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Friday 6 October AutumnTerm
HeadofPrepSchool’s Message
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you have all had a fantastic week. As we conclude the penultimate week of the Half Term, one filled with Year 4 and 5 Collaboration Days with the Girls School, a visit from published poet Kimba and Year 3 Roman Day, we begin to look to an action-packed week ahead. On Tuesday we will come together as a community to mark the Harvest Festival and on Friday the boys will challenge themselves, and for many, step beyond their comfort zone, to do their best for their house in the Donkin Cup. We warmly welcome parents to join us for both.
One fun fact about the Harvest Festival is that it's celebrated in many different cultures around the world, it just goes by various names and traditions depending on the region. In the United States and Canada, it's commonly known as "Thanksgiving," while in China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated with mooncakes and lanterns. In the United Kingdom, the Harvest Festival is often marked by services and the collection of food for those in need. The Prep School is once again collecting donations for the Borehamwood Food Bank.
What all these celebrations have in common is a focus on giving thanks for the bountiful harvest, showing gratitude for the abundance of food, and promoting empathy by sharing with others. It's a wonderful reminder of the shared human connection to the cycle of nature and the importance of coming together to appreciate the fruits of the earth while extending a helping hand to those in need.
I look forward to seeing many of you next week.
Ms K Umpleby Head of Prep and Pre-PrepReception to Year 6 Information
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 9 OCTOBER
Please click here to view the Pre-Prep lunch menu. Please click here to view the Prep lunch menu.
Wrap-around Care Facility
BOOKING LINK
Please click here to book your child into After School Care.
Flu Immunisations Rec to Y6
MONDAY 30 OCTOBER
The Hertsmere Immunisation Team will be administering the Flu Immunisations on Monday 30 October. Please click here for further information and to provide consent.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view a letter which provides an overview of our plans for academic reporting and communication during the current school year. It contains a schedule outlining when you can expect updates on your child's academic progress and when parent-teacher conferences will take place. Additionally, it offers insights into our grading criteria and our alignment with the Haberdashers' Elstree Schools. We trust you will find this information valuable, and should you have any enquiries or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at your convenience.
Parent Guild OGU and Merchandise Sale
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER
Parents and Guardians are invited to attend the OGU and Merchandise Sale on Friday 13 October from 9.30 to 11.30am. Please click here for further information.
New! New! New!
RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION
Parent Guild Dates
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view key dates for 2023/2024 and information regarding the role of the Habs’ Boys’ Parent Guild.
Year 2 to Year 6 Harvest Donations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Harvest Festival reminds us of all the good things that we have. At Habs we would like to share this feeling and show our community that we are thinking of them in times of need. Thank you for your kind donations. If you wish to contribute, please bring in your donations in preparation for our Harvest Festival on Tuesday 10 October. Crates per year group have been provided at the front of the Prep School for each boy to drop off his donated items.
Donkin Cup Race
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our annual Donkin Cup Race on Friday 13 October. Please make your way directly the Pennes changing area at the end of the running track where refreshments will be served from 8.30am.
Please ensure your son comes into school on the day wearing his PE kit and House top, (Year 2 will be provided with a house t shirt for the race). He should also pack his full school uniform in his games bag as we will be asking the boys to change after their race. Pre-Prep will not be required to bring in their uniform.
Please take note of the race timings below;
Year 3 – 08:45 am (2km and between 8 and 20 minutes)
Year 4 – 09:15 am (2km and between 8 and 20 minutes)
Year 5 – 09:45 am (2.8km and between 10 and 25 minutes)
Year 6 – 10:25 am (2.8km and between 10 and 25 minutes)
Reception – 11:10 am (700m and between 2 and 5 minutes)
Year 1 – 11:20 am (700m and between 2 and 5 minutes)
Year 2 – 11:30 am (850m and between 2 and 6 minutes)
New! New! New!
RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read an introductionletter from Mr Gillard PE Teacher.
Fantasy Football League Top 20
UPDATE
There are over 90 players registered for the Habs Prep Fantasy Football. We are now three weeks in and there are 172 points difference from the top and bottom of the league and only 2 points separating first and second place. Remember you can use your free hit, triple captain, and bench boost throughout the season to help increase your points total. Well done to Rian so far in the Habs Prep Fantasy Football League. Still early days, so remember to check you team each week so you can score as many points as possible.
Health Centre Update
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here for information regarding pupil health records.
Hertsmere Festive Christmas Card Competition
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here for further information regarding Hertsmere Borough Council’s Christmas Card competition.
New! New! New!
Years 3 to Year 6 Information
Birthday Books
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are very excited to introduce ‘Birthday Books’ to Habs Prep to further encourage reading for pleasure throughout the school. We have created Amazon wish lists for each year group and would like to invite you to purchase one birthday book from these lists for your sons’ when it is their birthday. The book should be brought into school and handed in to the librarian, Mrs Zinkin, who will insert a personalised bookplate into the book, and present the book to your son in assembly. Then the book will go into his class library for at least a term, before being reshelved in the Prep Library. We hope this will further stimulate the boys’ reading and create enthusiasm around a dynamic and wide-ranging collection of new children’s books.
Please click here for the Year 3 and 4 Amazon link
Please click here for the Year 5 and 6 Amazon link.
Apply for Music Lessons!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here for information regarding how to sign up for music lessons.
Year 3 to Year 6 Parents Evening
THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER & THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Please click here for information relating to Autumn term Parents Evenings which will he held in person in the Prep School. The booking system opens on Friday 6 October at 7pm.
ABRSM December Session
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to find the application form for our December session of ABRSM exams and for further information regarding application deadlines.
New! New!
Reception
Tapestry
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are excited to launch our online learning journal, Tapestry, after the half-term break. Tapestry is used to document your child’s milestones and learning opportunities during Reception. In order to access Tapestry, Please click here to read and agree to the terms. Once you have completed this, you will receive an activation email from Tapestry after the October half term break.
Reception Nativity Play
FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER
We warmly invite you to our Reception Nativity Play on Friday 1 December at 9am in the PrePrep Hall. Please drop your son off as usual in the playground and then make your way to the main reception. Doors will open and refreshments will be served from 8.15am. Please note that due to limited hall capacity, seats are limited to two per child.
Parents Evening Consultations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday or Thursday evening to discuss your child’s progress. Please arrive just before your appointment is due to start. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Miss Edwards
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are very excited to introduce ‘Birthday Books’ to Habs Pre-Prep to further encourage reading for pleasure throughout the school. We have created an Amazon wish list and would like to invite you to purchase one birthday book from this list for your sons’ when it is their birthday. The book should be brought into school and handed in to their form teacher for a personalised bookplate to be inserted into the book. The book will be presented in assembly and then go into your son’s class library for at least a term, before being reshelved in the PrePrep library. We hope this will further stimulate the boys’ reading and create enthusiasm around a dynamic and wide-ranging collection of new children’s books.
Please click here for the Pre-Prep Amazon link.
New! New! New! New!
RECEPTION INFORMATION
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 on one adult per child per session should attend to not overwhelm the children.
Year 1
Parents Evening Consultations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday or Thursday evening to discuss your child’s progress. Please arrive just before your appointment is due to start. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Miss Edwards.
Year 1 In-Class Concert
30 OCTOBER 1NP, 3 NOVEMBER 1SS
Miss Gozzard would like children in Year 1 to prepare a short piece or part of a piece (no longer than a minute and a half) to sing or play during their first music lesson back after half term (30 October 1NP, 3 November 1SS). Backing tracks and microphones are provided, and Miss Gozzard can accompany instrumentalists if required. Please make sure your son brings all sheet music or instruments on the day. We are looking forward to our in-class concerts!
Pre-Prep Winter Concert Year 1 and 2
FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER
We warmly invite you to our Year 1 and Year 2 Winter Concert on Friday 1 December 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 seats are limited to two per child .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are very excited to introduce ‘Birthday Books’ to Habs Pre-Prep to further encourage reading for pleasure throughout the school. We have created an Amazon wish list and would like to invite you to purchase one birthday book from this list for your sons’ when it is their birthday. The book should be brought into school and handed in to their form teacher for a personalised bookplate to be inserted into the book. The book will be presented in assembly and then go into your son’s class library for at least a term, before being reshelved in the PrePrep library. We hope this will further stimulate the boys’ reading and create enthusiasm around a dynamic and wide-ranging collection of new children’s books. Please click here for the Pre-Prep Amazon link.
Year 2
Parents Evening Consultations
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday or Thursday evening to discuss your child’s progress. Please arrive just before your appointment is due to start. Any questions please do not hesitate to contact Miss Edwards.
Pre-Prep Winter Concert Year 1 and 2
FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER
We warmly invite you to our Year 1 and Year 2 Winter Concert on Friday 1 December 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 seats are limited to two per child .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are very excited to introduce ‘Birthday Books’ to Habs Pre-Prep to further encourage reading for pleasure throughout the school. We have created an Amazon wish list and would like to invite you to purchase one birthday book from this list for your sons’ when it is their birthday. The book should be brought into school and handed in to their form teacher for a personalised bookplate to be inserted into the book. The book will be presented in assembly and then go into your son’s class library for at least a term, before being reshelved in the PrePrep library. We hope this will further stimulate the boys’ reading and create enthusiasm around a dynamic and wide-ranging collection of new children’s books. Please click here for the Pre-Prep Amazon link.
Year 3
No new notices for this week.
Year 4
Y4 Medieval Workshop
WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Please click here for further information regarding the Y4 Medieval Workshop.
Year 5
British Basketball League Playoff Finals O2Arena
SUNDAY 19 MAY 2024
The Habs Prep PE Department would like to offer your son a great opportunity to experience top level basketball at this year's BBL Play-Off Final at the O2 arena in London on Sunday 19 May 2024. We will leave at 1pm from the Habs Coach Park and return at 7.30pm. Further information will be shared via EVOLVE with instructions on how to purchase a ticket which includes entry to the arena and return travel by coach after the October half term.
Year 6
British Basketball League Playoff Finals O2Arena
SUNDAY 19 MAY 2024
The Habs Prep PE Department would like to offer your son a great opportunity to experience top level basketball at this year's BBL Play-Off Final at the O2 arena in London on Sunday 19 May 2024. We will leave at 1pm from the Habs Coach Park and return at 7.30pm. Further information will be shared via EVOLVE with instructions on how to purchase a ticket which includes entry to the arena and return travel by coach after the October half term.
Year 6 Remembrance Day IMPORTANT INFORMATION
On Remembrance Sunday we will be taking part in the Radlett Remembrance Parade. This is a wonderful opportunity for Year 6 pupils from both the Prep and Junior Schools to march alongside other people in the community, in remembrance of the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. Together, the two schools will lay a wreath at the Radlett Memorial.
Year 6 parents - if your child is able to join us to represent the school at the parade, please complete the consent form that has been sent via Evolve.
Participating pupils will need to wear full winter uniform; school coats are permitted but hats and scarves may not be worn. Your child should also wear a poppy.
Pupils should meet staff at 10.10am on Sunday 12 November outside Christ Church St John's, Radlett, from where they will march to the war memorial. The service will then begin at 10.45am. Collection of pupils will be from outside Radlett Library at the end of the service.
Scholarships
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view information regarding the Habs Scholarship programme.
PREP SPORTS FIXTURES
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER U11 District Football (Manor Lodge, 1pm to 4pm)
THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER U8 v UCS (UCS, 1.30pm to 4.30pm)
TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER U9 v St Johns Northwood (St Johns, 1.30pm to 4:45pm)
THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER U8 v St Johns Northwood (HOME 2.30pm to 4pm)
SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER U11A v Belmont Festival (Belmont, MillHill, Prep School, 9am to 12.30pm)
THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER U11 IAPS Rugby Festival (Brentwood School, 8.30am to 5.30pm)
FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER U11 v Chesham (Chesham School 1.30pm to 4.30pm)
SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER U10A/B and U9AB (UCS, 9.30am to 11am)
SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER U11A and B Under 10 A and B (Berkhamsted, 9.30am to 11am
TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER U9 Quad v Beacon, Davenies and Gayhurst(Parks Pitches, 2pm to 4pm)
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER Habs U9 A Rugby Festival (Habs Prep, 9.30am to 12.30pm)
WEDNESDAY 29 NOVEMBER U10 A, B and C (Chesham Prep 1.30pm to 4.45pm)
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER U8s v Belmont (Belmont, Mill Hill, Prep School, 1.30pm to 4.30pm)
* Selected pupils will be invited toparticipate via SOCS
PRE - PREP CALENDAR DATES
TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER
Years 2 to 6 Harvest Festival (2.30pm to 4pm, Bourne Hall)
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER
Pre-Prep Parent Consultations (4pm to 7pm)
THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER
Pre-Prep Parent Consultations (4pm to 7pm)
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER
Donkin Cup Annual Cross-Country (Pennes Playing Field, 11am to 12pm)
Reception Read with Me - Family Friday (2.45pm to 3.30pm)
End of Term (Ends at 3.30pm)
MONDAY 16 OCTOBER TO
FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER
Half Term
MONDAY 30 OCTOBER
Pre-Prep Flu Immunisations (Prep Hall)
FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Reception Diwali Morning Children in Need (non-uniform)
Year 1 Collaboration Afternoon (Prep/Junior School)
TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Reception Christmas Craft morning (8.45am 10am)
FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER
Reception Nativity Performance (9am, Pre-Prep Hall)
Year 1 and Year 2 Winter Concert (2pm, Seldon Hall)
WEDNESDAY 6 DECEMBER
Pre-Prep Pantomime Visit Beauty and the Beast (Radlett Centre)
FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER
TERM ENDS (Reception to Year2)
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.
PREP CALENDAR DATES
TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER
Years 2 to 6 Harvest Festival (2.30pm to 4pm, Bourne Hall)
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER Year 6 Transition Morning
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER
Donkin Cup Annual Cross-Country (Pennes Playing Field, 8.30am to 12pm)
End of Term (Ends at 4pm)
MONDAY 16 OCTOBER TO FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER
Half Term
MONDAY 30 OCTOBER
Prep Flu Immunisations (Prep Hall)
TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER
Y3 and Y6 Collaboration Day (Prep/Junior School)
TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Y3 to Y6 Parents Evening (in person)
(4.30pm-7pm, Prep Hall)
WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Y4 Medieval Workshop
FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER
Y2 to Y6 Remembrance Service (Prep/Junior School collaboration)
MONDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Y6 WW1 VR Workshop
Martin Impey Author Visit
THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Y3 to Y6 Parents Evening (in person)
(4.30pm-7pm, Prep Hall)
FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Children in Need (non uniform)
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.