positive impact in the world.

Hempnall Primary School

hempnalloffice@sunflowerfed.org.uk


01508 499264


The Street Hempnall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2AD


Mrs Sarah Lewis


Ms Tori Weal

CONTACT US

01508 550419

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Playground buddies

Playground Buddies

Playground Buddies are pupils who help to make playtime a happy time for children. Selected children have been given training before working in the playground.  A rota is drawn up, so all buddies are on duty for different playtimes during the week.

Playground buddies will meet on a half-termly basis to discuss playtime games and activities.  Teachers will also explain expectations and provide examples of how to solve playtime problems.

The role of Playground Buddies involves:

  • helping children find new friends
  • making children feel comfortable and welcome
  • including children who are lonely and helping them to play games
  • giving support to children to find solutions to a problem
  • being fair and not taking sides
  • helping children if they fall over and comforting them
  • helping children to find something if they’ve lost it in the playground
  • teaching new games based on children’s suggestions
  • asking the lunchtime supervisors if they are unsure of what to do in a situation