Weekly News - Friday 21st April 2023

We wish those celebrating Eid a happy time with family and friends. Last Friday many Sikh and Hindu families celebrated Vaisakhi and it has been lovely to hear the children sharing their experiences.

We have had a busy first few days back at school and there is much to come over the weekend and next week!

Tomorrow (Saturday 22nd) is the TCS Mini Marathon. We are looking forward to seeing all those who have signed up to take part on the day. The best place for everyone to meet is at Horse Guard Parade and all St. Helen's College children should wear school PE kits so that we can easily find each other.

Parents running in the one mile run do not have to look after anyone else's children. If you have other questions about the event, please check the event guide here.

We all wish Mrs. Rumney the very best of luck on Sunday when she will be running the full London Marathon!

The SATIPS Art Exhibition is also taking place this Saturday at The Royal Masonic School for Girls, Rickmansworth. Forty St. Helen's College children are exhibiting and we look forward to seeing many parents there.

Bikeability begins this Saturday for those Year 6 children who signed up for this. 

Next Week

Lunchtime and after school co-curricular clubs will begin on Monday (24th April).

Next week will see our Year 5 children enjoy their week-long residential trip to the Isle of Wight and our Year 2 children will embark on their swimming programme. The following events will also be taking place:

Wednesday 26th April - Information evening for Year 4 parents ahead of the Year 4 residential trip to Flatford Mill (6.30 p.m.)

Thursday 27th April - Parents' Association Meeting in the Evans Hall (7.30 p.m.)

Friday 28th April - Month End Music Recital in the Evans Hall (from 3.45 p.m.)

Summer Term Reminders

Please check the school calendar to make note of dates relevant to your child for the summer term. There are plays, concerts, assemblies, Sports Days and more.

The final of our House Talent Show will take place in assembly on Tuesday 9th May.

The final of our annual Singing Competition will take place on 19th May. You can find full details and a form to register your child's entry here. Please note that video entries must be submitted no later than 5th May.

Year 1 - 6 Parents' Evenings

Bookings open at 4 p.m. today for our Year 1 - 6 parents' evenings which will take place in school on the following dates:

Tuesday 2nd May 4 -7 p.m.

Thursday 11th May 5 - 8 p.m. 

Parents should book appointments by following this link:
https://sthelens.schoolcloud.co.uk/ 

Children's Bollywood Dance Classes

From next Wednesday, Lopa Dance will be running children's Bollywood dance classes in the Evans Hall at Upper School for children in the local community. These will take place from 4.30 - 5.30 p.m. on Wednesdays and will be available for children aged 6-11. Interested parents should book directly with Lopa Dance. You can find full details here.