Habs Weekly Friday 16 September 2022 Autumn Term Pre-Prep and Prep School edition
We will forever be indebted to Her Majesty for her service to this country and to her people. Over seven decades, she was an outstanding example to us all, the embodiment of public service and duty.
We are currently respecting the period of National Mourning and will continue to do so until the end of the day of the State Funeral. We are duly following guidance from ISC, HMC, GSA and the government during this period of National Mourning.
During this period, our communications - including such newsletters and reminders - will be in black, white and grey.
It is with great sadness and respect that our schools offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family upon the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
I hope you have all had a lovely week, it has been great to have had the opportunity to meet so many of you over the last few days, either at drop off or pick up or the Reception and Year 1 Coffee and Chat this morning. If I have not yet had the chance to meet you, I look forward to doing so in the next few weeks.
such curiosity and even courage being exhibited, as they explored the poem and their thoughts through questioning and with some students stepping out of their comfort zones to speak up and put forward their ideas.
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I was also fortunate to join some Year 3 pupils as they too exercised their curiosity by trying out a multitude of instruments. Cellos, violas, French-horns, bassoons, trumpets and more were on offer. The atmosphere was electric as some pupils were ambitious with their desire to take on new challenges. We truly do have some magnificent musicians-in-themaking at the Prep.
Of course, the week has been tinged with sadness after the passing of Her
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It has been a busy and productive first full week and I have been taking the opportunity to pop into lessons and get to know the pupils. I was thoroughly impressed by the articulate observations of one Year 6 class as they analysed and discussed the significance of imagery in a poem. They discussed what the poet was trying to portray and how it made them feel. It was fantastic to see
As a result of the state funeral on Monday 19 September, we will be closed for the bank holiday. We will be open and running as normal on Tuesday 20 September.
Majesty, The Queen. However, it has been fantastic to see the school come together as a community during such a poignant moment in our history.
The Queen was a brilliant example of what one can do for their community, having served her country and her people tirelessly for 70 years. Last Friday, we came together to reflect on the life and reign of Her Majesty, The Queen, Our thoughts and best wishes are with the Royal Family and all those whose lives she touched.
I wish you and your families a restful weekend.
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Year 1: Thursday 22 September, 9am to 10am (Pre-Prep)
Please click here to find a letter regarding Year 1 swimming lessons for the Autumn Term.
Year 2: Wednesday 21 September, 9am to 10am (Prep Hall)
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SEPTEMBER DATES
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Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 19 September the Reception and Year 1 photographs will now take place on Friday 7 October. Year 2 photos will go ahead as planned on Wednesday 28 September.
Reception: Thursday 29 September, 9am to 10am (Pre-Prep)
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Coffee and Curriculum mornings. Please can we politely remind you to park your car carefully and ensure that you do not block any of resident’s driveways. The dates are as follows:
and Curriculum mornings
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During the sessions, Form Teachers will give a brief outline of the Maths and English curriculum and suggest some activities for you to use at home to support your child’s learning.
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After School Care
A polite reminder that the school day ends at 3.30pm. If you would like to book your child into After School Care until 4pm you must notify the Pre-Prep office in advance.
Please may we remind you that only fruit and vegetables are permitted at snack time. Grapes are a good healthy fruit snack but if you include grapes in your child’s snack box, please remember to always cut them lengthwise first to avoid choking.
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Y5&6
Open Day 2022
Curriculum Evenings
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Please click here to read a letter regarding our upcoming Open Day and the support required from Year 4 pupils.
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to read a letter regarding our Curriculum Evenings taking place next week. to 6
Please click here to read a letter regarding an upcoming parental information evening on the safety of young people both online and offline. This will take place on Thursday 6 October and will be on Zoom. This is a Senior School talk that we believe is of relevance to Year 6 parents and those who have older children.
Information Evening
Please click here to read a letter regarding our upcoming Open Day and the support required from Year 5 and 6 pupils.
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Prep Rugby Festival DATE: SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBR 2022 TIMINGS: YEAR 3 AND 4 - 9AM TO 10.30AM YEAR 5 AND 6 - 11AM TO 12.30PM • ALL PUPILS TO BRING A WATER BOTTLE • YEAR 4 TO 6 MUST BRING MOUTHGUARDS • PLEASE PARK IN COACH PARK • PUPILS TO MEET OUTSIDE PENNES CHANGING ROOMS CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Whole
Parent Voice
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Please click here to view our Acceptable Use Policy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PleaseINFORMATIONclickhere to read a letter regarding our Parent Voice and the vacancies we currently have.
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Co-curricular Clubs INFORMATION
We recommend that Years 2 and 3 sign up for at least two clubs and that Years 4 to 6 sign up for at least three. It is also advised that they have plenty time to relax on the playground and that their clubs schedule doesn’t become too busy. For after school clubs your child will need to be aware of going home arrangements.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Please note selection for Years 3 to 6 swimming squad will take place over the next two weeks to start week commencing Monday 3 October. If your child has been selected, they will receive an invitation letter from Miss Brandon with further details.
Y3 to 6
Those going by coach may need to use After School Care if the coach departs slightly later than the club. Those travelling home by car should be met by an adult at their club exit and walked to Pitch 5 car park. I hope the children will enjoy the clubs offered and gain from the experience and the chance to experience the wider community of the school.
Pupils have now had their co-curricular clubs assembly and sign up is open on SOCs. They have been shown how to do this and will be shown again by their Form Tutors. They will have the opportunity to sign up in Form Time and assistance can be given here if they encounter any problems.
It is a great chance for pupils to develop their decision-making skills and take responsibility for their schedule to promote leadership skills, as well as developing their ability to be independent.
Years 2 to 6
• Mental health – protecting and sustaining children’s positive mental health
• Behaviour – the best approaches to challenging behaviour
Tooled Up INFORMATION
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• Learning – what we can be doing at home to help our teens thrive at school
If you have not already gained access to the platform, please click here and insert the school’s unique pin number: HABS7725. We really hope you find using this beneficial.
• Aspiration – motivating our children to aim high and supporting them on their journey.
You will find short videos, podcasts and tip sheets covering:
As many of you will know, the Pre-Prep and Prep School is a ‘Tooled Up School’. This is a wonderful platform that provides you and us practical and psychological tools to help the children cope with life’s ups and downs. Extensive research by academics all over the world has uncovered approaches to raising children that help them to thrive. This platform has found ‘golden nuggets’ within these academic findings and translated them into practical tips for us all to apply.
• Family life and relationships – investing in good quality relationships at home to help our teens thrive in other areas of their life.
• Digital life – teaching safe and positive engagement with the digital world
Please note, there may be a small charge for ASCF after 4pm.
After this time, please email ascf@habsboys.org.uk for Prep pupil bookings and preprepoffice@habsboys.org.uk for Pre-Prep pupil bookings.
We are aware of the recent access issues that have been persisting in recent weeks, especially for our Year 2 parents at drop-off time. The path that runs parallel to the North Drive has now reopened and we hope this will make things easier. We thank you for your patience as we try to find a more efficient way for the Year 2 pupils to get to school safely.
Click here to book your child into the breakfast club or After School Care (ASCF) the week commencing Monday 26 September. Prearranged bookings can be made up until 12pm the Friday before.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
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to view the Pre-Prep lunch menu. Please click here to view the Prep lunch menu.
Please may we also remind all parents that pupils are not to be collected from the MFL car park for safety reasons. At pick up, this area is part of the one-way system out of school and has heavy traffic. It is dangerous for pedestrians. Please collect from Pitch 5 car park or the Girls’ School, if you have a child there.
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MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER Bank Holiday
Year 2 Coffee and Curriculum Morning (Prep Hall, Butterfly Lane. 9am to 10am)
THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Year 1 Coffee and Curriculum Morning (Pre-Prep Hall, Hazel Road. 9am to 10am)
WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
CALENDARPRE-PREPDATES
Year 5 and 6 Curriculum Evening (6.30pm)
Year 3 and 4 internal Rugby festival (9am to 10.30am)
WEDNESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
Music Performance assembly
THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Year 5 and 6 internal Rugby festival (11am to 12.30pm)
SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
Head of Prep and Year 2 parents meet (Prep Hall, 8.30am to 9.30am)
Bank Holiday
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TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
Year 3 and 4 Curriculum Evening (6.30pm)