Nursery Cake Sale Bursts Through the £200 Mark!

Well done to all who baked and bought! The Nursery Cake Sale on Friday raised a fantastic £209.45!

Nursery Cake Sale This Friday 19th June!

This Friday 19th June it's the turn of our Nursery parents to take on the Bake Off Challenge! Come and support them after school in the playground at 3:30p.m.

Auction Night: The Total So Far

We've rattled the abacus and the total so far (with just a couple of additions to come in) is a whopping great £2,900.58!

Thanks to EVERYONE who joined in!

Shocking Scenes at The HTSA Auction Night

Before we announce the total take from Friday's Auction Night (later today), the HTSA committee regrets to say that the week must begin with an apology.

"Moves" being "Busted" on Friday. A full enquiry has been launched 

The shocking scenes of spontaneous dancing that capped off an otherwise dignified evening will haunt us for many years to come. 

We are only glad that our children – and OFSTED – were not there to witness such a deplorable spectacle.

The HTSA committee did their best to calm the situation, dragging the worst of the culprits – Cerys's mum (Y2) – from the mêlée. The committee's efforts, however, were severely hampered by the intervention of Mr Bowden.

"No one," he announced, "puts Tyner in a corner!"

When asked why, he replied, "I've had the time of my life. And I've never felt this way before."

Letters of apology to the children of the dancing parents will be sent home later this week.

Ask Me What I Did Post 11:06:15 – Thanks to LOTS of Parents This Auction Week!

Multiple thanks this week again! This time to all the parents who are donating a promise or a prize for tomorrow's auction night. Namely…

Olivia (Jake’s mum Y5)

Judith (mum of Matthew Y6)

Chen (mum of Eddie Y3 and Thea Y6)

Emma (mum of Jamie in nursery, Freya Y3 and Jess Y4)

Karen (Isobella's mum Y3)

Ginie (Lucy’s  mum 1G)

Claire and Ian (parents of Alice in Reception and Juliette Y4)

Paul (Alex’s dad Y4)

Mary (Evie's mum Y2)

Francesco (Eduardo's dad Y1G)

Well done everyone!

View the auction lots HERE. 

Tickets for the Auction Night are £3 – this includes a glass of wine and nibbles. Come and join us!

Have you spotted a parent behaving above and beyond the call of duty? Get in touch! Drop us an email or catch one of the committee in the playground (here's what they look like) and grass someone up for good behaviour today!

Auction Night 12th June – Full List of Lots

Here we go! The full list of lots up for auction this Friday…

1. Two Tickets (1 adult, 1 child) to Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. 

Enjoy a fantastic day out for animal lovers of all ages. The park is home to over 400 animals, including tigers, lions, monkeys, zebras, meerkats and lemurs. For an immersive experience, check out the Birds of Paradise area or the Reptile Temple, plus regular keeper talks, and daily shows and events. Keep the kids entertained at one of the park’s three play areas. The whole family can play games at the On Safari Adventure Golf area, the Paradise Lagoon paddling pool and the National Speedway Museum.
Estimated Value: £34

2. 3 x Group Personal Training Classes with Mighteefit.
This is an Intimate class with a maximum of 4 people. This ensures that the trainers are able to guarantee safety and quality control.
Estimated Value: £60

3. The Clissold Arms. 4 x comedy tickets & 4 meal deals.

Join resident compère Mark Maier, and guests for a whole lot of laughing.

(Voucher valid until December 2015. Booking essential)

Estimated Value: £80

4. 12 Beautifully decorated cupcakes.
Olivia (Jake’s mum Y5) will make 12 delicious cakes for you to impress your friends and family.
Estimated Value: £10
(Date to be agreed by both parties)

5. A Podiatry Consultation.
A session for you or your child. Donated by Judith (mum of Matthew Y6)
Estimated Value: £35

6. A Private Pilates lesson in your home. This can be a one-to-one session or you can invite up to three friends. Donated by Chen (mum of Eddie Y3 and Thea Y6).
Estimated Value: £60

7. A cut and blow dry at TD Hair Designers, High Road East Finchley.
Estimated Value: £37

8. A £50 Boden/Mini Boden Voucher from the online and mail order company.
Estimated Value: £50

9. A three course dinner party for six.
Marina (Alex’s mum Y4) and Gemma (Luke’s mum Y4) will come to your home, buy the food and cook a meal for six people, or they will prepare one you can reheat and pretend you cooked it yourself! The choice is yours.
Estimated Value:  £60
(Date and food requirements to be agreed by both parties in advance – not available during the school summer holidays)

10. A Night's Babysitting.
Emma Brown (mum of Jamie nursery, Freya Y3 and Jess Y4) a qualified nurse and CRB checked is offering four hours of babysitting.
Estimated Value: £40
(Date to be agreed by both parties)

11. Teeth Whitening

Win a Philips Zoom Teeth whitening treatment at East Finchley Smiles. The dentist will help you decide which take-home treatment option is right for you, choosing between Zoom DayWhite and NiteWite. You should expect a noticeable difference in 3 days and optimal results within 1-2 weeks.

Estimated Value: £379

12. 2 Tickets to the Phoenix Cinema.
Estimated Value: £19

13. A Private Walking Tour with London Walks.

Karen (Isobella's mum Y3) is an award-winning walking tour guide and TV travel show presenter. The winner can bring up to 20 people on the walking tour making this an ideal lot for joint bidding.

Estimated Value: £150 for two hours (Date to be agreed by both parties)

14. Chocolate and salted Caramel Cheesecake
Ginnie (Lucy’s  mum 1G) will make this delicious dessert for you to serve at your dinner party.
Estimated Value: £10
(Date to be agreed by both parties, not available in school summer holidays)

15. Videographer For Your Child's Birthday Party.

Adam (Isobella's dad Y3) will attend your child's birthday party, take pictures, film the fun and compile a short movie of the happy day. Lot includes a two-hour session plus one digital version (and 4 DVD copies of the film if required).

Estimated Value: This service is offered for £300-£400 on Gumtree. (Date to be agreed by both parties)

16. 1 Family Ticket to Belmont Farm.

Belmont is home to over thirty species of animals from traditional farm animals to wallabies and reindeer, plus tractor rides and snacks.

Estimated Value: £17

17. Two front row seats to your child’s assembly and show!

No more queuing outside the door from 6am to get the best seats! The school will reserve you front row seats for your child's class assembly and play.

Estimated Value: PRICELESS!!!!!

18. £100 GENZO RESTAURANT VOUCHER

A lovely family friendly restaurant offering a delicious menu of Mediterranean cuisine, this voucher will easily accommodate 4 adults.

Estimated Value: £100

19. A signed copy of the Anita Dobson autobiography.

This has been passed down from Holy Trinity parent to Holy Trinity parent and has probably raised more money for the school than any other lot over the years! Will the honour of giving it a home be yours this year?
Estimated Value: PRICELESS
(according to ebay you can get one for £4.99!)

20. NON STOP ACTION 3 DAY SUMMER CAMP 2015 VOUCHER

Non stop Action academy are very familiar with HTSP pupils as they run the football/multi sports after school clubs. The fantastic coaches operate a fun filled holiday camp between 10am and 3pm at St Michael Grammar School, Nether Street, London N12 7NJ. Donated by Alex Vainella at Non Stop Action

Estimated Value: £65

21. MADHATTERS CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA FOR 2 (SANDERSON HOTEL LONDON)

A fabulous Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea served at the Sanderson Hotel in the West End. Donated by Claire and Ian (parents of Alice rec and Juliette Y4)

Estimated Value: £48 per head

22. Homemade Lasagne and Trifle meal.
Ginnie (Lucy’s mum 1G) will make this delicious homemade lasagne and a trifle so you don’t have to!
Estimated Value: £20
(Date to be agreed by both parties, not available in the school summer holidays)

23. 2 X CLUB WEMBLEY TICKETS FOR AN ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH

These tickets include access to exclusive Club Wembley restaurants and bars along with a free programme. Donated by Paul (Alex’s dad Y4)

Estimated Value: £150 each ticket approx

Mr Bowden's HTSA Swan Song! Auction Night This Friday 12th!

We are, as always, delighted to have the talents of Mr Bowden at our disposal for Friday's AUCTION NIGHT (7:30pm 12th June).

Not only is it the last big fundraiser of the year, it is also Mr Bowden's last bow at an HTSA fundraising event.

Come along and help us make it a night to remember – there's a licensed bar as well as an auction. 

Join us for a drink and celebrate our achievements this year and get the ball rolling on BOTH Mr Bowden's send-off weeks AND the launch of Mrs Kimani's period as Interim Head Teacher for 2015/16.

Tickets cost £3 from your class rep! We'll be posting the lots available on the HTSA Facebook page over the course of the week.

Well Done Year 5! We Have New Cake Sale Leaders!

Wow! Amazing efforts from Year 5 in the Cake Sale! An astonishing £232.41 was raised! Well done to everyone who baked and bought!