Dear Parents/Carers,

Highlight of the week has to be the performance at the Royal Albert Hall by our Choir.

A huge well done to all, especially to those in Y6 who have only just returned from their PGL School Journey! A massive thank you to Mrs Miller accompanied by 2 colleagues Miss Adams and Mrs Castle who have given up not

just this Sunday but hours of their free time preparing the children.

It was great to see a pupil Josh G on Timpani Drums for Herts Youth Orchestra and another ex-pupil Matthew D

who won Songwriter of the Year Award and performed it with his band.

Thank you also to Link Governor for Music and Vice Chair Julia Ellis-Hall for her company and enthusiasm as always.

An afternoon where I remembered what an honour it is to be Head Teacher of Howe Dell School!

HOWE DELL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

13th March 2020

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Debra Massey

Executive Headteacher of Howe Dell School and Day Care

“Absolutely fantastic! Well done everybody!”

- Sarah

“It was an amazing afternoon listening to

the mass Hertfordshire school choirs, bands and the composition

written about St Albans, such amazing talent. Well done choir (very early start!) Mrs Miller, Miss Adams and Mrs Castle and

Mrs Massey” - Julia

“Absolutely stunning piece, beautifully

performed! Thank you so much.

Choir, Mrs Miller, Miss Adams and Mrs Castle. Thank you so much.” –

Mrs Massey

STAFF NEWS We are saddened to say farewell to Ms Morrison who joined us as a trainee teacher and does a wonderful job as class teacher in Y2 and in leading Design and Technology. Nevertheless, we wish her every happiness as she relocates to Norfolk with her family at the end of the Summer Term. Likewise, Mrs Ewen who recently returned from her second maternity leave will also move on from her current Y4 job share with Miss Bogard, to work at a school closer to home. By doing this she can continue with her career whilst being a mummy to 2 very young children. We wish her all the best and thank her for her care of Reception pupil’s previously and providing such stability to her current class in Y4. DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT MUSEUM We were invited by PC Paddy Phelan to visit de Havilland Aircraft Museum. We were given a tour of the museum and learnt many interesting facts about different planes used in WW2. In this photo, you can see a table that was originally used in Jeffery de Havilland's board meetings. This table is now being returned to Hatfield police station, (the tables’ original home) from the museum.

WORLD BOOK DAY, TELL ME A DRAGON INSPIRED BY JACKIE MORRIS’ AMAZING BOOK Thank you to all parents who have supported this event with amazing costumes on a fantasy theme, and for the contribution totalling £275.00. This will be spent on books for enhancing reading across the school. A huge thank you to Miss Christmas who once again did an amazing job at coordinating a day that was enjoyed by all. IMPORTANT: PLEASE TAKE NOTE REGARDING STUDY BUGS As of April 2020, we will no longer be using Study Bugs, as the cost of running the programme is not viable for the school to continue with. We have also had issues where parents have reported absence through the app and it has not transferred to our register. Therefore, after Easter, parents should ring the absence line by calling the usual school number and selecting option 1, or notify us via SchoolComms. Please ensure you leave your child’s name, class and the reason for their absence. PLAYSCHEME Bookings for Playscheme during the Easter holidays, June INSET day and Summer holidays are still available. You will find attached the forms that need to be completed and returned to the office as soon as possible, including the Extended Services registration form.

“So proud to be part of this project! Thanks to Curriculum Leaders for work on learning resource and for

Miss Adams for taking the children in my absence, due to School

Journey.” Mrs Massey

STAFF SPEED DATING Thank you to all governors and subject leaders who gave of their time to meet to consider provision across our broad, balanced and exciting new curriculum. It is crucial to have this support and challenge in equal measure and is highly valued. ATTENDANCE Please be aware that attendance letters are currently being sent out to children that have low levels of school attendance. Should you receive a letter for your child that you would like to discuss further please contact the school office. CLUBS – SUMMER TERM A list of all clubs that will be available during the Summer Term will be sent out to all parents via SchoolComms today. Bookings can be made for all clubs via our online booking system at: https://howedell.parentseveningsystem.co.uk with the exception of external clubs which will need to be booked directly through the club organiser. The online booking system will be open from Saturday 14th March at 10am until Friday 27th March at 7pm. MILK – SUMMER TERM 2020 Summer Term 2020 Milk is available to order. Please return the slip attached, along with payment either to the office or via SchoolComms. Milk will not be ordered for your child unless both payment and slip is received by Friday 20th March 2020. PERFORM PERFORM are a not-for-profit drama school offering children’s drama and dance sessions. They are offering a Free Trial Session and a special introductory discount of £40 for members of Howe Dell Primary School if they sign up by Saturday 9th May. Please see the timetable attached for more information and our discount code.

Beacon Pupils are all celebrated from week beginning 2nd March 2020, on the recommendation of the class teachers.

Reception 1 Sebastian For having a really positive week

Reception 2 Kundana For trying hard with reading

Year 1.1 Max For extending himself in English

Year 1.2 Ava For being supportive to new children

Year 2.1 Hannah For an amazing watercolour dragon

Year 2.2 Khaled For amazing handwriting

Year 3.1 Arish For being kind and helpful to other children

Year 3.2 Elsie For swimming without a float

Year 4.1 Ella For great contribution’s on the class trip

Year 4.2 Alan For always being positive in learning

Year 5.1 Oliver For improving in his writing and spelling

Year 5.2 Antonia For her enthusiasm and effort in book week

Year 6.1 Ellie A For a positive refreshing attitude towards home revision

Year 6.2 Esam For good behaviour on the playground

Attachments to be viewed via the website:

Easter Playscheme booking form

June INSET Playscheme booking form

Summer holiday’s Playscheme booking form

Extended Services form

Milk Summer 2020

Perform timetable

HOWE DELL WEBSITE LINKS http://www.howedell.herts.sch.uk/newsletter-attachments/ https://www.howedell.herts.sch.uk/introducing-our-howe-dell-alumni/

EXTERNAL LINKS https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736725489#/login www.hertsdirect.org/freeschoolmeals

TODAY’S WINNERS OF GOLDEN TIME

Year 4 Class 1

Reception 1 98.0%

Reception 2 92.3%

Year 1 Class 1 96.0%

Year 1 Class 2 96.8%

Year 2 Class 1 98.3%

Year 2 Class 2 94.7%

Year 3 Class 1 96.0%

Year 3 Class 2 97.2%

Year 4 Class 1 98.9%

Year 4 Class 2 98.6%

Year 5 Class 1 98.4%

Year 5 Class 2 97.3%

Year 6 Class 1 96.6%

Year 6 Class 2 97.7%

Attendance to date from 1st September 2019

96.2%

MONDAY MANNERS – 09/03/2020

Reception 1 Bella

Reception 2 Alecia

Year 1 Class 1 Hadleigh

Year 1 Class 2 Pia Joyce

Year 2 Class 1 Julia

Year 2 Class 2 Macie

Year 3 Class 1 Ivy

Year 3 Class 2 Rahul

Year 4 Class 1 Harvey

Year 4 Class 2 Kelsie

Year 5 Class 1 Fergus

Year 5 Class 2 Annabella

Year 6 Class 1 Goldy

Year 6 Class 2 Grace