Habs Weekly Junior School 17 November

Habs Weekly Junior School edition Friday 17 November Autumn Term

Head of Junior School’s message Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event that provides a platform to address the issue of bullying, raise awareness about its detrimental effects and educate the girls on how to prevent and respond to bullying situations. On Monday, we started the week celebrating ‘Odd Socks Day’, highlighting that we are all unique and we should spread kindness. Ms Elliott and the pastoral prefects Anaiya and Willow led assembly about Anti-Bullying Week. Anaiya and Willow explained the different types of bullying, including online bullying, that can take place and the image below about the different roles, emphasising that we all need to be ‘upstanders’ to bullying.

All classes this week have taken part in anti-bullying and kindness workshops to help them develop a greater understanding of the different forms of bullying, how to prevent it and who to speak to. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed workshops with Captain Calamity about bullying and the importance of always being kind in our day to day lives. The Year 3 to Year 6 workshops were led by ’52 Lives School of Kindness’ focussing on empathy, the physical and mental health benefits of kindness and completing a kindness challenge.

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL’S MESSAGE CONTINUE We believe that together, we can make sure that every child feels safe, respected and empowered to excel. Your support is crucial in achieving this goal; please remember to use Tooled Up which has a wide range of practical tools based on an evidence-based approach to parenting.

Tooled Up You can log in or register at – Tooled Up 1.Enter your details 2.Where it asks for a PIN, enter HGJ2009

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING For parents in Year 5 upwards we have a presentation by Dr Aric Sigman offering advice on the topic of Online Safety and Managing Screen Time on Thursday 7 December at 7– 8pm in the Lecture Theatre at the Girls’ School.

Dr Aric Sigman is a leading researcher, lecturer and advisor on PSHE education, specialising in protecting mental and physical health. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, a Master of Science degree in The Neurophysical Basis of Behaviour, and for his Ph.D. he focused on the role of attention in autonomic nervous system self-regulation. In addition to being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, he is also a member of the AllParty Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood.

Thank you for your commitment to promoting kindness and preventing bullying in our community. If you have any concerns about an issue at school, please remember to speak to your daughter’s class teacher or phase leader. If you feel that your concerns are more significant, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Elliott (Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral) or myself.

Mrs Claire Brown Head of Junior School

Rainbow to Year 6 Information Lunch Menu

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WEEK COMMENCING 20 NOVEMBER Please click here to view our Rainbow and KS1 lunch menu.

Please click here to view our KS2 lunch menu.

Please take some time to look at the relevant 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.

Wraparound Care BOOKING LINK Please click here to book your daughter into Wraparound Care.

Uniform IMPORTANT REMINDER Please be reminded that all Junior School pupils must be dressed in their winter uniform.

Please click here to view information on the phasing in plans.

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

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. All pupils were also reminded of the permitted snacks in assembly today.

RAINBOW TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION CONTINUED

Junior School Playground IMPORTANT REMINDER The Junior School playground is staffed and open to students from 8am. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our students, no Junior School child should be on the playground before this time, even if they are accompanied by an adult. If students arrive before 8am, we ask that they wait outside the playground with an adult or remain in their vehicle until the playground is staffed.

Breakfast Club is available for families who would like to drop their children at school before 8am. Pupils need to be booked in by the Friday of the previous week to be included in the register for the following week. If parents need to make an emergency booking, an email must be sent to Mrs Walsh so that the register can be updated.

Please book via the Wraparound Care link on page 4. If any Junior School students are found to be unaccompanied by an adult before 8am, they will be taken to Breakfast Club for their safety, and a charge will be applied.

Please can all parents and guardians be reminded that once you have collected your Children at the end of the school day, they should return to their vehicle and leave the school site as soon as possible. This will help ease traffic flow in the car park for other parents collecting their children.

Changes to collection procedures IMPORTANT INFORMATION We have recently made some changes to our agreed collection procedures, regarding collection of Junior School students by siblings.

If your daughter is in Key Stage 2 (Year 3,4,5,6), they may now be collected from After School Care or an after-school club, by a sibling who is in Year 7 or above.

If your daughter is in Key Stage 1 (Rainbow, Year 1 and 2), they may now be collected from After School Care or an after-school club by a sibling who is in Year 10 or above.

If you wish for your daughter to be collected by a sibling, they must be added as an authorised collector on Firefly. You will also be asked to confirm the sibling collector’s date of birth. If they are not listed, we will not be able to release their sibling to them.

Children attending After School Care should be collected from the external door of the 2 Alpha classroom. Children attending an after-school club should be picked up from the Junior School playground. These locations are the same for all year groups.

We hope that these changes will afford greater flexibility to families within our school community. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms Elliott. uelliott@habsgirls.org.uk .

RAINBOW TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION CONTINUED

Family Friday We hope Rainbow, Year 1, Year 3 and Year 5 and those that attended Family Friday and the parent talks before half term found it an enjoyable and informative time.

Below is a reminder of the next Family Friday date this term: Key date:

Friday 8 December 2023 (8am to 8.30am)

Rainbow, Years 2, Year 4 and Year 6, followed by Parent Talks

On Friday 8 December, classrooms will be open from 8am and you are welcome to pop in any time up until 8.30am, when we will revert to normal registration and lessons. This term Family Fridays will take place in the classrooms; there will be opportunities to see the wider school with your daughter in the Spring and Summer terms.

On arrival at school, please use the car park, as opposed to the drop off lanes, and walk to the Junior School. The middle doors will be open from 8am and from there you will head to your child’s classroom, where you will sign in. If you have more than one child involved in the event, older siblings will collect their work and meet you in the classroom of the younger sibling.

Should you be unable to join your child, they will have the opportunity to bring home some of the work to share with you the evening before. If you would like your child to bring work home because you are unable to attend, please contact their class teacher.

Family Friday Parent Talks REMINDER Additionally, we are offering a range of short parent talks for parents to attend. These will take place between 8.30am and 9am, straight after Family Friday, and will consist of a short talk followed by an opportunity to ask related questions. The talks will be repeated in both halves of the term, and you may attend even if your daughter’s year group do not have Family Friday. The programme for this academic year is shown below:

Autumn Term (Friday 8 December)

Spring Term (Friday 9 February and Friday 22 March 2024)

Summer Term (Friday 24 May and Friday 21 June)

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Benefits of ‘Outdoor Learning’ Building Resilience and Learning Through Failure Supporting Spelling Developing Independence

• Using devices to complement learning • Developing a Curious Mind • Negotiating Friendships • Building strong mental health and coping strategies • Written Methods in Maths • Oracy in the Junior School

Please use this form to indicate if you wish to attend this term. The form will remain open until Monday 4 December at 12pm.

RAINBOW TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION CONTINUED

St Catherine's Day Assembly IMPORTANT REMINDER All parents and guardians are warmly invited to the Junior School St Catherine’s Day assembly on Friday 24 November at 8.45am–9.15am. Attendees should park in the visitor's car park and walk to the Prevett Hall entrance, where they will be signed in from 8.35am.

Author Visit KORKY PAUL We are delighted to announce that the Junior School will be hosting a visit from author and illustrator Korky Paul on Tuesday 28 November 2023.

Korky is probably best known as the illustrator of the Winnie the Witch books by Valerie Thomas but he has also illustrated several other books including anthologies of poems edited by John Foster and Michael Rosen. He will be talking to the girls about inspiration for their own art and enthusing them about the joy of reading. This will support the literacy work that we do in school, and we hope it will prove a stimulating experience for the students.

Following his talk, Korky will conduct a book signing. You can pre-order books for signing from the selection listed below or, if your child already has any of Korky Paul’s books or would like to purchase them separately, these can be brought in on the day for Korky to sign.

Winnie and Wilbur, The New Computer Winnie’s Best Friend The Santa Surprise

£5.99 £6.99 £5.99

To pre-order, simply complete this form by Friday 17 November. The cost of your order will be added to your end of term bill.

Gifts to Staff GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS Please click here for letter from Dr Hazel Bagworth- Mann and Mrs Claire Brown.

BICS Annual Art Competition on occasion of Diwali: Haberdashers' Aske's School For Girls Please click here for flyer and click here for poster.

RAINBOW TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION

St Catherine Parents’ Guild CHRISTMAS DISCO

Habs Boys’ Parent Guild

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FESTIVE DRINKS AND CHALLAH BAKE The Habs Boys’ Parent Guild are delighted to announce the first Whole School Festive Drinks and Challah Bake on Sunday 10 December from 4.30pm to 6.30pm in the Bourne Hall.

The event will celebrate both the upcoming Christmas and Chanukah holidays.

All families from Habs Elstree are warmly invite to attend.

Please click here for further details.

Rainbow Rainbow and KS1 ‘ Beauty and the Beast’ Panto TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER We are very excited to let you know that we are taking Rainbow, Year 1 and Year 2 children to see the pantomime, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Radlett Centre on Tuesday 5 December.

Please note that due to the length of the performance and allowing us time to get back to school, the pick-up time on this day will be 4pm.

Please keep a look out for further information and notifications on Evolve regarding this trip.

Rainbow and KS1 Nativity

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Rainbow, Year 1 and Year 2 Production - Wednesday 6 December 2pm and Thursday 7 December 9.15am We have had a wonderful couple of weeks rehearsing, with new songs and dances being learned every day! We are delighted that so many of the girls have been listening to the music at home, and would like them to continue to do so via this link.

It would also be much appreciated if you could continue to support your daughters at home with learning and practising their spoken lines - this is especially important for girls in Year 2 who have the main roles in the play.

COSTUME We are lucky that the vast majority of costumes are being made especially by our Junior School costume team, but some girls will require some additional items to be brought in from home. If your daughter is in Rainbow Red or 2 Ansuz, they will need to bring in a long sleeved black top and black leggings to go underneath their character costumes. Please send these into school by Monday 27 November.

TICKETS You are warmly invited to attend a performance on Wednesday 6 December or Thursday 7 December. As space is limited in our Performance Space, tickets are limited to two per child.

These can be booked together for one performance or as single tickets for each performance. Tickets can be booked via this link which will open at 9pm on Friday 1 December and close at 8am on Tuesday 5 December.

RAINBOW INFORMATION CONTINUE

Rainbow Autumn Term Family Friday IMPORTANT REMINDER INFORMATION The upcoming date for the Autumn Term is as follows: •

Friday 8 December 2023 - 8am to 8.30am

On Friday 8 December, there will be the opportunity for you to sign up to a variety of teacher lead workshops that will run from 8.30am to 9am. Please use the form on Page 6 to express your intention to attend.

In line with our safeguarding policy, taking of any photos or filming is not be permitted during the ‘Family Friday’ sessions.

We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to spend some time with your child as you explore their learning environment with them.

Tapestry REMINDER As previously mentioned, the Rainbow team have now activated Tapestry.

Over half term, in October, you should have received an activation email to link you to your child’s account and enable you to receive updates and snapshots of some of the wonderful learning that your child is engaging in at school. If you have not yet activated your account, please do so!

Please note that this is the main channel through which Rainbow learning will be shared with parents, rather than X (Twitter).

Year 1 Rainbow and KS1 ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Panto TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER We are very excited to let you know that we are taking Rainbow, Year 1 and Year 2 children to see the pantomime, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Radlett Centre on Tuesday 5 December.

Please note that due to the length of the performance and allowing us time to get back to school, the pick-up time on this day will be 4pm.

Please keep a look out for further information and notifications on Evolve regarding this trip.

Rainbow and KS1 Nativity

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION Rainbow, Year 1 and Year 2 Production - Wednesday 6 December 2pm and Thursday 7 December 9.15am We have had a wonderful couple of weeks rehearsing, with new songs and dances being learned every day! We are delighted that so many of the girls have been listening to the music at home, and would like them to continue to do so via this link.

It would also be much appreciated if you could continue to support your daughters at home with learning and practising their spoken lines - this is especially important for girls in Year 2 who have the main roles in the play.

COSTUME We are lucky that the vast majority of costumes are being made especially by our Junior School costume team, but some girls will require some additional items to be brought in from home. If your daughter is in Rainbow Red or 2 Ansuz, they will need to bring in a long sleeved black top and black leggings to go underneath their character costumes. Please send these into school by Monday 27 November.

TICKETS You are warmly invited to attend a performance on Wednesday 6 December or Thursday 7 December. As space is limited in our Performance Space, tickets are limited to two per child.

These can be booked together for one performance or as single tickets for each performance. Tickets can be booked via this link which will open at 9pm on Friday 1 December and close at 8am on Tuesday 5 December.

YEAR 1 INFORMATION

ACE Ballet Performance WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 3.30 - 4.15PM Parents of children in Year 1 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during their session on Wednesday 22 November from 3.30-4.15pm in the Prevett Hall. 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 Prevett Hall.

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LAMDA ACE SPRING TERM 2024

With the Spring Term fast approaching, we would like to ascertain whether existing attendees of Drama (LAMDA) will be continuing into the Spring Term. Priority for the sessions will be given to girls who already attend. If a girl attends but would like to switch days, they will have the option only if a space is available. Once it is clear who is continuing with LAMDA, remaining spaces will be offered out firstly to those on the waiting list and then participants will be selected at random.

There are two pathways that the club could take for the remainder of the academic year: Spring Term

Summer Term

Option A

Watford Drama Festival

LAMDA Exams

Option B

LAMDA Exams

Drama activities

Please click here to view a letter from Mrs Kaye explaining what the events involve.

In order to make a decision about the format of LAMDA for the remainder of the academic year, please complete this form by 9am on Thursday 23 November. The format of the sessions will be based on the preference of the majority.

Year 2 Year 2 Ballet Performance TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 3.30PM – 4.15PM Parents of children in Year 2 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during their session on Tuesday 28 November from 3.30-4.15pm in the Prevett Hall. 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 Prevett Hall.

Rainbow and KS1 ‘ Beauty and the Beast’ Panto TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER We are very excited to let you know that we are taking Rainbow, Year 1 and Year 2 children to see the pantomime, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Radlett Centre on Tuesday 5 December.

Please note that due to the length of the performance and allowing us time to get back to school, the pick-up time on this day will be 4pm.

Please keep a look out for further information and notifications on Evolve regarding this trip.

Rainbow and KS1 Nativity

NEW

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Rainbow, Year 1 and Year 2 Production - Wednesday 6 December 2pm and Thursday 7 December 9.15am We have had a wonderful couple of weeks rehearsing, with new songs and dances being learned every day! We are delighted that so many of the girls have been listening to the music at home, and would like them to continue to do so via this link.

It would also be much appreciated if you could continue to support your daughters at home with learning and practising their spoken lines - this is especially important for girls in Year 2 who have the main roles in the play.

COSTUME We are lucky that the vast majority of costumes are being made especially by our Junior School costume team, but some girls will require some additional items to be brought in from home. If your daughter is in Rainbow Red or 2 Ansuz, they will need to bring in a long sleeved black top and black leggings to go underneath their character costumes. Please send these into school by Monday 27 November.

TICKETS You are warmly invited to attend a performance on Wednesday 6 December or Thursday 7 December. As space is limited in our Performance Space, tickets are limited to two per child.

These can be booked together for one performance or as single tickets for each performance. Tickets can be booked via this link which will open at 9pm on Friday 1 December and close at 8am on Tuesday 5 December.

YEAR 2 INFORMATION

ACE Karate Grading Examination Please click here for a letter from Mr Patel regarding the upcoming grading and purchasing a Karate Uniform/Gi.

Century – Online Learning Platform Here at Habs’ Girls, we are committed to extending and individualising learning experiences, wherever possible. For this reason, we are excited to introduce CENTURY, an awardwinning personalised learning platform to support your child's learning in Maths, English and Science. Click here to find out more.

NEW

LAMDA ACE SPRING TERM 2024

With the Spring Term fast approaching, we would like to ascertain whether existing attendees of Drama (LAMDA) will be continuing into the Spring Term. Priority for the sessions will be given to girls who already attend. If a girl attends but would like to switch days, they will have the option only if a space is available. Once it is clear who is continuing with LAMDA, remaining spaces will be offered out firstly to those on the waiting list and then participants will be selected at random.

There are two pathways that the club could take for the remainder of the academic year: Spring Term

Summer Term

Option A

Watford Drama Festival

LAMDA Exams

Option B

LAMDA Exams

Drama activities

Please click here to view a letter from Mrs Kaye explaining what the events involve.

In order to make a decision about the format of LAMDA for the remainder of the academic year, please complete this form by 9am on Thursday 23 November. The format of the sessions will be based on the preference of the majority.

Year 3 KS2 Ballet Performance WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 4.20PM - 5PM Parents of children in KS2 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during their session on Wednesday 22 November from 4.20pm-5pm in the Prevett Hall. 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 Prevett Hall.

Merry Music

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FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER You are warmly invited to Merry Music, which kicks off our final fortnight of festive events!

Our ensembles are currently preparing a varied programme of seasonal classics, along with some festive gems, which are sure to fill you all with Christmas cheer.

As this is not a ticketed event, you will be required to sign in upon arrival. Please park in the visitors' car park and follow the signage to the Sime Hall, located in the Music School. You are welcome to sign in from 9am, with the concert starting at 9.15am and finishing at approximately 10am. Due to limited space, each performer may have up to two guests.

The following ensembles will be taking part in the concert and, as such, all girls involved will need their instruments and music in school on Friday 1 December: • Guitar Ensemble • Junior Orchestra • Super Saxes • Year 3 Recorders • Fabulous Four-Stringers

St Catherine's Day

• Brass Ensemble • Golden Bones • Descant Recorders • Chamber Strings

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FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER – 5.30PM COACH SERVICE Please note that there will not be a 5.30pm coach service on Friday 24 November. Pupils will need to be collected from school or use the 4.15pm coach service on this day. This includes those who attend Water Polo or Football after school.

YEAR 3 INFORMATION CONTINUE

ACE Karate

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ALTERNATIVE GRADING EXAMINATION TIME FOR KS2 Due to a clash with the school disco, the Karate Grading Examination on Sunday 3 December has been rearranged to the slightly later time of 6pm.

This time is for all of the KS2 girls that would like to participate in the grading examination, regardless of their grade, who are also are attending the disco.

Mr Patel asks parents to contact him via email patel.karate@icloud.com if their daughter hopes to attend the later time.

Please click here to reference the original letter from Mr Patel in previous publication regarding the upcoming grading and purchasing a Karate Uniform/Gi.

3A Class Assembly MONDAY 27 NOVEMBER 3A will be delivering their class assembly on Monday 27 November at 8.45am to 9.15am in the Lecture Theatre, which parents and guardians are warmly invited to.

Attending parents should park in the visitor’s car park and walk round to the Dining Hall doors, where you will be registered from 8.30am and directed to the Lecture Theatre.

3 Alpha Class Assembly

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MONDAY 4 DECEMBER 3 Alpha will be delivering their class assembly on Monday 4 December at 8.45am to 9.15am in the Lecture Theatre, which parents and guardians are warmly invited to.

Attending parents should park in the visitor’s car park and walk round to the Dining Hall doors where you will be registered from 8.30am and directed to the Lecture Theatre.

Last Day of Term for KS2 WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER On the last day of term, Wednesday 13 December, there will be no After School Care and only one coach service running at 4.15pm. All pupils in Years 3-6 will need to be collected at 4pm or catch the 4.15pm coach.

Century – Online Learning Platform Here at Habs’ Girls, we are committed to extending and individualising learning experiences, wherever possible. For this reason, we are excited to introduce CENTURY, an awardwinning personalised learning platform to support your child's learning in Maths, English and Science. Click here to find out more.

YEAR 3 INFORMATION CONTINUE

Junior School Carol Service

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TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER AT 1.45PM ALDENHAM SCHOOL CHAPEL This year’s Junior School Carol Service, for Years 3 to Year 6, will take place at Aldenham School Chapel. The service will begin at 1.45pm and run until 2.45pm/3pm. Through the medium of carols, choral and instrumental performances, poetry and prose readings, the service will tell the story of Christmas as a significant festival. It will be inclusive and informative for everyone of all faiths, and those of none.

The pupils will be transported to Aldenham School, after lunch, on the day of the service. We would ask that your daughter only comes to school with her coat on this day; water and other resources will be provided in school. At the end of the service, you are welcome to collect your daughter from outside the chapel, where they will be waiting with their class teacher and will be ticked off a class list and dismissed to you.

After school clubs will not be running on this day, however After School Care and the coach service will be running as normal. All parents must confirm their daughter's going home arrangements via this form by noon on Monday 4 December. Please note that parking facilities at Aldenham School are restricted and that car sharing is strongly advised.

There will be two rehearsals at Aldenham School Chapel: one on Friday 8 December for readers, junior choir, senior choir, choristers and brass ensemble, and one on Monday 11 December for all KS2 pupils. Children will return to school so that normal going home arrangements can apply on both of these days.

Pupils in the brass ensemble will need their instruments and music for both rehearsals and the carol service. The pupils’ contribution to the service will be very important: singing, playing instruments and offering/citing readings. We would be delighted, therefore, if some of their family and friends are also able join us. We can allocate two tickets per family but as ever, we would be grateful if pre-school children are not brought to the Carol Service. Tickets for the Carol Service can be booked online via this link .

The Box Office will be open from Friday 1 December at 9pm until Friday 8 December at 8am.

YEAR 3 INFORMATION CONTINUE

LAMDA

NEW

ACE SPRING TERM 2024 With the Spring Term fast approaching, we would like to ascertain whether existing attendees of Drama (LAMDA) will be continuing into the Spring Term. Priority for the sessions will be given to girls who already attend. If a girl attends but would like to switch days, they will have the option only if a space is available. Once it is clear who is continuing with LAMDA, remaining spaces will be offered out firstly to those on the waiting list and then participants will be selected at random.

There are two pathways that the club could take for the remainder of the academic year: Spring Term

Summer Term

Option A

Watford Drama Festival

LAMDA Exams

Option B

LAMDA Exams

Drama activities

Please click here to view a letter from Mrs Kaye explaining what the events involve.

In order to make a decision about the format of LAMDA for the remainder of the academic year, please complete this form by 9am on Thursday 23 November. The format of the sessions will be based on the preference of the majority.

Year 4 4 Aleph Class Assembly MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER 4 Aleph will be delivering their class assembly on Monday 20 November at 8.45am to 9.15am in the Lecture Theatre, which parents and guardians are warmly invited to.

Attending parents should park in the visitor’s car park and walk round to the Dining Hall doors where you will be registered from 8.30am and directed to the Lecture Theatre.

KS2 Ballet Performance WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 4.20PM - 5PM Parents of children in KS2 Ballet are invited to attend their performance during their session on Wednesday 22 November from 4.20-5pm in the Prevett Hall. 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 Prevett Hall.

Merry Music

NEW

FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER You are warmly invited to Merry Music, which kicks off our final fortnight of festive events!

Our ensembles are currently preparing a varied programme of seasonal classics, along with some festive gems, which are sure to fill you all with Christmas cheer.

As this is not a ticketed event, you will be required to sign in upon arrival. Please park in the visitors' car park and follow the signage to the Sime Hall, located in the Music School. You are welcome to sign in from 9am, with the concert starting at 9.15am and finishing at approximately 10am. Due to limited space, each performer may have up to two guests.

The following ensembles will be taking part in the concert and, as such, all girls involved will need their instruments and music on Friday 1 December: • Guitar Ensemble • Junior Orchestra • Super Saxes • Year 3 Recorders • Fabulous Four-Stringers .

• Brass Ensemble • Golden Bones • Descant Recorders • Chamber Strings

YEAR 4 INFORMATION CONTINUE

ACE Karate

NEW

ALTERNATIVE GRADING EXAMINATION TIME FOR KS2 Due to a clash with the school disco, the Karate Grading Examination on Sunday 3 December has been rearranged to the slightly later time of 6pm.

This time is for all of the KS2 girls that would like to participate in the grading examination, regardless of their grade, that are attending the school event.

Mr Patel asks parents to contact him via email patel.karate@icloud.com if their daughter hopes to attend the later time.

Please click here to reference the original letter from Mr Patel in previous publication regarding the upcoming grading and purchasing a Karate Uniform/Gi.

Last Day of Term for KS2 WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER On the last day of term, Wednesday 13 December, there will be no After School Care and only one coach service running at 4.15pm. All pupils in Years 3-6 will need to be collected at 4pm or catch the 4.15pm coach.

Century – Online Learning Platform Here at Habs’ Girls, we are committed to extending and individualising learning experiences, wherever possible. For this reason, we are excited to introduce CENTURY, an awardwinning personalised learning platform to support your child's learning in Maths, English and Science. Click here to find out more.

St Catherine's Day

NEW

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER – 5.30PM COACH SERVICE

Please note that there will not be a 5.30pm coach service on Friday 24 November.

Pupils will need to be collected from school or use the 4.15pm coach service on this day. This includes those who attend Water Polo or Football after school.

YEAR 4 INFORMATION CONTINUE

Junior School Carol Service

NEW

TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER AT 1.45PM ALDENHAM SCHOOL CHAPEL This year’s Junior School Carol Service, for Years 3 to Year 6, will take place at Aldenham School Chapel. The service will begin at 1.45pm and run until 2.45pm/3pm. Through the medium of carols, choral and instrumental performances, poetry and prose readings, the service will tell the story of Christmas as a significant festival. It will be inclusive and informative for everyone of all faiths, and those of none.

The pupils will be transported to Aldenham School, after lunch, on the day of the service. We would ask that your daughter only comes to school with her coat on this day; water and other resources will be provided in school. At the end of the service, you are welcome to collect your daughter from outside the chapel, where they will be waiting with their class teacher and will be ticked off a class list and dismissed to you.

After school clubs will not be running on this day, however After School Care and the coach service will be running as normal. All parents must confirm their daughter's going home arrangements via this form by noon on Monday 4 December. Please note that parking facilities at Aldenham School are restricted and that car sharing is strongly advised.

There will be two rehearsals at Aldenham School Chapel: one on Friday 8 December for readers, junior choir, senior choir, choristers and brass ensemble, and one on Monday 11December for all KS2 pupils. Children will return to school so that normal going home arrangements can apply on both of these days.

Pupils in the brass ensemble will need their instruments and music for both rehearsals and the carol service. The pupils’ contribution to the service will be very important: singing, playing instruments and offering/citing readings. We would be delighted, therefore, if some of their family and friends are also able join us. We can allocate two tickets per family but as ever, we would be grateful if pre-school children are not brought to the Carol Service. Tickets for the Carol Service can be booked online via this link .

The Box Office will be open from Friday 1 December at 9pm until Friday 8 December at 8am.

Year 5 Swim Squad REMINDER Swim Squad will not be taking place on Thursday 23 November. Some members of swim squad may be required for swimming galas on those dates. If your daughter is invited to participate in these galas, you will be contacted via Evolve.

School in Action TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER On Tuesday 28 November we will be holding a School in Action event for Year 5 parents and pupils for you to gain a greater understanding of what life is like in the Senior School. This session is an important marker on your child’s journey from the Junior to the Senior School and is an opportunity for you to visit and to ask questions.

Parents should park in the visitor car park - pupils will go into their classrooms as normal for registration. From 8.30am parents can sign in at the Sime Hall, where refreshments will be available.

At 8.45am, there will be a question-and-answer session in the Sime Hall, at which the following members of staff will join to talk about Senior School life and the transition from the Junior School: • • • • • •

Dr Hazel Bagworth-Mann – Headmistress Mrs Sarah Wright – Principal Deputy Head Mr Daniel Sabato – Deputy Head (Academic) Mrs Lucy Simson Deputy Head (Pastoral) Mr Tim Scott – Deputy Head (Admissions, Co-Curricular and Events) Mrs Claire Brown -Head of Junior School

After the question-and-answer session, you will be joined by your child for a tour of the Senior School, led by two Senior School students. The morning will finish by 10am.

We look forward to meeting you, but in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Rana, Admissions Registrar (arana@habsgirls.org.uk) if you have any further queries.

St Catherine's Day

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FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER – 5.30PM COACH SERVICE Please note that there will not be a 5.30pm coach service on Friday 24 November. Pupils will need to be collected from school or use the 4.15pm coach service on this day. This includes those who attend Water Polo or Football after school.

YEAR 5 INFORMATION CONTINUE

Merry Music

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FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER You are warmly invited to Merry Music, which kicks off our final fortnight of festive events!

Our ensembles are currently preparing a varied programme of seasonal classics, along with some festive gems, which are sure to fill you all with Christmas cheer.

As this is not a ticketed event, you will be required to sign in upon arrival. Please park in the visitors' car park and follow the signage to the Sime Hall, located in the Music School. You are welcome to sign in from 9am, with the concert starting at 9.15am and finishing at approximately 10am. Due to limited space, each performer may have up to two guests.

The following ensembles will be taking part in the concert and, as such, all girls involved will need their instruments and music on Friday 1 December: • Guitar Ensemble • Junior Orchestra • Super Saxes • Year 3 Recorders • Fabulous Four-Stringers

• Brass Ensemble • Golden Bones • Descant Recorders • Chamber Strings

ACE Karate

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ALTERNATIVE GRADING EXAMINATION TIME FOR KS2 Due to a clash with the school disco, the Karate Grading Examination on Sunday 3 December has been rearranged to the slightly later time of 6pm.

This time is for all of the KS2 girls that would like to participate in the grading examination, regardless of their grade, that are attending the school event.

Mr Patel asks parents to contact him via email patel.karate@icloud.com if their daughter hopes to attend the later time.

Please click here to reference the original letter from Mr Patel in previous publication regarding the upcoming grading and purchasing a Karate Uniform/Gi.

Last Day of Term for KS2 WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER On the last day of term, Wednesday 13 December, there will be no after school club and only one coach service running at 4.15pm. All pupils in Years 3-6 will need to be collected at 4pm or catch the 4.15pm coach.

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YEAR 5 INFORMATION CONTINUE

Junior School Carol Service

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TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER AT 1.45PM ALDENHAM SCHOOL CHAPEL This year’s Junior School Carol Service, for Years 3 to Year 6, will take place at Aldenham School Chapel. The service will begin at 1.45pm and run until 2.45pm/3pm. Through the medium of carols, choral and instrumental performances, poetry and prose readings, the service will tell the story of Christmas as a significant festival. It will be inclusive and informative for everyone of all faiths, and those of none.

The pupils will be transported to Aldenham School, after lunch, on the day of the service. We would ask that your daughter only comes to school with her coat on this day; water and other resources will be provided in school. At the end of the service, you are welcome to collect your daughter from outside the chapel, where they will be waiting with their class teacher and will be ticked off a class list and dismissed to you.

After school clubs will not be running on this day, however After School Care and the coach service will be running as normal. All parents must confirm their daughter's going home arrangements via this form by noon on Monday 4 December. Please note that parking facilities at Aldenham School are restricted and that car sharing is strongly advised.

There will be two rehearsals at Aldenham School Chapel: one on Friday 8 December for readers, junior choir, senior choir, choristers and brass ensemble, and one on Monday 11December for all KS2 pupils. Children will return to school so that normal going home arrangements can apply on both of these days.

Pupils in the brass ensemble will need their instruments and music for both rehearsals and the carol service. The pupils’ contribution to the service will be very important: singing, playing instruments and offering/citing readings. We would be delighted, therefore, if some of their family and friends are also able join us. We can allocate two tickets per family but as ever, we would be grateful if pre-school children are not brought to the Carol Service. Tickets for the Carol Service can be booked online via this link .

The Box Office will be open from Friday 1 December at 9pm until Friday 8 December at 8am.

Year 6 Swim Squad REMINDER Swim Squad will not be taking place on Thursday 23 November. Some members of swim squad may be required for swimming galas on those dates. If your daughter is invited to participate in these galas, you will be contacted via Evolve.

Year 6 Arts Award IMPORTANT REMINDER If your daughter is taking part in the Arts Award trip on Tuesday 21 November and you would like to collect her directly from the Radlett Arts Centre after the visit, please email Miss Galvin to confirm (egalvin@habsgirls.org.uk).

The collection time from the centre is 4.45pm and the meeting point is the front desk. If you are running late, we will take your daughter back to the school car park in the minibus, as unfortunately, we will not be able to wait.

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St Catherine's Day

NEW

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER – 5.30PM COACH SERVICE Please note that there will not be a 5.30pm coach service on Friday 24 November. Pupils will need to be collected from school or use the 4.15pm coach service on this day. This includes those who attend Water Polo or Football after school.

YEAR 5 INFORMATION CONTINUE

Merry Music

NEW

FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER You are warmly invited to Merry Music, which kicks off our final fortnight of festive events!

Our ensembles are currently preparing a varied programme of seasonal classics, along with some festive gems, which are sure to fill you all with Christmas cheer.

As this is not a ticketed event, you will be required to sign in upon arrival. Please park in the visitors' car park and follow the signage to the Sime Hall, located in the Music School. You are welcome to sign in from 9am, with the concert starting at 9.15am and finishing at approximately 10am. Due to limited space, each performer may have up to two guests.

The following ensembles will be taking part in the concert and, as such, all girls involved will need their instruments and music on Friday 1 December: • Guitar Ensemble • Junior Orchestra • Super Saxes • Year 3 Recorders • Fabulous Four-Stringers

ACE Karate

• Brass Ensemble • Golden Bones • Descant Recorders • Chamber Strings

NEW

ALTERNATIVE GRADING EXAMINATION TIME FOR KS2 Due to a clash with the school disco, the Karate Grading Examination on Sunday 3 December has been rearranged to the slightly later time of 6pm.

This time is for all of the KS2 girls that would like to participate in the grading examination, regardless of their grade, that are attending the school event.

Mr Patel asks parents to contact him via email patel.karate@icloud.com if their daughter hopes to attend the later time.

Please click here to reference the original letter from Mr Patel in previous publication regarding the upcoming grading and purchasing a Karate Uniform/Gi.

Last Day of Term for KS2 WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER On the last day of term, Wednesday 13 December, there will be no after school club and only one coach service running at 4.15pm. All pupils in Years 3-6 will need to be collected at 4pm or catch the 4.15pm coach.

YEAR 5 INFORMATION CONTINUE

Junior School Carol Service

NEW

TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER AT 1.45PM ALDENHAM SCHOOL CHAPEL This year’s Junior School Carol Service, for Years 3 to Year 6, will take place at Aldenham School Chapel. The service will begin at 1.45pm and run until 2.45pm/3pm. Through the medium of carols, choral and instrumental performances, poetry and prose readings, the service will tell the story of Christmas as a significant festival. It will be inclusive and informative for everyone of all faiths, and those of none.

The pupils will be transported to Aldenham School, after lunch, on the day of the service. We would ask that your daughter only comes to school with her coat on this day; water and other resources will be provided in school. At the end of the service, you are welcome to collect your daughter from outside the chapel, where they will be waiting with their class teacher and will be ticked off a class list and dismissed to you.

After school clubs will not be running on this day, however After School Care and the coach service will be running as normal. All parents must confirm their daughter's going home arrangements via this form by noon on Monday 4 December. Please note that parking facilities at Aldenham School are restricted and that car sharing is strongly advised.

There will be two rehearsals at Aldenham School Chapel: one on Friday 8 December for readers, junior choir, senior choir, choristers and brass ensemble, and one on Monday 11December for all KS2 pupils. Children will return to school so that normal going home arrangements can apply on both of these days.

Pupils in the brass ensemble will need their instruments and music for both rehearsals and the carol service. The pupils’ contribution to the service will be very important: singing, playing instruments and offering/citing readings. We would be delighted, therefore, if some of their family and friends are also able join us. We can allocate two tickets per family but as ever, we would be grateful if pre-school children are not brought to the Carol Service. Tickets for the Carol Service can be booked online via this link .

The Box Office will be open from Friday 1 December at 9pm until Friday 8 December at 8am.

Cornflower Assembly Friday 10 November Friday afternoon assemblies are always a time of joy and celebration in the Junior School. Our weekly Cornflower Assembly celebrates individuals who have particularly demonstrated ways in which they have embodied our school values: Courage Curiosity Community and Ambition. We cherish our Cornflower Assemblies and hope that you enjoy celebrating with us too.

Ambition Aarya (1 Purple) Rosie (2A) Sofia (2A) Bo (2 Alpha) Khushi (2 Ansuz) Olivia (3A) Sophie (3 Alpha) Bela (4 Aleph)

Curiosity

Community Zoi (4 Aleph) Saanvi (5 Aesc) Aliyah (5 Aesc) Ellie ( 5 Aleph) Lara (5 Aleph) Hikita (6 Aesc) Kourtney (6 Aleph) Charlotte (6 Aesc)

Lina (Rainbow Blue) Talia (Rainbow Red) Kamila (1 Purple) Anoushka (3 Alpha) Maanya (5 Aleph)

Courage Lily (1 Orange) Alyssa (2 Alpha) Soraiya (2 Ansuz) Ryeona (3A) Nirvani (4 Aesc) Jaya (4 Aesc) Mia (6 Aesc)

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS FIXTURES

WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER

Year 6 Inter House Netball (In PE lesson)

THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER

*Years 4, 5, 6 Swimming Division 10 Gala

MONDAY 27 NOVEMBER

Year 4 Inter House Netball (In PE lesson)

THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER

Year 5 Inter House Netball (In PE lesson)

*Invite only via Evolve

JUNIOR SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES

Monday 20 NOVEMBER

MONDAY 4 DECEMBER

4 Aleph Class Assembly

Living Nativity 3 Alpha Class Assembly

TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER Year 6 Arts Award – Radlett Centre

TUESDAY 5 DECEMBER Rainbow to Year 2 Panto

WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER Year 1 ACE Ballet Performance KS2 ACE Ballet Performance

WEDNESDAY 6 DECEMBER

THURSDAY 23 NOVEMBER

THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER

No Swim Squad

Rainbow & KS1 Production 2

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER

St Catherine’s Day Assembly

Author visit – Korky Paul Year 5 Open Morning/School In Action Year 2 ACE Ballet Performance

Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Lunch Rainbow & KS1 - End of Term Family Friday - Rainbow, Years 2, 4 & 6 Family Friday Parent Talks KS2 Carol Service Rehearsals

FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER

MONDAY 11 DECEMBER

Merry Music Concert Santa Dash

KS2 Carol Service Rehearsals

TUESDAY 28 NOVEMBER

Rainbow & KS1 Production 1

TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER

Junior Carol Service

Junior Disco

WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER KS2 - End of Term

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.