Habs Weekly
Friday 23 February Spring Term
Pre-Prep and Prep School edition
Head of Prep School’s message
We have had so much fun this week celebrating International Mother Language Week, and because of the INSET day, we have even more to look forward on Monday. Over the course of the week, we will have enjoyed 40 language learning opportunities across Reception –Year 6, run by our incredible parents and grandparents, covering over 20 different languages!
From dressing up, to sharing cultural insights linked to recent Chinese New Year celebrations and the use of symbols in pictograms, from bringing a classic language like Latin alive linking it to various other languages to 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!
There are so many cognitive as well as social benefits to learning languages; increasing creativity, memory and concentration, and fostering tolerance, empathy and cultural awareness, not forgetting languages allow you to access and succeed in an increasingly globalised world. I am sure you will all agree that we are so fortunate to be part of this wonderful, diverse community. An enormous thank you once again to all our fantastic volunteers – we hope that you enjoyed your visit as much as the boys did and would love you to come back next year.
Warm wishes,
Ms K Umpleby Head of Prep & Pre-Prep
Reception to Year 6 Information
Lunch Menu
Please click here to view the Pre-Prep lunch menu. Please click hereto view the Prep lunch menu.
Tooled Up GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS
Please click here to read a useful summary of things parents should be aware of when it comes to thinking about your child’s use of social media. The summary is particularly useful to use as a platform for these conversations with your child
Recycling of unwanted items IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We would like your assistance to support the school by collecting several items that you may want to offload as you are no longer using. This may be useful if you are about to undergo a “spring clean” and would be a valuable learning resource at school. This is to help recycle as many things as possible in support of the environment. Any of the following items would be welcomed;
matchbox cars, small rubber/plastic animals
Large colourful buttons
Hula hoops – large and small Skipping ropes
Any small balls – tennis, fun, play Frisbees
Plastic food items from kids' kitchen sets
Large bangles
If you have any of these items, please can these be brought in and handed to your son’s Form tutor marked for the attention of Mrs Tailor. Thank you for your support.
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY
NEW NEW NEW
RECEPTION TO 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 ensure you fill out the form for all After School Care bookings. Please click here to book your child into After School Care.
St David’s Day
FRIDAY 1 MARCH
We are excited to be supporting Sebby’s Corner as part of our St David’s Day celebrations. Sebby’s Corner is a Barnet based charity offering family referrals to ensure no child goes without any essentials. Pupils will have an assembly by staff from the charity prior to the day and on the day, will be volunteering for them by packing essential clothing packs. You can find out more about Sebby’s Corner on their websitewww.sebbyscorner.co.uk
To help support the charity further, we are asking all boys to wear non-uniform (no football shirts please) and bring in either £2 or one of these items to donate: An unopened packet of nappies (any size)
Unopened children’s toiletries
In addition, pupils can also bring in money to:
Buy a David’s Baking recipe book- £2.
Participate in a “guess the teacher as a child” game- 50p
Thank you as always for your wonderful support.
RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION
Parent Information Evening Dr Kathy Weston
MONDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Please click here for further information regarding the Parent Information Evening with Dr Kathy Weston which will take place on Monday 26 February from 7pm to 8pm in the Prevett Hall at the Girls’ School
Year 3-6 Information
MorningArrival at the Prep School
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please be reminded that morning drop off at the Prep School is from 8am. Pupils should not be arriving to school earlier than this time as they will not be supervised in the playground or in the classroom. We appreciate your support regarding this. Should you wish to drop your son earlier than this time, Breakfast Club is available from 7.30am in the Girls School.
Recycling Project
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Introducing our exciting new DT Recycling Project! We are on a mission to make a positive impact on the environment, and we need your help. We are calling on everyone to gather up those old cotton t-shirts and milk bottle tops that might be lying around. Instead of letting them go to waste, we are turning them into something incredible. By collecting these materials, you are not just cleaning out your closets; you are contributing to a sustainable future. Boys can bring in any old t-shirts and bottle tops to our designated collection point after the half-term break and let us transfer them into new products. By the end of the Spring term, boys will hold a charity sale to sell their products and raise money for charity. Together, we can make a difference and create a greener, cleaner world for generations to come!
Prep Young Musician of the Year 2024
UPDATE FROM MISS GOZZARD
We are looking forward to receiving entries for Habs Prep Young Musician of the Year and all the entry links to post audition videos are in the attachment provided, alongside the date of the various finals to which Parents/Guardians of chosen finalists will be invited. Unfortunately, a few of the dates in the previous poster (from last week) were incorrect so Please click here to make a note of the revised dates. In addition, although the deadline for most of the entries is Sunday 3 March, as the piano category finals will be on Tuesday 5March, the deadline for piano entries is Monday 26 February.
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Reception Information
Reception Science Day
WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Reception will be celebrating National Science Day next week with a host of exciting activities, from exploring solids, liquids and gasses to electric circuits. Please note that this is not a non-uniform day and therefore, your child should wear what they typically do on a Wednesday. Guided Reading and phonics will not take place on this day; on Monday the children will take home their three books for the week instead. We look forward to celebrating Science in all its wonder!
Snacks
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please may we remind you that only fruit and vegetables are permitted at snack time. Grapes are a good healthy fruit snack but if you include grapes in your child’s snack box, please remember to always cut them lengthwise first to avoid choking.
Reception Parents Evening (Online)
TUESDAY 12 MARCH AND THURSDAY 21 MARCH
(Please note due to teacher availability Parents Evening for Reception will now be held on the above dates from 4pm to 7pm).
Parent Consultations for this term will be held online using ‘School Cloud’. 15-minute appointments are available on a first come, first served basis, to discuss your child’s progress. We encourage both parents to attend where possible. Please click here to book. The booking system will open at 9am on Monday 5 February and will close on Friday 8 March at 5pm.
NEW NEW
Year 1 Information
Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery Trip
FRIDAY 22 MARCH
Please click here further information regarding the Year 1 Trip to the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery on Friday 22 March. Payment and consent is to be provided via Evolve. In preparation for the trip, please encourage the children to read any of the Roald Dahl stories.
Year 1 Parents Evening (Online)
TUESDAY 12 MARCH AND THURSDAY 14 MARCH
Parent Consultations for this term will be held online using ‘School Cloud’. 15-minute appointments are available on a first come, first served basis, to discuss your child’s progress. We encourage both parents to attend where possible. Please click here to book. The booking system will open at 9am on Monday 5 February and will close on Friday 8 March at 5pm.
Mother’s Day Celebrations
FRIDAY 8 MARCH, SELDON HALL, 2PM
We are excited to invite you to our Mother’s Day Celebrations on Friday 8 March! Taking place in the Seldon Hall at 2pm, the children are looking forward to entertaining you. Refreshments will be provided after the concert in the Pre-Prep Hall. The booking form for seating allocation closed on 19 February and seating has now been finalised. We are also creating a PowerPoint to accompany a song during the celebrations, please could you send one picture of your child with their mother to their class teacher (stables_s@habsboys.org.uk/patel_n@habsboys.org.uk).
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Year 2 Information
Year 2 Parents Evening (Online)
TUESDAY 12 MARCH AND THURSDAY 14 MARCH
Parent Consultations for this term will be held online using ‘School Cloud’. 15-minute appointments are available on a first come, first served basis, to discuss your child’s progress. We encourage both parents to attend where possible. Please click here to book. The booking system will open at 9am on Monday 5 February and will close on Friday 8 March at 5pm.
Year 2Ancient Egypt Day
WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH
To enrich our history topic on Ancient Egypt, we have arranged for ‘History off the Page’ to spend the day with us on Wednesday 6 March. The children will take part in a range of cross curricular activities using authentic tools. There is an opportunity for 4 parent volunteers to help on this exciting day. If you would like to get involved, please email Mrs Percival (percival_j@habsboys.org.uk).
We would like the children to dress up as an Ancient Egyptian. Costumes do not need to be complicated:
Tunic: This can be made from a simple white oversized t-shirt, pillowcase or even an old sheet folded in half, stitched and a hole in the top for your head with a sash or belt over it. Sandals: (Optional) Simple leather sandals are good (school shoes must also be bought to school for playtimes)
Collar: A collar is not essential but can be easily made from a circular piece of cardboard with a hole cut into it for your head. You can decorate it with an Egyptian-style pattern.
Year 3 Information
Year 3 The Evacuee Experience Residential
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here for further information regarding the Year 3 Residential “The Evacuee’s Experience”. Payment and consent is to be provided via Evolve.
Year 4 Information
Year 4 Natural History Museum Trip
MONDAY 11 MARCH
Please click here for further information regarding the Year 4 trip to the Natural History Museum. Payment and consent is to be provided via Evolve.
Year 4Aylmerton Residential IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here for further information regarding the Year 4 Residential to Aylmerton. Payment and consent is to be provided via Evolve.
Year 4 Mayan Workshop
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY
As part of our History curriculum, we are excited to inform you that Year 4 will be taking part in a Mayan Workshop on Thursday 29 February. This will help introduce this new topic and period to them and is expected to be a memorable and fun day The workshop will take place throughout the day with lunch and going home arrangements as per usual If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Form teacher.
Year 5 Information
Year 5 Tower of London Trip
TUESDAY 19 MARCH
Please click here for further information regarding the Year 5 trip to the Tower of London on Tuesday 19 March. Payment and consent is to be provided via Evolve.
Jazz Summer School 2024
SUNDAY 11 TO SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2024
Please click here for further information and to apply for the Jazz Summer School 2024 which is open to musicians Grade 3 +. Applications close on Monday 25 March.
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 National Gallery Trip
THURSDAY 21 MARCH
Please click here for further information regarding the Year 6 trip to the National Gallery. Payment and consent is to be provided via Evolve.
Jazz Summer School 2024
SUNDAY 11 TO SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2024
Please click here for further information and to apply for the Jazz Summer School 2024 which is open to musicians Grade 3 +. Applications close on Monday 25 March.
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.
Tuesday 19 March
Prep Hall, 8am to 9am
Neurodiversity Parent GroupCoffee Morning
The Individual Needs teams at the Prep School and Girls’Junior School will be running a SEN Coffee Morning for parents on Tuesday 19 March at 8am in the Prep School Hall. The purpose of the session is for parents to familiarise themselves with the Individual Needs teams across both schools, to be signposted to helpful resources and most importantly to network with other parents.
Habs Giving Day 2024 Tuesday 5 March
MiniDash – Reminder to Register Book Now!
It’s almost time to dig out those silly hats and lace up your trainers for a morning filled with laughter and joy.
Join your children for the annual MiniDash in support of Habs Giving Day. Secure your spot NOW to participate in the fun alongside your children. Take a peek at last year’s MiniDash magic here with over 300 parents joining the fun.
By dashing, jogging or strolling with us, you will unlock extra cash from our generous challenge donors and every runner wearing a silly hat or headgear will unlock an additional £10 meaning more funding for Bursaries and Habs Community Partnerships, the schools’top priorities this year.
Habs Giving Day is a celebration of community philanthropy and taking part. More details to follow.
Book Now!
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Sonal Dhadphale at foundation@habselstree.org.uk or telephone 0208 266 1907
PREP SPORTS FIXTURES
SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY *Y4 Football festival UCS Medi Mehra Cup Invite Only (UCS 9.30am to 12.30pm)
TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY Y4 v St Johns (St Johns, 1.30pm to 4.30pm)
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY Division 10 Swimming (Medburn, 4pm)
FRIDAY 1 MARCH Y6 (BCD) v St Johns (St Johns, 1.30pm to 4.45pm) St Martins Prep Road Relay U11 (St Martins 1.15pm to 4.45pm)
MONDAY 4 MARCH Y5 v Highgate (Home, Pavilion, 2.30pm to 4pm)
TUESDAY 5 MARCH Y4 v Radlett (Home, Pavilion, 2.30pm to 4pm)
FRIDAY 8 MARCH
*Y6 ISFA Football Cup St Johns (invite only) 8.45am to 3.30pm Y5/6 (ABC) Hockey v St Martins Home 2.30pm to 4pm
SATURDAY 9 MARCH *Y6 (A) Belmont Football Festival, Away (invite only) 9.00am to 1.00pm
THURSDAY 14 MARCH Y3 v UCS (Home, Pavilion, 2.30pm to 4.00pm)
* Selected pupils will be invited to participate via SOCS
PREP SPORTS FIXTURES
FRIDAY 15 MARCH
Y6 Quad (Home, Pavilion 2.30pm to 4.00pm)
MONDAY 18 MARCH
Y5 v Radlett (Radlett, 1.45pm to 4.00pm)
THURSDAY 21 MARCH
*Y5/Y6 Table Tennis v Belmont/Highgate, Medburn (invite only) 4pm to 5.15pm
* Selected pupils will be invited to participate via SOCS
PRE-PREP
CALENDAR DATES
WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY Reception Science Day
WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH
Year 2 Life in Ancient Egypt Day
THURSDAY 7 MARCH
World Book Day Celebration
FRIDAY 8 MARCH
Year 1 Mother’s Day Concert, 2pm
TUESDAY 12 MARCH
Parent Consultation Evening -Online
THURSDAY 14 MARCH
Parent Consultation Evening -Online
FRIDAY 15 MARCH
Year 1 Pirate Treasure Hunt Dress Up Rec to Year 6 Donkin Cup
FRIDAY 22 MARCH
Year 1 Roald Dahl Trip Reception World Maths Day DAY DATE
International Day Term ends for students, 3.30pm
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.
PREP CALENDAR DATES
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY
Year 4 Mayan Workshop
TUESDAY 5 MARCH
Parent Consultation EveningOnline
THURSDAY 7 MARCH
World Book Day
Parent Consultation EveningOnline
MONDAY 11 MARCH
Year 4 Natural History Museum
TUESDAY 12 MARCH
Parent Consultation EveningOnline
THURSDAY 14 MARCH
Parent Consultation EveningOnline
FRIDAY 15 MARCH
Rec to Year 6 Donkin Cup
MONDAY 18 MARCH
Year 5 Residential Information Evening, Prep Hall, 7pm
TUESDAY 19 MARCH
Year 5 Tower of London
WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH
Year 3 Residential Information Evening, Prep Hall, 7pm
THURSDAY 21 MARCH
Year 6 National Gallery
FRIDAY 22 MARCH
Year 5 Planetarium Visit
WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH
International Day Term ends for pupils, 4pm
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.