MAGAZINE 2019/20
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CONTENTS Welcome from the Head of the Junior School New Staff
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Rainbow 6 Year 1 Year 2
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Year 3 Year 4
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Year 5 Year 6
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Art & DT 20 Computing 22 24 Forest School MFL 26 PE 28 Performing Arts 30 Science 32 34 Charity and Eco Council Lockdown Memories 36
Year 1 P.8
Year 5 P.16
P.E P.28
CREDITS Editor Joanna Millman
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Deputy Editor Rebecca Nutkins Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls Aldenham Road Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3BT
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WELCOME from the Head of the Junior School
This year has seen records being set in the environment around us, with May 2020 breaking records for the sunniest month in the United Kingdom whilst February was the wettest. It is not just the physical environment that has seen such change this year, the learning environment here in the Junior School has been completely reimagined. The Junior School you see through photographs and snapshots in many of these pages was adjusted and adapted to a remote provision during the Spring term, then returned back to the building during the latter part of the Summer term. In making these changes, the school community has demonstrated our phenomenal ability to adapt and adjust, a beacon of positivity and a testament to our efforts in building resilience within our community. Looking through the magazine you will see the joy and love of learning we are so very proud of, something that has continued throughout our
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remote learning provision, during the period of lockdown. Equal attention was paid to all subjects with pupils and colleagues taking part in community challenges, a virtual sports week and collective endeavours in performing arts. I personally have loved witnessing and sharing in the enthusiasm and creativity demonstrated by the pupils and teachers, not just within the pages of this magazine but as something I see every day here in the Junior School. This edition of the magazine will be an important record of a very unique year and despite the challenges, you still find evidence of the pupils’ endless positivity and excitement in engaging with the learning opportunities on offer here at Habs. The lessons learnt this year extend far beyond the classroom, beyond specific subjects and reach to the core of our values. Mrs S Wright Summer 2020
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NEW STAFF An interview with Mr Whitworth What do you consider your favourite book or film? My favourite film is by far the Jungle Book. When I was younger my nickname at school was Mowgli. My favourite book is The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl. I love his vivid descriptions of his characters and the funny songs they sing when they are cleaning windows. What is your favourite West End musical? I have seen Wicked four times at the theatre and absolutely love it. When Elphaba sings the song ‘Defying Gravity’, I feel inspired! If you weren’t a teacher what job do you think you would have? If I wasn’t a teacher, I would love to be a tennis coach. It appeals to me being active and outside all the time. Plus, I would get paid to play my favourite sport. Who would play you in the movie of your life? I would want Zac Effron to play me in a movie of my life. I like how he can sing, act and dance. It would be a very lively movie to watch. You’ve just won a lottery jackpot of £15 million! What are you going to do with the money? I would buy an island in the Bahamas and call it Whitopia. I would then invite all my friends and family there for one massive party.
An interview with Mrs Langdon What do you consider your favourite book or film? Any Harry Potter film I think I’m a super fan. What is your favourite West End musical? Oh easy, Wicked is my favourite musical! The songs are incredible. If you weren’t a teacher what job do you think you would have? If I wasn’t a teacher, I would have liked to have been a doctor! Who would play you in the movie of your life? I think I’d have to say Jennifer Aniston, she’s one of my favourite actresses and I find her character Rachel, in Friends, hilarious! You’ve just won a lottery jackpot of £15 million! What are you going to do with the money? My initial thought would be to book a holiday and figure out how to spend the money while I’m on holiday! Then I’d share it with my family and friends, if they’re happy I’m happy! In one word, how would you describe your first year at Habs? It’s been such a fun year - if a little eventful. But the word I’d choose is WONDERFUL.
In one word, how would you describe your first year at Habs? AWESOME!
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Such fun in the great outdoors!
Celebrating o ur favourite books .
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Travelling back in time .
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Our learn i really bloo ng med in Year 2. Crowing our own veggies!!
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