WEEKLY BULLETIN 19 1ANUARY 2024
QOTW:
If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours!
Dear Parents,
Message from the Head
We’ve had a lovely, if somewhat crisp and frosty, week at HHS! Our Kindness Tree is starting to bloom, as those who have received acts of kindness from others have added their blossoms to the branches. This week, our Tuesday assembly was about World Religion Day, (which we celebrated today in school) with a special focus on the teaching of major world religions that unify us. If only international leaders and politicians would adhere to the same teaching; the world would truly be a better place! Hopefully you will have received my email from the 5th January about the sensitive matter of pupil gender questioning in schools. The government has released some non-statutory guidance around this issue and I look forward to sharing this with you in our Monday Zoom call; joining details are on the page below. Wishing you a super weekend, Mrs Brown and the Team
Holland House is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: HHS Information evening on Gender Questioning in Schools Time: Jan 22, 2024 6:30 PM London Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83860523392? pwd=7vkwR2U03x7UGGofQUcwKXqk4nebaT.1
Meeting ID: 838 6052 3392 Passcode: 438663
CELEBRATING PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT Celebrating Pupil Achievement, in school...
... and out, whatever the field!
Congratulations to all those who have been awarded certificates this week:
Our warmest congratulations to:
Y6 Reeva & Kush D Y4 Dylan B & Ria Y3 Maya S & Heer Y2 Ighayere & Arav Y1 Cataleya & Reiyan R Aarav Art Sophia S & Swaara IT: Isha & Kush D
Our amazing Table Tennis Team Kiana 1st Place under 11 Girls Reiyen 3rd Place under 11 Boys Sam, Yusuf, Kush & Arav Go HHS!
Millionaire Milestones 1,000,000 words: Hussein, Maiya & Arav (Y6) 2,500,000 words Aarav (Y4) 750,000,000 words Reya A (Y5) Growth Mindset: Enakshi Not everyone can get a certificate every week, but remember, your light isn't dimmed by the success of others
Votes For Schools THIS WEEK'S VOTE TOPIC Would you feel comfortable having a conversation about your mental health? (Primary 7-11) | Is it easy to talk about your feelings? (Primary 5-7)
In recent years, more and more mental health charities have been encouraging us to talk about our mental health to help us through challenging times. But many of these ideas have been around for thousands of years in different cultures and civilisations. Over 4000 years ago, in Ancient Egypt, Egyptian doctors created sleep temples to help distressed people who were unwell . They discussed the meaning of their dreams, and talked about what their future might be like. They also studied the mental health of their patients, helping them to share their knowledge with others. Those who were grieving or filled with anxious thoughts were given the chance to paint, listen to music and walk outdoors to help them recover .
Tooled-Up Education Dr Kathy Weston and her team help parents best support their children with evidence based advice...
Quick Guide to Neurodiversity This offers key terms for beginning to navigate autism, ADHD, OCD and more, with links to expert panels, conference recordings and support resources.
Wonderful Webinars January 26, 2024 - 12:00 GMT: Mental Health of Children and Young People With child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Meinou Simmons. Register here. If you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of content on our site, use our quick guides for an easy-to-digest overview of some of our most popular subjects:
Quick Guide to Anxiety We have a Quick Guide to Anxiety which helps with identifying the symptoms of anxiety, starting points for parents to help, and links to our many resources on coping strategies and staying calm. Quick Guide to Emotional Literacy Emotional Literacy refers to our ability to recognise our emotions, and the strategies we use to cope with difficult feelings. Our Quick Guide to Emotional Literacy gives you some tangible ideas for promoting emotional literacy within family life. Many of these tips are just as useful for adults!
Important Reminders Parking in and around Broadhurst Avenue Your paragraph text Please do not under any circumstances block driveways. This is a source of considerable antagonism for our neighbours with whom we are trying hard to cultivate a more respectful relationship. Please park further from the school if necessary and walk up to the gates.
Cakes and treats for Birthday Celebrations All cakes and goodies intended for Birthday Celebrations must come to us in their original packaging so we can be certain about allergens. We reserve the right to not distribute treats if we are unsure about the ingredients. Please do NOT send whole cakes We have a very strict NO NUT policy.
Water bottles All water bottles must be fully transparent and must NOT be made from glass. They should have a secure lid that minimise the risk of leaking or spilling when knocked over Water is the only drink permitted. Any bottle found that doesn’t meet the requirements will be removed by staff and given to parents at the end of the day to replace.
If providing Krispy Kreme doughnuts, please send sugar glaze ONLY.
School Hours 08.15 08.30
Gates open Gates close
Pupils are considered “late” if they arrive after the gate has closed. Please sign them in at the front desk. 15.30 End of day collection 16.30 Session 1 Clubs end 17.15 Session 2 Clubs end Please note that prompt collection is expected at these times and a late fee may be incurred.
Dates for the Diary Spring Term 2024 19 Jan World Religions Day 25 Jan Holocaust Memorial Speaker Y6 30 Jan Photoshoot for School 5-11 Feb Children’s Mental Health Week Mon 12- 16 Feb Half-term 20 Feb Maths Puzzle Day 22 Feb Y5 Trip to Hampton Court 23 Feb Y6 Parents’ Evening 26-1 Mar Science Week 28 Feb R Trip to Paradise Park 29 Feb Y6 Trip Parents’ Info Evening 2 Mar Open Morning 4 Mar Y2 Trip to Amersham 4-8 Mar English Week 6 Mar Y6 Trip to Tring 7 Mar World Book Day 11 Mar Y4 Trip to Mountfitchet Castle 12 Mar Y3 Trip to St Albans 12 Mar Y4 Trip Parents Info Evening 13 Mar Y5 Trip Parents’ Info Evening 15 Mar Open Classroom 15.30 -16.30 18 Mar R-Y5 Parents’ Evening 20 Mar Performing Arts Show at the Wyllyotts Theatre 21 Mar Coffee Morning for new Reception Class Parents 21 Mar Y1 Trip to Knebworth Fri 22 Mar End of term 12.15
Dates for the Diary Summer Term 2024
Tues 16 April First day of term for Pupils Mon 22 -26 April French Trip (Y6 only) Wed 8- 10 May Y4 Bushcraft Residential Trip Mon 27- 31 May Half-term Mon 10 – 14 Jun Y5 Manor Adventure Residential Trip Wed 26 June Prizegiving Ceremony & Y6 Show at the Wyllyotts Theatre Fri 5 July End of term 12.15