Pre-Prep and Prep Weekly Bulletin - 9 June 2023

Head of Prep School’s Message

Ms K Umpleby

Welcome back to the final half term of the 2022/23 academic year. I hope you and your families enjoyed a restful break and made the most of the glorious sunshine whilst it lasted.

There have been two monumental moments in the Prep School this week. On Tuesday we officially opened the Pre-Prep building. With current staff, former staff, governors, Haberdashers and the design and development team invited; and musical performances from Pre-Prep, Prep and the Senior School, it was a true celebration of the whole of the Prep School, Reception to Year 6, finally being together on one site. Then on Wednesday, the first ever Values badge was awarded to a Pre-Prep student. These four values play a pivotal role in the character and values development of our students and guide them towards a bright and successful future in which they can have a profound impact.

Ambition is the fuel that propels our children towards their dreams and aspirations. We want them to dream big, set goals and work diligently towards achieving them. The Prep School is a pivotal stage where they begin to discover their talents and passions. We must nurture their ambitions, instilling in them the belief that with hard work, dedication and perseverance, they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. Courage is the virtue that empowers our children to take risks, step outside their comfort zones and embrace challenges. As they encounter new subjects, complex concepts and unfamiliar experiences, we encourage them to believe in their abilities and face obstacles headon. Let us instil in them the courage to persevere, learn from their mistakes and grow stronger with each setback.

Community forms the heart and soul of our school. Together, we create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. We encourage collaboration, empathy and respect among our students, fostering a sense of belonging that empowers them to thrive. By actively engaging in our school community, we lay the foundation for lasting friendships, shared accomplishments and a network of support that extends far beyond the classroom walls.

Curiosity is the driving force behind all great discoveries and innovations. We want to cultivate a deep sense of wonder and a thirst for knowledge in our children. The Prep School is a time of exploration and inquisitiveness, where we encourage our students to ask questions, seek answers and engage in critical thinking. Let us foster their curiosity, for it is through curiosity that they will unlock their full potential and become lifelong learners.

Wishing you a fantastic weekend.

Reception to Year 6 Information

Lunch Menus

WEEK COMMENCING 12 JUNE

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.

Habs Boys Summer Fair – an update!

Thank you to all those who have brought in their filled pots for the tombola. They look absolutely fantastic. If you have your pot still at home, we are collecting as many as possible so please encourage your child to fill them up and bring them in to reception. If your pot never made it home (or was broken) you can use any plastic pot you have and we will try and leave some extra ones at Prep reception next week. On the day of the fair, all these pots will be prizes on our tombola.

Separately, we will very shortly be collecting any books (in good condition) that you would like to pass on for our second hand book stall and also any used sports equipment for our second hand sports equipment stall. If you have used tennis rackets, footballs, rugby balls, cricket bats, hockey sticks, etc, keep them for the Guild and we will announce where to drop them off shortly. Thank you to Years 3 to 6 for helping us run some stalls on the day of the fair. Your class reps are pulling together a list and we are truly grateful for all your support. If you have registered your interest with the Guild email address to help, we will be in touch with you very shortly

Finally, tickets for the inflatables and stalls will be on sale shortly, alongside raffle tickets and our silent auction.

Information about Habs Girls car park

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to view information on the Habs Girls car park redevelopment. Parents only dropping off at the boys school, please park in boys school car park. The girls school car park refurb will cause disruptions to drop-off.

New!

Summer Concert

Years 3 to 6

WEDNESDAY 5 JULY, 2PM TO 3PM

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. Please click here to confirm your child’s going home arrangements after the concert.

We are excited to welcome parents and guardians to our Pre-Prep Sports Day!

Thursday 22 June 2023

9.30am to 12 noon

Pre-Prep Sports Day

Save the date

Year 3 to Year 6 Information

Gardening Club

WEDNESDAY 14 AND 21 JUNE

Please note, Gardening Club will run on Wednesday 14 June and Wednesday 21 June only for the remainder of the term.

Warm Weather

With the weather forecast continuing to look increasingly warm over the next few weeks, 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.

Battle of the Bands Competition

THURSDAY 22 JUNE

We warmly invite all pupils to enter our 2023 Prep Battle of the Bands Competition! Taking place on Thursday 22 June from 1.30pm to 3pm in the Seldon Hall, the finals will be held in front of an audience comprising pupils and families of the finalists.

To enter, bands must submit a recorded performance of their piece by Saturday 10 June and can do so by clicking here. The padlet link will also be available on the pupils Teams page.

Rules for entering are as follows:

a) Bands must have a minimum of two members and pupils can choose their own bands

b) The band must have a band name which is posted with their entry

c) The band can either cover or arrange a pre-existing song or compose their own

d) All preparation and rehearsals must take place out of school hours by arrangement with parents and guardians of band members

e) Finalists can wear school uniform or band costumes/outfits

The final is always a highly entertaining and memorable occasion. We look forward to hearing your children’s entries and thank you in advance for your help and support given to facilitating rehearsals.

We are excited to welcome parents and guardians to our Prep Sports Day!

Wednesday 28 June 2023

Please click here for more information.

Prep Sports Day

Save the date

Reception

Hot Weather

Please ensure your child has a Haberdashers’ sun cap in school clearly labelled with their name. Please apply suncream to your child before they come to school. Suncream can be kept in school in a named bag for your child to apply.

Reception Aldenham Farm Trip

MONDAY 12 JUNE

Please click here for a letter regarding the upcoming trip to Aldenham Farm.

Breakfast with Dad

FRIDAY 16 JUNE

Reception will be celebrating Father’s Day by hosting a ‘Breakfast with Dad’ morning on Friday 16 June, 8am to 9am. We will have some tasty treats in the hall for breakfast, activities to complete together and the chance for you to celebrate your child’s learning.

Pre-Prep Summer Production

FRIDAY 30 JUNE

We warmly invite you to our Pre-Prep Summer Production on Friday 30 June at 2pm in the Seldon Hall. Doors will open and refreshments will be served from 1.30pm in the Seldon Hall foyer. Please do not arrive before 1.30pm. Due to limited hall capacity tickets are limited to two per child.

Year 1

Hot Weather

Please ensure your child has a Haberdashers’ sun cap in school clearly labelled with their name. Please apply suncream to your child before they come to school. Suncream can be kept in school in a named bag for your child to apply.

Knebworth House Trip

FRIDAY 23 JUNE

Click here for a letter regarding the upcoming trip to Knebworth House.

Pre-Prep Summer Production

FRIDAY 30 JUNE

We warmly invite you to our Pre-Prep Summer Production on Friday 30 June at 2pm in the Seldon Hall. Doors will open and refreshments will be served from 1.30pm in the Seldon Hall foyer. Please do not arrive before 1.30pm. Due to limited hall capacity tickets are limited to two per child.

Year 2

Hot Weather

Please ensure your child has a Haberdashers’ sun cap in school clearly labelled with their name. Please apply suncream to your child before they come to school. Suncream can be kept in school in a named bag for your child to apply.

Whipsnade Zoo Trip

WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE

Please click here to read a letter regarding an upcoming trip to Whipsnade Zoo.

Grandparents’ Afternoon

THURSDAY 15 JUNE, 2.30PM TO 3.30PM

We would like to offer Year 2 grandparents the chance to come and visit the Pre-Prep School, look at the children’s work and have a cup of tea and a piece of cake with us.

Pre-Prep Summer Production

FRIDAY 30 JUNE

We warmly invite you to our Pre-Prep Summer Production on Friday 30 June at 2pm in the Seldon Hall. Doors will open and refreshments will be served from 1.30pm in the Seldon Hall foyer. Please do not arrive before 1.30pm. Due to limited hall capacity tickets are limited to two per child.

Year 3

Instrumental Scheme Concert

MONDAY 19 JUNE

We welcome all parents, guardians and family of Year 3 children to the Year 3 Instrumental Scheme concert which will take place on Monday 19 June at 2.15pm to 3.30pm in the Seldon Hall. Parking is available in the North Drive car park.

Year 4

Aylmerton Trip Information Reminder New!

MONDAY 12 JUNE DEPARTURE

Please drop off your child by 7am. Please park in the North Drive car park and make your way to the coach park for drop off. Your child will meet with staff in the coach park for registration. Pupils will be provided with a packed lunch. Additional (nut free) snacks for the journey only can be provided by parents.

We aim to arrive back to school at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday 15 June. Pupils can be collected from the Prep Hall. We are not anticipating for any child to catch the coach home.

Year 5

5NB Class Assembly

FRIDAY 16 JUNE

New!

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you to attend the 5NB Class Assembly on Friday 16 June.

Please arrive at the Prep School Reception at 1.25pm to sign in in time for the start of the assembly which will begin at 1.30pm. We anticipate the assembly will last approximately 30 minutes and should finish by 2pm. Parking will be available via the Butterfly Lane entrance on Pitch 5.

Joint Year 5 Performance Group Showcase Reminder

THURSDAY 29 JUNE

New!

Parents and guardians of those attending the Joint Year 5 Performance Group are welcome to attend the Showcase which will take place on Thursday 29 June at 4.15pm in the Girls School Prevett Hall.

Instrumental Scheme Concert

MONDAY 19 JUNE

We welcome all parents, guardians and family of Year 5 children to the Year 5 Instrumental Scheme concert which will take place on Monday 19 June at 9.30am to 10.45am in the Seldon Hall. Parking is available in the North Drive car park.

Year

5 Induction Evening

THURSDAY 29 JUNE

Please click here for information regarding the Year 5 Induction Evening on Wednesday 29 June.

Year 6

Year 6 Portland Trip Information Reminder New!

MONDAY

12 JUNE DEPARTURE

Please arrive promptly at 6am and park in the North Drive Car Park. Please make your way to the coach park for drop off and registration. All pupils can wear casual clothes. Please also ensure your child carries their nut free packed lunch with them on the coach so it is easily accessible.

We aim to arrive back to school at approximately 4.30pm on Friday 16 June. Pupils can be collected from the Prep Hall. We are not anticipating for any child to catch the coach home.

Year 6 Yearbook

To commemorate your child’s time here at the Prep, we are in the process of creating a yearbook. We hope this yearbook will be a wonderful keepsake for the future and a place for your child to reflect fondly on their time at Habs Prep.

The yearbook will be created in house. Each student will complete a short biography on their time at the Prep to go alongside their photograph(s). For your child to feature, please click here to give your consent. Each pupil will receive a yearbook at the Year 6 Leavers’ Prize Giving.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Palmer (palmer_r@habsboys.org.uk).

PREP SPORTS FIXTURES

MONDAY 12 JUNE Year 5 Cricket and Tennis

v Radlett (Home)

THURSDAY 15 JUNE * Year 3 Tennis Tournament

MONDAY 19 JUNE Year 5 Cricket and Tennis

v Highgate (Away)

TUESDAY 20 JUNE Year 4 Cricket v St John’s (Home)

MONDAY 26 JUNE Year 5 Cricket v Radlett (Away)

TUESDAY 27 JUNE Year 4 Cricket v Radlett (Away)

WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE Years 3 to 6 Sports Day

THURSDAY 29 JUNE Year 3 Cricket v St Johns (Away)

FRIDAY 30 JUNE Year 6 Cricket and Tennis

v Highgate (Away)

MONDAY 3 JULY * Year 5 Tennis Tournament

* Selected pupils will be invited to participate via Evolve

PRE-PREP CALENDAR DATES

MONDAY 12 JUNE Reception Aldenham Country Park Trip

THURSDAY 15 JUNE Year 2 Grandparents’ Afternoon

FRIDAY 16 JUNE Reception Breakfast with Dad

WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE Year 2 Whipsnade Zoo Trip

THURSDAY 22 JUNE CHANGE OF TIME: Pre-Prep Sports Day (9.30am to 12pm)

FRIDAY 23 JUNE Year 1 Knebworth Trip

THURSDAY 29 JUNE Summer Production Rehearsals

FRIDAY 30 JUNE Summer Production (Seldon Hall)

THURSDAY 6 JULY Summer Term Ends

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

PREP CALENDAR DATES

MONDAY 12 JUNE TO THURSDAY 15 JUNE Year 4 Aylmerton Residential Trip

MONDAY 12 JUNE TO FRIDAY 16 JUNE Year 6 Portland Residential Trip

TUESDAY 13 JUNE 11+ New Parents Welcome Evening

WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE

Habs Boys Magic Night for Parents

MONDAY 19 JUNE

ABRSM Exam Week

Year 5 Instrumental Scheme Concert (9.30am to 10.45am)

Year 3 Instrumental Scheme Concert (2.15pm to 3.30pm)

THURSDAY 22 JUNE Years 3 to Year 6

Battle of the Bands (1.30pm to 3pm)

WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE Years 3 to Year 6 Sports Day

PREP CALENDAR DATES

THURSDAY 29 JUNE Year 4 Induction Evening into Year 5

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.