Habs Weekly Autumn Term Pre-Prep and Prep School edition Friday 8 September 2023
Head of Prep School’s Message
Ms K Umpleby
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It has been a fantastic first couple of days back with the students. It has been lovely hearing of their summer adventures, and, despite the heat, it has been great to have the corridors and classrooms buzzing with energy and excitement again. Our new Haberdashers’ in Reception and Year 3 have begun to settle into their new environments and routines. Although it is inevitable that some have felt a little uncertain at times, they have been so brave and displayed so much courage. We are all incredibly proud of them!
During my first assembly of the year yesterday, Years 3 to 6 explored and discussed what it is that makes our school special, what is it that makes a ‘Habs’ boy, a Habs boy, and the students came up with some super examples: ‘we have good manners, show respect to everyone and act with maturity.’ ‘We are kind, honest and act with integrity.’ ‘We are humble, we work as a team, and we are courageous.’ My personal favourite, ‘we are just amazing.’
However, here at Habs, it is not only the boys that are amazing, we have incredible staff too. But what makes a ‘Habs teacher’ a Habs teacher? Care, compassion, and kindness, absolutely, but also high expectations, of both their students –academically and behaviourally, and of themselves. We strive to do the best we can and be the best we can. We push and challenge our students to be the very best versions of themselves. Habs teachers innovate, they are creative and forward-thinking. We want Habs Prep to be the top Prep School in the country –you must aim for the stars to have any chance of reaching them.
We have welcomed six new members of staff this week: Mrs Best, Mr Miller, Mr Gillard, Ms King, Mrs Gent and Mr Quarrell. As you know, home school links are incredibly valuable and while we know our teachers are looking forward to getting to know you and your students, it is important that you get to know them too. Each week, one of our new teachers will write an introduction to themselves, which we will share through the newsletter, starting with Mrs Best, our new Senior Deputy Head - Academic. I hope you enjoy getting to know them.
Have a great weekend!
Reception Information
Reception to Year 6 Information
Lunch Menus
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
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 on the link below to book your child into After School Care.
Senior Deputy Head Introduction Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
New!
Please click here to read an introduction letter from Michelle Best, our new Senior Deputy Head.
Year 3 to Year 6 Information
Year 3 to Year 6 Young Geographer of the Year Competition
Calling all budding Geographers! Young Geographer of the Year is the Royal Geographical Society’s annual competition recognising the outstanding work of the next generation of geographers. The theme for this year’s competition is ‘A blueprint for the future’ and gives students the opportunity to share their innovative ideas for how a sustainable future could be achieved.
We are looking for forward-thinking ideas to address problems in areas such as food production and supply, energy and sustainability, water security, resources, population growth, transport, travel and environmental and biodiversity management.
Pupils in Key Stage 2 are required to submit an A3 size poster which can be hand drawn or produced digitally. All entries must adhere should be eye catching, innovative, informative and accurate with geographical vocabulary. They should include a plan for at least one geographical issue with annotated maps, images and/or diagrams.
The deadline for entries is Wednesday 27 September. Entries should be given to Miss Jeffries
who will choose a selection to submit on your behalf to the national competition as well as winners per year group. All winners of the national competition will be invited to an awards ceremony in London. Please do ask Miss Jeffries if you have any questions.
Drop in Session Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read a letter regarding Drop in sessions for Years 3 to 6.
WhatsApp Groups
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It has come to our attention that some pupils have been engaging in WhatsApp groups during the summer break. As a school, we discourage their use as they come with a huge variety of pastoral and safeguarding issues.
We ask parents to support the school in this, however if they feel their sons’ must be members of these groups, that parents are vigilant and access them regularly to ensure the suitability of content. We thank you for your support regarding this.
New!
New!
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Autumn Term Music Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read a letter regarding the upcoming music concerts taking place in the Autumn Term.
YEAR 3 TO 6 INFORMATION
New!
Reception
Welcome to Reception Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read a welcome to Reception letter from Miss Pearson and Miss Lewis.
Family Photos
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
New!
In Reception we are excited to create a ‘Our Class Families Book’ to help to learn about each other and celebrate what makes us unique. To help with this, we ask that you please send in photos of people who are special to your child. Each child will have an A3 sized page in the book and therefore, you are welcome to send several photos.
Your child will draw and annotate around the photos and present/discuss their page with the class. You can send in photos as a hard copy; if so, please drop us a note in the message book to say they are in your child’s bag in case they forget to retrieve them. Alternatively, if you would prefer to email them, please email Miss Pearson at pearson_n@habsboys.org.uk or Miss Lewis at lewis_l@habsboys.org.uk. Thank you for your help with this.
Parent meet with Prep Leadership Team
TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
New!
On Tuesday 12 September Reception children will commence full days. On this day, parents and carers are welcome in for tea and coffee with members of the Prep Leadership Team at 2.30pm before a tour with your child in their classroom from 3pm.
Dinosaur Day
FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
New!
On Friday 15 September, Reception children are welcome to come to school dressed in a dinosaur theme to conclude our Harry and His Bucketful of Dinosaurs unit. We will be doing lots of exciting activities such as excavating a dinosaur from ice and designing our own species.
Your child could come dressed as a palaeontologist or in dinosaur themed clothing. Please ensure that all clothing and any accessories your child may bring are clearly named and that your child is still able to move freely in what they wear. Thank you and we look forward to a wonderful dinosaur day!
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Nocturnal Animal Visit
TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Reception will be investigating nocturnal animals this term and we are excited to be welcoming Ranger Stu and his friends to school on Tuesday 19 September. You can learn more about Ranger Stu. Please click here. Please note your child does not need to bring in or prepare anything for the event.
Coffee and Curriculum Meeting
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
We would like to invite you to a Coffee and Curriculum morning at the Pre-Prep School on Tuesday 26 September from 8.45am to 10am. During the session the form teachers will discuss the curriculum and suggest some activities for you to use at home to support your child’s learning.
Read with me Family Fridays
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are invited to join your child in enjoying a book in school on our Family Fridays. Please note that only one adult per child per session should attend to not overwhelm the children. These will take place on Friday 29 September, Friday 6 October and Friday 13 October from 2.45pm to 3.30pm.
RECEPTION INFORMATION
New!
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Year 1
Welcome to Year 1 Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read a welcome to Year 1 letter from Miss Patel and Miss Stables.
Coffee and Curriculum Meeting
THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
We would like to invite you to a Coffee and Curriculum morning at the Pre-Prep School on Thursday 21 September from 8.45am to 10am. During the session the form teachers will give a brief outline of the Maths and English curriculum and suggest some activities for you to use at home to support your child’s learning.
Year 2
Welcome to Year 2 Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read a welcome to Year 2 letter from Miss Percival and Miss Pullen.
Coffee and Curriculum Meeting
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
We would like to invite you to a Coffee and Curriculum morning at the Pre-Prep School on Wednesday 20 September from 8.45am to 10am. During the session the form teachers will give a brief outline of the Maths and English curriculum and suggest some activities for you to use at home to support your child’s learning.
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Stationery List Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read an important notice regarding a stationery list.
Year 3 Year 4
Curriculum Evening Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read a letter regarding the Curriculum Evening for Years 4 and 6.
New!
New!
No new notices for Year 5.
Year 5 Year 6
Curriculum Evening Letter
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
New!
Please click here to read a letter regarding the Curriculum Evening for Years 4 and 6.
PRE-PREP CALENDAR DATES
MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
Reception (8.30am to 1pm)
TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Reception Full Day
Reception Parent Meet with PLT (2.30pm to 3.30pm)
FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Reception Dinosaur Day
TUESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Reception Nocturnal Animal Visit
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER Year 2 Coffee and Curriculum Meeting (8.45am to 10am)
THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Year 1 Coffee and Curriculum Meeting (8.45am to 10am)
FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Year 2 Boys’ and Girls’ School Collaboration
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Reception Coffee and Curriculum Meeting (8.45am to 10am)
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Reception to Year 2 Individual and Class Photographs
PRE-PREP CALENDAR DATES
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Reception Read with Me - Family Friday (2.45pm to 3.30pm)
WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER
National Poetry Day - ‘Kimba’ (Poet Visit), Pre-Prep
FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER
Reception Read with Me - Family Friday (2.45pm to 3.30pm)
TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER
Harvest Festival Assembly (2.30pm to 3.30pm)
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER
Pre-Prep Parent Consultations (4pm to 7pm)
THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER
Pre-Prep Parent Consultations (4pm to 7pm)
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER
End of Term (Ends at 4pm)
Reception Read with Me - Family Friday (2.45pm to 3.30pm)
MONDAY 16 OCTOBER TO FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER Half Term
For further dates, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.
PREP CALENDAR DATES
TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Year 4 and 6 Curriculum Evening (7pm, Prep Hall)
WEDNESDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
Years 3 and 5 Drop-in Session (3.30pm)
FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Habs Prep Pupil Leaders Event, (Habs Hall, all day) Invite only
FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Inter-House Tug-of-war
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER Lunchtime Live (12.30pm to 1.20pm, Seldon Hall)
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Years 4 and 6 Parent Dropin Session (3.30pm)
Years 3 to 6 Individual and Class Photographs (Prep School)
THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Year 6 Hindu Temple Visit
MONDAY 2 OCTOBER
Year 3 Instrumental Scheme Open Morning, (9.15am to 10.45am, Music School)
Year 4 Collaboration Day, (Prep School, 9am to 12pm)
Year 5 Collaboration Day, (Prep School, 1.30pm to 3.30pm)
PREP CALENDAR DATES
WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER
National Poetry Day - ‘Kimba’ (Author Visit), Year 4 Workshop (2pm to 3pm)
THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER
Year 3 Roman Day (Division 10 Swimming (Habs, Medburn, 4pm)
TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER
Years 2 to 6 Harvest Festival (2.30pm to 3.30pm, Bourne Hall)
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER
Year 6 Transition Morning
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER Donkin Cup Annual Cross-Country End of Term (Ends at 4pm) Reception to Year 6, (Pennes Playing Field, 9am to 12pm)
MONDAY 16 OCTOBER TO FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER Half Term
For further dates, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.