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15/02/25

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13/02/25

Successful end of term art project for year six: children planned, designed and built these amazing Memories Boxes linked to our Oval history topic and our belonging driver. pic.twitter.com/n9kmoqMctV

12/02/25

Year six loved their visit from Steel today and asked some brilliant questions!#pshe pic.twitter.com/SVSTN0xR3p

12/02/25

We loved our visit from Steel today, learning all about resilience and the importance of sleep, healthy diet, being active, hydration and showing gratitude (noticing glimmers). Can anyone beat Steel’s record of 757 burpees nonstop in under an hour?#pshe pic.twitter.com/FLHRxZ2Lkq

12/02/25

As part of Safer Internet Day, year 2 explored a variety of dangers online and discussed how to respond to them. They had some excellent ideas and good knowledge of the safety features of various apps. They created posters to teach younger children about what they had learnt. pic.twitter.com/dWyOSidsdH

12/02/25

Amazing messages being given to the children this morning by the amazing gladiator Steel! What a fantastic morning we have ahead pic.twitter.com/Y0WFDxF1nL

11/02/25

Year six scientists dissecting hearts to understand how the circulatory system works. pic.twitter.com/ewcfvsfMRX

11/02/25

Year six scientists dissecting hearts to understand how the circulatory system works. pic.twitter.com/Dz7qWkgTL8

11/02/25

Year six home learning designing posters for around school about how to keep safe online. pic.twitter.com/eya9mmpF4M

11/02/25

Year six historians exploring the Oval as part of their local history project, with an added extra of a tag rugby PE lesson! pic.twitter.com/iabdKAYvHI

11/02/25

Year six historians exploring the Oval as part of their local history project, with an added extra of a tag rugby PE lesson! pic.twitter.com/gRFv2OAoT6

11/02/25

Team Dahl had a great science lesson on space and the stars with Mark the scientist yesterday (2).#science pic.twitter.com/FrJSAI3V1t

11/02/25

Team Dahl had a great science lesson on space and the stars with Mark the scientist yesterday (1).#science pic.twitter.com/K62hUgwN7y

11/02/25

Marking Safer Internet Day with a visit from the charity Computer Friendly pic.twitter.com/NuuQv4ROU2

10/02/25

Year 3 had a visit from Hands on Science and took part in a workshop on biological diversity. pic.twitter.com/RoqPJoSdUj

07/02/25

This week in assembly we celebrated Martin Luther King day, reading about this inspiring activist who devoted his life to fighting for civil rights. We linked to other activists such as Nelson Mandela, Greta Thunberg, Malala and Rosa Parks; and to our value of respect. pic.twitter.com/TKQlLAdduw

07/02/25

A huge thank you to all the adults who came to visit us today to explain how their job uses maths. pic.twitter.com/nNu8EdPIvU

07/02/25

Ladybirds have had a fantastic ! We have loved hearing about jobs that use numbers and dressing up! We are so inspired. We also made foot rulers to measure things in the classroom. pic.twitter.com/sfwifgPkd4

07/02/25

Our fourth visitor of the day was Tendaii, a train and air engineer. Our Y6’s were fascinated by his models and recognised how scale factors work in producing drafts of projects. pic.twitter.com/QmOElYN5WQ

07/02/25

Our third visitor of the day was Matt who works in the sports field. He explained to our Y6’s how fractions, decimals and percentages play a part in making predictions about different sporting events. pic.twitter.com/Js9gcUBH3m

07/02/25

Our second visitor of the day was Business Analyst Andreii who spoke to our Y6’s about how algebra and coding is used in his IT role. pic.twitter.com/g7qgZWX25k

07/02/25

Our first visitor of the day was Nurse Helen who works at treating cancer patients. Our Y6’s enjoyed learning about why measuring is particularly crucial in this field. pic.twitter.com/IG2nvg7xEC

07/02/25

Happy Number Day from Year 3! pic.twitter.com/bS3fxp7e8P

06/02/25

Aren’t we lucky to have such lovely, kind parents in our Year 1 class? We are so appreciative of these yummy sweet treats! pic.twitter.com/IEp8f6rkyO

04/02/25

Lunar new year celebrations last week pic.twitter.com/GAQmtKUjeU

29th November 2024

Dear Parents

This weekend is the start of Christmas festivities and I'm sure that many of you will be putting up Christmas decorations. We are the same! I shall say no more but I'm hoping that the children will be excited on Monday. 

Wreaths

A quick thank you to Mrs McGinty for donating a Christmas wreath to the school. It is a thing of beauty so many thanks for thinking of us. 

Rotary Club Christmas Service

Children in the choir from Year 5 and Year 6 will be singing at the Methodist church on Wednesday, 4th December. Parents, only of these children, will be able to view the performance. However do not fret because the whole Choir will be singing on Saturday, 7th December. 

The Choir on Tour

St Nicholas' Church Service

The Choir has their first Christmas outing on Saturday, 7th December. The children start at 10.00am. All parents are welcome to come and see the concert but also to wander around the Christmassy stalls in the Church. 

Jump! Christianty

In the lead-up to Christmas, all our RE classes have been focusing on Christianity. We were thrilled to welcome the Jump! Christianity team back to our school to teach the children about the story of Jesus' birth. The KS1 classes had an especially exciting time creating their own Christingles—a fun and meaningful activity that has left everyone feeling even more excited for the festive season!

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IRock Assembly

Just to highlight, the I-Rock children will have their concert on Tuesday, 17th December at 2.30pm. 

Just to highlight 

Governor Coffee Mornings for parents - all welcome

Our Chair of Governors, Dhanmita and our Parent Governor, Helen will be doing 2 coffee mornings meeting for parents from 8.30am. Please just turn up - you will be warmly welcomed. 

  • 10th December at the Silver Palate, Vaughan Rd

Clubs

We will be going live with teacher clubs next week as we are currently confirming the final timetable.

The Contractor club timetable is below and parents can contact the providers directly to book the clubs with immediate effect. 

Contractor Club Spring Timetable 2025 1

New Clubs

Magical Maths, Boxing and Traffic Lights Creative and Performing Arts

Boxing

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Traiic Lights

Christmas Holiday Clubs

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STEM buddy Christmas camps

Christmas is coming!!!

Date Event Time
Wednesday, 4th December 2024 Christmas Carol Rotary Club Concert Year 5 & Year 6 Choir 1.00pm & 7.00pm
Saturday 7th December 2024 St Nicholas Christmas Festival - Choir  10.00am
Monday, 9th December 2024 Christingle Service KS2 Children - St Nicholas Church (KS1 welcome) 6.30pm
Wednesday, 11th December 2024 Reception & KS1 Nativity (adults only) 6.00pm
Thursday, 12th December 2024 Reception & KS1 Nativity 9.30am
Thursday, 12th December 2024 Christmas Jumper Day  
Tuesday, 17th December 2024 Mayor's Carol Concert - Choir 6.00pm
Wednesday, 18th December 2024 Whole School Trip to Odyssey Cinema (Children can wear Christmas Jumpers)

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Thursday, 19th December 2024 Christmas Lunch  
Friday, 20th December 2024 Break for Christmas 12 noon

KS2 Christingle, Monday 9th December at St Nicholas' Church at 6.30pm, All Welcome

Just to highlight the Christingle Service on Monday, 9th December. This is for KS2 children primarily but the KS1 children are more than welcome. This has become a real tradition of this school which I'm really proud. Please come along if you are able. However I must warn you that the boiler in the kitchen isn't working so please bring blankets and snuggle warm clothes. 

Xmas 2024 Christingle

Netball at Roundwood

Mrs Stanger's netball club had a match on Wednesday at Roundwood school. 

Year 5 and 6 participated in their first netball friendly match. Since September, Mrs. Stranger and our parent volunteer, Mrs Griffiths Molloy, have been working with the children to hone their skills, and this was a fantastic opportunity for them to put their training into action.

The teams displayed impressive determination and resilience throughout the matches. Team B celebrated a great win, while Team A, despite a loss, created fantastic opportunities and gained valuable experience.

With another friendly match scheduled for next week, the children are excited for another chance to learn, grow, and develop their skills even further!

School Jumper Day,  Thursday 12th December 2024

Christmas jumper day is looming so we are again asking for the donations of old jumpers that no longer fit your children.

If you do have any old spare Christmas jumpers you no longer need please bring these to the school office where we will make sure that they make their way to the right places.

We will be wearing them on Thursday 12th December as well as Christmas Cinema day and Christmas Lunch Day.

Christmas School Lunch, Thursday 19th December 2024 

The menu for Christmas Lunch Day has been set and is below.  Christmas lunch is available for all children in school, including the children who historically have packed lunches.  The cost of the Christmas lunch is £2.60 and if you wish your child to take part please use Aspens Select to order your meal. 

Christmas lunch days is a real celebration so please encourage your child to take part. 

This is the only option of food on that day, so we really hope that as many of your children will join us. Please place your orders by Monday, 2nd December 2024. 

If the children don't want to join in with Christmas lunch then please send them in with a packed lunch for the day.

Please also ensure your 19th December 2024 school dinner option is selected. 

Xmas Menu

Copy of SET Notice

As mentioned in an earlier newsletter, the success of FOHA is entirely reliant on support from our whole community. We would be extremely grateful if you could take the time to fill in this short survey, the purpose of which is to gather information in order to improve on how FOHA can support the school, children and wider community.

Please click here to access the survey

Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Fundraising Christmas trees are now on sale!

Selling super fresh, locally grown trees is one of our biggest fundraisers across the whole school year. Trees are cut to order the day before delivery...they are amazing value for beautiful trees and Friends of HA receive generous commission for each one sold.

Please place your orders online and feel free to share with friends and family...https://www.foha.co.uk/fohashop/p/christmastrees

Please spread the word!

Xmas

Save the Dates

  • Saturday 8th February 2025 - Pub Quiz Night (replacing Comedy Night)
  • Friday 18th April 2025 - Easter Egg Hunt 

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Happy birthday this week to: Harry Tong (Reception), Rupert M-T (Reception), Priya G (Y2), Bobby G (Y3), Thea Lindley (Y3), Winter H (Y3) 

We are hiring

Please click here to view our Harpenden Academy vacancies

Please click here to view our Scholars' Education Trust vacancies

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Christmas at the Culture Trust

Carols on the Common Flyer

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