Habs Boys End of Term Newsletter Pre-Prep and Prep - 27 March 2024

Head of Prep School’s message

Welcome to our Spring Term Highlights. As we bid farewell to another eventful term at the Prep School, it's with great pride that we reflect on the accomplishments and experiences our boys have gained over the past few months. From embracing curiosity to fostering courage, ambition, and community spirit, our boys have truly shone in all that they have done. Our youngest learners in Reception, have stepped into the roles of artists, scientists, and mathematicians for a day, exploring the wonders of creativity and discovery. Their enthusiasm and creativity continue to inspire. Year 1 embarked on a thrilling journey to the STEM Discovery Centre and the magical literary world of Roald Dahl at the museum. Through these experiences, they ignited their imaginations and delved into the realms of science and literature. Year 2 ventured into St. Paul's Cathedral, marvelling at its grandeur and learning about the impact of the Great Fire of London on that area, and then immersed themselves in the mysteries of Ancient Egypt for a day. Their curiosity knows no bounds!

A trip to Hazard Alley heightened Year 3's risk awareness, equipping them with valuable life skills and ensuring their safety in various situations. Year 4 fostered connections with our local community through a visit to Radlett Synagogue, embracing the similarities and differences in our beliefs and learning to appreciate diversity. Year 5 explored the rich history of our capital city with a visit to the Tower of London, whilst Year 6 delved into the world of art at the National Gallery, gaining inspiration from the masterpieces of renowned artists.

Our Under 11 Football team has gone from strength to strength, reaching the finals in the prestigious WIX County level championship, and the semi-finals in the Independent Schools Football Association Cup. However, Sports in the Prep is also about breadth of experiences and opportunities, enabling boys to find their sport. Earlier this term we hosted our first ever Basketball Festival and a group of Year 4 to 6 boys participated in our first ever Table Tennis competition. We were also thrilled to celebrate our young musicians through a series of Young Musician of the Year category finals, and a fantastic Grand Final concert.Another first, a group of both Prep and Junior School musicians participated in the Cheltenham National Youth Brass Championships, gaining a merit commendation – what a talented group of our young musicians we have. Beyond Sport and Music, the whole school came together to mark various cultural events and celebrations, including World Book Day, International Day, Mother Languages Week, Wellbeing Day, and Internet Safety Day.

Throughout the term, our boys have demonstrated courage and curiosity by stepping out of their comfort zones, whether in the classroom, on the stage or the sports field. They've shown ambition by setting themselves high standards and putting in hard work and commitment to achieve their goals. They should all feel proud of everything they, and our wonderful community, have achieved.

As we look ahead to the summer term, we carry forward the spirit of curiosity, courage, ambition, and community that defines our school. Thank you for your continued support in nurturing our boys' growth and development. Wishing you a wonderful break. Wishing the pupils that have left for our inaugural Barbados cricket tour a wonderful time. We look forward to welcoming the Year 5 boys back on Monday 15 April as they depart for their residential at Oakwood Youth Challenge, and the rest of the boys on Tuesday 16 April.

Stay safe and have fun.

Ms K Umpleby Head of Prep & Pre-Prep

Reception to Year 6 Information

Recommended Reading Lists

GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS

We recognise that many of you seek guidance on what books we recommend for our students. However, we find that providing prescribed book lists by year group isn't particularly beneficial. Research indicates that students who select their own reading material are more likely to engage with the content.Additionally, what appeals to one child in Year 4 may not resonate with all 60 students, as individual preferences and reading levels vary.

However, if you would like personalised recommendations for your son, please reach out to our librarian, Mrs Zinkin, at zinkin_c@habsboys.org.uk Additionally, we encourage you to explore the following online guides, which are reputable sources with valuable insights.

• Great Books Guide: 100 best new books for children | BookTrust

• 100 best books for children | BookTrust

• The Reader Teacher | Children's Books | Reads, Reviews & Recommendations

St George’s Day

FRIDAY 26 APRIL

On Friday 26 April we will be celebrating St George’s Day across the Pre-Prep and Prep. We will be supporting Water Aid with the aim being towards sustainability. Water Aid works to ensure everyone, everywhere has safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene. At Habs, we want to make a difference. The boys will be selling items that they have made from recyclable material in their DT lessons. Please can your son come in to school wearing an item of red clothing and bring in £2 donation. Thank you for your continued support.

RECEPTION – YEAR 6 INFORMATION

Wrap-around Care Facility

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In order to ensure the safety of the students in After School Care, it is important that all students are booked in, in advance using the link below. Please note that if your child is not booked into After School Care, we may not be able to accommodate them. This includes if your son is attending for a short period of time, either before or after another after school club. Should a club be cancelled, and your son is to attend After School Care, you will not be charged.

For any late on the day bookings, please contact the school office directly to ensure your son is booked in. Please be advised, a late charge of £8.00 will be incurred in these cases.

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

Year 3-6 Information

Sports Update

GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS

For further information regarding the latest news and updates for Prep Sports please follow the Habs Boys Instagram page @habssports.

Please note, Games kit is not required for the summer term. Pupils are expected to come to their lessons wearing their PE kits or Habs cricket whites. Thank you for your support regarding this.

Reception Information

Reception Space Day

TUESDAY 16 APRIL

5,4,3,2,1 Blast Off! On Tuesday 16 April Reception will be journeying on a space adventure as we start our new text ‘Mae Among the Stars’ by Roda Ahmed. The children are welcome to come to school dressed in a space theme on this day, for example, as a NASA scientist or astronaut. Please be mindful that the children need to be able to move freely in their outfit when playing on the playground and please label all clothing and any accessories. We also welcome the children to bring in any space related books they may have at home. Thank you for your support and we look forward to our space adventure!

Pre-Prep Young Musician of the Year 2024

FRIDAY 3 MAY

Please click here for further information regarding the Pre-Prep Young Musician Competition. The deadline for submissions is Sunday 21 April.

Year 1 Information

Pre-Prep Young Musician of the Year 2024

FRIDAY 3 MAY

Please click here for further information regarding the Pre-Prep Young Musician Competition. The deadline for submissions is Sunday 21 April.

Year 2 Information

Cuffley Camp Trip

TUESDAY 23 APRIL

Please click here for further information regarding the Year 2 Trip to Cuffley Camp on Tuesday 23 April. Payment and consent is to be provided via Evolve.

Pre-Prep Young Musician of the Year 2024

FRIDAY 3 MAY

Please click here for further information regarding the Pre-Prep Young Musician Competition. The deadline for submissions is Sunday 21 April.

Year 3 Information

Year 3 & Year 4 CoffeeAfternoon

MONDAY 29 APRIL, PREP HALL, 3PM-4PM

You are cordially invited to join us for afternoon tea to foster a stronger connection between you and our Prep School leadership team. This informal gathering provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to engage in open conversations, ask questions, and get to know the individuals guiding your Childs’ educational journey.

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can share your thoughts, gain insights into our school's vision, and build a sense of community with fellow parents. Our leadership team is excited to meet you, hear your perspectives, and work collaboratively to ensure the success and well-being of your child.

We look forward to sharing this afternoon with you, fostering a strong partnership between home and school, and creating a supportive environment for our students.

Year 3 Residential Information Evening Recording GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS

Please click here to view the parent booklet for the Year 3 Residential.

Year 4 Information

Year 3 & Year 4 CoffeeAfternoon

MONDAY 29 APRIL, PREP HALL, 3PM-4PM

You are cordially invited to join us for afternoon tea to foster a stronger connection between you and our Prep School leadership team. This informal gathering provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to engage in open conversations, ask questions, and get to know the individuals guiding your Childs’ educational journey.

Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you can share your thoughts, gain insights into our school's vision, and build a sense of community with fellow parents. Our leadership team is excited to meet you, hear your perspectives, and work collaboratively to ensure the success and well-being of your child.

We look forward to sharing this afternoon with you, fostering a strong partnership between home and school, and creating a supportive environment for our students.

Year 4Aylmerton Residential

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here for further information regarding the Year 4 Residential to Aylmerton.

Year 5 Information

Year 5 Residential Reminder

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to view the Year 5 Residential booklet. A gentle reminder to please ensure full details of any medication that your son will be taking on the trip is sent to Mrs Tailor prior to departure.

Habs Indian Music Course 2024

MONDAY 26 TO SUNDAY 29 AUGUST 2024

Please click here for further information and to apply for the brand-new summer music course at Habs Elstree. The course is open to anyone playing an instrument in this style.

Year 6 Information

Year 6 Residential Information Evening

WEDNESDAY 1 MAY, 7PM, PREP HALL

The Year 6 Residential Information Evening will be held in person on Wednesday 1 May at 7pm in the Prep Hall. You will be provided with detailed information regarding all aspects of the residential and have the opportunity to ask questions to the Year 6 team on the day. Please note, there will not be a live link for this meeting. Detailed information will be provided in a Parent booklet which will follow thereafter. Thank you for your continued support.

Year 6 Production

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here for further information regarding rehearsals and costumes for the Year 6 Production. Please note, individual items to supplement costumes will need to be brought in by no later than Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Habs Indian Music Course 2024

MONDAY 26 TO SUNDAY 29 AUGUST 2024

Please click here for further information and to apply for the brand-new summer music course at Habs Elstree. The course is open to anyone playing an instrument in this style.

Reception to Year 6

Co-Commercial Partnership Spring Camps & Activities

Please click here for further information regarding our Co-Commercial spring term camps on offer at Habs Elstree Schools. For all weekday activities that are available, Please click here.

Eid in the Bourne Family Event Habs Boys’Parents’Guild

Saturday 20April

5.15pm to 8.15pm

Bourne Hall

The Habs Boys’ Parent Guild are delighted to announce an upcoming celebratory event for the whole school community. Please click here for further information. For any event queries please email habs.eidcelebrations@gmail.com

School News

Leaving Staff

Miss Louise Edwards

Miss Edwards, our Pre-Prep Secretary will sadly be leaving us on Friday 19April to take up an exciting new role elsewhere Miss Edwards has been an invaluable member of our Pre-Prep team since 2019 and will be greatly missed by staff, parents and students We wish her every success for the future

EPSCANational Zonal Stage

EPSCAZonal Chess Semi Finals

Congratulations to Arthur, Asher, Mayilan and Aaron who represented the Under 9’s in the EPSCA Zonal Chess Semi-Finals. The Herts team did extremely well and will go on to compete in the finals in April. Wishing them the very best of luck!

Jacob (Y6) and Luca Feng (Y3) both played as part of the Barnet U11 Chess Team on Saturday 16 March in the EPSCA National Championship Zonal Stage. Their team came second overall and has qualified for the National Finals in May 2024.

Cricket Tour – SouthAfrica

During February half term 5 lucky Year 6 students (Arjun, Reeday, Aran, Aarev and Jack) were selected as part of a team of 13 players from Stanmore Cricket Club to tour Cape Town, playing a series of games against prestigious South African prep schools and cricket clubs. This was a fantastic experience for the boys, playing matches against backdrops of stunning scenery including Table Mountain. The standard of cricket was very high, and the South African boys were strong and athletic. Overall, the team performed well and competed hard, coming away with two victories and four losses. The boys learned so much from the trip, learning lots about South African culture and making many new friends. They were extremely grateful for the warm hospitality received and the opportunity to experience playing sport in a different country. They are now looking forward to the summer term and using this experience to help the Habs cricket team.

Pre-Prep News Stories

Year 1 Roald Dahl Gallery Trip

Year 1 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the Roald Dahl Gallery They heard about the ‘disgusterous’ Twits in their filthy upside-down room and baffled their brains with optical illusions! The pupils had great fun role playing the scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where Augustus Gloop got stuck in the bubble tube! In the afternoon, the pupils took part in an interactive ‘Dream Bottle’ workshop, where they created their own dreams inspired by exploring the Museum and choosing their favourite object A unique souvenir to take home!

Year 1 Mother’s Day Concert

The Year 1 boys enjoyed putting on a very special Mother’s Day concert. They serenaded their mums with songs and entertained them with sentimental poems There wasn’t a dry eye in the room!

Following the concert, the mums were treated to class made gifts along with afternoon tea in the sunshine!

Year 1 Pirates Afternoon

On Friday 15 March the Year 1 boys sailed over to the Girls’ School to enjoy an afternoon of pirate themed fun activities The teams worked collaboratively to solve riddles and puzzles. Once they had collected all five clues, they could go and find their treasure!

World Book Day 2024

This year’s World Book Day was a sensational success Josh Lacey began the day with a series of workshops for Pre-Prep, explaining where he discovered dragons in London, and how to write a whole book in emails! Then Abi Elphinstone dazzled the whole Prep school with tales of her adventures in Mongolia and the Arctic, explaining how stories are started by getting outside, being curious and asking, ‘what if’. Everyone was inspired to read her books! After lunch, the entire school met for a wonderful costume catwalk – what an exciting display of characters and creativity! Paired reading between older and younger students followed, and at the end of the day Prep enjoyed their book tasting of new books, with some hot chocolate and cookies.

Everyone felt fully inspired to read more, engage more in book talk, and discover our reading superpowers. With thanks to all staff for making the day so special, and for joining in the costume parade with panache

Year 2 Egypt Day

Year 2 took part in an action-packed Ancient Egypt day The boys looked fantastic in their costumes and were immersed into life as Ancient Egyptians Their History topic was brought to life as they participated in craft workshops as well as drama and dance activities to enhance their understanding of Egyptian society, culture, and everyday life Thank you to all staff and parent volunteers for their incredible support A fun and inspirational day of learning was had by all!

Year 2 Football Talk

Year 2 had a inspiring talk from a Brighton Football Club player who talked passionately about his experiences in football Jacob Vickers is only 17 years of age but already has his hopes set high for the future. He chatted to the boys about his journey to becoming an Academy player; detailing his preparation before matches, his diet, sleep and being out of his comfort zone, living away from home, and taking on new experiences The boys relished the opportunity to ask questions, to hear of his favourite players and to understand the hard work ethic and relentless determination needed to follow his dream

Thank you to Dr Raj Subbu for supporting Jacob here and for providing the boys with a valuable experience

Year 2 St Paul’s Cathedral Trip

On Friday 9th February Year 2 set out to St Paul's Cathedral to further extend their knowledge of the Great Fire of London. They were able to see the cathedral after its rebuild by Sir Christopher Wren, to experience the stunning architectural design and to re-enact parts of the horror of the great fire from September 1666. Our guides were extremely informative, bringing to life many aspects of the fire, and the trauma it caused. The Year 2 boys look forward to their next day off timetable where they will experience an Ancient Egyptian Day As ever, we would like to extend our thanks to the parents who volunteered to support this event, whose help we are always grateful for We hope they enjoyed the day and the opportunity to see their children in action with their peers

St David’s Day – Sebby’s Corner

David's House chose to support Sebby's Corner who are a local charity who help children and families with basic essentials. Sebby's Corner came to speak to the Pre-Prep and Prep School about all their work and where the money raised would go to. On the 1 March, children bought recipe books created by Davids House and participated in a guess the teacher competition to help raise money. They also volunteered at lunch time by packing bags for Sebby's Corner. Sebby's Corner are extremely grateful for all of the money raised and donations received- thank you!

St Patrick's Day

The Pre-Prep boys and staff looked amazing wearing green in support of Patricks’ philanthropic endeavours. Patrick’s house enjoyed sitting together for lunch on their special green table, excited for the events ahead. Both ‘Splat the teacher’ and ‘Penalty shoot out’ were very popular. We concluded the event with an assembly at the Prep school, where we learnt about St Patrick and about the important work of the charities ‘Reach’ and ‘Alice’s Ark’. We loved the confidence and clarity with which the Prep Patrick’s boys delivered their words

Reception Science Day

Hip-Hip Hooray, it’s National Science Day!

Highlights of the day included:

-Discussing what Science is, asking questions, making a hypothesis, and finding out. We had an explosive start talking about carbon dioxide and reactions with mentos and coke!

-Learning about different energy sources and working as a team to problem solve how to connect a circuit.

Our challenges included investigating the following:

1. Can you make the bulb light up with two wires and the batteries?

2. Does the brightness change depending on how many batteries?

3. Can you now include one more bulb in the circuit (not two, one continuous circuit!)

4. Can you find another way of doing the above?

5. Finally, can you add an on/off button to the circuit?

-Exploring solids, liquids and gasses using cornflour and water- is it a solid or liquid...or both?!

-Discussing growth; will our beans grow without soil?

-Breaking any potential stereotypes about who/what a Scientist is and what they look like; they look like everyone! Today we learnt about Steven Hawking, we will explore other scientists such as Mae Jemison and Marie Curie throughout the term.

-Thinking about why raisins sink in water but float (or do they?) in lemonade.

-Finding out what food colouring is using skittles and different variables.

-Exploring colour mixing using coloured water and paper; will the colour 'travel?'

Donkin Cup

Our annual Donkin Cup House Cross Country event is for everybody, and everybody, from our strongest long-distance runners, to the boys who would say cross country running isn't their favourite sport were absolutely exceptional on the day. Every single boy in the Prep & Pre-Prep finished their respective races and should be very proud of their achievements. You could see a real pride in the boys representing their houses. Congratulations to David's House who won overall, as well as the winners in each year group and to everyone that took part. There were so many acts of sportsmanship, courage and community throughout the day, which was great to see.

We'd also like to thank all of the parents and family members of the boys for their support on the day. There was a fantastic atmosphere at the finish line, and I know the boys really felt all of your support, so thank you!

Prep News Stories

International Celebrations

It has been such a wonderfully successful week celebrating International Mother Language Day and sharing the diverse range of languages and cultures we're lucky enough to have making up our community.

From dressing up as a stereotypical Frenchman with a moustache, beret and a baguette, sharing cultural insights linked to recent Chinese New Year celebrations and the use of symbols in pictograms, bringing a classic language like Latin alive linking it to various other languages and using music to help practise greetings in Yoruba and Swahili, we've had so many valuable learning opportunities this week - for the teachers and parents as well as the students!

In total this week and next Monday we will have had 40 language learning opportunities run by incredible parents and grandparents across the Pre-Prep and Prep classes which will be made up of 20 different languages! In addition to that, we've had some of our boys also share some languages with their peers!

As well as celebrating the range of languages spoken by our families for International Mother Languages Day, our term has culminated in our very own International Day. The boys have come to school in traditional clothes or colours represented by a country's flag, participated in a carousel of internationally-themed activities in their house families and have ended the day with some fabulous musical performances and a parade!

Thanks so much to all our families for their ongoing collaboration with these events!

If you would like to share some feedback about the linguistic and cultural events held so far this year, all comments will be gratefully received on this form

Y4 Natural History Museum Visit

On Monday 11 March, Year 4 visited the Natural History Museum. We got to develop our coding skills by designing our own Lego rover to then code on a Mars terrain. We then had the chance to improve our code. In the afternoon, we visited different galleries to build on our Geography, History and Science knowledge. A great day had by all!

Y4 Mayan Workshop

On Thursday 29 February, Year 4 participated in a Mayan Workshop. In the morning, they learnt about Mayan culture, numbers and food, getting to taste some chocolate. They participated in different drama and art activities involving Mayan artefacts. It was a great introduction to our History unit, and we look forward to learning even more about the Mayans.

Year 6 National Gallery Visit

Year 6 experienced an amazing day at the National Gallery last week. The boys listened and engaged intently to a guided talk on Still Life paintings. The National Gallery guides commented on how knowledgeable and articulate the boys were throughout the talk. In the afternoon the boys enjoyed exploring the vast collection of paintings in their smaller groups, completing booklets covering different genres of artwork.

House Flag Competition

During the Spring Term, we ran a competition asking the boys to design a flag for their House. The boys could also design their own emblem, which they could then include on their flag design. There were several entries, and the judging was very difficult indeed but the winners were: Jacob (6JK), Oscar (3TP), Seth (6SA), Noah (6JK)

St David’s Day – Sebby’s Corner

David's House chose to support Sebby's Corner who are a local charity who help children and families with basic essentials Sebby's Corner came to speak to the Pre-Prep and Prep School about all their work and where the money raised would go to. On the 1March, children bought recipe books created by Davids House and participated in a guess the teacher competition to help raise money. They also volunteered at lunch time by packing bags for Sebby's Corner. Sebby's Corner are extremely grateful for all of the money raised and donations received- thank you!

House Singing

On Wednesday 20 March, we held our second inter house singing competition. Once again, it was a very difficult decision for the judges Mr Martin and Ms Gozzard. Despite the competitiveness, the afternoon showed how much joy singing can bring.

In the end, Georges came out as winners with their own rendition of ‘Can’t stop the feeling’. Davids were upbeat with ‘On top of the world’, Andrews creatively adapted the lyrics to ‘We Will Rock You’ and Patricks were inspired by Mr Bowley with their version of ‘Livin on eclair’.

Donkin Cup

Our annual Donkin Cup House Cross Country event is for everybody, and everybody, from our strongest long-distance runners, to the boys who would say cross country running isn't their favourite sport were exceptional on the day. Every single boy in the Prep & Pre-Prep finished their respective races and should be very proud of their achievements. You could see a real pride in the boys representing their houses. Congratulations to David's House who won overall, as well as the winners in each year group and to everyone that took part. There were so many acts of sportsmanship, courage and community throughout the day, which was great to see.

A special mention to Luca 6JK, who broke a record for winning the Donkin Cup in every year from Year 1 to Year 6. Congratulations Luca!

We'd also like to thank all of the parents and family members of the boys for their support on the day. There was a fantastic atmosphere at the finish line, and I know the boys really felt all of your support, so thank you!

Y6 Holocaust Talk

During their final Habs+ session of the term, year 6 were privileged to listen to an inspiring talk by Helen Stone, a holocaust survivor’s daughter. Helen spoke about her mother’s (Emmy Golding) experience as a young Jewish woman living in Germany pre-WW2. The students learnt about Hitler’s rise to power and heard how Emmy managed to escape Nazi persecution in 1939 and build a new life for herself in England, thanks to the kindness and compassion of others. Please see some quotes from the boys below regarding her talk.

“Thank you for the lovely talk, it was very informing and interesting to learn about a Jewish woman’s struggle” Dhruv (Y6)

“Thank you for giving us the chance to better understand the importance of Jewish discrimination. It was very helpful in guiding us through the harsh, cruel realities and to understand that everyone should be treated equally” Nathaniel (Y6)

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On Tuesday 19th March, Year 5 went on a school trip to the Tower of London. We did so much and had so much fun. Here are some highlights. First, we went to the Crown Jewels, and we all found the artefacts astonishing. Later on, we saw a range of coins at Tower’s Mint. Last but not least, we had an interesting lady called Lady Latimer who came and taught us about Henry VIII’s six wives in a fun manner, by making it into a play! All of Year 5 had a great time! Milan (5DK)

World Book Day 2024

This year’s World Book Day was a sensational success. Josh Lacey began the day with a series of workshops for Pre-Prep, explaining where he discovered dragons in London, and how to write a whole book in emails! Then Abi Elphinstone dazzled the whole Prep school with tales of her adventures in Mongolia and the Arctic, explaining how stories are started by getting outside, being curious and asking, ‘what if’. Everyone was inspired to read her books! After lunch, the entire school met for a wonderful costume catwalk – what an exciting display of characters and creativity! Paired reading between older and younger students followed, and at the end of the day Prep enjoyed their book tasting of new books, with some hot chocolate and cookies.

Everyone felt fully inspired to read more, engage more in book talk, and discover our reading superpowers. With thanks to all staff for making the day so special, and for joining in the costume parade with panache.

Prep Sports Stories

U11’s Belmont Football

The Under 11s football team had a stellar term, clinching victory in the Belmont Football tournament, narrowly missing out on a playoff in the Wix Hertfordshire 7-a-side competition, and making it to the final of the Historic Hertfordshire Wix 9-a-side knockout competition. Best of luck in the final!

Hockey

New fixtures in hockey provided Prep boys with opportunities to explore new sports. As always, the boys and teams represented Habs with utmost positivity

House Football

House football witnessed fierce and enjoyable competition as all boys represented their respective houses. The Donkin Cup offered a chance for boys to score points for their House in the exciting annual event.

Basketball & Cross Country

New fixtures in basketball provided Prep boys with opportunities to explore new sports. As always, the boys and teams represented Habs with utmost positivity

The U11s Cross Country team shone brightly in the St John's Cross Country competition, securing numerous top-20 finishes out of over 60 runners. They emerged as the overall team winners with individuals claiming 1st and 2nd place.

Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground Experience

Our Year 6 and Year 7 students had the opportunity to visit the Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground. A brilliant day that including , a tour around the grounds, training, and matches. A memorable experience for our students!

Prep Golf

The Prep boys teed off for their inaugural golf round today, gearing up for their debut in the ISGA gf league. Exciting news: A co-curricular golf club awaits Prep boys in the summer term to refine their skills for the upcoming season.

PREP SPORTS FIXTURES

FRIDAY 26 APRIL

SATURDAY 27 APRIL

Y6 Cricket/Tennis v Radlett, (Home) Parks & Astros 2.15pm – 4pm.

*IAPS Table Tennis (invite only)

THURSDAY 2 MAY

FRIDAY 3 MAY

THURSDAY 9 MAY

FRIDAY 10 MAY

THURSDAY 23 MAY

Y3 Cricket v Belmont, (Home), Parks, 2.30pm –4pm.

Y6 Cricket & Tennis, ABC v St Martins (Home) Parks & Astros 2.15pm – 4pm.

*Y3/Y4 Swimming Gala, Joint with Girls’ School, 4pm.

Y6 Cricket & Tennis v Highgate (Home) Parks & Astros 2.15pm – 4pm.

*Y5/Y6 IAPS Cricket Festival (invite only)

FRIDAY 24 MAY

Y6 Cricket v Belmont (Home) Parks 2.30pm –4pm

*Selected

PRE-PREP

CALENDAR DATES

TUESDAY 16 APRIL

Reception Space Day

TUESDAY 23 APRIL

Year 2 Cuffley Camp

FRIDAY 3 MAY

Pre-Prep YMOTY 2pm-3pm, Seldon Hall

FRIDAY 10 MAY

Pre-Prep Tea & Coffee Morning Prep Hall, 8.15am – 9am

MONDAY 13 MAY

Year 2 Swimming Gala 10.30am, Medburn

FRIDAY 17 MAY

Year 2 Grandparents’Afternoon 2.30pm, Pre-Prep Hall

FRIDAY 24 MAY

End of term for students, 3.30pm

TUESDAY 4 JUNE

Term starts for students

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

PREP CALENDAR DATES

MONDAY 15 APRIL

Year 5 Residential, returning 19 April

MONDAY 29 APRIL

Y3/Y4 Tea & CoffeeAfternoon 3pm-4pm, Prep Hall

WEDNESDAY 1 MAY

Y6 Residential Information Evening, 7pm, Prep Hall

WEDNESDAY 8 MAY

Y5 St Albans Abbey Visit

Y4 Residential Information Evening, 7pm, Prep Hall

MONDAY 13 MAY

Y3 Residential, returning 15 May

MONDAY 20 MAY

Y3 Instrumental Scheme Concert 9.30am – 10.45am, Seldon Hall

TUESDAY 21 MAY

Y6 Production Performance 6.30pm, Prep Hall

WEDNESDAY 22 MAY

Y6 Production Performance 6.30pm, Prep Hall

FRIDAY 24 MAY

End of term for students, 4pm

TUESDAY 4 JUNE Term starts for students

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