Weekly News - Friday 11th February 2022

National Taekwondo Champion!

We are delighted to share the news that Aarya D won the gold medal at the UK Taekwondo National Championship last weekend in Bristol. He is now the UK champion in the Heavyweight 140cm – 150cm Category. Well done, Aarya!

Wrens Class Assembly

On Thursday, Wrens Nursery class delighted us all with a super assembly about winter. Adorned in lovely outfits, they enthusiastically sang each song, showing particular enjoyment for their obvious favourite, 'Put your socks on your ears', a catchy little number that stayed in our heads for the rest of the day! They were also able to demonstrate their confidence and knowledge when speaking in front of their parents. In short, it was a wonderful way to start our day. Great work, Wrens!

4L Class Assembly

Today, the children of 4L presented their class assembly, which focussed on the importance of love as the cornerstone of some of the most valuable things in life: caring for others and feeling like you belong. They demonstrated the power of true love using the parable of the prodigal son and a song by The Beatles (can you guess which one?!). Well done, 4L, on a very meaningful and enjoyable assembly.

Upcoming Author Visit - Konnie Huq

On Thursday 24th February, we are delighted to be welcoming ex Blue Peter presenter and children’s author Konnie Huq to the school.  She will be talking to pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 about her popular book series ‘Cookie’, including a 15 minute Question and Answer session.

To pre-order copies of Konnie’s books, ready to be signed and dedicated at school on the day, please click the link below and place your order through Chiltern Bookshops by 5 p.m. on Wednesday 23rd February at the latest:

                                                   £6.99 EACH 

https://chilternbookshops.co.uk/product-category/konnie-huq-schools-event/

HOW TO ORDER

• Click the link above

• Click the book or bundle required

• Select the name of your child’s school from the drop-down menu

• Add to Basket

• View Basket

• Click collect free from the Chorleywood Bookshop OR Gerrards Cross Bookshop (this will ensure FREE delivery to the school)

• Proceed to Checkout

• PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND CLASS/FORM IN THE BOX MARKED ‘DETAILS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL EVENTS’ TO ENSURE THE BOOK CAN BE SIGNED AND DEDICATED BY KONNIE HUQ ON THE DAY 

All orders will be delivered free to the school in time for Konnie's visit on February 24th.

We are sure that the children will enjoy hearing from Konnie and hope that many of you will choose to buy them some of her books to read.

U11 Girls' Football Tournament

On Thursday, St. Helen's College entered the Premier League Primary Stars U11 Girls Football Tournament. A mixture of girls from Years 5 and 6 attended and were fantastic throughout the day. Their enthusiasm, teamwork and effort shone brightly and they produced some excellent football. Unfortunately, they lost their first three matches by small margins but they definitely saved their best game for last, winning 5-0. Well done, girls!

Thames Valley Cavaliers

The Thames Valley Cavaliers offer Saturday morning basketball sessions for children aged 7 - 12 and the first session is free as a taster session. Details can be found here.

The club are also running a half term camp next week for children aged 7 - 12. Details can be found here.

On Saturday, the Cavaliers are taking on the Essex Rebels in a game that begins at 3 p.m. Once again, they are offering free tickets and free pizza to children from St. Helen's College (Years 3- 6). You can find details of the game here and pizza vouchers here. We hope that many of you will go along to support the team.

PA Quiz Night - 7 p.m. Tuesday 8th March

Do you fancy a fun packed evening where you can test your grey matter? The St. Helen's College Parents' Association has arranged a quiz night on Tuesday 8th March at The White Bear in Ruislip. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the quizzing starting at 7.45 p.m. Teams should comprise 4-6 adults and places are limited so get your booking and payment made as soon as you can to avoid disappointment (one team member will need to make a single booking and one payment for their whole team).

There will be a prize for each person in the winning team (who will also win the associated bragging rights). Raffle tickets will also be available to buy on the night so, if you don't win the quiz, you might still be able to win a prize.

Parents, school staff, friends and relatives are all welcome to put a team together (as long as they're over 18). Watch out for the link to the booking form which will be circulated via your class rep and don't miss out!

Royal Academy Young Artists' Show

There is still time for budding young artists to enter artwork for the Royal Academy's Young Artists' Show. For a chance to feature in the on-site and online exhibition, pupils aged 4-19 should submit an artwork of any kind by 30 March 2022. Artwork should be submitted directly to the Royal Academy via the link above. 

Staff Raise Money For World Cancer Day

The St. Helen's College staff have supported World Cancer Day for many years and this year was no exception. We have collectively raised £320 in donations which were made in return for staff room treats on the day.