Habs Girls Weekly Bulletin - 14 June 2024

Junior School edition

Friday 14 June

Summer Term 2

Head of Junior School’s message

This week we have been treated to a fabulous performance by Year 6 of Mary Poppins Jr. A special thank you to Ms Rockley, who has led this production and all the Junior School staff team that work extremely hard by the scenes to put on these events. The girls took us to Cherry Tree Lane, with the magical arrival of Mary Poppins who sweeps into the Banks’ home and takes charge of the children. All the girls showed tremendous character, dedication and flair that left us in awe.

Following on from our parents’ evenings, we are seeking parents views on the format; please complete this short survey by Thursday 20th June.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

Mrs Claire Brown Head of Junior School

What’s going on in PE this week?

Here at Habs we are really looking forward to Sports Day. All year groups have been practising the wide variety of Track, Field and Relay races this term. All of the students are really looking forward to being able to show you their fantastic hard work, determination and sportsmanship on Thursday 27 June.

We were all very lucky to have a visiting speaker come into our assembly earlier in the term . She spoke about her own experience of being an Olympic torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympic torch relay and shared lots of fantastic photographs too! This has certainly been a very exciting lead up to our own Sports Day which is being held in the same year as the Paris 2024 Olympic games.

Rainbow Blue practising their running for the Individual Sprint.

Year 4 preparing for the Slalom Relay in their PE lesson.

Rainbow Red practising for the Hurdle race.

2 A competing in their field event finals ahead of Sports Day.

What’s going on in PE this week?

Year 5 working on their long jump skills, ahead of Sports Day.

Year 5 preparing for the relay race change over. Noor proudly holding the Olympic torch.

Year 5 practising the slalom relay as well as their Field Events, high jump and rocket throw.

Inside the Classroom

Rainbow Blue and Rainbow Red hard at work in phonics.

1 Purple making friendship bracelets and Hapa Zome in Forest School.

1 Orange working on their writing skills.

The Junior School were fortunate to have assembly led by Mrs Saya and Mr Asaria about Eid.

Inside the Classroom

3 A enjoying their Computing lesson using Lego WeDo to create and programme models.

Year 2 enjoying Drama activities led by some Sixth-Form students.

3 Alpha hard at work in Maths.

Inside the Classroom

Year 6 rehearsing ‘Mary Poppins Jr’, which was followed by some fantastic performances.

Year 4 enjoying their trip to the British Schools Museum in Hitchin.

5 Aleph working collaboratively in PSHE. 5 Aesc creating posters in Art.

Junior School Book Corner

Tooled Up Education have created, and regularly update, a list of books suitable for children of all ages which encourage discussions around acceptance.

The book above, ‘The Proudest Color,’ by Sheila Modir and Jeff Kashou is a regularly read book at Habs and encourages the students to discuss acceptance and tolerance.

Please click here to learn more about the Tooled Up Education book recommendations.

Rainbow to Year 6 Information

Lunch Menu

WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 17 JUNE

Please click here to view our Rainbow and KS1 lunch menu.

Please click here to view our KS2 lunch menu.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please take some time to look at the menu with your child, in advance. If your child has any food intolerances, please ensure they understand the food choices for each day. Pupils have been reminded that there are always Allergy Champions in the serveries who they can speak to if they are unsure about appropriate food choices for them.

Snacks

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please kindly remember that, in line with government guidance, grapes or olives should be cut in half and cherries should be de-stoned if these foods are brought in for snacks. A full list of permitted breaktime snacks can be found in the Parent Information Booklet

Tombola and Books/Games Collection - Summer Fair

SUNDAY 30 JUNE

At this year’s joint schools' summer fair, the Habs’ Boys’ Parents’ Guild will be running a tombola which is always hugely popular with the students. Your child has been sent home with a pot to fill, they are welcome to decorate the pot and put their name on it. Please could we ask that they fill it with any combination of sweets, chocolate, toys, puzzles etc - basically anything they would like to receive back. Please note that any food items will need to be free from nuts and sesame seeds. The girls can still return the filled pot to the Junior School reception and these will form the prizes for the tombola.

The Habs’ Boys’ Parents’ Guild will additionally have a book and toy stall at the fair. If you have any children's books in good condition or unused or nearly new puzzles and games you would like to donate, they would gratefully received by the Guild. Similarly, these can be dropped off by your child at Junior School reception - these will be collected on a regular basis.

Attendance Policy

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please click here to review updated Attendance Policy shared with parents on Monday 11 March.

Wraparound Care

BOOKING LINK

Please click here to book your daughter into Wraparound Care.

Summer Uniform INFORMATION

For Rainbow to Year 4 summer uniform is now compulsory for the second half of the summer term. This remains optional for Years 5 and 6.

The summer uniform options are:

• a summer dress worn with short or long white socks (not tights) and school jumper

• a short sleeve, revere collar shirt with tailored shorts and school jumper, worn with short or long white socks (not tights). If wearing the green uniform, this is a green shirt and black tailored shorts. For the navy uniform, this is a white shirt with navy tailored shorts.

Please be reminded the Parent Information Booklet has detailed information about uniform on pages 34-39.

Please click here to review the information about the new uniform phasing in plans.

Parent Information Booklet

REMINDER

Please click here to review the Parent Information Booklet for 2023/24.

Family Friday teacher-led workshops

FRIDAY 21 JUNE

We are continuing to offer short teacher-led workshops which will take place between 8.30am and 9am, straight after Family Friday class-based time. These will consist of a short talk followed by an opportunity to ask related questions. Please note these sessions need to finish promptly at 9am. The workshops on 21 June will be repeats of the ones offered on Friday 24 May. Family Friday will be for Rainbow, Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6, however you are welcome to attend even if your daughter's year group does not have Family Friday on that date. The programme for this term is:

• Building strong mental health and coping strategies

• Written Methods in Maths

• Oracy in the Junior School

Please click here to sign up. This form will close on Monday 17 June.

Habs Elstree Schools Summer Fair

SUNDAY 30 JUNE

Please click here for tickets for activities and raffle tickets. Please click here for more information about the Silent Auction.

Last Day of Summer Term

FRIDAY 5 JULY 11:45AM FINISH

Please note that school finishes for all pupils at 11:45am on the last day of term, Friday 5 July. All pupils will need to either be collected by an authorised collector, or catch the 12 noon coach service (the only service on this day) or the Little Habs minibus which will also depart at 12 noon. RAINBOW TO YEAR 6

Rainbow to Year 5

Changeover

Morning and Induction Evening

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE

Induction evenings will take place for current Rainbow to Year 5 classes on Wednesday 19 June, following changeover morning for the pupils earlier in the day. New class lists for the academic year 2024-25 will be shared with parents during the school day. For the induction evening, please park in the visitors’ car park and make your way to the Junior School playground where you will be directed to the entrance to the Philosophers Garden to register.

We invite parents to join us in the Junior School at the following times:

Current Year Group Time Location Event

Rainbow 6pm to 6.45 pm

Year 4 6pm to 6.45pm

Year 5 6pm to 6.45pm

Lecture Theatre

Introduction to staff and key information followed by Q&A and a visit to the classroom.

6 00 - 6:30 – Talk

6:30 –6:45 – Classroom

Performance Space Introduction to staff and key information followed by Q&A and a visit to the classroom

6.00 - 6:30 – Talk

6:30 –6:45 – Classroom

Performance Space

Introduction to staff and key information followed by Q&A and a visit to the classroom.

6 00 - 6:30 – Talk

6:30 –6:45 – Classroom

Rainbow to Year 5 6.45pm to 7.15pm Philosopher’s Garden Drinks Reception and welcome from Mrs Brown

Year 1 7.15pm to 8pm

Year 2 7.15pm to 8pm

Year 3 7.15pm to 8pm

Lecture Theatre

Performance Space

Performance Space

A visit to the classroom followed by an introduction to staff, sharing of key information and Q&A

7:15 – 7:30 – Classroom

7:30 –8:00 – Talk

A visit to the classroom followed by an introduction to staff, sharing of key information and Q&A.

7:15 – 7:30 – Classroom

7:30 –8:00 – Talk

A visit to the classroom followed by an introduction to staff, sharing of key information and Q&A

7:15 – 7:30 – Classroom

7:30 –8:00 – Talk

Year 1 to Year 6

Wraparound ACE Reminder

W/C MONDAY 1 JULY

As per the Summer Term ACE booklets, all activities finish on Friday 28 June. There will be no ACE running during the final week of term.

Rainbow

Rainbow Swimming

SUMMER TERM

Rainbow Red have enjoyed the water familiarisation sessions as part of our PE provision, and we are excited that it is now the turn of Rainbow Blue! The Rainbow Blue swimming lessons will take place on the following dates:

Monday 17 June Rainbow Blue

The main objective of these sessions is to build up the pupils’ confidence with being in the swimming pool facility – including getting into the water in small groups.

Your child should come to school on these days in her school uniform and will change into her swimming costume before the session. Please send your child to school with a one-piece swimming costume and towel in a waterproof bag. All items should be named. Additionally, your child will need a swimming hat, which can be purchased from Mrs Walsh for £5.

Rainbow Blue Class Assembly

MONDAY 17 JUNE

Rainbow Blue will be delivering their class assembly on Monday 17 June from 8.45am to 9.15am in the Lecture Theatre, which parents and carers are warmly invited to. Attending parents should park in the visitor's car park and walk around to the Dining Hall doors, where you will be registered from 8.30am. We kindly ask attendees to wait outside until a member of Junior School staff arrives to welcome you in.

Little Habs on Thursday 27 June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that the changes to the coach service on Senior School Sports Day, Thursday 27 June do not affect the Little Habs services. These will run as normal.

Trip to Aldenham Country Park Friday 28 June

REMINDER

We are looking forward to the trip to Aldenham Country Park on Friday 28 June. If you have not already done so, please ensure that you complete the lunch request form (already shared) so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Year 1

ACE Karate Grading – Sunday 30 June

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Please click here to view a letter from Mr Patel regarding upcoming Karate grading on Sunday 30 June. Please note this grading is taking place on the same day as the Habs’ Elstree School’s Summer Fair.

ACE Ballet Performance

TUESDAY 25 JUNE

Parents of children in KS1 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during the final session on Tuesday 25 June from 3.30-4.15 in the Performance Space. If you would like to attend, please come to Junior School Reception at 3:25pm, where you will be signed in and escorted to the Performance Space.

Little Habs on Thursday 27 June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that the changes to the coach service on Senior School Sports Day, Thursday 27 June do not affect the Little Habs services. These will run as normal.

Year 2

ACE Karate Grading – Sunday 30 June

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Please click here to view a letter from Mr Patel regarding upcoming Karate grading on Sunday 30 June.

Joint Year 2 Choir performance in Seldon Hall

MONDAY 24 JUNE, 4.30PM.

Mr Nichols and Ms Gozzard have greatly enjoyed running the Joint Choir and would like to invite you to a short and informal concert after their final rehearsal of the year. This performance should last approximately 30 mins. There will be tea and coffee served in the Seldon Foyer from 4.15pm. We kindly ask that you sign in at the Prep School reception before making your way to the Seldon Hall.

After the concert, pick up for all students will be from the Prep School.

Year 2 Playstrings Performance

TUESDAY 25 JUNE

Parents of pupils currently involved in the Playstrings violin scheme, led by Mrs Boyle, are warmly invited to sit in on their daughter’s last session this term. This will take the form of an informal performance on Tuesday 25 June at the following times:

Class

Timings

2 A 9.15am to 10.15am

2 Ansuz 11.05am to 12.10pm

2 Alpha 2.25pm to 3.25pm

If you would like to attend the performance for your daughter’s class and see what the girls have been getting up to on the Playstrings course, please park in the visitors' car park and make your way straight down to the Sime Hall, where you will be asked to sign in We look forward to welcoming you on 25 June.

ACE Ballet Performance

TUESDAY 25 JUNE

Parents of children in KS1 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during the final session on Tuesday 25 June from 3.30-4.15pm in the Performance Space. If you would like to attend, please come to Junior School Reception at 3:25pm, where you will be signed in and escorted to the Performance Space.

Little Habs on Thursday 27 June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that the changes to the coach service on Senior School Sports Day, Thursday 27 June do not affect the Little Habs services. These will run as normal.

Morning Club

W/C MONDAY 1 JULY

Please note that there will be no morning group sessions during the week commencing Monday 1 July. These sessions usually take place in the computer suite at 8.10am.

Habs Choristers

Information was shared in last week’s Newsletter about Habs Choristers and auditions, which will take place at the start of next academic year. This can also be found later in this edition. To register for an audition please fill in this form.

NEW NEW

Year 3

ACE Karate Grading – Sunday 30 June

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Please click here to view a letter from Mr Patel regarding upcoming Karate grading on Sunday 30 June. Please note this grading will be taking place on the same day as the Habs’ Elstree Schools’ Summer Fair.

Habs Choristers

Information was shared in last week’s Newsletter about Habs Choristers and auditions, which will take place on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June. This information can also be found later in this edition. To register for an audition please fill in this form.

ACE Ballet Performance

TUESDAY 25 JUNE

Parents of children in KS2 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during the final session on Tuesday 25 June from 4.20-5pm in the Performance Space. If you would like to attend, please come to Junior School Reception at 4:15pm, where you will be signed in and escorted to the Performance Space.

Junior and Prep Coaches on Thursday 27 June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to find out more about the Junior and Prep Coaches on Senior School Sports Day, Thursday 27 June.

GSA Photographer of the Year Competition

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 28 JUNE

As GSA (Girls’ Schools Association) celebrates its 150 year anniversary, the theme of the photography competition is time. Please click here to learn more about the competition and to enter.

When asked for your teacher’s name and email, please insert your phase leaders' email, either Miss Nutkins rnutkins@habsgirls.org.uk or Mrs Millman jmillman@habsgirls.org.uk

Instrumental Tuition Lessons

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to read more about the instrumental tuition lessons that are on offer for the students.

Morning Club

W/C MONDAY 1 JULY

Please note that there will be no morning group sessions during the week commencing Monday 1 July. These sessions usually take place in the computer suite at 8.10am.

Year 4

ACE Karate Grading – Sunday 30 June

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Please click here to view a letter from Mr Patel regarding upcoming Karate grading on Sunday 30 June. Please note this grading will be taking place on the same day as the Habs’ Elstree Schools’ Summer Fair.

4 Aesc Class Assembly

MONDAY 24 JUNE

4 Aesc will be delivering their class assembly on Monday 24 June from 8.45am to 9.15am in the Performance Space, which parents and carers are warmly invited to. Attending parents should park in the visitor's car park and walk around to the Dining Hall doors, where you will be registered from 8.30am. We kindly ask attendees to wait outside until a member of Junior School staff arrives to welcome you in.

Habs Choristers

Information was shared in last week’s Newsletter about Habs Choristers and auditions, which will take place on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June. This can also be found later in this edition. To register for an audition please fill in this form

ACE Ballet Performance

TUESDAY 25 JUNE

Parents of children in KS2 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during the final session on Tuesday 25 June from 4.20-5pm in the Performance Space. If you would like to attend, please come to Junior School Reception at 4:15pm, where you will be signed in and escorted to the Performance Space.

Year 4 Summer Recital

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE

Our informal Summer Recitals are a great opportunity for pupils who take instrumental or singing lessons inside or out of school to perform in front of an audience, especially if they are preparing for an exam All pupils from Year 4 to Year 6 are invited to perform; there is no minimum level required, as long as the piece to be performed is well prepared and no longer than 2 minutes in length

The sign-up for pupils in years 4, 5 and 6 has now closed Pieces can be unaccompanied but, if required, the piano accompaniment must be given to Mr Nichols or Miss Rockley by Friday 21 June. Backing tracks (mp3s not YouTube links please) should be emailed directly to mnichols@habsgirls.org.uk by Friday 21 June.

Parents (2 per performer) are warmly invited to attend the recital, which will take place in The Sime Hall from 2 15pm to 3 45pm Please park in the visitor’s car park and follow the signage to The Sime Hall where you will be signed in by a member of staff.

Junior and Prep Coaches on Thursday 27 June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to find out more about the Junior and Prep Coaches on Senior School Sports Day, Thursday 27 June.

GSA Photographer of the Year Competition

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 28 JUNE

As GSA (Girls’ Schools Association) celebrates its 150 year anniversary, the theme of the photography competition is time. Please click here to learn more about the competition and to enter.

When asked for your teacher’s name and email, please insert your phase leaders' email, either Miss Nutkins rnutkins@habsgirls.org.uk or Mrs Millman jmillman@habsgirls.org.uk

Instrumental Tuition Lessons

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to read more about the instrumental tuition lessons that are on offer for the students.

Morning Club

W/C MONDAY 1 JULY

Please note that there will be no morning group sessions during the week commencing Monday 1 July. These sessions usually take place in the computer suite at 8.10am.

Year 5

Instrumental Tuition Lessons

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to read more about the instrumental tuition lessons that are on offer for the students.

Year 5 and Year 6 Performance Opportunity

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Once again, we are pleased to offer our Year 5 and Year 6 girls the opportunity to audition to perform a solo or a small group piece in our forthcoming Summer Concert. Girls are invited to submit themselves via video audition which should be uploaded to the folder entitled 'Summer Concert Auditions' in their Performing Arts Showbie folder. Pieces should be limited to 2 minutes in length and be 'performance ready' at the time of submission. As this is a music concert, submissions need to be a performance of a piece of music, either sung or played on an instrument. The deadline to submit audition videos will be 5pm on Monday 17th June and girls will be notified whether they have been chosen to perform or not.

ACE Karate Grading – Sunday 30 June

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Please click here to view a letter from Mr Patel regarding upcoming Karate grading on Sunday 30 June. Please note this grading will be taking place on the same day as the Habs’ Elstree Schools’ Summer Fair.

ACE Ballet Performance

TUESDAY 25 JUNE

Parents of children in KS2 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during the final session on Tuesday 25 June from 4.20-5pm in the Performance Space. If you would like to attend, please come to Junior School Reception at 4:15pm, where you will be signed in and escorted to the Performance Space.

ACE Swim Squad - cancelled

THURSDAY 27 JUNE

Due to Sports Day on Thursday 27 June, Swim Squad will be cancelled. Please ensure your daughter is aware of her going home arrangements.

Junior and Prep Coaches on Thursday 27 June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to find out more about the Junior and Prep Coaches on Senior School Sports Day, Thursday 27 June.

GSA Photographer of the Year Competition SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 28 JUNE

As GSA (Girls’ Schools Association) celebrates its 150 year anniversary, the theme of the photography competition is time. Please click here to learn more about the competition and to enter.

When asked for your teacher’s name and email, please insert your phase leaders' email, either Miss Nutkins rnutkins@habsgirls.org.uk or Mrs Millman jmillman@habsgirls.org.uk

Morning Club

W/C MONDAY 1 JULY

Please note that there will be no morning group sessions during the week commencing Monday 1 July. These sessions usually take place in the computer suite at 8.10am.

Year 5 Summer Recital

THURSDAY 4 JULY

Our informal Summer Recitals are a great opportunity for pupils who take instrumental or singing lessons inside or out of school to perform in front of an audience, especially if they are preparing for an exam All pupils from Year 4 to Year 6 are invited to perform; there is no minimum level required, as long as the piece to be performed is well prepared and no longer than 2 minutes in length.

The sign-up for pupils in years 4, 5 and 6 has now closed Pieces can be unaccompanied but, if required, the piano accompaniment must be given to Mr Nichols or Miss Rockley by Friday 21 June. Backing tracks (mp3s not YouTube links please) should be emailed directly to mnichols@habsgirls.org.uk by Friday 21 June.

Parents (2 per performer) are warmly invited to attend the recital, which will take place in The Sime Hall from 2 15pm to 3 45pm Please park in the visitor’s car park and follow the signage to The Sime Hall where you will be signed in by a member of staff

Author Visit from Radhika Sanghani

THURSDAY 4 JULY

We are delighted that Radhika will visit the Library to talk to our Year 5 & 6 pupils on Thursday 4 July 2024 Radhika is a former student of Habs Girls and is now a freelance author, scriptwriter and journalist Her debut novel for children, The Girl Who Couldn't Lie was published in May and she will be talking to the pupils about the novel. Following the talk, Radhika will conduct a book signing You can order a copy of The Girl Who Couldn't Lie using this form (also shared with families earlier in the week) Ordered books will be available for pupils to collect and have signed on the day, and the cost of your order (£5) will be added to your end of term bill.

The deadline for ordering is 9am on Monday 17 June

If you would like to hear Radhika talking to an adult audience about the theme of her book on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, use this link Her interview starts at the 30-minute mark

Year 6

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Day arrangements

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE

Parents and guardians will have received information from Mrs Rana in the Admissions Department regarding arrangements Y6 pupils on Wednesday 19 June. Further to this, please may we ask that all families who have yet to compete this short form , do so at their earliest convenience (also shared earlier in the week) to indicate your daughter’s drop-off and collection arrangements on this day. This will then enable the necessary arrangements to be made. The form will close on Monday 17 June at 5pm.

ACE Swim Squad - cancelled

THURSDAY 27 JUNE

Due to Sports Day on Thursday 27 June, Swim Squad will be cancelled. Please ensure your daughter is aware of her going home arrangement

Instrumental Tuition Lessons

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to read more about the instrumental tuition lessons that are on offer for the students.

Year 5 and Year 6 Performance Opportunity

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Once again, we are pleased to offer our Year 5 and Year 6 girls the opportunity to audition to perform a solo or a small group piece in our forthcoming Summer Concert. Girls are invited to submit themselves via video audition which should be uploaded to the folder entitled 'Summer Concert Auditions' in their Performing Arts Showbie folder. Pieces should be limited to 2 minutes in length and be 'performance ready' at the time of submission. As this is a music concert, submissions need to be a performance of a piece of music, either sung or played on an instrument. The deadline to submit audition videos will be 5pm on Monday 17 June and girls will be notified whether they have been chosen to perform or not later that week.

ACE Karate Grading – Sunday 30 June

DEADLINE MONDAY 17 JUNE

Please click here to view a letter from Mr Patel regarding upcoming Karate grading on Sunday 30 June. Please note this grading will be taking place on the same day as the Habs’ Elstree Schools’ Summer Fair.

ACE Ballet Performance

TUESDAY 25 JUNE

Parents of children in KS2 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during the final session on Tuesday 25 June from 4.20-5pm in the Performance Space. If you would like to attend, please come to Junior School Reception at 4:15pm, where you will be signed in and escorted to the Performance Space.

Junior and Prep Coaches on Thursday 27 June

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please click here to find out more about the Junior and Prep Coaches on Senior School Sports Day, Thursday 27 June.

GSA Photographer of the Year Competition

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 28 JUNE

As GSA (Girls’ Schools Association) celebrates its 150 year anniversary, the theme of the photography competition is time. Please click here to learn more about the competition and to enter.

When asked for your teacher’s name and email, please insert your phase leaders' email, either Miss Nutkins rnutkins@habsgirls.org.uk or Mrs Millman jmillman@habsgirls.org.uk

Year 6 Summer Recital

FRIDAY 28 JUNE

Our informal Summer Recitals are a great opportunity for pupils who take instrumental or singing lessons inside or out of school to perform in front of an audience, especially if they are preparing for an exam. All pupils from Year 4 to Year 6 are invited to perform; there is no minimum level required, as long as the piece to be performed is well prepared and no longer than 2 minutes in length

The sign-up for pupils in years 4, 5 and 6 has now closed Pieces can be unaccompanied but, if required, the piano accompaniment must be given to Mr Nichols or Miss Rockley by Friday 21 June. Backing tracks (mp3s not YouTube links please) should be emailed directly to mnichols@habsgirls org uk by Friday 21 June

Parents (2 per performer) are warmly invited to attend the recital, which will take place in The Sime Hall from 2 15pm to 3 45pm Please park in the visitor’s car park and follow the signage to The Sime Hall where you will be signed in by a member of staff

Morning Club

W/C MONDAY 1 JULY

Please note that there will be no morning group sessions during the week commencing Monday 1 July. These sessions usually take place in the computer suite at 8.10am.

Author Visit from Radhika Sanghani

THURSDAY 4 JULY

We are delighted that Radhika Sanghani will visit the Library to talk to our Year 5 & 6 pupils on Thursday 4 July. Radhika is a former student of Habs Girls and is now a freelance author, scriptwriter and journalist Her debut novel for children, The Girl Who Couldn't Lie was published in May and she will be talking to the pupils about the novel Following the talk, Radhika will conduct a book signing. You can order a copy of The Girl Who Couldn't Lie using this form (also shared with families earlier in the week) Ordered books will be available for pupils to collect and have signed on the day, and the cost of your order (£5) will be added to your end of term bill

The deadline for ordering is 9am on Monday 17 June

If you would like to hear Radhika talking to an adult audience about the theme of her book on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, use this link Her interview starts at the 30-minute mark

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Year 3 & 4 Chorister Auditions – 24 & 25 June 2024

Habs Choristers is an auditioned choir that sings three services a year outside of school. Potential choristers do not need to be taking voice lessons and, although being able to read musical notation would be an advantage, it is not a requirement – the choir is open to all who enjoy singing to a high standard. This year the Habs Choristers has performed at St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet, All Saints, Margaret Street in London and, on 22 June, will sing at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. For our services outside of school the group is joined by professional musicians, most of whom are former Cambridge Choral Scholars. For an idea of the sort of performances that the choir will give, please click the links below:

Evensong – Corpus Christi College, Cambridge – June 2023

Carol Service – St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet – December 2023

Evensong – All Saints, Margaret Street – April 2024

Auditions for next will be held at lunchtimes on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 June and will be conducted by me and a member of the Junior School Music team. Rehearsals are held between 8.00 – 8.30am on Tuesday and Thursday and will begin the following week; taking up a place in the choir requires attendance at both weekly rehearsals. Please discuss this new opportunity with your child and to register for an audition please fill in this form.

The audition

Sing the opening choruses and opening verse of the hymn: All things bright and beautiful

All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small.

All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God that made them all.

Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings. He made their glowing colours, And made their tiny wings.

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small.

All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God that made them all.

Sing back some phrases of an unfamiliar piece

Sing some scales to assess range

Habs Choristers aims to provide an opportunity for girls to sing choral music of the English Choral Tradition to a high standard through the creation of an auditioned musical ensemble at the Junior School. The pupils may be exposed to a style of music and singing they might not previously have encountered and the choir will work with professional musicians on a regular basis. In creating this ensemble the school will promote a cultural experience consistent with the school’s historical foundation but which is open to pupils from all religious and cultural backgrounds; the choir will visit places of cultural importance to sing.

As previously stated the music that the choir will sing will be sacred and the services in which they will sing outside of school will be Christian. However, and I can’t stress this strongly enough, this should present no barrier to anyone of any faith or none auditioning for the choir. My own experience as a singer is that the world of choral music is very diverse with everyone feeling able to sing, what is in essence, excellent music set to profound and poetic texts. For some the words have greater meaning but for others they do not.

Junior School Sports Day Rainbow to Year 6 Thursday 27 June

You are warmly welcome to come to support your daughter(s) in their Sports day which is taking place on Thursday 27 June on the Habs’ Girls’ playing fields.

Foundation Phase Sports Day is taking place from 10-11.30am and the Middle and Upper Phase Sports Day is taking place from 1pm-3.30pm.

When you arrive for the Foundation Phase Sports Day, please park in the girls' school car park and walk to the fields.

When you arrive for the Middle and Upper Phase Sports Day, please follow the signage to the back fields to park your vehicles.

For Foundation Phase Sports Day, your daughter will need to:

Wear PE t-shirt, PE shorts, white socks and trainers

Wear a Habs sun hat

Have sun cream applied at home in the morning

Bring full water bottle, clearly named

For Middle and Upper Phase Sports Day, your daughter will need to:

Wear their House t-shirt, PE shorts, white socks and trainers

Wear a Habs sun hat

Have sun cream applied at home in the morning

Bring full water bottle, clearly named

Sunday 30 June

12pm to 4pm

Please click here for updated information from Habs Boys Parents’ Guild.

Year 3 to Year 6

Tuesday 2 July, 6pm Prevett Hall

Junior Summer Concert

You are warmly invited to our Junior Summer Concert, which will take place on Tuesday 2 July at 6pm in the Prevett Hall. The concert will feature the following ensembles:

Junior Symphony Orchestra

Junior Choir

Senior Choir

Brass Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble

Super Saxes

Recorder Consort

Year 3 Recorders

Golden Bones

Junior Chamber Strings

Fabulous Four-Stringers

Year 6 Chorus (all girls from Year 6)

There will also be solo and small group items interspersed in the programme, provided by performers from Year 5 and 6.

Please note that girls in the ensembles and the Year 5 and 6 solo/group performers will need to bring their instruments into school on the day of the concert for a rehearsal. The dress for the evening is summer uniform.

Participating girls will also be staying onsite between school finishing and the concert starting, where they will be provided with a light supper, so it is important that they come into school in the morning with their instruments (if needed) and wearing the correct uniform.

Pre-concert refreshments will be available for the audience in the Prevett Hall foyer from 5.30pm. We expect the concert to end by 7.15pm.

Tickets for the evening can be reserved online using this link. There is a limit of 2 tickets per family for this concert. Students taking part in the concert do not need tickets.

We look forward to seeing you at the Summer Concert which promises to be a varied programme and a real showcase for all involved.

Open to students who will be in Year 5 to Upper Sixth in September 2024

Year 2 Chorister Auditions 9 September 2024

Habs Choristers is an auditioned choir that sings three services a year outside of school. Potential choristers do not need to be taking voice lessons and, although being able to read musical notation would be an advantage, it is not a requirement – the choir is open to all who enjoy singing to a high standard. This year the Habs Choristers has performed at St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet, All Saints, Margaret Street in London and, on 22 June, will sing at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. For our services outside of school the group is joined by professional musicians, most of whom are former Cambridge Choral Scholars. For an idea of the sort of performances that the choir will give, please click the links below:

Evensong – Corpus Christi College, Cambridge – June 2023

Carol Service – St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet – December 2023

Evensong – All Saints, Margaret Street – April 2024

Auditions for next year will be held at lunchtimes in the week commencing 9 September and will be conducted by members of the Junior School Music and Performing Arts team. Rehearsals are held between 8.00 – 8.30am on Tuesday and Thursday and will begin the following week; taking up a place in the choir requires attendance at both weekly rehearsals. Please discuss this new opportunity with your child and to register for an audition please fill in this form.

The audition: Sing the opening choruses and opening verse of the hymn: All things bright and beautiful

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small.

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God that made them all.

Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings.

He made their glowing colours, And made their tiny wings.

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small.

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God that made them all.

Sing back some phrases of an unfamiliar piece

Sing some scales to assess range

Habs Choristers aims to provide an opportunity for girls to sing choral music of the English Choral Tradition to a high standard through the creation of an auditioned musical ensemble at the Junior School. The pupils may be exposed to a style of music and singing they might not previously have encountered and the choir will work with professional musicians on a regular basis. In creating this ensemble, the school will promote a cultural experience consistent with the school’s historical foundation but which is open to pupils from all religious and cultural backgrounds; the choir will visit places of cultural importance to sing.

As previously stated, the music that the choir will sing will be sacred and the services in which they will sing outside of school will be Christian. However, and I can’t stress this strongly enough, this should present no barrier to anyone of any faith or none auditioning for the choir. My own experience as a singer is that the world of choral music is very diverse with everyone feeling able to sing, what is in essence, excellent music set to profound and poetic texts. For some the words have greater meaning but for others they do not.

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS FIXTURES SUMMER 2

Monday 17 June

Wednesday 19 June

Thursday 20 June

Monday 24 June

Thursday 27 June

JUNIOR SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES

MONDAY 17 JUNE

Rainbow Blue Class Assembly

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE

Ra – Year 5 Class Changeover Morning Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Day Induction evening for parents of pupils currently in Ra to Y5

FRIDAY 21 JUNE

Family Friday - Rainbow, Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6

Family Friday Teacher-led Workshops

SATURDAY 22 JUNE Habs Choristers Evensong

MONDAY 24 JUNE

4 Aesc Class Assembly

Parent Information Evening

TUESDAY 25 JUNE Year 2 Playstrings Performances Years 4, 5 & 6 VR Workshop

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE Year 4 Recital

THURSDAY 27 JUNE Sports Days

FRIDAY 28 JUNE

Rainbow Trip to Aldenham Country Park Year 6 Recital

MONDAY 1 JULY

Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly Year 6 Leavers’ Party

TUESDAY 2 JULY

Junior School Summer Concert

THURSDAY 4 JULY

Year 2 Trip to London Wetlands Centre Year 5 & Year 6 Author Visit from Radhika Sanghani Year 5 Music Recital

FRIDAY 5 JULY

End of Summer Term (11:45am)

The reminder dates above cover the next four school weeks, if you require further information beyond this time frame, please refer to the school calendar on Firefly.