Habs Weekly Pre-Prep and Prep School Edition Friday 9 February Spring Term
Head of Prep School’s Message As we approach the halfway mark of this term, it's a perfect moment to pause and reflect on the whirlwind of activities and achievements packed into these past few weeks. We feel immensely grateful for the unwavering support of our parent community. Recognising that the geographical distance often limits informal interactions with our Year 3 to 6 parents, many of whom rely on coach transportation, we decided to introduce a series of coffee mornings/afternoons. The response was overwhelmingly positive, underscoring the value of fostering closer connections. Moving forward, we're excited to make these gatherings a termly tradition, cherishing the opportunity to deepen our relationships and strengthen this invaluable partnership. Throughout the Prep School, we've celebrated numerous triumphs this term. Our General Knowledge team advanced to the semi-finals, while our Science squad secured a spot in the finals of the National Schools Championship. Anticipation runs high as we await the outcomes of the Primary Maths Challenge, eager to see which of our Year 5 and 6 students will progress to the next round. In the realm of sports, our U11 Table Tennis team is gearing up for the Hertfordshire Table Tennis Schools Championship, while our U11 County Football team exhibited stellar performance at the Hertfordshire County Tournament, clinching joint 1st place in a nail-biting playoff match. County competitions serve as invaluable opportunities for our students to represent the Prep School with pride. We firmly believe in cultivating a passion for learning, extending beyond the confines of the classroom. This term, our Reception students immersed themselves in a day of artistic exploration, while Year 1 delved into STEM activities at the Discovery Centre. Year 2 embarked on a captivating journey to St. Paul's Cathedral as part of their Fire of London topic, and Year 3 honed their hazard awareness skills at Hazard Alley. Year 4 enjoyed an enriching visit to Radlett Synagogue, complementing their studies on tradition and practice. Additionally, the entire Prep School engaged in valuable lessons on online safety during Safer Internet Day and revelled in the vibrant energy of a Dragon Dance to mark our Chinese New Year celebrations. We look forward to all that next half-term will bring, but until then – I wish you all a safe and restful week. School will be closed on Monday 19 February for an INSET day, we look forward to welcoming the boys back on Tuesday 20 February. Warm wishes,
Ms K Umpleby Head of Prep and Pre-Prep
Reception to Year 6 Information Wrap-around Care Facility
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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 you 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.
Pre-Prep and Prep School Homework Policy
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GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS Please click here to view further information regarding the Pre-Prep and Prep School Homework Policy
Parent Information Evening Dr Kathy Weston
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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.
RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION
World Book Day THURSDAY 7 MARCH On Thursday 7 March, the children may come to school dressed as their favourite book character. Abi Elphinstone an award winning author will be visiting the Prep School, and Josh Lacey will also be visiting the Pre-Prep. We are offering pre-orders for their books at a discount, and Abi and Josh will be happy to sign books on the day. Please note, the order form will close on Tuesday 20 February.
Abi’s Elphinstone books (for ages 7+), All offered at a special event price of £6 each. Saving Neverland Please click here to order Sky Song Please click here to order Everdark (Unmapped Chronicles Prequel) Please click here to order Rumblestar (Unmapped Chronicles 1) Please click here to order Jungledrop (Unmapped Chronicles 2) Please click here to order The Crackledawn Dragon (Unmapped Chronicles 3) Please click here to order The Dreamsnatcher Please click here to order
Josh Lacey’s books (all ages) all offered at £6, apart from Dragonsitter, which is £5 The Pet Potato Please click here to order Time Travel Twins: The Roman Invasion Please click here to order Time Travel Twins: Viking Attack Please click here to order The Dragonsitter Please click here to order
RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION
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.
Donkin Cup New Date FRIDAY 15 MARCH Please click here for information regarding race timings for the Donkin Cup on Friday 15 March. We look forward to welcoming you on the day.
RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION
Habs Boys’ Parents Guild Quiz Night THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 7PM, BOURNE HALL Tickets for the event are £25 per person and includes a 2 course meal and drinks. Tickets can be booked online via the link below from 9pm on Sunday 14 January. All tickets for this event will need to be pre-booked through the website as no tickets will be available on the door. Please book early to avoid disappointment as last year the event sold out in 48 hours.
Please click here to book your tickets! Each table will consist of a team of 8 participants. Booking options are detailed below: Book a team of 8 to guarantee a full table. Book together (if less than 8) to guarantee sitting together. If you book individually, we will endeavour to accommodate any requests, however seating arrangements cannot not be guaranteed. We very much look forward to welcoming parents, guardians and staff to the HBPG Quiz night, and any questions regarding the event can be directed to hbpg.quiznight@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE Tuesday 19 March, 8am to 9am ____
Neurodiversity Parent Group Coffee 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 to 9am 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.
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.
Habs Giving Day 2024
MiniDash Tuesday 5 March (after drop-off)
BOOK NOW! Attention all Junior and Prep School parents and guardians! Get the silly hats ready, get set and go! Join your child(ren) on the morning of Tuesday 5 March for our annual fun run in support of Habs Giving Day - BOOK NOW to run with your child(ren). Click here to see photos from last year’s MiniDash when over 300 parents took part – it was a lot of fun! Every parent and child who runs (or jogs, or walks…) in the MiniDash unlocks extra cash from our challenge donors, meaning more funding for Bursaries and Community Service Partnerships, the schools’ top priorities this year. Habs Giving Day is all about celebrating community, philanthropy and taking part. We will share more details on Giving Day in the coming weeks. If you have any queries, please contact Sonal Dhadphale at foundation@habselstree.org.uk or telephone 020 8266 1907.
Years 3 to Year 6 Information Recycling Project
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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
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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 5 March, the deadline for piano entries is Monday 26 February.
Year 3 to Year 6 Parent Consultation Evenings IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please click here for further information regarding the Parent Consultation Evenings for this term. Please note, all appointments will all be held online over the following dates; Tuesday 5 March, Thursday 7 March, Tuesday 12 March, and Thursday 14 March. The booking system will open at 9am on Monday 12 February and will close at 5pm on Friday 23 February.
Reception 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.
Winter Uniform IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please ensure that your child attends school daily in the appropriate school uniform. Coats, hats, and scarves should bear the Habs brand, while gloves must be plain navy blue. You can find the complete uniform collection at Uniform 4 Kids by clicking here. Additionally, please ensure that all items are clearly labelled with your son's name to facilitate easy identification. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated.
Reception Literacy Workshop THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY, 8.45am We look forward to seeing you on Thursday 22 February for our final Literacy workshop instalment. Now that your child’s Literacy journey is underway and flourishing, we will share with you what we are teaching at this stage of the year, how we teach and how you can support your child with their Guided Reading and Target Words.
Year 1 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. Please click here to confirm your attendance by Monday 19 February (please note, spaces are strictly limited to two per child). 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).
Winter Uniform IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please ensure that your child attends school daily in the appropriate school uniform. Coats, hats, and scarves should bear the Habs brand, while gloves must be plain navy blue. You can find the complete uniform collection at Uniform 4 Kids by clicking here. Additionally, please ensure that all items are clearly labelled with your son's name to facilitate easy identification. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated.
Year 2 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.
Winter Uniform IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please ensure that your child attends school daily in the appropriate school uniform. Coats, hats, and scarves should bear the Habs brand, while gloves must be plain navy blue. You can find the complete uniform collection at Uniform 4 Kids by clicking here. Additionally, please ensure that all items are clearly labelled with your son's name to facilitate easy identification. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated.
Year 2 Ancient 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 Year 3 The Evacuee Experience Residential MONDAY 13 MAY TO WEDNESDAY 15 MAY 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 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 4 Aylmerton Residential TUESDAY 11 JUNE TO FRIDAY 14 JUNE 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 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 THURSDAY 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 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 2024.
Habs Indian Music Course 2024 MONDAY 26 TO THURSDAY 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.
News Stories Pre-Prep
PRE PREP NEWS STORIES
Leafy Learners Reception have been enjoying Leafy Learners and showing greater confidence to venture out in our stunning woodland areas to promote curiosity and courage as well as their initiative and team working skills. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch them grow and to develop their connection with nature and to see the fun and joy that it brings. There has been laughter, reflection, and empathy seen in all of our sessions and we look forward to more adventures in the Habs woodlands.
PRE PREP NEWS STORIES
Year 2 Hockey Club The boys have been working on building their knowledge of the game and developing skills in holding the stick correctly, dribbling using both sides and with growing control. It has been a real pleasure to watch their enthusiasm to learn a new sport and to pick up game play so rapidly. There have been moments of great team work and setting up of goals with well timed passes. Mrs Pullen looks forward to working with the boys to development their enjoyment of the game.
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Playground Learners On Friday 26 January the Year 1 Boys invited their friends from the Girls' school for an afternoon of Playground Learning. Working in teams, the children created their own assault courses, played ball games and decorated the playground with beautiful, chalk drawings. We look forward to seeing them again for our Pirate Treasure Hunt in March.
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Artist Day Reception were excited to welcome an array of artists to school! Highlights of the day included, a show and tell about who we were dressed as or what we were wearing, and investigating the question, “what is an artist?”. We explored the different mediums they can use such as clay, paint and oil pastels and enjoyed experimenting with these and more in Learn and Explore time. Our focus artist was Chris Ofili (www.tate.org.uk - Chris Ofili). We learnt about his different inspirations and experienced them for ourselves. For example, we drew to music and discussed how the genre of music influenced what appeared in front of us. In addition we experimented painting using only different shades of blue. We were inspired by the more unusual medium of elephant dung like Chris used in his early career but unfortunately it was in short supply on campus! Instead, we made mud paintings in Leafy Learners later in the week. Today launched our new Literacy text, The Magic Paintbrush by Julia Donaldson. We created our very own magic paintbrushes using clay and applied phonics skills to write about what makes them magic.
PRE PREP NEWS STORIES
Y1 STEM Discovery Centre Visit The children had a fantastic day at the STEM Discovery Centre. We were welcomed by the scientists who taught us how satellites work and what they are used for... including spotting animal habitats - we became detectives and hunted for Emperor Penguin poo in Antarctica. Each child made their own slime using chemical reactions and we were very lucky to see the Mars Rover Robots in their testing area - did you know, they had to bake the sand they test these on, to replicate conditions on Mars? So much fun was had exploring the interactive STEM room and the children particularly enjoyed giving their teacher an electric shock! We finished our day with a truly magical science show.
News Stories Prep
PREP NEWS STORIES
Year 6 Dumpling Making Workshop Year 6 boys recently learned the Chinese New Year culture during their Mandarin lessons. Immersed in the traditions of Chinese New Year, our boys not only learnt about the rich cultural significance but also made dumplings to celebrate the festivities. Our young chefs showcased their culinary skills while forging connections with the traditions of this joyous season. Thank you for your continued support in making this cultural experience possible for our boys.
Chinese New Year Assembly Year 6 boys recently learnt about Chinese New Year culture during their Mandarin lessons. Immersed in the traditions of Chinese New Year, our boys not only learnt about the rich cultural significance but also made dumplings to celebrate the festivities. Year 6 have also delivered a Chinese New Year assembly to the whole Prep school. The Boys introduced the 12 zodiac animals, traditional New Year food and activities, shared famous New Year poem sand performed a well-known Dragon dance during the assembly. Thank you for your continued support in making these cultural experiences possible for our boys. Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐xīn nián kuài lè
PREP NEWS STORIES
General Knowledge & Science Championships It has been another fantastic term for our different quiz teams who have competed against over 100 teams from around the country. The General Knowledge teams comprised of one boy from each year group and relied on them recognising music and knowing historical events to understanding aspects of chemistry and solving mathematic problems. All four teams worked collaboratively and performed very well. Congratulations to the two teams who made it through to the Semi Finals which will be held in March. The Science teams are comprised of boys from Year 5 and 6 only. All four teams who competed in the first round of the Science Championships earned themselves a place in the Semi Finals. After another fantastic round of quiz and answering questions on dinosaurs, scientists, chemical formulae and clouds, all four teams have now qualified for the Finals to be held in June! Well done to all who participated in these championships!
Safer Internet Day The Prep and Pre Prep enjoyed marking ‘Safer Internet Day’ during the week commencing 5 February. The pupils enjoyed completing some activities in their computing lessons and during form time. The theme for this year was ‘Inspiring Change’ with a focus on navigating change online. 5DK performed an assembly about ways to keep safe online and reminded everyone about the SMART rules.
PREP NEWS STORIES
Year 3 Hazard Alley Year 3 spent a fantastic morning visiting Hazard Alley Safety Centre in Milton Keynes, where they experienced a range of scenarios that helped with their understanding of different aspects of personal safety. They learnt about road safety, using real traffic lights, fire safety, which included an evacuation from a realistic looking house, and every pupil experienced making a mock up 999 call, either in a phone box or on a large mobile phone. Each year, Hazard Alley proves to be an essential
PREP NEWS STORIES
Year 4 Synagogue Visit This term Year 4 have been learning about Judaism. They enjoyed learning about the Jewish festivals, miracles of Hanukkah and the festival of Purim. To help them develop a better understanding of what a Synagogue is and how it is used, they visited a local Synagogue in Radlett. The boys got to explore and ask lots of questions to the Rabbi; They showed real curiosity and respect throughout the trip and it was lovely seeing the Jewish students help explain what the different parts of the Synagogue are called and used for. It was really interesting learning about what goes into making new Torah scroll and how important it is to make sure that the scribe doesn't make any mistakes when copying it.
Year 5 & Year 6 Wicked Theatre Trip Year 5 and Year 6 went to London to see Wicked with the Junior School on Wednesday. The boys enjoyed learning all about the themes of 'good and evil' and how you should not judge a book by its cover, but learn to just see things from a different perspective.
PREP NEWS STORIES
Year 3 & Year 4 The Lion King Theatre Visit The Boys’ Prep hosted the Year 3 and Year 4 Junior School classes for a collaboration event. We had an exciting theatre filled day with PSHCE and Drama workshops in the morning, followed by a journey to central London, to the Lyceum Theatre, to see the production of The Lion King. The morning focussed on the Circle of Life, which is not just about looking after the Earth. The pupils learnt that they also need to look after each other. The pupils thought of ways that they can respect both the Earth, give back to the Earth themselves and how they can give back to their friends. At the theatre, the boys were mesmerised by the lights, costumes and special effects that took place on stage. They even got a glimpse of behind the scenes as the curtains were raised at the end and they saw the production team re-setting for an evening performance.
PREP NEWS STORIES
Chess Zonal for EJCOA National Junior Finals On Saturday 20 January, Habs Girls school hosted a zonal for the EJCOA National Junior Finals that takes place in July 2024. EJCOA is an individual event and there will be more zonals taking place that all chess players at the school are welcome to play in: https:// ejcoa.co.uk/national-youth-championships/zonals We had a total of 110 players in total and a number of Habs Boys and Girls. From the Prep School, Jacob (Y6) came 1st place in the under 12 section and qualified for the finals. In the U10, Arthur (Y4) and Jules (Y4) came 2nd and third respectively. While in the Under 8 Mayilan (Y3) came 2nd and Luca (Y3) came 3rd. A total of around 30 Habs Boys participated and did very well!
PREP NEWS STORIES
Prep Wellbeing Day Today, to mark the end of Children's Mental Health Week, the children in Year 3-6 took part in a wellbeing day with their house families. Working in teams, they tackled some challenging origami instructions and made some truly amazing paper works of art. They got their heart pumping with a high-energy aerobics class and danced their socks off in a dance competition! We braved the weather to take a walk through nature and spend time taking notice of our wonderful campus. We welcomed Don, a Ta-Chi master who taught the children the discipline of control, we all learnt lots from him. Children also had the opportunity to create a visual example of how their busy minds work and practise different ways to settle our busy thoughts. The children had a great day to mark the end of a brilliant half term.
Sports Stories Prep
PREP SPORTS STORIES
Football Season Highlights The Habs football season kicked off with immense enthusiasm, showcasing courage and competitive spirit. Despite a narrow loss in the Hertfordshire FA County Finals playoff, the under-11s displayed unwavering determination. Their upcoming challenges in the Wix quarter -finals and ISFA 7-a-side competition promise more excitement.
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Habs Table Tennis Community Cup In a thrilling inaugural table tennis competition for Year 5 and Year 6, sportsmanship and talent took centre stage. Ari's commendable journey to the final and Colin's well-deserved victory highlighted the vibrant sports culture within our school community.
PREP SPORTS STORIES
Table Tennis East Region England School Team Championships The Under 11s Table Tennis team travelled to Leicester Grammar School, representing Hertfordshire in a challenging competition. Despite finishing second overall to a strong Bedford Prep team, the boys' superb performance marked a fantastic achievement, showcasing leadership and skill on the regional stage. Habs boys, you continue to make us proud with your courage, sportsmanship, leadership, competitiveness, and respect both on and off the field. Well done!
PREP SPORTS STORIES
International Football The Habs U9 and U11s teams recently hosted a South Korean Football Academy, exemplifying exceptional sportsmanship and welcoming spirit. This international exchange, facilitated through our partnership with the Tottenham Hotspur Community Foundation, earned praise from Tottenham Hotspur coaches. The boys' competitive play made this event a resounding success.
PREP SPORTS STORIES
Watford FC Match Day Experience Over 40 boys from Y5 and Y6 enjoyed a football coaching session with Watford FC Community Coaches, followed by a match at Vicarage Road. The boys' energy and talent showcased the competitive edge of Habs players, leaving us eager for more memorable experiences.
PREP SPORTS FIXTURES
THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY SATURDAY 24 FEBRUARY TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY
Y3 v UCS (Belmont 1.30pm to 4.30pm) Y6 (ABC) v St Johns (Home, Hockey pitches, 2.30pm to 4.00pm) *Y4 Football festival UCS Medi Mehra Cup Invite Only (UCS 9.30am to 12.30pm) Y4 v St Johns (St Johns, 1.30pm to 4.30pm) Division 10 Swimming (Medburn, 4pm) Y6 (BCD) v St Johns (St Johns, 1.30pm to 4.45pm)
FRIDAY 1 MARCH
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
SATURDAY 9 MARCH THURSDAY 14 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 *Y6 (A) Belmont Football Festival, Away (invite only) 9.00am to 1.00pm Y3 v UCS (Home, Pavilion, 2.30pm to 4.00pm)
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
TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY Term begins for students THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY
THURSDAY 14 MARCH
Parent Consultation Evening (online, 4pm-7pm)
Reception Literacy Workshop FRIDAY 15 MARCH WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY
Year 1 Pirate Treasure Hunt Dress Up
Reception Science Day
Rec to Year 6 Donkin Cup
WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH
FRIDAY 22 MARCH
Year 2 Life in Ancient Egypt Day
Year 1 Roald Dahl Trip Reception World Maths Day
THURSDAY 7 MARCH World Book Day Celebration
WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH
FRIDAY 8 MARCH
International Day
Year 1 Mother’s Day Concert
Term ends for students, 3.30pm
(2pm-3.30pm) TUESDAY 12 MARCH Parent Consultation Evening (online, 4pm-7pm)
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.
PREP CALENDAR DATES
TUESDAY 20 FEBRUARY
TUESDAY 12 MARCH
Term begins for students
Parent Consultation Evening (online)
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY Year 4 Mayan Workshop
THURSDAY 14 MARCH Parent Consultation Evening
SATURDAY 2 MARCH
(online)
Under 11’s IAPS Basketball Championships (invite only)
FRIDAY 15 MARCH Rec to Year 6 Donkin Cup
TUESDAY 5 MARCH Parent Consultation Evening
MONDAY 18 MARCH
(online)
Year 5 Residential Information Evening (7pm, Prep Hall)
THURSDAY 7 MARCH World Book Day
TUESDAY 19 MARCH
Parent Consultation Evening
Year 5 Tower of London Trip
(online)
WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH MONDAY 11 MARCH
Year 3 Residential Information
Year 4 Natural History Museum Trip
Evening (7pm, Prep Hall)
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.
PREP CALENDAR DATES
THURSDAY 21 MARCH Year 6 National Gallery Trip FRIDAY 22 MARCH Year 5 Planetarium Visit (Junior School) WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH International Day Term ends for pupils, 4pm
For further information, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.