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HOWE DELL SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
15th May 2015

Dear Parents/Carers
Highlight of the week has been technology based. This includes the launch of whole school access to Twitter.
This provides immediate sharing of school events and has been positively received by parents. So far this closed
group has 110 followers. The new cameras now mean whole class photography can happen and the iPads have
been ordered. In the meantime our old computers have been successfully redistributed to Howe Dell families.
To demonstrate creativity and the impact of technology on writing, a calendar and illustrated poetry book have
been published by Howe Dell. The calendar is pre populated for school from September 2015 – August 2016.
See slip overleaf to pre order copies.

Yours sincerely
Debra Massey
Head of Howe Dell School

Dance Competition

We wish good luck to Samara, Emma, Isabelle, Cameron, Saskia and Sebastian who will be taking part in the
‘Choice to Dance’ competition next Thursday at Hatfield Western Auditorium. Having seen their performance
it is evident how much practice and effort they have all put in to produce a fantastic dance piece. We would
also like to thank Kerry from Funkyds who has supported to make it possible for the children to enter the
competition. If you would like to go along and support please call the box office on 01707 281127 or visit
[email protected] to purchase tickets.

Poppies to Mark VE Day

Garden Sculptures
Following our commissioned
Spitfire Weather Vane, there

are now 6 poppies from
Andy Stevenson to

commemorate VE Day at
Howe Dell.

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WORDLE for 2 Steves
Please find the attached WORDLE for the 2 Steves. Some of the quotes were: “It was epic and funny”, “It was a
great evening and an enjoyable night”, “Really good fun and didn’t cost a thing”, “Fab family fun”.

Water Use in the Home Survey
The Eco Squad are taking part in a pilot project looking at how we use water in the home and in school. The results
of this survey form part of this project. There are no right or wrong answers, so please answer as honestly as you
can. It should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete. Thank you.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WaterUseInTheHomeHoweDellPS

Twitter
We would like to invite parents at Howe Dell to join Twitter as an extra form of communication with the school. Many
Year 5 and Year 6 parents already follow Howe Dell and have had the opportunity to use it to see what fun their
children were having whilst on school journeys and at the recent Badger Watch, as well as photographic workshops.
Most recent updates include outcomes from 2 Steves and evidence of learning around the school plus Circus
reminders.

If you would like to follow us on Twitter please add @HoweDellSchool and return the slip below so the school can
accept you. Please note siblings will not be added.

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Twitter
I would like to follow @HoweDellSchool on Twitter.

Childs Name_____________________________ Childs Class______________

Name of Parent__________________________ Twitter Name ______________________

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Cancer Research UK
They would like to express a huge ‘Thank you’ to all the children and parents for their kind donations which raised a
grand total of £526.50 for Cancer Research UK during “Howe Dell’s Got Talent”.

Hatfield Leisure Centre Badminton
Hatfield Leisure are currently running pay and play badminton sessions. Information about ‘No Strings’ Badminton
sessions can be found on the flyer on our website.

Monday Manners Table 11th May
Ryan Y1 C1
Jayden Y2 C2
Ava Y3 C1
Gweneth Y4 C1
Joshua Y5 C2
Jessica Y6 C2

Bugsy Malone Open Auditions
Open Auditions for this performance at the Hawthorne Theatre, WGC will be held at St Philip Howard School, Woods
Ave, Hatfield AL10 8NN on 3rd June at 4.30pm for 8-12 yr olds and at 5.30pm for 13 -11 yr olds.

Herts & Beds League Div 2 Champions – Ladies & Girls Football
All ages and standards welcome. Details on the flyer on our website.

Dolls, Barbies, Action Men Wanted!
Does anyone have any dolls, Action men, Barbies or other figures that children could play with at lunchtime?
Also, any children’s comics or magazines that are no longer wanted.

World Food Festival
World Food Festival at Oaklands College on Saturday, 16th May at 11am. Please see flyer on our website.

Herts WOW Newsletter
This can be viewed on our website.

Calendars & Illustrated Poetry Books
Examples are available at the Fete and in the school office. £10 per calendar, £16 per book. If stocks run low, these
will be re-ordered as soon as possible. The order slip is overleaf.

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Calendars & Illustrated Poetry Books. £10 per calendar £16 per book

Name:………………………………………. Year …………………………………… No of books 
No of Calendars 

Total Amount included:………………..

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Poem by Elikem Y1.C1
(Inspired by Iain Green’s Wonder Day recently)

Behind the bush, behind the bush, there could be….
An existing rabbit
A speedy eagle
An extreme donkey
A fierce dragon
A powerful tiger
A ferocious lion
A gigantic giraffe

Or an angry dinosaur

YELLOW EARTH WONDER DAYS - EVALUATIONS

Something I have enjoyed about the Yellow Earth Workshop
‘The Assembly where Mai did some dancing’
‘The story and acting from the scenes from The Nightingale’
‘The ribbon dancing outside’
‘I liked everything because it was fun’
‘I liked the shadow puppet story because everyone was calm and listening’
‘I liked listening to the story of the Snow Dragon’
‘Fan and rhythm dancing’
‘I liked waving the fans up and down’
‘The effect of everyone’s snowflake falling from the sky was colossal’

Something new I have learned from the Yellow Earth Workshop
‘Counting in Chinese’
‘Fan dancing’
‘We learnt a Chinese story’
‘I learnt to make a snowflake shadow puppet’
‘We learnt about a traditional Chinese tale’
‘I learnt how to say Hello in Chinese’
‘The Chinese landscape’
‘I learnt that Chinese writing is made out of pictures using words’

What skill would I like to practise or perform more?
‘The ribbon dancing because it felt nice and it was relaxing’
‘Speaking in Chinese’
‘Making more things’
‘Counting and speaking in Chinese’
‘I would like to listen to more Chinese stories’

What has this taught me about stories, dance and Art in China?
‘It’s fun and colourful’
‘We saw pictures of Chinese dragons’
‘There are stories about dragons’
‘They don’t like to waste things and they recycle’
‘Ancient and magical’
‘The Chinese culture is different from ours’
‘The dragon is a special animal to the Chinese’
‘Chinese stories usually explain something, such as why it rains or why it snows’
‘Ribbon dancing is complex in China – 2 ribbons are used’

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Attachments to be viewed via the website.
 Bugsy Malone Auditions
 Herts & Beds Ladies Football
 Hatfield Leisure Badminton
 World Food Festival
 Herts WOW Newsletter
 WORDLE for 2 Steves

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NEWS FROM THE CHILDREN’S COUNCIL

Beacon Pupils are all celebrated from week beginning TODAY’S WINNERS
5th May 2015 OF GOLDEN TIME
01/05/15
On the recommendation of the class teachers, we would like to Reception 1 WINNERS
celebrate our Beacon Pupils this week. Notes were taken by members Reception 2
of Year 6. Year 1 Class 1 Year R Class 1
Year 1 Class 2 100%
Yr R1 Jaden Fantastic listening Year 2 Class 1 98.97%
Year 2 Class 2 90.36%
Yr R2 Ashton For learning his numbers Year 3 Class 1 91.38%
Year 3 Class 2 97.33%
Yr 1.1 Faustas Making good predictions in Science Year 4 Class 1 88.28%
Year 4 Class 2 91.33%
Yr 1.2 Year 5 Class 1 99.66%
90%
Yr 2.1 Bethany Positive attitude Year 5 Class 2 96.55%
97.33%
Yr 2.2 Tyra Great listening Year 6 Class 1
99.29%
Yr 3.1 Keira Good multiplication Year 6 Class 2
96.54%
Yr 3.2 Noah Great story telling Attendance to date
from 2nd September 96.54%
2014
96.04 %

Yr 4.1 Riya Really good Maths work

Yr 4.2 Fifi Great descriptive language

Yr 5.1

Yr 5.2 Luke Good Maths and Literacy

Yr 6.1 Ella-Mae Very good attitude

Yr 6.2 Filip For being a friend

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