Habs Boys Welcome Booklet-Year 1-2026-27

Welcome to the Pre-Prep School

Welcome to the Pre-Prep School YEAR 1 BOOKLET - 2026/2027

Habs Boys Pre-Prep School

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Contents Section title

Contents

Contents

Introduction

School life

Welcome to the Pre-Prep School

Term dates

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About the Prep School

Curriculum

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Our values

The school day

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School timetable

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Homework

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Rewards

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Catering

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How we care Sections and Houses

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Buddies

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Uniform – Reception

Wellbeing and PSHE

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Further information

Medical Centre information

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Uniform list

Assemblies

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Fees

Student Council

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Getting involved

Academic support

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How we stay in touch

Co-curricular information

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Travelling to School

Communication

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Important websites

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Attendance

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Coaches

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Driving in

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Parking

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Introducing our Parents’ Guild Habs Boys Parents’ Guild

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School map

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Stay connected

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Habs Boys Pre-Prep School

Welcome to the Pre-Prep School

Welcome to the Pre-Prep School Dear Parents, Guardians and new Reception pupils, We are thrilled to offer our heartfelt welcome as you join the Habs School community this September, embarking on an exciting journey ahead. This guide aims to provide insight into life at Habs and provide essential details to ensure a smooth transition during the initial days at school.

Countless enriching experiences await whether in the classroom, on the sports field, on stage or amidst nature.

At the Pre-Prep, we place great importance on enjoyment, considering it a cornerstone of academic excellence. Our goal is to instill a sense of wonder and curiosity in learning, fostering a desire to delve deeper, forge connections, and broaden horizons.

We are confident you will embrace the spirit of being a Haberdasher wholeheartedly.

Should you have any inquiries before or during your first days, please don’t hesitate to reach out - our support is readily available.

Wishing you a splendid summer and we look forward to welcoming you in September.

MRS MICHELLE BEST HEAD OF PREP AND PRE-PREP SCHOOL

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Introduction

About the Pre-Prep School

About the Pre-Prep School

As a community, we are made up of over 300 pupils aged 4 to 11 across the Pre-Prep and Prep School.

We are committed to embedding our values into every aspect of daily life in the Pre-Prep, inspiring curiosity and encouraging every pupil to be their very best.

Our opportunities for learning are broad and exciting - extending beyond the classroom with our fantastic Forest School, outdoor classroom and co-curricular provision. As a school, we believe in educating our pupils inside and outside the classroom.

We value parents’ support with our curriculum and trips, and provide a range of opportunities to stay connected with school life.

These include parent consultation evenings, drop-in sessions and curriculum workshops, where parents can learn more about our approach to particular subject areas.

At Habs, we want our pupils to have the courage to try something new. With extensive co- curricular provision on offer, they will continue to develop skills to find new passions.

Ambition is evident throughout the school, reflected in both the aspirations and achievements of our pupils as they grow. Whether striving to beat a personal best in the annual Donkin Cup race or earning a place in a National Final, our pupils are constantly encouraged to aim high and fulfil their potential.

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Our values

Our values Our brand values are what we hold dear as a school, the core beliefs that we stand for.

Habits Habits defines what we stand for and provides the foundation for everything our students achieve. They enhance academic performance, shape character and enrich life beyond the classroom. By grounding our four core values in 12 practical Habits, we ensure that our students develop the mindset and skills to flourish in all areas of school life and far beyond.

Ambition They are brought to life in our Habits Framework.

Ambition at Habs is about having the drive to pursue excellence in every endeavour. Through the habit of resilience, our students learn to view setbacks as vital steps that help them grow and learn. We encourage a culture of continuous learning, where the pursuit of knowledge is viewed as an exciting, lifelong journey. By taking the initiative, our students learn to grasp every opportunity.

Curiosity Curiosity is the engine of intellectual discovery at the school. We foster open-mindedness, encouraging our students to seek out new perspectives that can reshape their thinking. Critical thinking is central to our academic approach, as students learn to let reason guide their thinking, inside and outside the classroom. Through creativity, we empower them to use original ideas to solve complex problems.

Courage Courage at Habs means moral courage as well as boldness. Integrity is the bedrock of this value, ensuring that the personal values of our students shape their actions. We develop leadership by giving students opportunities to make change in our community and beyond our gates. By embracing risktaking, they learn to step outside their comfort zones, gaining the confidence to push their boundaries.

Community Community is at the heart of everything we do, whether it is our school community, our local community, or the global community.

Through collaboration, we model community in lessons and in co-curricular activities. We place a high value on care, fostering an environment where everyone can feel they are known and belong. Finally, by embracing social responsibility, our students take active steps to make a profound impact in the world. This is our purpose.

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Introduction

4+ First days

4+ First days First week at Habs for Reception Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September We cannot wait to see your child and welcome you and your family to Habs. In order to provide a smooth transition into Reception, the first week will be slightly different to the rest of the academic year.

On Monday 7 September, Andrews and Patricks will join us from 9am to 11am. Davids and Georges will join us from 1pm to 3pm.

On Tuesday 8 September, Davids and Georges will join us from 9am to 11am. Patricks and Andrews will join us 1pm to 3pm.

On Wednesday 9 Andrews and Patricks will join us from 9am to 11am. Davids and Georges will join us from 1pm to 3pm.

From Friday 11 September, the children will be in for a full day 8.30am to 3.30pm. We welcome parents to join us at 2.30pm in the Pre-Prep Hall for tea and biscuits where they will meet members of the Leadership Team. Parents are also invited to stay for a tour and explore their child’s new classroom with them.

On Thursday 10 September the children may arrive anytime between 8am and 8.30am. They will spend a morning in their classrooms, have lunch in school with us and then we ask that you collect them at 1pm from their classrooms.

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Sections and Houses

Sections and Houses The Prep School is formed of two sections.

These sections are: PRE-PREP

PREP

RECEPTION TO YEAR 2

YEAR 3 TO YEAR 6

Your child will be put into one of four Houses.

Each House has two Captains, two Year 6 Prefects and a House Leader.

We hold special charity events on the important dates for the four Patron Saints of our Houses.

House points are awarded for kindness, good manners, demonstrating the school values, excellent work, and effort across both academic and creative subjects. They can also be earned through Inter-House sporting events and creative activities.

Any points gained could help your child’s House win the House Trophy!

Buddies Your child are buddied with a child in Year 3 who will help them settle into the school.

They will have plenty of fun throughout the academic year, taking part in many activities together.

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ANDREWS DAVIDS GEORGES PATRICKS

How we care

Wellbeing and PSHE

Wellbeing and PSHE

Your child will receive weekly PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) lessons which are taught in an age-appropriate manner and cover a range of topics which are continually reviewed as different challenges present themselves in our world.

Our school is a ‘Tooled Up Education’ school. This means, in addition to all that we do at school to help pupils, we also care about supporting parents and families. Please use the link to register your free account and gain access to the digital hub of evidence-based resources covering: mental health, digital life, aspiration, learning, family life and relationships.

Workshops with specialist speakers are organised for all year groups, focusing on age-appropriate issues, such as e-safety, physical health, mental health and relationships.

Talks and workshops are also delivered to parents.

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Medical Centre information

Medical Centre information The school’s Medical Centre is situated in Aldenham House and is open during term time from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The Pre-Prep School also has its own medical room and many of our staff hold a paediatric first aid qualification.

COLLECTION OF UNWELL CHILDREN FROM SCHOOL

GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION

It is important that a parent or guardian is always available to collect your child if they are unwell/injured. Please let the Prep office know as soon as possible if you will be unavailable for collection and provide an alternative contact number for a suitable guardian who can act on your behalf in case of an emergency.

Please keep us updated, via the Habs App, of any changes to your child’s wellbeing such as hospital admissions, illnesses, or new medication. We are always happy to talk about any existing medical conditions that your child might have and how this could influence our care of them in school, e.g., food allergies/diabetes/asthma/any severe reactions they have had which requires use of an AAI (Adrenaline Auto Injector).

REQUEST FOR SCHOOL TO DISPENSE PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES If your child requires any prescription medicine to be taken at school then please complete the ‘Pre Prep Request for Prescription Medicine Form’ on the Habs App and send to the Prep Office. You will need to bring the medication to be dispensed and drop it into the School Office.

Any relevant information will be shared with the appropriate staff members if it is essential to your child’s wellbeing. If your child develops any contagious disease such as chicken pox, measles, etc. then please inform the Medical Centre as soon as possible.

If your child is unwell with a raised temperature, please ensure their temperature has returned to normal before they return to school.

If they have episodes of diarrhoea or vomiting, please ensure that they wait 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped before you return to school.

We also ask that you inform us of any significant events such as divorce or bereavement which may affect your child.

MEDICAL CENTRE STAFF

COLLETTE TARLING Senior School Nurse MARTINA MCGRATH School Nurse EMILIE RICHARDSON School Nurse

SUKI DOSSETT School Counsellor PHONE NUMBER 020 8266 1790 EMAIL ADDRESS schoolnurseboys@habselstree.org.uk

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Assemblies

Assemblies

Pupils will have regular assemblies throughout the week and a whole school singing assembly.

Celebration assemblies take place weekly. This is a very special time as we get together to celebrate the successes that have occurred during the week.

Being chosen to be in the ‘Golden Book’ is a great privilege in the Pre-Prep. Someone from each class is selected by their class teacher for this accolade each week and they are awarded a certificate in assembly.

At the end of each half term, all the children in the golden book are invited to a special tea party with a member of the Prep Leadership Team and have lots of fun, dancing and celebrating their achievements.

The Pre-Prep regularly welcomes Prep pupils, and there are many opportunities for the whole school, from Reception to Year 6, to come together. Pre-Prep pupils also attend whole-school assemblies at the Prep School.

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Student Council

Student Council Pupils can be elected to sit on the Student Council from Years 1 to 6.

They meet once every half term to discuss questions raised by their peers.

Academic support

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Academic support at Habs is available to all Pre-Prep pupils. If you have any concerns, please email prepoffice@habselstree.org.uk and you will be directed to the appropriate member of staff. Mrs Shelly Kahn, Head of Individual Needs across the Prep and Pre-Prep, oversees this provision.

How we stay in touch

Communication

Communication Parents will receive a weekly digital communication, Habs Weekly, which will be available as a link on the Habs App. It is a parent/guardian’s responsibility to check the Habs App for this communication and read the information relevant to their child. If you have problems accessing the Habs App, please contact us. School trips are managed via a system called Evolve. You will be informed by email how to provide consent for your child to attend individual trips and events.

MESSAGE BOOK On the first day of term, your child will be given a message book.

This is for you and your child’s class teacher to communicate and should be signed by parents daily. Contact details should be filled out in the front cover.

If you need to urgently contact your child’s class teacher during the school day then please call the Prep Office and leave a message.

REPORTING TO PARENTS We pride ourselves on the positive relationships that we have with our Pre-Prep parents.

Our doors are always open to you should you wish to discuss an issue in person.

We have two Parents Evenings per year, one in the Autumn Term and one in the Spring Term. At the end of the Summer Term, you will receive a written progress report.

Parents will also receive a ‘Parent Termly Overview’ which shows what your child will cover in each of the areas of learning. In Reception, your child’s learning and progress will also be shared on an online platform called Tapestry.

In KS1 weekly updates are provided using the Newsfeed.

WE ARE A MOBILE-PHONE FREE SCHOOL

For more information, please read this letter

Support can occur at various levels in school life, e.g. through the Class Teacher, Head of House, subject teachers, study support sessions and learning skills programmes. Our Individual Needs policy is available on the school website.

EMAIL PRACTICE To report any absences and for any pastoral matters please contact the Prep Office using the App. For all academic enquiries, please email your child’s teacher.

It is important to make us aware if your child has any identified specific learning needs (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, hypermobility, visual impairments and hearing impairments) so we can provide the best support for them.

We remind you that any communication via the App or email is neither private nor confidential and can be accessed by various members of staff.

PARENT VOICE Parent Voice Committee is formed by parent representatives from each class in the Prep and Pre-Prep School.

Staff and parents are reminded to use email in a responsible, considerate and lawful manner.

We will always ask your permission before forwarding on any confidential information.

INDIVIDUAL NEEDS Our Individual Needs Policy makes sure that every child at Habs enjoys personal and academic success. We prioritise sustaining a close partnership with parents and providing the appropriate support. The Head of Academic Support co-ordinates a team consisting of our specialist teacher, senior academic and senior pastoral staff.

It is a forum where you can share your experiences and offer suggestions.

The Committee meets three times a year and minutes are shared via the Habs App. Early in the term, we will contact you about volunteering to be on the Committee. If there are multiple volunteers, we will organise a vote. The term of office is two years.

If you have any questions, please contact the Prep Office via the App.

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Important websites

Important websites

Habs App: The Habs App contains a host of important information and is where you can email the school or form tutors regarding absences or any other matter. The portal holds all school reports, progress grades, letters, school timetable, school calendar, school blog, and coach service bookings. You will be sent the joining link in July.

Evolve: EVENT BOOKINGS This website is used for all event and trip bookings, for parents to give consent and pay for events.

Tooled Up parent resource: TOOLEDUPEDUCATION.COM Our school is a ‘Tooled Up Education’ school. This means, in addition to all that we do at school to help pupils, we also care about supporting parents and families.

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How we stay in touch

Attendance

Attendance The school must be informed of absence for any reason, either planned or unplanned. Please refer to the ‘Get in Touch’ page of the Habs App. If your child is absent for any reason, work will not be provided.

UNPLANNED ABSENCE You must contact the school by 8.30am on all days your child is absent from school. You can do this either through the Habs App - FAO Prep Office or the telephone absence line (0208 266 1779).

PLANNED ABSENCE For planned absences, such as medical appointments or music exams, please advise the school via the Habs App with a minimum of two days’ notice for the attention of Mrs Michelle Best, Head of Prep & Pre-Prep PrepOffice@habselstree. org.uk.

ABSENCE REQUESTS FOR EXTENUATING FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCE

Please advise the school via the Habs App at least two weeks in advance. This will then be directed to the Head of the Prep school for authorisation.

RELIGIOUS OBSERVATION If you wish to request absence for religious observance reasons, please complete the Microsoft form on the Habs App in the resources section.

The absence will automatically be authorised.

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Term dates

Term dates All our dates have been agreed and co-ordinated with the Girls’ School.

Click here to view term dates on our website.

Curriculum Your child’s Habs journey with the Pre-Prep begins in Reception.

Here, we look to nurture potential and allow curiosity and courage to flourish.

Our Pre-Prep is full of happy, inquisitive pupils with a genuine enthusiasm for learning. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive community and a strong foundation on which ambitious future learning is built.

In Reception, pupils follow the EYFS Framework, enriched with thoughtful enhancements. From Years 1 to 6, our teaching combines the best elements of the National Curriculum with extension opportunities and further enrichment.

We recognise that every child is different, and we encourage pupils to grow in confidence, embrace their individuality, and feel well prepared for their transition into the Prep School at the beginning of Year 3.

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School life

The school day

The school day The school day runs from 8.30am to 3.30pm each day, with the grounds opening from 8am.

Children may arrive anytime between 8am and 8.30am where they will be supervised in the Pre-Prep playground. During this time, your child can play in the playground before going to their classroom to register at 8.30am.

At the end of the day, please come and collect your child at 3.30pm from the Pre-Prep building and walk them to where you have parked. Children should be supervised by parents at all times whilst on site.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

The Pre-Prep day finishes at at 3:30pm.

At the beginning of the year, as your child adjusts to a full school timetable, After School Care will not be available for Reception pupils until they are fully acclimatised to school life.

Details of after school club facilities will be shared upon your child's start in September.

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School timetable

School timetable Timetable

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PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION

8.00AM TO 8.30AM

REGISTRATION

8.30AM TO 8.45AM

PERIOD 0

8.45AM TO 9.15AM

PERIOD 1

9.15AM TO 9.45AM

PERIOD 2

9.45AM TO 10.15AM

BREAK

10.15AM TO 10.35AM

PERIOD 3

10.35AM TO 11.05AM

PERIOD 4

11.05AM TO 11.40AM

PERIOD 5

11.40AM TO 12.10PM

LUNCH AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES (Starts from Spring Term)

12.10PM TO 1.25PM

REGISTRATION

1.25PM TO 1.30PM

PERIOD 6

1.30PM TO 1.55PM

PERIOD 7

1.55PM TO 2.25PM

PERIOD 8

2.25PM TO 2.55PM

AFTERNOON SNACK

2.55PM TO 3PM

PERIOD 9

3PM TO 3.30PM

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE AVAILABLE

3.30PM TO 4PM

School life

Homework

Homework At Habs, homework set is purposeful, with a view to support the education development of our pupils.

Research has shown learning from home, linked to classroom work, forms an integral part of learning and tends to be very effective.

Independent learning tasks aim to practise skills, apply understanding, enrich learning, help maintain focus independently and develop time management whilst learning at home.

In Reception, homework consists of phonics and numeracy tasks alongside weekly allocated reading. These will be introduced as the children become more confident learners. In Year 1 and 2, homework is set twice a week in addition to regular reading practice.

Each piece of homework consolidates a taught topic and should take no more than 20 minutes to complete.

Rewards In the Pre-Prep, we are very conscientious in delivering specific praise that focuses on rewarding the process; a child’s journey, ambition and courage to achieve something.

Positive praise, and house points are awarded for good work, effort and behaviour. All children follow the Prep Behaviour Ladder to guide positive choices – this is delivered and explained in age-appropriate language in accordance with children's developmental stage.

We have a weekly Celebration Assembly. Each week, a student from each class is chosen by their class teacher to be named in The Golden Book. At the end of each half-term, the Students in The Golden Book are invited to a special tea party in the hall.

Bronze Values Badges are given in KS1 to children who consistently display a Habs Values. In Prep, they have the opportunity to earn Silver and Gold.

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Catering

Catering

Lunchtime Pupils will have a variety of food options available to them at lunchtime in our Pre-Prep Hall, all provided by our catering services, Holroyd Howe. The catering team are experienced in handling all dietary and allergy needs and pupils only have to ask a member of the team if they need assistance.

Holroyd Howe encourage pupils to try new things and enjoy a balanced diet, offering plenty of different ingredients, cuisines and culinary styles. Please ensure you update any allergen and dietary requirements for your son on the Habs App or by messaging the Prep Office on the App.

Breakfast club Breakfast Club for pupils from both schools is organised and hosted by the Girls’ Junior School from 7.30am each morning. Reception parents can request for their child to attend Breakfast Club with permission granted by their class teachers, on the basis that they have generally settled well into school routines.

Snacks During the morning there will be an opportunity for the children to have a healthy snack and a drink of water.

Water bottles and snacks are to be provided from home and clearly labelled.

To be in line with the school's allergy policy, all snacks should be vegetarian as well as dairy and nut free.

Grapes and olives should be cut appropriately for safety.

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Suitable Snacks

Unsuitable Snacks

Fresh fruit (e.g. apple slices, grapes cut lengthways, banana)

Chocolate or chocolate-coated items

Dried fruit (small portion)

Sweets, chews or jelly snacks

Fresh vegetables (e.g. carrot sticks, cucumber, pepper)

Crisps, popcorn or savoury snacks

Rice cakes or plain crackers

Cakes, muffins, biscuits

Breadsticks

Sugary cereal bars

School life

Uniform – Year 1 Our suppliers, Uniform4Kids, are a local, family-run business and have five stores located nearby and have an online store.

Uniform – Year 1

Our suppliers, Uniform4Kids, are a local, family-run business and have five stores located nearby and have an online store. online store

FURTHER INFORMATION - All uniform must be clearly and visibly labelled (as per examples at welcome event).

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School shoes must be black (Velcro fastening). Trainers are not permitted

Their warehouse, in Centennial Park, Elstree, is five minutes from the school and used as a ‘Click and Collect’ location.

Returns and exchanges can be done in store, facilitated via the complimentary weekly delivery to school service or via the post.

- Trainers for sport should be easily fastened, with non-marking soles.

Preferred colours are white or navy however a plain and subtle colour is permission.

There is also a weekly, complimentary drop off service to the school for pre-paid orders, otherwise, orders are dispatched within 24-hours using Parcel Force or can be collected from store.

Click here to view the uniform price list.

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All pupils require a pair of named wellington boots to be kept at school all year round

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It is recommended that you have two to three sets of main uniform

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For sports, one set of games kit and one set of PE kit is sufficient

The following pages have images of the required uniform: 1. MAIN UNIFORM: Light blue polo shirt with school logo, charcoal trousers, charcoal socks, jumper with crest and school bag. Blazer - from Year 1 only. NB. socks, charcoal shorts and trousers can be purchased from ANY high street retailer

2. PE KIT: White top and white shorts, white socks - Games kit: rugby style top and shorts (these are thicker material needed for certain sports) and stripy socks

- House top, mid-layer top and tracksuit bottoms.

4. SPECIALIST LESSON CLOTHING:

- Swimming: swim shorts (short length), blue swim cap (named) and swim bag.

Art/Science - a school overall, Forest school - Reception and Year 1: A navy puddle suit.

3. SEASONAL CLOTHING: In the Summer Term boys need charcoal shorts and a Habs baseball cap. In winter boys must have a school coat, hat, scarf and gloves.

(Year 2 upwards only - navy waterproof trousers and jacket (these can be purchased from ANY high street retailer).

5. ALL OTHER ITEMS: All other items shown on the images are OPTIONAL (and clearly marked OPTIONAL).

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Uniform list

Uniform list Pictures below are for Reception to Year 2.

UNIFORM Charcoal trousers, polo shirt with school logo, navy jumper with school logo and charcoal socks (Blazer is from Year 1 only)

UNIFORM (Shown with school coat, scarf, hat and gloves)

SUMMER UNIFORM Charcoal shorts, polo shirt with school logo, navy jumper with school logo and charcoal socks (Blazer is from Year 1 only)

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Backpack – printed with school logo

Art/Science overall

Reception/Year One Puddle Suit.

School life

Pictures below are of our PE/Games kits for Reception to Year 2.

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PE KIT

GAMES KIT

T-shirt – sublimated, with school logo Shorts – sublimated, with school logo White socks

Reversible rugby jersey sublimated, with school logo Rugby shorts sublimated, with school logo Socks – navy/blue loops

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House t-shirt with school logo

OPTIONAL

Midlayer with sublimated piping and school logo

Tracksuit bottoms with sublimated piping and school logo

Swim ming Bag (Haversack) – Navy, printed with school logo

Swim shorts with school logo

Base layer top with school logo

Base layer leggings with school logo

Waterproof jacket with school logo

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Fees

Fees

Academic year 2026/27 Fees are required to be paid by Direct Debit, via our Fees in Advance scheme or via School Fee Plan.

The Autumn Term invoice will be issued on or before 31 July 2026, with payment due to be collected by Direct Debit on 7 September 2026.

Please ensure that your completed Direct Debit mandate (found on the onboarding page under ‘finance’) is submitted t: feesboys@habselstree.org.uk in advance of the collection date. You may wait until you receive your first invoice before doing so.

Should you have any questions regarding fees or billing, please contact the Fees Office at feesboys@habselstree.org.uk.

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Getting involved

Co-curricular information

Co-curricular information We have a selection of clubs available for Year 1 pupils. KS1 clubs start in September.

Further details will be shared nearer the time. We encourage the children to participate in at least one club per week. Lots of co-curricular opportunities become available as they move their way up through the Pre-Prep and Prep School.

SPORTS All pupils participate in curriculum sports lessons.

DRAMA Reception children perform a Nativity show in the Autumn Term and have a End of Year Graduation.

MUSIC

Pupils have the chance to participate in curriculum music lessons. Individual Music lessons are available from Year 3 onwards.

Children in Year One host a Mother's Day Concert and participate in the end of the Year show, joint with Year Two. Parents and guardians are always warmly invited to come and watch, with the concerts being recorded by the school for those unable to attend.

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Travelling to School

Travelling to School Driving in At drop off and pick up, there will be a one-way system. Please follow the one-way system to get to the North Drive car park. Please park there and walk, using the pathway alongside the track field to get to the Pre-Prep building.

Parents are not permitted to pass the barrier and enter into the staff car parks as these spaces are allocated for permit users.

Parking The security barrier on Butterfly Lane is lowered at 5.30pm Monday to Friday. If you need access after 5.30pm then you can still enter via Butterfly Lane. The routine drop-off and pick up point for pupils is the North Drive car park. For evening events, such as parents’ evening or concerts, please park in the North Drive car park.

Coaches We are pleased to announce that from the start of the new academic year we will be partnering with Vectare to manage our home-to-school transport network. Vectare is a specialist transport management company with an outstanding track record in the sector, managing more than 15 million journeys per year across over 250 UK independent schools.

Parents are responsible for students until you board the school coach. There is a Home to School Coach Terms of Service which all parents, guardians and pupils must follow when using the service.

The Habs Hubs service is an extension to the Habs home-toschool coach network, that allows Reception to Year 2 pupils to access the school coach network at designated Habs Hub stops. Coaches using Hub stops have a Hero (trained adult chaperone) travelling on board, who provide supervision to Habs youngest pupils.

The Habs Hubs stops are currently only available on the following routes: F03, FF03, F04, FF04, H15 and HH15. The Habs Hub map shows the routes and Hubs stops that are currently under this service. Although other coach routes may pass through a Habs Hub, they are not a Hub on that particular route and therefore will not have a Hero on board.

It is very important parents read and understand terms of service before they rely on or sign-up to the Hub service.

Please see our website.

Booking tickets prior to 1 August To book your child’s coach seat for September 2026 please read this letter and book here. If you have already booked, or have an existing booking, it will be moved over to Vectare over the summer break, so there is no need to rebook an existing route.

Booking tickets after 1 August By 1 August, you will receive a formal introductory guide from Vectare, which will include full details on how to use the system, make bookings, and ask questions about the transport network.

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Contacting Vectare Vectare will provide out-of-hours support to parents, including at weekends, so help will always be on hand when you need it.

Parents’ Guild

Introducing our Parents’ Guild

Introducing our Parents’ Guild

Habs Boys’ Parents’ Guild (HBPG) is run by both Prep and Senior School parents, HBPG is a strategic partner for the Boys’ School to enhance and enrich the education of pupils across all year groups and create opportunities for engagement with the wider school community.

As a parent or guardian of a pupil at Habs Boys, you are automatically a member of the Guild. The Guild is a great way to get more involved in school life – enabling you to get to know other parents across the year groups and within your child’s class and House in the Prep and Senior School.

The school have established a committee of 15 parents, representative of the school community. Alongside this, the Guild have established a network of House reps in the Senior School and we also have the existing network of class reps in the Prep School. The reps across both the Prep and Senior School will communicate most of the Guild’s messages via established class/House WhatsApp groups.

Click here to find out the Parents’ Guild objectives and how they work. We look forward to getting you involved!

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FOLLOW OUTER ROAD FOR DROP-OFF

‘P ITCH 5’ PICK-UP ONLY AIRP ORT-STYLE DROP-OFF HERE

NORTH DRIVE CAR P ARK FOR RECEPTION TO YEAR 2 ONLY DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

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