Bulletin 15.09.2023
HHS
“Curiosity is the essence of human existence”
Message from the Head
Dear Parents,
It’s already the end of the second week of term and children and staff alike are settling back into school life. Please could I gently remind you to label your child’s uniform this weekend – this would really help us to return misplaced items!
Tuesday’s assembly focussed on understanding what a Growth Mindset is and how to recognise when we are showing a fixed vs growth mindset approach. This linked nicely into the Votes for Schools topic for the week: Are you Resilient when things don’t go to plan?
School Photographers are coming in on Tuesday 19th Sept for Singles and Sibling photos. All pupils must wear full school uniform (either Summer or Winter uniform is fine). If your child normally wears their PE kit that day, please pack it into a bag.
Wednesday 20th is Jeans for Genes day. We ask for a minimum donation of £1/ child. Jeans should be worn along with the normal school shirt and blazer if you would like your child to take part.
Wishing you a lovely weekend, Mrs Brown and the HHS Team
Tooled Up Education
A message from Dr Kathy Weston and her team
Introducing Our Brand New Platform
First things first, we are thrilled to unveil our shiny, new online platform designed exclusively for our members. Head on over to the website and explore what has changed. We're still settling in, so please bear with us if anything looks awry.
Back to School Checklist
With the holidays fading into the background, many of us are transitioning back into work mode, including our children. If they need a gentle push to get back into the academic groove, look no further than our ‘Back to School Checklist’. It's the perfect tool to encourage their independence and start the year off right.
Tools for Teens and New Secondary School Students
For your teens, we've introduced the weekly ‘Mindset Planner’ to help them stay organised and motivated. If you have young ones embarking on their journey to a new senior or secondary school, our ’Settling In’ journal is here to guide them through their first few weeks with ease.
Votes for Schools: Keep the discussion going at home
Remember, there's no "right" or "wrong" - We are learning to argue for/against a position. This includes how to respectfully disagree with someone and calmly defend our point of view.
Recognising Pupil Achievement, whatever the field
School Certificates Awarded This Week
Sasha K Summer S Ria S Aarav P Maya D Daniel B
Hassan D Rishvarth G Lana S Amariah J Kaira A Maiya N
Alana J Amakashe C
Recognising Pupil Achievement, whatever the field
Millionaire Milestones
Congratulations to Aarav in Y4 on becoming a Word Millionaire!
Recognising Pupil Achievement, whatever the field
Outside school successes
Congratulations to Anaiya in Y3 who achieved a Distinction in her LAMDA entry level award.
Free Parent Webinar with Role Models Letting Go of Perfectionism
Role Models are aiming to transform the conversation around making mistakes for our children. We want to teach them ‘How to Fail’. The webinar is a 60 minute online talk exploring what perfectionism is, how it can impact your child and most importantly, 10 practical strategies for parents to stop perfectionism taking hold in an unhealthy way.
We’ll cover:
What is perfectionism?
Is it always a bad thing?
What can I say and how can I respond to my child to help them let go of perfectionist tendencies?
Register your free place:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3216945340362/WN_SeKJmMgYRBKYLQcM_I0cqA
Topic: ‘How to help your child let go of perfectionism’
When: Tues 26th September, 7:30 PM [London time]
Hosted by: Louise Treherne and Frances Waller
Dates for the Diary
Autumn Term 1
Tues 19 Sept Photo Singles and siblings. Full school uniform to be worn (not PE kit!).
Weds 20 Sept Jeans for Genes (£1)
Mon 25 Sept Donations for Harvest festival received all week
Mon 09 Oct African Workshops for Black History Month
Tues 03 Oct School Closed for pupils due to 4+ Assessments
Fri 13 Oct Y6 Parents’ Evening
Mon 16 Oct Flu Vaccination
Wed 18 Oct Whole School Science Day
23 –Fri 27 Oct HALF-TERM
Dates for the Diary
Autumn Term 2
Wed 15 Nov Whole School Production at Wyllyotts Theatre (Time TBC)
Mon 6 Nov YR – Y5 Parents’ Evening
Tues 5 Dec Whole school trip to Panto at the Radlett Centre
Thurs 7 Dec Christmas Lunch for pupils
Fri 8 Dec Christmas party day: Mufti worn (£1) End of term 12.15
Dates for the Diary
Spring Term
Fri 5 Jan First day of term for Pupils
Mon 12- 16 Feb Half-term
Wed 20 Mar Performing Arts Show at the Wyllyotts Theatre
Fri 22 Mar End of term 12.15
Dates for the Diary
Summer Term
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
Fri 5 July
Prizegiving Ceremony & Y6 Show at the Wyllyotts Theatre
End of term 12.15
Parent Expertise
Calling all parents!
Do you have an exciting job that might pique the interest of the pupils? We’d love to hear from you and arrange an assembly or workshops!
We’d be particularly excited to hear from parents who work with the brain, or in the STEM field in general.
Please reach out to us with your ideas!
Gentle Reminders
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.
If providing Krispy Kreme doughnuts, please send sugar glaze ONLY
Parking in and around Broadhurst Avenue
You must 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.
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
Blazers
As per previous communications, all pupils are expected to be wearing the new school blazer from September 2023.
Late arrival/collection
Please remember to come into the school building and register/sign out your child if you are running late.