The Hemel Hempstead School Issue 1102

th 5 July 2019

Email: [email protected] Website: www.hhs.herts.sch.uk

I am sure that I read somewhere once that schools are supposed to quieten down over the last few months of the summer term. I am not sure who wrote that, but clearly they had never worked in a vibrant, busy secondary school.

This week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. On Wednesday night three girls and boys athletics teams achieved a phenomenal legacy. For the third year running, both teams are District Athletic Champions. Personal and District records tumbled and the new PE office desk is groaning under the weight of trophies and shields. It has been an incredibly successful year for the PE department and staff and students should be very, very proud of themselves.

Also on Wednesday our Senior Chamber Choir attended the National Music for Youth Festival as one of only seven choirs from the whole country to have been selected from regional competitions. They performed last, in the stunning Birmingham Symphony Hall, and were simply beautiful. I cannot wait to hear them again for what, as many are Year 13, will be their last performance together in tonight's Summer Music concert.

Thursday saw 217 nervous but excited new faces sat in the main hall for me to welcome them to their new secondary school, as it was our Year 6 into Year 7 transfer day. We have heard such good things about this year group from all the Primary Schools we have visited over the last three months and are incredibly excited to be welcoming these young people into our community.

On Monday Junior Windband spent the day at Adeyfield Academy and Year 7 enjoyed Mathematics Puzzle Day. Year 12 Politics students were at Parliament and the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Wednesday saw a group of very talented Year 8 mathematicians taking part in the Motor Maths Challenge at Watford Grammar School and on Thursday a group of Year 9 students were on a careers visit to Smith Detection Laboratories.

As if that wasn’t busy enough this Sunday we look forward to welcoming hundreds of you to our famous Summer Fair and Dog Show. Bigger this year than ever and at just £1.00 for entry this is a great day out with the forecast set for sunshine all day!!

Thank you

Neil Hassell Headteacher

HEADTEACHERS CERTIFICATES

For Exceptional Achievement

Performing in Tales Untold and The Yarn

Imran Ahmed 7N, Amelie Allen 9L, Lilah Burrows 8C, Ollie Bannon 8N, Amelie Davis 8C, Ella Bradley 9C, Grace Bradley 8C,Ella Deacon 9L, Chloe Evans 8L, Ella Cairns 10N, Brandon Eyles 8L, Samuel Dearman 7A, William Foley 7F, Grace Gower 9F, Stephanie Gallagher 7C, Farrah Harden 7A, Clara Gordon 8A, Freddie Harding 7A, Isla Hancock 8L, Aayla Haq 9C, Georgina Heron-Edmends 8C, Alfie Heale 8N, Ava Johns 8F, Justin Jones 8C, Aneeqa Khan 9C, Brynn Johns 7L, Olivia Maskell 9N, Stanley Kaleniuk 9A, Charlotte Masters 9F, Sunny Lacey 7F, Harry Miller 10F, Jessica Masters 7F, Phoebe Miller 7C, Imogen Melling 8N, Neola Mtore 9C, Daniel Mitchell 8F, Finley Pearson 7F, Fraser Mooney 7F, Theo Potton 7C, Euan Mowat 9A, Jack Raine 10P, Ellie Proctor 8N, Ruby Reeve 9L,

Anjali Rayaprouli 8L, Kerrie Robins 9C, David Sliz 8P, Jasmine Smyth 9C, Abigail Small 8L,

Timi Soladoye 9N, Jake Summers 8P, Tallulah Stafford 9N, Fay Wishart 9P, Tom Wiletts 8N,

Charis Wilkes 8C, Sophie Williams 9C. Assisted by: Olly Dyer 12P, Jemimah Rose 12A, Josh Purdie 11F

For Exceptional Achievement

Long jump and 800m record breaker at District Athletics

Brooke Evans 7F

Club and County Pentathlon Gold Medals

Brooke Evans 7F

For Service to the School Community For displaying initiative and being pro-active in returning a mobile phone to a member of the public. Kayson Yazdanian 8C

Outstanding Contribution to Hemel at War project

Tom Albone 9N, Saira Babu Vinod 9P, Jack Ballard 9A, Archy Bertrand 9P, Ella Bradley 9C, Lauren Collis 9F, Alexa Corrigan 9A, Finley Crouch 9F, Ella Deacon 9L, Michael Downey 9A, Fraser Dyer 9P, Jack Harpley 9A, Aayla Haq 9C, Stanley Kaleniuk 9A, Joshua Lee 9F, Olivia Maskell 9N, Hrishi Panikkasseri 9N, Shaani Patel 9N, Lauren Rance 9C, Ruby Reeve 9L, Oliver Sharpling 9L, Teddy Smart 9P, Leah Van Vastenhoven 9F, Thomas White 9P

For speaking superbly at Year 6-7 transition evening

Phoebe Miller 7C Harry Rumble 7P

Careers Information Year 10 students recently had the opportunity to take part in an employability skills session in school. Students worked in small groups with employers from local businesses who assisted them with CV writing and interview skills. This was organised with help from Connect Dacorum, a local charity which works to establish links between businesses and the community with both sides able to benefit by taking part in activities such as this. This was an interactive event with students receiving lots of helpful information and feedback directly from employers about things such as what they look for in a CV, covering letter and interview. We are very grateful to Connect Dacorum and all the employers for taking the time to support this valuable activity. Please see the link to the latest parent pack from Amazing Apprenticeships. This month it includes interview tips, how to find an LGBT+ inclusive employer, an interview with a Capgemini apprentice, staying well at work, how to find the right apprenticeship, and much more. Download for free now. https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resource/parents-pack-june-2019/ Miss S Bond Careers Coordinator

SPORT RESULTS County League Final, Athletics Squad U14 Boys – 4th U16 Boys – 5th U16 Girls – 8th

District Sports Year 7 Boys 1st Year 9 Boys 1st Overall Boys 1st Year 7 Girls 1st Year 9 Girls 2nd Overall Girls 1st Year 8 Boys 1st Year 10 Boys 1st Overall 1st th st Year 8 Girls 4 Year 10 Girls 1 PE Faculty

Dates for your Diary

***Gold Week*** 7th July – Summer Fair 11.00am – 3.30pm 8Th July – 5th August – Year 11 and 12 Cambodia Trip 8th July – Year 7 Prizegiving – 9.00am in the Hall 8th July – House Drama and Art 7.00pm – 9.00pm 9th July – Year 8 Prizegiving – 9.00am in the Hall 9th July – GCSE Geography pre field trip meeting 6.15pm in M9 9th July – Sports Awards Evening 7.00pm – 8.30pm in the Hall 10th July – Year 10 trip to Macbeth, Blenheim Palace, 8.40am – 3.30pm 10th July – Year 12 Mock Interviews 9.00am – 12.30pm in M9 10th July – Year 12 Speakers for Schools presentation 2.30pm – 3.30pm in M9 10th July – Year 9 Prizegiving – 9.00am in the Hall 11th July – Year 10 Prizegiving – 9.00am in the Hall 12th – 18th July – DofE Gold/Silver qualifying exhibitions 12th July – Fun Run 11.25am – 2.15pm 12th July – School finishes for students at 2.15pm 14th July – Year 9 Newlands Trip 14th – 17th July – Year 10 Trip 1 to Berlin 15th – 18th July – Year 10 Trip 2 to Berlin

***Blue Week*** 15th – 19th Activities Week for students not on residential trips 15th – 19th Year 12 Self Programme Days 15th – Year 10 visit to XC 15th – Year 8 Forms ACF visit to RAF Hendon 15th – Year 7 Work Shadow Day 15th – Year 7 (not Work Shadowing) Careers related activities with Miss Bond 16th – Year 8 Forms ACF Maths enterprise Day 16th – Year 8 Forms LNP visit to RAF Hendon 16th – Year 7 Forms LNP visit to Whipsnade Zoo 16th – Year 7 Forms ACF visit Natural History Museum 17th – Year 8 Forms LNP Maths Enterprise Day 17th – Year LNP visit to Natural History Museum 17th – Year 7 ACF visit to Whipsnade Zoo 18th – Years 7-10 It’s a Knock-Out/Picnic in the Park 9.45am – 2.00pm (on school grounds) 19th – Last day of term, term ends for student’s at 12.15pm

The Newsletter is blue or gold to correspond with the blue or gold timetable of the following week.

Gold Letters Flyers attached:

It’s a Knockout and Picnic • Summer Fair and Dog Show Letter 210 - Letter 211 - New Year 12 September Arrangements • Gade Family Support Courses/Workshops

• Gade Family Support Summer Holidays Activity Programme 2019

Summer Fair & Fun Dog Show – Sunday 7th July 2019 11am – 4pm Listed below are all the fabulous organisations that will be running stalls on the day. I am so grateful for all the interest that has been THIS shown. It should be a great day. SUNDAY

Stalls

Trade/Craft/Charity/Services Claire’s Toys Utility Warehouse Guided Dream Light Boxmoor Nutri-Fit Daddy’s Old Shirt Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust Magic Bobbin Barton Lodge Usborne Books Safehands Canine Massage Forever Livng Cuthbert & Company Crafts by Fran Boxmoor Trust Kids be Happy Flying Start Tuition AVA’s Gifts Briony’s Hair and Make-up Lin’s Beauty Box Hands on Helath Boudoir Candles Boxmoor School PTA Bags and Bangles Southill School PTA Enchanted Forest Dacorum Scuba Castaway Cottage Mrs Facepainting Wendy’s Plants Domes & Dragons Moose Cannon Right at Home Past Time Picture Boxes Ameyzoo Partylite Candles St Johns Ambulance

Food Stands School Stalls

Nazy Healthy Diet Licenced Bar Hungry Wolf Cakes & Hot Drinks White Princess Ice Raffle Sweet One Tombola Kanans Kitchen Gift Stall Second-hand Books Year 7 Enterprise Stalls Year 7 Stall in the Dark

Stall are subject to change

Here is the entertainment you can expect to enjoy on the day. Miss Saxby and her team have kindly been putting the programme together for the stage events, while Miss Rayner and the rest of the Art Department are furiously creating the Art Exhibition. We are so grateful to our students who will be giving up their time on the day. Stage 11.30 – 12.00 Funk Band 12.00 – 12.30 Jazz Band 12.30 – 12.50 HHS Dance 12.50 – 1.00 Rock Group 1.00 – 1.15 HHS Dance 1.15 – 1.30 Rock Group 1.30 – 2.00 South Hill & Boxmoor Choir 2.00 – 2.15 HHS Dance 2.15 – 2.30 Junior Wind Band 2.30 – 2.45 HHS Dance 2.45 – 3.10 Acoustic Band 3.10 – 3.30 Beautiful Life - Zumba Demonsration

Art Department 11.30 – 2.30 Annual Art Exhibition

3G Pitch Primary School Football Tournament We look forward to seeing you there! Gail May

The Hemel Hempstead School Association

PTA News

Next Meeting: Wednesday 18th September, Annual AGM followed by general meeting 7pm Library.

We are looking for a new chair and vice chair for the end of 2019. If you are interested please do get in touch via the contact details below.

Forthcoming Key Events:

The events listed below will be those at which the HHSA will be serving refreshments. Any help is always appreciated, as we are a small PTA. Even 20 minutes during an interval makes a massive difference to what we can do for the school.

5th July – Summer Concert 6.30pm - 10.00pm

We will be providing refreshments during the interval including PIMMS on the patio. 7th July – Summer Fair 11.00am - 4.00pm

Please see other page for details. 8th July – House Art and Drama 7.00pm - 9.00pm

We will be providing refreshments before and during the interval.

Free fundraising Link:

Please consider registering at: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/hemelhempsteadschoolassociation/ If you use this link for shopping online it enables us to receive free donations for the school and doesn’t cost you anything.

Used Uniform for Sale

If you wish to buy any used uniform items, such as blazers, trousers, PE kit, etc., please contact Sarah Tedder directly on: Tel: 07493 451101, [email protected] and she will be happy to help.

HHSA Contact Email

• Louisa Lingwood [email protected] • Donna Jelley [email protected]

Parenting Courses/Workshops September – December 2019 Booking is essential

Housing 1:1 Advice Sessions Dates: Monday 23rd September 2019 Time: 9.30am – 9.55am, 10.00am – 10.25am, 10.30am – 10.55am, 11.00am – 11.25am What’s it about? Speak to a member of Dacorum Borough Council Housing Team for a free 25 minute appointment who will offer advice and guidance to any housing queries. Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU

Family Toolkit Dates: Thursday 26th September – Thursday 17th October 2019 Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm What’s it about? The Parenting Puzzle is a toolkit of useful ideas to help you enjoy family life. The Nurturing Programme builds on our existing parenting skills and helps us think about: why children behave as they do, the feelings behind behaviour (ours and theirs), different approaches to discipline, developing co-operation and self-discipline in children, the importance of looking after ourselves. Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU

Autism Support – 1:1 Advice Sessions Date: Tuesday 8th October 2019 Time: 9.30am – 10.00am, 10.05am – 10.35am, 10.40am – 11.10am and 11.15am – 11.45am What’s it about? Jill Stevens, Specialist Teacher for Autism & Communication will be holding free 30 minute 1:1 advice for parents with children who have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis or suspected ASD. Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU

Not Fine in School Workshop Dates: Tuesday 15th October 2019 Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm What’s it about? Workshop supporting parents whose child/ren are experiencing school refusal and attendance difficulties. Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU

Debt Management – 1:1 Advice Sessions Date: Thursday 24th October 2019 Time: 9.30am – 10.00am, 10.05am – 10.35am, 10.40am – 11.10am and 11.15am – 11.45am What’s it about? CAP provides a free and comprehensive debt counselling service. They help local families overcome the difficulties of debt. As part of their service, they offer 1:1 advice, where you can speak confidentially to one of their fully qualified debt coaches to discuss the best options to get on top of your money worries. Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU Teen Brain – 4 week course th th Dates: Wednesday 13 November – Wednesday 4 December 2019 Time: 10.00am -12.00pm What’s it about? The workshop offer an opportunity to understand something of what's going on in the adolescent brain and provide strategies for supporting and communicating with young people. The following is covered:  the foundations of positive parenting: providing warmth and structure  messages from research: the teenage brain, sleeping habits and more  handling difficult issues: drug & alcohol, social media. sex, sexuality and staying safe  power, boundaries and problem solving Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU

Housing 1:1 Advice Sessions Date: Monday 18th November 2019 Time: 9.30am – 9.55am, 10.00am – 10.25am, 10.30am – 10.55am, 11.00am – 11.25am What’s it about? Speak to a member of Dacorum Borough Council Housing Team for a free 25 minute appointment who will offer advice and guidance to any housing queries. Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU

Autism Support – 1:1 Advice Sessions Date: Tuesday 10th December 2019 Time: 9.30am – 10.00am, 10.05am – 10.35am, 10.40am – 11.10am and 11.15am – 11.45am What’s it about? Jill Stevens, Specialist Teacher for Autism & Communication will be holding free 30 minute 1:1 advice for parents with children who have an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis or suspected ASD. Where: Gade Community Room, Gade Schools Family Support, c/o Chaulden Junior School, HP1 2JU

Please note - If you would like to book onto our courses or to find out more information please contact Emma Christie on 01442 278793 or email: [email protected]

Please be aware that if we don’t get a minimum amount of people on the above courses unfortunately we will not be able to run them.

Gade Schools Family Support are now a Foodbank collector, if you would like to make a contribution donations would be gratefully received. Please bring any items into our office.

SUMMER FOOTBALL COURSES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGED 5-13

HARPENDEN HARROW HEMEL HEMPSTEAD RICKMANSWORTH WATFORD Watford FC CSE Trust Summer Football Courses 2019 Timetable

DATE TIME VENUE AGE WEEK LONG DAY LONG 22nd - 26th July 9am - 4pm Westfield Academy, Watford 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 22nd - 26th July 9am - 4pm Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 Week 24th - 26th July 10am - 3pm Harpenden Rovers FC, Harpenden 6 - 12 £30 £15 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 1 22nd - 26th July Meriden Community Centre, Watford 5 - 12 10am - 3pm £55 £15 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 22nd - 26th July Cedars YCC, Harrow 5 - 13 10am - 3pm £55 £15

DATE TIME VENUE AGE WEEK LONG DAY LONG 29th July - 2nd Aug 9am - 4pm Westfield Academy, Watford 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 29th July - 2nd Aug 9am - 4pm Rickmansworth School, Rickmansworth 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 Week 29th July - 2nd Aug 9am - 4pm Roundwood Park School, Harpenden 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 2 29th July - 2nd Aug Meriden Community Centre, Watford 5 - 12 10am - 3pm £55 £15 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 29th July - 2nd Aug Cedars YCC, Harrow 5 - 13 10am - 3pm £55 £15

DATE TIME VENUE AGE WEEK LONG DAY LONG 5th - 9th Aug 9am - 4pm Westfield Academy, Watford 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 5th - 9th Aug 9am - 4pm Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 Week 7th - 9th Aug 10am - 3pm Harpenden Rovers FC, Harpenden 6 - 12 £30 £15 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 3 5th - 9th Aug Meriden Community Centre, Watford 5 - 12 10am - 3pm £55 £15 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 5th - 9th Aug Cedars YCC, Harrow 5 - 13 10am - 3pm £55 £15 DATE TIME VENUE AGE WEEK LONG DAY LONG 12th - 16th Aug 9am - 4pm Westfield Academy, Watford 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 12th - 16th Aug 9am - 4pm Rickmansworth School, Rickmansworth 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 Week 12th - 16th Aug 9am - 4pm Roundwood Park School, Harpenden 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 4 12th - 16th Aug Meriden Community Centre, Watford 5 - 12 10am - 3pm £55 £15 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 12th - 16th Aug Cedars YCC, Harrow 5 - 13 10am - 3pm £55 £15

DATE TIME VENUE AGE WEEK LONG DAY LONG 19th - 23rd Aug 9am - 4pm Westfield Academy, Watford 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 Week 19th - 23rd Aug 9am - 4pm Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead 6 - 12 £65 £17.50 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 19th - 23rd Aug Meriden Community Centre, Watford 5 - 12 5 10am - 3pm £55 £15 9am - 4pm £65 £17.50 19th - 23rd Aug Cedars YCC, Harrow 5 - 13 10am - 3pm £55 £15

DATE TIME VENUE AGE WEEK LONG DAY LONG Week 27th - 30th Aug 9am - 4pm Westfield Academy, Watford 6 - 12 £55 £17.50 27th - 30th Aug 9am - 4pm Rickmansworth School, Rickmansworth 6 - 12 £55 £17.50 6 27th - 30th Aug 9am - 4pm Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead 6 - 12 £55 £17.50 9am - 4pm £55 £17.50 27th - 30th Aug Meriden Community Centre, Watford 5 - 12 *4 DAY 10am - 3pm £45 £15 WEEK* 9am - 4pm £55 £17.50 27th - 30th Aug Cedars YCC, Harrow 5 - 13 10am - 3pm £45 £15

Harpenden The Hemel Meriden Community Rickmansworth Roundwood Westfield Community Cedars YCC, Rovers, Hempstead School, Centre, School, Park School, Sports Centre, HA3 6QH AL5 1BL HP1 1TX WD25 9ET WD3 3AQ AL5 3AE WD18 6NS STAR OF THE DAY INFLATABLE FUN BOOK NOW watfordfccsetrust.com/courses 01923 496362 PRIZES meridencc.com/courses 01923 894862

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Further info... [email protected]

Our holiday football courses are an active mix of football games and activities. Lots of time is spent learning with a ball to develop the child’s footballing skills and knowledge. Please note: all our sessions are physically active and are centred around improving footballing ability through gameplay.

*Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather unless the whole week is cancelled. We are unable to credit or refund due to illness unless special circumstances. Full terms and conditions can be found on the Trust’s website.* Kings Langley Partnership of Schools & Gade Schools Family Support

Summer Holidays 2019 Activity Programme July & August 2019 Something for the Adults Tips and Techniques for Summer

Summer Survival Tips and Techniques

We recognise that the School Holidays are not always easy for parents or carers. The holiday breaks can put a lot of pressure on a family, on the children and particularly on those who care for the children. Pressure to keep children entertained, pressure to attend lots of activities and pressure on your time can often lead to increased anxiety within both adults and children.

 Think about a family kindness chart to encourage children to do things for other people including the adults

 Good deeds do not necessarily require a costly reward—Praise can be magic.

 Keep Calm and Carry On—If you feel you are losing your patience distract yourself and if you can, deal with the problem later or walk away - a few seconds can make all the difference.

 Time Out Works—For you and your child.

 Praise is Magic—Always praise positive behavior. Praise the behaviour you want to see more of.

 As they get older, trust your children to find their own solutions.

 The simple things are the best—dressing up, a nature trail, art and craft—use old materials you may have at home for a fun filled afternoon. Great for a rainy day.

 Time out—Day out—if the stress of the holidays is getting too much take a trip out of the house. Visit your local park, try I Spy when out walking, a trip to local woods can all be fun.

 Nurture yourself—Looking after yourself is not selfish. Your needs are as important as anyone else’s.

For more information contact your Schools Partnership Team on 01923 271744/07912 390356 or 01442 278793 Apex Multi-Activity Camps Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre

Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre Multi-Activity Holiday Camp, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JS

This camp is for children reception to year 7 and runs from 9.30am to 3.00pm with the option of an early drop off at 8.30am and a late pick up at 4.00pm.

Children have the chance to do a range of different and exciting sports (dependent on day). They will be given the chance to meet other children and make new friends. They will need: a packed lunch (nut free), appropriate sportswear, sensible footwear and plenty of water!!!

Day & Times: Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 3.00pm Dates: Starting Monday 22nd July and finishing on Friday 30th August Cost: £20. 00 per day (£3. 00 for early drop off, £3. 00 for late pick up)

Apex Multi-Activity Camps Berkhamsted Leisure Centre

Berkhamsted Multi-Activity Camps, Langley Meadow, Douglas Gardens, Berkhamsted HP4 3QQ

This camp is for reception to year 6/7 children and runs from 9.30am to 3.00pm with the option of an early drop off at 8.30am and a late pick up at 4.00pm.

Children have the chance to do a range of different and exciting activities including inflatables, trampolining, den building, sport and dance games . They will be given the chance to meet other children and make new friends. They will need: a packed lunch (nut free), appropriate sportswear, sensible footwear and plenty of water!!!

Day & Times: Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 3.00pm Dates: Starting Monday 22nd July and finishing on Friday 30th August Cost: £20. 00 per day (£3. 00 for early drop off, £3. 00 for late pick up)

To book the above activities contact APEX 360 on 01442 800242 or visit www.apex360.co.uk

Kings Langley & Gade Schools Partnership does not endorse or recommend any of the external organisations, services or information listed in this newsletter. We cannot guarantee at any time that all the information is up to date and accu- rate. We cannot accept liability for misleading or inaccurate information or omissions in information given to us by external information providers. Local Day Camps and Activities

Everyone Active, Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre, Park Road, HP1 1JS

Wet & Wild Every Tuesday & Thursday 2.00pm—3.00pm Large inflatable sessions in the pool for children 8 years and above. Must be a confi- dent swimmer. Can pre-book or pay on the day. Cost: £6.40 non member & £4.30 member

Swimming Crash Courses are a great way to enhance your swimming ability in a stage. Crash courses will be running : Dates: Tuesday 30th July—Friday 30th August Time: 9. 00am—12.00pm Costs vary depending on the stage.

Synchro Workshops Dates & Times: Monday 29th July 2. 00pm—3.00pm & Friday 16th August 11.00am— 12.00pm

Diving Crash Course Dates & Times: Tuesday 30th July—Friday 2nd August 9.00am—10.00am and Tuesday 13th August—Friday 16th August 9.00am—10.00am

To book or find out more information please contact 01442 507100 or visit www.everyoneactive.com

Coachingme Holiday Camp

Dates: Thursday 25th July to Friday 30th August Venue: Galley Hill School, Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3JY

Sports & Activity Camp for 4 to 12 year olds Full Day: 9.00am - 4.00pm Cost: £16.00 per day (age 5+) Longer Day: 8.30am—5.00pm Cost: £21.00 (age 5+) Half Day Session: 9.00am - 100pm Cost: £11 per day (age 4+)

Sibling rates available

For more information and booking form contact contact 07961 659145 or visit: www.coaching-me.co.uk

Sapphire School of Gymnastics

Weekly courses are available throughout the school holidays at Hemel Leisure Centre, Park Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JS

Gymnastics Holiday Classes—10.30am to 12.00pm Working with coaching staff these classes are open to children aged 4 and above and are held within fully equipped gyms. The sessions are great if your child wants to have a taster of it they want to join a local gymnastics club. Children are put into age appropriate groups, shown how to use the equipment, whilst concentrating on the fundamentals. These include balance, jumping, swinging and rotation. Cost: £8.00 per session

Gymnastics and Art and Craft—10.30am to 2.00pm Combine a gymnastics class with an afternoon of art and craft. Children must bring a packed lunch Cost: £14.00 per session

Parent and Toddler Gym A parent and toddler class runs throughout the holidays at 9.30am - 10.15am for crawlers to aged 5 years.

For more information or book contact 01442 230077 or visit www.sapphiregymnastics.co.uk

Spotlight Dance and Theatre School

Dates: Monday 1 2th—Friday 16th August 2019 Times: 1 0. 00am—4.00pm Venue: Nash Mills School, Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9XB Cost: £1 20. 00 for the week

Spotlight run a Dance and Theatre Summer School for children aged 6 to 16. Children can get involved in a range of singing, dancing, acting and a wide range of games and activities. Children will work with experienced teachers who will ensure that they have a lot of fun. Children don’t need to be experienced. This is a week long Summer School which will conclude with a Summer Show on Friday 16th August. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink for the whole day.

To Book: contact Rachel on 07758 577142

Dates: Monday 29th July—Thursday 22nd August (4 weeks Mon-Thurs) Times: 1 0. 00am—2.00pm Venue: Hemel Hempstead Fire Station, Queensway, HP2 5HA

Free fun activity days including various sports, games and fun literacy sessions and a free cooked lunch.

For children aged 8-11 years old that are eligible for Free School Meals.

Children are invited to attend all sessions.

For more information contact: [email protected] or call 01707 284229.

Summer Fun Weeks with Watford FC for ages 6—12 yrs Dates: Monday 22nd July to Friday 30th August Times: 10.00am to 3.00pm or 9.00am to 4.00pm Cost: £30 to £65 per week or £17.50 per day on some sessions Venues: Hemel School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TX Westfield Community Sports Centre, Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6NS

Join experienced coaches from Watford FC’s Community Trust for one of their summer fun weeks. You don’t have to be a football fan or football player as these fun weeks involve a variety of activities and games. You can attend for one day or more. Children will be supervised throughout the day by qualified staff. Chil- dren need to wear appropriate clothing for sports and games and will need to bring plenty of drinks and a packed lunch.

For more information about activities and prices visit www.watfordfccsetrust.com and to book a place contact Ann-Marie Burn at Wat- ford FC on 01923 496362 or email: [email protected]

Multi-Active Holiday Courses

Dates: Monday 29th July—Friday 23rd August Times: 9.00am—4.00pm (extended hours 8.00pm—5.00pm & half days available) Cost: £18.99 per day (childcare vouchers accepted) Venue: Kings Langley Secondary School, Love Lane, WD4 9HN

Come and have fun on our activity days or themed days. These courses cater for children aged 5 to 12 years old.

Multi-Activity Days include sumo-wrestling, circus skills, inflatables, arts & crafts, swimming, nerf wars, multi-sports plus lots more. On certain days take part in themed days—Super Hero, Adventure, Secret Agent, Science and Mon- ster.

Bring a packed lunch, water bottle and suitable clothing.

Places can be booked online at www.multi-active.co.uk or by calling 01462 351582.

Barracudas Activity Camp

Barracudas is a national holiday camp programme run in various locations. They have over 80 activities to keep your children entertained and as we cater for 4.5 - 14 year olds. With a dance studio, drama room, performance area, large school hall and lots of outdoor space with a waterpark during summer, our new venue in Hemel Hempstead offers a huge range of exciting activities to suit your child, whatever their interests. As well as all of this, our Hemel camp will also have extra fun with our Bungee Run giant inflatable throughout the summer

Dates: Monday 22nd July to Friday 16th August Times: Camps run from 8.30 to 5.30pm, but can be extended 8.00am—6.00pm Cost: £164—£174 per week or £40 per day Venue: Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane, HP1 1 TX

For more information or to book call 01480 467567 or go to www.barracudas.co.uk

Ultimate Activity

Outstanding activity day camps for 4 to 14 year olds. Every day, children will enjoy a brilliant mix of over 40 activities led by inspiring staff. Some activities include ar- chery, basketball, football, fenching, pedal karts, swimming, tennis, tri-golf plus lots more.

Venue: Westbrook Hay School, London Road, HP1 2RF Dates: Monday 15th July to Friday 23rd August Cost: Various prices ranging from £209 per week or £46.00 per day (childcare vouchers accepted)

For more information or to book call 0330 111 7077 or go to www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

Langley Tennis Holiday Camps

These camps are designed for aged 4 to 14 years. As well as tennis kids will enjoy a variety of other racket sports such as table tennis, badminton and touch tennis. All players are separated into groups of similar age and ability. All equipment will be provided. Children need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle.

Dates: Monday 22ndJuly to Friday 30th August Times: 9.00am—4.00pm (Can accommodate early/late supervision) Cost: £40 per day Venue: Langley Tennis Club, High Woodhall Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8RW

For more information or to book call 01442 230234 or visit www.langleytennis.com.

XC will be hosting a wide range of e‘XC’iting activities to keep your children entertained through the school holidays, as well as keeping them fit and healthy. Our in- structors are fully qualified and will not only make sure your children have a great time, but learn their chosen sport at a level suitable for their requirements too. There are programmes run throughout the holidays and timings and prices will vary. Activities include:  Extreme Holiday Experience  Scooter Holiday Camp—8—14 year olds  Taster session for all—5+  Junior only taster session—5-17 year olds  Mini Moutaineers—3—4 year olds  Caving Sessions—8—17 year olds  High ropes sessions—8 years +  Climbing tuition— 5 years +  Scooter/BMX tuition

For more information or to book contact 01442 952333 or www.thexc.co.uk/inside-xc/holiday-activities/

Fun in the Sun

Free inflatable fun for all. These events are suitable for all ages, so grab a picnic and come and enjoy some fun. In the event of poor weather, dates/inflatables may be subject to change or cancelled (see website for further details). Times: 11.00am—2.00pm

Wednesday 31st July —Randalls Park, Highfield, HP2 5BB

Wednesday 14th August—Chaulden Lane Playing Field, Chaulden, HP1 2BS

Friday 16th August—Warners End Valley (upper), Galley Hill, Gadebridge, HP1 3JU

Wednesday 21st August—Westwick Field (behind Leverstock Green Village Hall), Leverstock Green, HP3 8QG

Wednesday 28th August—The Nap, Kings Langley, WD4 8ET

For further information please visit: http://www.dacorum.gov.uk/ communitypartnerships

Chaulden Adventure Playground Long Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2HX Opening hours: Monday—Friday 9.30am—5.30pm Various activities throughout the days including biscuit decorating, rounders, junk modelling, football tournament, family IT, bird houses plus much more.

Wednesday 7th August 11.00am—4.00pm—National Play Day

Telephone: 01442 213864 Email: [email protected]

Adeyfield Adventure Playground Turners Hill Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 4LD Opening hours: Monday—Friday 9.30am—5.30pm Various activities throughout the days including cross stitch, football volle- byball, clay models, den building, face painting plus much more.

Tuesday 6th August 11..00am—4.00pm—National Play Day

Telephone: 01442 242852 Email: [email protected]

Bennetts End Adventure Playground Rant Meadow, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP3 8EQ Opening hours: Monday—Friday 9.30am—5.30pm Various activities throughout the days including dream catchers, wind chimes, door hangers, sand art plus much more.

Telephone: 01442 242301 Email: [email protected]

Grovehill & Woodhall Farm Adventure Playground Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7BA Opening hours: Monday—Friday 9.30am—5.30pm Various activities throughout the days including bookmarks, window decora- tions, hot beads, mosaics, masks plus more more.

Thursday 8th August 11.00am—4.00pm—National Play Day

Telephone: 01442 215872 Email: [email protected]

All of the above activities are free of charge

Wednesday 24th July 10.00am (1st session) & 10.30am (2nd session) Family Well-Being Walk & Outdoor Yoga Session - in association with Boxmoor Yoga. Yoga followed by a Senses Walk. £2.50 per person, payable in advance, booking essential.

Wednesday 31st July 10.00am—12.00pm Pre-History Event —Wendy Morrison, Chilterns AONB will be running a pre- history workshop with childrens’ activities suitable for 7 years +. Suggested donation £2.50 per child. Drop-in session.

Thursday 1st August 10.00am—12.00pm—The Old Barn Family Pond Dip — £2.50 suggested donation per child. Booking essential. Booking slots: 10.00am, 10.30am, 11.00am and 11.30am.

Wednesday 7th August 10.00am & 1.00pm Family Summer Stroll — a guided walk with one of the Rangers to look at some of the Box Moor Trust estate, suitable for all ages. No pushchairs. Suggested donation £2.50 per person. Booking essential.

Thursday 8th August 10.00am— 2.00pm The Magical Woods—follow the fairy trail from the Old Barn: make a potion and have a wickedly wizardry time in the woods. 5 years+. Suggested donation £2.50 per child. Drop-in session.

Wednesday 14th August 11.00am—3.00pm Family Gadespring session—guided walks, pond dipping, bird hide use, invertebrate hunt and crafts. Suggested donation £2.50 per child. Drop-in session.

Thursday 15th August—1.00pm—4.00pm—Blackbirds Moor Reduce, reuse, recycle—family litter pick & crafts. Suggested donation £2.50 per child (all ages). Drop-in session.

Wednesday 21st August 10.00am—12.00pm Brilliant Beasties—hunt for minibeasts and sweep the meadow for butterflies. Crafts in the Old Barn. Suggested donation £2.50 per child. Drop-in session.

Thursday 22nd August 10.00am—12.00pm Summer story session—follow story trails, write your own woodland story, visit our story teller in the woods & enjoy crafts. 5 years+. £2.50 suggested donation.

To book or enquire on the above please contact The Box Moor Trust on 01442 253300 or email [email protected]

Ashridge Adventurers These sessions are geared towards families with children aged 4-10 and offer a great opportunity to learn more about the plants and animals that live here.

Knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be leading the sessions and will provide all the equipment and materials you'll need. From pond dipping and minibeast hunting to den building and orienteering, these sessions are a great way to get your whole family learning outdoors.

Each session also includes a nature-themed craft which takes place in the visitor centre classroom following our outdoor activity. Finish off your Ashridge Adventurer session by making the perfect memento to remind you of a fantastic day out at Ashridge.

There will be a different activity on offer each week during the summer holidays. These half day sessions will run in the morning and afternoon on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday during the holidays Times: 1 0. 30am—12.00pm or 1.30pm—3.00pm Venue: Little Gaddesden, Berkhamsted HP4 1 NP Cost: £4. 00 per child for each session (accompanying adults free) To book: contact 01 442 851 227

Kids Club—The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead

Marlowes Summer Safari

Saturday 27th July—Saturday 31st August—plastic animals, trail, craft activities—free of charge.

Active August

Throughout the month of August, there will be lots of activities, competitions and trails to take part in at The Marlowes.

Please visit www.themarlowe.co.uk for further information.

Summer Playscheme

Activities include free chosen play, arts & crafts, ourdoor games, sports, cooking, den building and lots more for children in reception to Year 6. Dates: Monday 22nd July - Friday 23rd August 8.30am - 500pm Cost: £20. 00 per day for Three Rivers resident or £25. 00 per day for non- resident Venue: St. Paul’s CofE VA School, Langlebury Lane, WD4 8RJ To Book: contact 01 923 77661 1 or visit www. threeriversleisure. co. uk

Play Rangers

Monday 29th July to Friday 30th August Free risky play activities in various open spaces for children in reception to year 7. Various locations, times and dates available. For more information: https://www.threeriversleisure.co.uk/summer-play-rangers or call 01923 776611.

Free Swim for under 19s— 29th July to 23rd August

Watford Leisure Centre, Woodside, Horseshoe Lane, Watford WD25 7HH Monday’s 6.30am to 9.30am, 10.30am to 1pm, 4pm to 7pm, 8.30pm to 10pm Wednesday’s 6.30am to 9.30am, 10.30am to 1pm, 3pm to 8.30pm This offer is open to Three Rivers Residents only. Admission is subject to availabil- ity.

Free Active Gym for 11 to 15 year olds—29th July to 23rd August

Watford Leisure Centre Woodside—Tuesday & Thursday’s 2.00pm—4.00pm (11-15 year olds) The Centre, South Oxhey—Friday’s 10.00am—4.00pm (11-15 year olds) William Penn Leisure Centre—Friday’s 10.00am—4.00pm (12-15 year olds) This offer is open to Three Rivers residents only. Pre-book your free induction with your chosen leisure centre.

Find out more about Nature

Leavesden Country Park, off College Road, Abbots Langley WD5 0NX Young Rangers Experience—Wednesday 31st July & Thursday 8th August 10am— 12pm—6-12 year olds. Making a Scarecrow—Tuesday 20th 1pm—4pm & Wednesday 21st August 10am—1pm A Bug & Butterfly Exploration - Thursday 22nd August 1pm to 2.30pm Summer Time Nature Ramble - Tuesday 27th August 1pm—3pm Above events either free or £2.00 per person. To book please visit www.threeriverleisure.co.uk

Fit for Sport Summer Camp

Watford Leisure Centre Woodside, Horseshoe Lane, Watford WD25 7HH

Monday 22nd July to Tuesday 3rd September Camps available for ages 5-12 year olds. Activities include swimming, trampolining and a wide range of sports, games and activities. Children will need to bring a packed lunch (nut free) and 2 healthy snacks and a water bottle.

Standard Day—9.30am to 4.30pm Price Per Day: £34.50 Extended Day—8.30am to 5.30pm Price Per Day: £41.40

Early booking discount if booked prior to 12th July 2019.

Watford Leisure Centre Central, Peace Prospect, Watford WD17 3HA

Monday 22nd July to Tuesday 3rd September Camps available for ages 5-12 year olds. Activities include swimming, climbing wall and a wide range of sports, games and activities. Children will need to bring a packed lunch (nut free) and 2 healthy snacks and a water bottle.

Standard Day—9.30am to 4.30pm Price Per Day: £34.50 Extended Day—8.30am to 5.30pm Price Per Day: £41.50 . Early booking discount if booked prior to 12th July 2019.

Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, Holywell Hill, St. Albans, AL1 2DL

Monday 22nd July to Tuesday 3rd September Camps available for ages 5-12 year olds. Activities include swimming, table tennis, all sports, bouncy castle, arts & craft, quizzes and much more. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and 2 healthy snacks and a water bottle.

Standard Day—9.30am to 4.30pm Price Per Day: £37.50 Extended Day—8.30am to 5.30pm Price Per Day: £45.00

Early booking discount if booked prior to 12th July 2019.

To Book Contact: [email protected] or www.fitforsportbookings.co.uk Telephone: 0845 4563233

Your Schools Partnership team is available to provide a range of support to families. The support is very varied and we offer help with any concerns you may be facing with your child or your own personal circumstances. We work very closely with many of the local support services to help families in accessing support in times of particular difficulty.

Parenting is arguably one of the most difficult and important jobs in the world, but one for which we are often least prepared and supported. It can be a rewarding and happy experience. There are also times of difficulty and worry. There is no ‘right’ way to parent, each one of us has unique circumstances which affect our parenting.

Your Schools Partnership team are able to provide support with any concerns you may be facing with your child at home or at school. Your issues may be varied, for example :

♦ Changing Schools (transition phase) ♦ Loss or bereavement ♦ General routines (bedtime, eating) ♦ Financial Concerns ♦ Housing Concerns ♦ Family breakdowns ♦ Managing challenging behaviour ♦ Internet Safety ♦ Temperamental teenagers ♦ Finding time for yourself ♦ Communicating with your child ♦ Helping with my child’s learning ♦ Issues with smoking, drugs or alcohol ♦ Being in an abusive relationship

If you think you may need support or if you would just like someone to discuss with you any issues or concern you may have please feel free to contact us in confidence on 01923 271744 or 01442 278793

Family Services Directory—Information, advice & support on the services available to families in Herts. www.hertsdirect.org

Family Lives Formerly known as Parentline plus, provide confidential, impartial advice and support line for parents open 24x7 Tel. 0808 800 2222 text 0800 7836783 Email: parentsup- [email protected] WWW.familylives.org.uk Home Start Trained volunteers offer support, friendship and practical help to families with 1 child under 5 yrs Open Mon– Fri Tel. 0800 686368. WWW.home-start.org.uk Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities For children age 8-13 yrs where there are concerns about antisocial behaviour. Contact Emma Allen, Parenting Pathfinder Manager Tel. 07992 555909/07876 475211 Relate Counselling for people experiencing relationship difficulties, open office hours. Tel. 0845 4561310 Children, Schools and Families Call Centre Concerns about a child at risk open 24x7 tel.0300 123 4043 Frank Free and confidential helpline for advice on drugs open 24x7 tel. 0800 776600 Email: [email protected] WWW.talktofrank.com Support for Children with SEND Information, advice & support on the services available to families is available through the Hertfordshire SEND Local Offer www.hertsdirect.org

Mencap Works to gain support, education, housing, jobs & recreational opportunities for people with learning difficulties. Tel. 0808 808 1111 or visit www.mencap.org.uk ADD-Vance Supporting parents and carers of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disor- der and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tel. 01727 833963 SNAP A leading Organisation that offers holiday play schemes to young people aged 3-19yrs with varying learning disabilities. Tel. 07979 612363 National Autistic Society Leading charity to support children and adults with autism. 020 7833 2299 www.nas.org.uk Dacorum First Credit Union A savings & lending co-operative. Tel. 01442 240250 Benefits Enquiry Line All enquiries about entitlements. Tel. 0800 055 6688 www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus Jobcentre Plus Want to make a claim? Want to find a job? www. gov. uk/contact-jobcentre- plus Free School Meals Are you receiving income support. You may be entitled to Free School Meals. For more information or to apply visit www.hertsdirect.org/freeschoolmeals Citizens Advice Bureau Free, Independent, impartial advice & information. Tel. 0344 41 1 1444 www.dacorumcab.org.uk Frank Free and confidential helpline for advice on drugs open 24/7. email [email protected] or www.talktofrank.com Youth Connexions—The Information, advice, guidance and support services for all 13 to 19 year olds www.youthconnexions-hertfordshire.org The Sunflower Centre—Advice, information and support for victims of domestic abuse, race and hate crime. Services are free and confidential. Contact: 08088 088 088 www.hertssunflower.org Turning Point Leading health and social care organisation providing support for people affect- ed by drug and alcohol misuwse, mental health issues and those with learning disabilities. www.turning-point.co.uk Women’s Aid—Help and support for women living with domestic violence. www.womensaid.org.uk For help and support you can call 0808 2000 247 Young Minds— Help and support for children with mental health issues 0808 802 5544 www.youngminds.org.uk Herts Mind Network— Help and support for adults with mental health issues. Offering support through a wide number of wellbeing centres. Www.hertfordshiremind.org Contact 02037 273600