Friday 22 September
AutumnTerm
Weekly Pre-Prep and Prep School edition Pre-Prep
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Head of Prep School’s Message
I hope you are all well and have had a great week – despite the wind and rain. However, I have been told we are to expect a heatwave next week!
As you know, we were incredibly sad to say goodbye to Mr Barnett last Easter and Mr Williams in July. However, we have a fantastic new PE and Games team; I am sure you may have heard your son talking about Mr Gillard or Mr Miller. To find out a little more about Mr Miller, our new Head of PE and Games, read his introduction a little later on.
We are looking forward to kicking off our Rugby season next week with fixtures for both Year 5 and Year 6, both held at Home, which is great as it means I can hopefully go along and cheer on our teams. I love watching these matches as they not only showcase the incredible talent and teamwork of our students but also highlight the values, we hold dear at Habs.
At Habs, we place a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and integrity in sports. These values go hand in hand with our commitment to fostering a sense of community among our students. We believe that participating in sports is not just about winning; it's about the way we play the game and the values we uphold while doing so.
As parents, you play a vital role in reinforcing these values in your children. We have high expectations for our young athletes' behaviour while playing sports on the pitches during Games, as well as the playground. It is essential that they display respect for their opponents, coaches, and referees, as well as demonstrate self-control and fairness at all times.
One of the unique aspects of sports at Habs is our dedication to inclusivity. We firmly believe that every student, regardless of skill level, should have the opportunity to represent Habs and feel proud of their contributions. It's not just about the star players; it's about the collective effort and unity that defines our teams.
We encourage you to support your child in this exciting journey. Emphasise the value of teamwork, respect, and fair play both on and off the field. Let's work together to ensure that our sports fixtures are not just about victory but about instilling lifelong values in our students.
Have a great weekend, and I will hopefully see you out on the pitches, cheering on our Habs teams, soon.
Miss K Umpleby Head of Prep and Pre-PrepReception to Year 6 Information
Lunch Menus
WEEK COMMENCING MOND AY 25 SEPTEMBER
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
Breakfast Club is available for families who would like to drop their children at school before 8am. Pupils need to be booked in, using the Wraparound Care link on Firefly, by the Friday of the previous week so that they are included in the register for the following week. If parents need to make an emergency booking, an email must be sent to Mrs Walsh Mwalsh@habsgirls.org.uk as soon as possible, so that the register can be updated.
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Please click here to book your child into After School Care.
Darren Miller – Head of PE and Games – Introduction
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read an introduction letter from our new Head of Games and PE – Darren Miller.
Year 2 to Year 6 Donkin Cup
FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER
Please click here to read important information relating to our annual Donkin Cup race.
New! New!
It is not too late to join in the Habs Fantasy football League. We have only completed 1 week, so please use the link and code below to add your team. You will need to join before Saturday 23rd September 12pm to earn points this weekend!
For the 2023/24 Fantasy Premier League why don't you join my mini league "Habs Boys' Prep Fantasy League"?
Joining the league couldn't be easier. Simply use the link below and you'll be added automatically after you've entered the game.
https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/gfqw2s
League Code: gfqw2s
Looking forward to playing against you this season!
As we approach the winter months and the weather becomes colder, please can you ensure your son has all the correct P.E and Games kit, especially the Habs waterproof jacket and trousers. Whilst the Habs branded hoodie is not part of the official school uniform, we do understand that many boys have them and want to wear them. Please may we reiterate that they can only be worn during Games and PE lessons and should not be worn during the school day, including under their blazers. Once the old uniform has been phased out, boys will not be able to wear hoodies in school at any time.
WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER
Please click here for further information about our upcoming visit from rap poet Kimba for National Poetry Day on Wednesday 4 October.
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Years 3 to 6 Information
Gymnastics Trials
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do you like jumping and turning upside down? Can you touch your toes with straight legs and coordinate your body? Are you able to learn technique and remember a sequence of skills and perform them in a competition? If so, gymnastics could be for you! There is an opportunity to try out for the Boys Prep School Gymnastics Squad next Thursday lunchtime- 28 September. You will need to be dressed in your PE kit. For those people who are selected, training will be in the Medburn every Tuesday after school 45.15pm, there will be time to catch the coach afterwards or your parents may pick you up from the Medburn. The training session will be run by Miss Burman.
Year 3 to 6Autumn Transport Update
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here for information relating to Autumn transport arrangements.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read a letter regarding music lessons for Prep School pupils
Years 3 to 6 Individual and Class Photographs
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
The School Photography Company will be visiting the Prep School on Wednesday 27 September to take individual and class photographs. Please ensure that your son comes into school wearing full school uniform. The School Photography Company will provide a QR code which you can scan to purchase your son’s class and individual photographs in due course.
Reception
School Photographs
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
The School Photography Company will be visiting the Pre-Prep on Wednesday 27 September to take individual and class photographs. Your son has PE on this day. Please send him to school in his PE kit with his full school uniform in his bag
Parent Consultation Evenings –Autumn Term 2023
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER / THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER
Our Pre-Prep School Parent Consultations for the Autumn Term will be held in person on Wednesday 11 October from 4pm – 7pm and Thursday 12 October from 4pm – 7pm.
We would like to offer you a fifteen-minute booked appointment time for you to meet your son’s Form Teacher and discuss his progress and development to date. Please note we do feel it is beneficial for both parents to attend if possible.
Bookings for both consultation evenings will be live from Monday 25 September at 7pm and will close on Tuesday 10 October at 9am.
Please click here to book your appointment.
The appointments are offered on a first come first served basis, you may choose either date. Please email Miss Edwards if you require any assistance with this process.
Little Habs Chaperoned Minibus Service Trial
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view information regarding the Little Habs Chaperoned Minibus trial.
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.
Reception Behaviour Management Policy
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view the behaviour management policy for Reception.
Reception Topic Grid –Autumn Term
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view the Reception Topic Grid for the Autumn Term.
Family Photos
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 to those who have already sent in photos, if you would like to still send one in please can we request you do so by no later than Tuesday 26 September.
Year 1
Coffee and Curriculum Meeting Presentation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here view the presentation from the Coffee and Curriculum Meeting which took place earlier this week.
Little Habs Chaperoned Minibus Service Trial
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view information regarding the Little Habs Chaperoned Minibus trial.
Tapestry Journal Download
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During your child’s Reception year, Tapestry was a fantastic tool for sharing special experiences and milestones during your child’s learning journey. We are delighted to share that you can now save this very special journal. Please log-in to your Tapestry account where you will see you can download it as a PDF document. If you wish to download the PDF, please ensure you have done so by Sunday 8 October. After this date your child’s account will be cleared and you will no longer be able to access the account. If you have any problems with the PDF, please contact Miss Edwards.
School Photographs
WEDNEDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
The School Photography Company will be visiting the Pre-Prep on Wednesday 27 September to take individual and class photographs. Please ensure that your son is looking smart and is wearing full school uniform
New! New!
Parent Consultation Evenings –
Autumn Term 2023
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER / THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER
Our Pre-Prep School Parent Consultations for the Autumn Term will be held in person on Wednesday 11 October from 4pm – 7pm and Thursday 12 October from 4pm – 7pm. We would like to offer you a fifteen-minute booked appointment time for you to meet your son’s Form Teacher and discuss his progress and development to date. Please note we do feel it is beneficial for both parents to attend if possible.
Bookings for both consultation evenings will be live from Monday 25 September at 7pm and will close on Tuesday 10 October at 9am.
Please click here to book your appointment.
The appointments are offered on a first come first served basis, you may choose either date. Please email Miss Edwards if you require any assistance with this process.
New!
Year 2
Coffee and Curriculum Meeting Presentation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view the presentation from the Coffee and Curriculum Meeting which took place earlier this week.
Parent Consultation Evenings –Autumn Term 2023
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER / THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER
Our Pre-Prep School Parent Consultations for the Autumn Term will be held in person on Wednesday 11 October from 4pm – 7pm and Thursday 12 October from 4pm – 7pm. We would like to offer you a fifteen-minute booked appointment time for you to meet your son’s Form Teacher and discuss his progress and development to date. Please note we do feel it is beneficial for both parents to attend if possible.
Bookings for both consultation evenings will be live from Monday 25 September at 7pm and will close on Tuesday 10 October at 9am.
Please click here to book your appointment.
The appointments are offered on a first come first served basis, you may choose either date. Please email Miss Edwards if you require any assistance with this process.
School Photographs
WEDNEDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
The School Photography Company will be visiting the Pre-Prep on Wednesday 27 September to take individual and class photographs. Please ensure that your son is looking smart and is wearing full school uniform.
Year 2 Topic Grid –Autumn Term
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view the Year 2 Topic Grid for the Autumn Term.
Little Habs Chaperoned Minibus Service Trial
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view information regarding the Little Habs Chaperoned Minibus trial.
New! New!
Year 3
Year 3 Roman Day
THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER
Please click here for further details about the Year 3 Roman Day taking place onThursday 5 October.
Year 3 and 4 Open Day Invitation
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER
Please click here for important communication regarding Open Day on Saturday 7 October.
Year 4
Year 3 and 4 Open Day Invitation
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER
Please click here for important communication regarding Open Day on Saturday 7 October.
Year 5
Year 5 Fixture v St Benedict’s
MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
New!
Please note this fixture will now be away at St Benedict’s, Ealing. Parents and Guardians are welcome to come along and spectate. The fixture will begin at 2.30pm and finish at 4pm. We will be returning to Habs at approximately 4.45pm in time for the late coaches. Please ensure your son is aware of his going home arrangements and that they are written in his homework diary.
Year 5 and 6 Open Day Information
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER
Please click here for important communication regarding Open Day on Saturday 7 October.
Year 6
Scholarships
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to view information regarding the Habs Scholarship programme.
Hindu Temple Visit
THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Please click here for a letter regarding the upcoming trip to the Hindu Temple.
Prep Welcome to Senior School Open Morning
WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER
Please click here for further information regarding the Year 6 Prep to Senior School Open Morning
Scholarship Information Evening
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here for further information regarding the Year 6Arts Scholarship Evening and how to book.
Year 5 and 6 Open Day Information
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER
Please click here for important communication regarding Open Day on Saturday 7 October.
New!
Harvest Festival
Year 2 to 6
Parents and Guardians are warmly invited to attend our Harvest Festival on Tuesday 10 October in the Bourne Hall at 3pm. Refreshments will be served in the Bourne Foyer from 2.30pm and doors will open at 2.45pm.
Please click here for further information.
PREP SPORTS FIXTURES
MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Under 10 v St Benedicts (St Benedicts, 2.30pm to 4pm)
Under 11 Quad v Belmont, UCS and St Benedict’s (Pennes Pitches, 2.30pm to 4pm)
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER U10A v UCS Festival (UCS, 2pm to 4.30pm)
FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER U11 v St John’s Northwood (Parks Pitches, 2.30pm to 4pm)
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 (Parks Pitches, 1.30pm to 4:45pm)
THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER U8 v St Johns Northwood (Parks Pitches, 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 26 SEPTEMBER
Reception Coffee and Curriculum Meeting (8.45am to 10am)
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Reception to Year 2 Individual and Class Photographs
FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Reception Read with Me - Family Friday (2.45pm to 3.30pm)
WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER
National Poetry Day - ‘Kimba’ (Poet Visit)
FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER
Reception Read with Me - Family Friday (2.45pm to 3.30pm)
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
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
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.
PREP CALENDAR DATES
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Lunchtime Live (12.30pm to 1.20pm, Seldon Hall)
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Years 3 to 6 Individual and Class
Photographs (Prep School)
Years 4 and 6 Parent Drop- in Session (3.30pm)
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)
TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER
Year 6 Arts Scholarship Information Evening (5.30pm to 7.30pm)
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)
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER Open Day
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
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.