Junior School edition
Friday 21 June
Summer Term 2
Habs Weekly
Head of Junior School’s message
On Thursday 20 June, Habs Elstree schools gathered together for our first ever COP event. It was so lovely for Mrs Best and I to see the Prep and Junior School collaborating successfully for this event, and to see the friendships extend across the two schools. It was also an excellent opportunity for the Year 6 students who joined in with the Senior School activities, helping to aid with their transition to the Senior School. Our focus for the day was Water and Marine, and the students took part in a range of activities from Turtle Conservation to Nature Drawing. I was particularly proud of our Eco-council members from Year 5 who spoke at the General Assembly of COP as our Junior and Prep School representatives. They addressed the whole school community with courage and ambition to announce our Junior School sustainability pledges for the next academic year. Moksha (3 A) was given a roar of cheering and clapping after speaking about her Points of Light award and role as a sustainability advocate. The Habs community came together to vote for our top 5 pledges which were debated on by our Sixth Form students, and these pledges have already launched at Habs, following the event. Our Habs sustainability pledges will be formally released next week.
Head of Junior School’s message
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Today has marked the end of our Summer Term Family Friday sessions which have been a real highlight for me this term. It has been so lovely to see so many of you in our classrooms admiring your daughter’s work. The talks today focussed on ‘Oracy in the Junior School,’ ‘Written Methods in Maths,’ and ‘Building Strong Mental Health and Coping Strategies,’ and they were warmly received by the parents who were able to attend. Following on from this morning’s session on ‘Oracy in the Junior School,’ Mr Bloch has recommended parents to read ‘Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk – The Oracy Imperative’ written by Amy Gaunt and Alice Scott. Please click here to learn more about discussing Oracy at home. Thank you to those of you who have been attending our Family Friday series, and I hope they were informative and helpful for you all.
I am excited to announce that from Friday 28 June we will be trialling uploading our weekly newsletter on Firefly. Firefly is an excellent resource for you to receive regular updates on your daughter’s progress. I understand there were some issues regarding app usage and we have been in touch with Firefly directly to fix these issues. A letter will be sent next week with more information regarding the new usage of Firefly.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Claire Brown Head of Junior SchoolSummer Read 2024
Habs Girls’ Summer Read ‘24 has launched this week, aiming to promote everyone’s enjoyment of books and book discussion.
Each pupil from Rainbow to Year 5 will receive a book to read over the holidays (Year 6 will take part in the Senior School Summer Read), and this year our books share the theme of Reuse and Recycle. Pupils have heard about the Summer Read in Library lessons, and books will be distributed on Monday July 1, along ideas for some suggested activities linked to the books’ themes.
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We encourage you and your family to read and talk about the book together, and get involved in the activities. When we return to school in September, pupils will have further opportunities to share their thoughts, opinions and enthusiasm for the books in Library lessons, and show us the results of any activities they have chosen to do.
We hope you and your children enjoy our Summer Read 2024.
Inside the Classroom - COP
Junior School Book Corner
Tooled Up Education have created, and regularly update, guides for moving up to different year groups. Although the resource linked below is suggested for Year 7 transition, it is still useful for all year groups.
The book above, ‘Sharing a shell,’ by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks is a new addition to our book corner at Habs and we look forward to reading it with our students, in these next few weeks of change. In line with COP and our focus on marine and water, we hope the students enjoy the underwater story.
Please click here for the TooledUp Moving Up Guide.
Rainbow to Year 6 Information
Lunch Menu
WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 24 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.
Habs Weekly
IMPORTANT UPDATE
We are excited to announce that we will be trialling Firefly for our weekly newsletter. There will be no newsletter sent via school post next Friday, and instead we will be uploading to Firefly. A letter will be sent next week with more information.
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 themselves. 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.
NEW NEW
RAINBOW TO YEAR 6 INFORMATION CONTINUED
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.
Wraparound Care
BOOKING LINK
Please click here to book your daughter into Wraparound Care.
Junior School Sports Day
THURSDAY 27 JUNE
Please send your daughter into school with a snack and a full water bottle for Sports Day. Please refer to the poster later in the newsletter for more information.
Junior Summer Concert tickets
BOOKING OPENS FRIDAY 28 JUNE 9PM
Please click here for tickets to the Junior Summer Concert. Please note the Box office opens on Friday 28th June at 9.00pm and closes on Tuesday 2nd July at 8.00am.
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.
NEW NEW
Rainbow to Year 5 Information
Autumn Term Ballet
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Miss Sultana is currently in the process of putting together our 2024 ACE program. Miss Georgia, who runs our joint wraparound ballet sessions, and Miss Sultana would like to hear your thoughts to help us shape our KS1 and KS2 ballet provision for next year. Please complete this form by 12pm Wednesday 26 June.
Many thanks in advance for your feedback.
Autumn term ACE-wraparound activities.
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Information regarding Autumn Term wraparound ACE activities and how to sign up will be published in next week’s Habs Weekly. Girls will choose their lunch time ACE activities in September.
FRIDAY 28 JUNE
WEDNESDAY 3 JULY - 12PM
FRIDAY 5 JULY - 5PM
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 21 OCTOBER – FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER
MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER
ACE information published. Sign up for Wraparound ACE opens.
Deadline for registering for wraparound ACE.
Wraparound ACE confirmed on SOCS.
Wraparound ACE begins.
Half Term-No ACE
All ACE resumes after half term FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER ACE ends for the term.
NEW
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
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 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
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.
YEAR 2 INFORMATION CONTINUED
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.
Year 3
Year 3 Chess - cancelled
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chess with Mr D’Costa is cancelled on Wednesday 26 June. The final session of the year was Wednesday 19 June.
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.
NEW NEW
Year 4
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. NEW
YEAR 4 INFORMATION CONTINUED
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.
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
Instrumental Tuition Lessons
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read more about the instrumental tuition lessons that are on offer for the students.
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. NEW
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 5 INFORMATION CONTINUED
Year 6
Instrumental Tuition Lessons
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please click here to read more about the instrumental tuition lessons that are on offer for the students.
Mary Poppins Jnr photographs
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are excited to be able to share photographs from the fantastic Year 6 Production of Mary Poppins Jnr. To enable us to share these photos within the year group, we will require your written consent. Please note, without your consent, we will be unable to share the photographs.
Please click here to provide your consent. The form will close on Thursday 27 June 5pm.
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 arrangement.
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
NEW NEW
YEAR
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
6 INFORMATION CONTINUED
Cornflower Assembly
Friday 14 June 2024
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
Sahana (Rainbow Red)
Myla (1 Purple)
Siyanna (3 A)
Lyla (5 Aesc)
Vrinda (5 Aesc)
Aarya (5 Aleph)
Rhyah (5 Aleph)
Leyla (6 Aleph)
Community
Lila (Rainbow Blue)
Imaan (1 Orange)
Yauvani (2 Ansuz)
Anusha (4 Aesc)
Layla (6 Aleph)
Courage
Harriet (Rainbow Red)
Isabella (2 A)
Sophie (3 A)
Jia (4 Aleph)
Curiosity
Sitara (1 Orange)
Kamila (1 Purple)
Soha (2 A)
Amy (3 Alpha)
Alayna (4 Aesc)
Davina (4 Aleph)
Alice (5 Aleph)
Tammy (5 Aleph)
School News
Click here to book.
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 a snack and a 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 a snack and a full water bottle, clearly named
Junior School Reading List Year 3 to Year 6
Ms Wood is delighted to have released our Junior School reading list for 2024-25. We are sure the students will thoroughly enjoy delving into these books.
For the Year 3 recommended reading list, please click here
For the Year 4 recommended reading list, please click here.
For the Year 5 recommended reading list, please click here.
For the Year 6 recommended reading list, please click here.
Sunday 30 June
12pm to 4pm
Please click here for updated information from Habs Boys Parents’ Guild.
SAVE
THE DATE
NEW
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.
CLICK HERE
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
Year 5 Inter House Cricket
Year 6 Inter House Cricket
*Years
6 Friendly
Gala
3, 4, 5 &
Swimming
v NLCS
Years 3 & 4 Inter House Swimming Gala
Junior School Sports Day *Invite only via Evolve
JUNIOR SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES
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.