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All the new Reception children truly enjoyed their first full week of Primary School. They were eager to meet their teachers and class friends after being out of school for such a long period of time. We must commend them for the exuberance and resilience exhibited and how quickly they have settled into their classes

We are thrilled to share that the Snow-White production, brought to life by our talented Drama Club, captivated parents, guardians and carers on 10th July 2023. The performance was nothing short of magical, with the cast and crew delivering an enchanting rendition of this timeless fairytale. The stage came alive with vibrant sets, intricate costumes and breathtaking performances that transported the audience into the enchanting world of Snow White. Well done to everyone!

Hillingdon’s Summer HAF programme will be delivered from Monday 31st July to Friday 25th August. Booking is open now!

Through their programme of free healthy food and fun activities, children and young people can develop new skills, take part in creative and physical activities, learn about food and cooking, and enjoy a nutritious meal each day.

The holiday programme, funded by the Department for Education, is open to school-aged children from reception to year 11 (inclusive) who receive benefits-related free school meals. We are also able to provide a limited number of discretionary places to vulnerable children that do not meet the Free School Meal criteria,

if you would like for a child you are supporting to be considered for a HAF place, please email HAFprogramme@hillingdon.gov.uk with the child's name, date of birth, address and parent contact details.

Activities this Summer include:

• Learn to ride a bike or develop your cycling skills
• Football, Cricket, Basketball, Taekwondo and multi-sports
• Parent and child cookery sessions
• Dance, drama and arts programmes
• Multi-activity camps
• Remote Control car racing
• Coding activities
• SEND activity camps
• Specialist music and drama programmes for asylum/refugee children

If you are interested, please take a look at the HAF webpage

Hillingdon’s Educational Psychology Service can offer support to parents, guardians and carers whose child is experiencing difficulties in wanting to attend school. Please see the attached leaflet for more information.

At Hewens Primary School, we believe that Empathy isn’t just important, it’s everything. Rather than celebrate Empathy Day on the 8th June, we celebrated it throughout the week! The week started with the children attending an assembly, where they learned more about empathy by developing their empathy skills before putting them into action. Other activities throughout the week included children creating their very own empathy superpower glasses, which they used whilst having their empathy power book read aloud. A highlight for most of the children was the empathy exchange discussions as they enabled the children to walk in someone else’s shoes. Well done to all the children who participated in all the activities throughout the week.

The Universal Youth Service is running the Summer Activities Programme for children and young people in school year 1-12 from Monday 24^th July to Friday 25^th August 2023. These will be delivered across the borough at South Ruislip, Ruislip, and Harlington Young People's Centre's. The booking system will go live on Monday 26^th June 2023, to find out more information about the programme and how to book, please look at the webpage: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/summer-activitieswww.hillingdon.gov.uk/summer-activities

If the child/young person is on free school meal (benefit related) in Hillingdon, they will be eligible for a free HAF place which includes a meal each day. If you are a resident or non-resident the cost of the programme is £18:40 per day and activities are booked as a week-long programme.