Pre-Prep and Prep Weekly Bulletin - 30 June 2023

Head of Prep School’s Message

Ms Kate Umpleby

I hope you have all had a fantastic week, we have certainly been busy and having a lot of fun at the Prep School.

On Wednesday, the Years 3 to 6 students showcased their sporting talents through a variety of events during Sports Day. Throwing to jumping, sprinting to hurdles, it was a magnificent display of our school values, courage and ambition. It was also wonderful to see so many of our school community, parents, grandparents and loved ones turning out to cheer on and support the students. Despite a short period of rain over lunch, not ideal in the sense that it spoilt the opportunity to picnic on the field, it did at least mean that we managed to complete all of the events. My favourite part of the day was the house shuffle (relay) with every student in each house, Years 3 to 6, coming together to race against the other houses.

The atmosphere was electric with each house cheering on their runners. It is an amazing feeling to be part of something so special. A very big thank you to Mr Williams for his fantastic organisation of the event, and all the Prep School staff who came together and displayed so much energy and enthusiasm to support the students and run the events.

This afternoon was another wonderful example of coming together as a community to celebrate the ambition and courage of our youngest Habs students, the Pre-Prep Summer Production. There was singing, dancing and some fantastic dramatic performances. The fact that the Reception and Year 1 students have only been with us for a year, and have moved schools as well within that time, makes the confidence and flair of their performances even more impressive. Again, an enormous thank you and well done to everyone involved, students and staff. It was a truly magnificent performance and performances like that don’t just happen overnight.

I look forward to seeing many of you at the Summer Fair tomorrow, and the Summer Concert next Wednesday.

Have a great weekend!

Reception to Year 6 Information

Lunch Menus

WEEK COMMENCING 3 JULY

Click here to view the Pre-Prep lunch menu.

Click here to view the Prep lunch menu.

After School Care Facility BOOKING LINK

Please click here to book your child into After School Care.

Summer Reading Challenges

The Prep Library is running two summer reading challenges for the pupils. All pupils in Years 2 to 5 are invited to read for our Reading Bingo, please click here, writing the title of the book that fits the description in the correct box, after they have finished reading. To complete all boxes, the pupils could be reading up to 20 books over the summer. They should bring their named, completed bingo sheets back to the library at the start of the autumn term.

Pupils in Years 4 and 5 have also been invited to create their own Reading Rivers for a display that will be going up in September. They have been shown an example of this in library lessons and should use their creative skills imaginatively, as well as incorporating as many ‘reads’ as possible on their river journey. Lastly, there is a national Summer Reading Challenge run online and in local libraries, in which children set a reading goal and collect reading rewards. We strongly encourage the children to sign up.

The important thing is for all the pupils to keep reading books they enjoy over the summer holidays. This will stand them in good stead for continuing their learning in the autumn term.

Poetry Recital

THURSDAY 6 JULY

The Reception to Year 6 Poetry Recital will be taking place on Thursday 6 July. Please select a poem and learn it off by heart, it should be no longer than 2 minutes and it is not compulsory for students to take part. You will need to upload your poem recording via this link. House Leaders will select one student per house, per phase to perform to the school. Be creative with your choice!

Habs Boys Summer Fair

SATURDAY 1 JULY

Please click here to view information about the upcoming Habs Boys Summer Fair.

Years 2 to 6 Information

Coach Service for 23/24

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

New!

Please click here to read a letter regarding the coach services for the next academic year.

Years 3 to 6 Information

School Rules Reminder

It has come to our attention that some pupils have been buying and selling soft drinks on school premises. We ask parents to support the school by ensuring pupils do not bring soft drinks into school or buy or sell any items on school premises. We thank you for your support regarding this.

Years 3 to 6 Sports Day Pictures

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Following the Prep School Sports Day on Wednesday 28 June, we are pleased to confirm that images are now available to purchase online. Please click here using the access code (habspix) to place your order.

Years 3 to 6 End of Year Reports

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note, end of year reports will be available via Firefly before the end of term.

Co-Curricular Activities Club Update

Please note, the last sessions for the following:

• Fencing Club - The last session will be on Tuesday 4 July

• Year 3 Judo Club - The last session will be on Monday 3 July

• Years 4 to 6 Judo Club - No session in the final week of term

• Speech and Drama - The last session will be on Tuesday 4 July

• Years 3 to 6 Creative Kid - The last session will be on Monday 3 July

• Years 4 to 6 Robotics - The last session will be on Monday 3 July

• Years 5 to 6 Coding Club - No session in the final week of term

• Years 3 to 6 Street Dance - No session in the final week of term

Parent Voice Minutes

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to view the minutes of the Parent Voice Meeting.

Warm Weather

Please do provide your child with a water bottle during the school day. They can fill their water bottle up at school once it is empty. Please also provide your child with suncream and a hat as appropriate that they can wear during break time. The suncream will need to be applied at home before the start of the school day as required and can be topped up at school. If you have any concerns, then please do contact your child’s form tutor.

Nivea sun protection products should not be brought in as some of them contain almond oil.

Wednesday 5 July 2023

2pm to 3pm, Bourne Hall

Summer Concert

Years 3 to 6

We are delighted to welcome parents and guardians to attend the Years 3 to 6 Summer Concert on Wednesday 5 July from 2pm to 3pm in the Bourne Hall. Refreshments will be available from 1.30pm. Please park on Pitch 5 on arrival.

PREP SPORTS FIXTURES

MONDAY 3 JULY * Year 5 Tennis Tournament

* Selected pupils will be invited to participate via Evolve

PRE-PREP CALENDAR DATES

THURSDAY 6 JULY Summer Term Ends

PREP CALENDAR DATES

SATURDAY 1 JULY Habs Boys Summer Fair

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY Year 6 Commendation and Prize Giving (10am to 12pm) Year 3 to Year 6 Summer Concert (2pm to 3pm)

THURSDAY 6 JULY Summer Term Ends

For further dates, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.