Miss Hamalis’ Bulletin – Monday 2 June 2025

You can view all events for the year in the school calendar via our Parent Portal: SchoolBase login. Your calendar view should already be filtered to display the Junior School events and events which are specific to your daughter’s year group. 

The ‘School Calendar Parent View’ button shows the complete calendar, which can be viewed by each month, week or day. Events also appear on the right-hand side of the home page under ‘Forthcoming Events’ and the monthly view of the calendar also appears at the bottom of the home page.

We are delighted to announce a Book Swap organised by our Reading Champions and Library Leaders, which will take place on Monday 9 June. In order to participate, your daughter is invited to bring in one book, which is in good condition and appropriate to her age group, to exchange for another book. Please drop off your book(s) at the library on Monday 9 June before school. The books will then be displayed on trestles in the playground for children to choose at morning break and lunchtime. All year groups are welcome to take part. Please note this is a permanent exchange.

Is your child interested in learning a musical instrument? We currently have a number of vacancies with our brilliant team of Visiting Music Staff (VMS), and we’re offering informal group trial lessons before the end of the summer term. Whether they’re a total beginner or just curious to try something new, this is a great opportunity to explore the joy of music in a relaxed and supportive setting.

To register your child’s interest, please fill in the form here. A member of the VMS team will be in touch to arrange a trial session before the end of term.

We have collaborated with TooledUp Education: an invaluable digital library of evidence-based resources on all aspects of parenting, education and family life. Founder, Dr Kathy Weston, has collated the best and most up-to-date research from around the world and distilled it into usable, easy to understand resources which can be instantly applied to daily life. Channing Pin: cha0706

For more information about this resource, see the dedicated section below. 

For upcoming TooledUp courses and events please click here. 

• Monday 2 June 7.00pm ~ Starting Nursery or Pre-Prep School: A Parent’s Guide to Starting on the Right Foot
• Tuesday 3 June 7.00pm ~ Starting Prep or Primary School: A Parent’s Guide to Hitting the Ground Running
• Wednesday 4 June 7.00pm ~ Starting Secondary or Senior School: A Parent’s Guide to Equipping your Child for the Journey

Please note the following clubs that will be cancelled over the next few weeks due to KS2 residential trips and school events. This list will be updated weekly, so please check this section carefully: 

• Thursday 5 June: KS1 Football, KS1 Tennis, Y3-5 Tennis, Y3&4 Netball, Y5&6 Cricket cancelled
• Wednesday 11 June: KS2 Photography cancelled
• Thursday 19 June: Y5&6 Swim Squad cancelled
• Friday 20 June: KS1 Multisports, Y3&4 Football, KS2 Karate cancelled
• Friday 27 June: KS1 Multisports, Y3&4 Football, KS2 Karate cancelled

LDCA is thrilled to be bringing the energy, spirit and sparkle of Cheer Camp back this summer! Activities will include Stunting, Gymnastics and Dance, alongside a range of creative sessions to keep every cheerleader engaged and inspired. Each week ends with a showcase performance on the Friday afternoon –  always a highlight for cheerleaders and families alike!

The camp is open to all children from Reception to Year 6, whether they are experienced cheerleaders or completely new to the sport – everyone is welcome!

Dates & Locations

Week 1: Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August, 10.00am – 3.00pm,  Haverstock School, NW3

Week 2: Monday 4 – Friday 8 August, 10.00am – 3.00pm, Christ’s College, Finchley, N2

Click on the links to: Book Full Week: £260 and/or Book Per Day: £55

Since publishing our series of storybooks based on the Channing Characters, we’ve been delighted by the many requests from families to purchase a set. The books are now available to order again.

The complete set is available for £30 which will be added to your termly bill. Any profits will support partnerships and bursaries at Channing, helping to extend the gift of a Channing education to more young people.

If you would like to order a set, simply complete the Google Form. AIf it’s meant to be a surprise, let us know, and we’ll keep it secret so your daughters don’t find out!

You can also listen to the stories being read aloud here: Character Education stories.

Please find the email contact details of the staff: JS Key Contact information. Please could we ask that your specific query is directed to the appropriate individual and anything of a more serious nature is directed to a member of the Senior Team. Please note that Miss Hamalis needs to approve all requests for absences so please send them via the Junior School Office: jsoffice@channing.co.uk. 

In order to prevent unnecessary awkwardness and/or embarrassment, please remember to address members of staff by their title and surname. 

Please be mindful that staff may not pick up emails immediately (teachers will, of course, not be checking emails when they are teaching, running clubs or supervising pupils at break and lunchtimes) and may choose to take time to investigate the matter before responding. However, they will endeavour to answer your queries within 24 hours. Please do not think that a lack of instant response means a lack of interest on the part of the member of staff. 

Please note that staff are not expected to reply to emails outside normal school hours, weekends or during

school holidays. If you have an emergency which needs to be dealt with before school next opens, please email: jsoffice@channing.co.uk. Please do not send communications or information to communication@channing.co.uk or info@channing.co.uk.

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In the latest episode of Chatting with Channing, we’re joined by two remarkable alumnae, Maddy Hookway and Saskia Steinberg, who return to the school as part of Rosie Peto Day – a celebration honouring their late friend and fellow student. In a heartfelt conversation, they reflect on their time at Channing, the enduring friendships they forged, and the emotional journey of making their short film Type of Rain.

Type of Rain is a moving exploration of teenage grief and healing, inspired by the loss of their friend Rosie. In this conversation, Maddy and Saskia share the story behind the film’s creation – from the unexpected inspiration in a screenwriting class, to filming on the anniversary of Rosie’s passing, to premiering at the BFI Film Festival. They open up about the challenges of producing a short film with limited resources, and the creative decisions that shaped its impact.

The episode also highlights how cold-water swimming became a deeply personal form of therapy, both in real life and within the film. Maddy and Saskia speak candidly about the therapeutic process of storytelling, and how their film has sparked connection, reflection and healing for audiences around the world.

Above all, the discussion underscores the power of community, the lasting legacy of Rosie, and the ongoing collaboration between the two filmmakers as they continue to craft meaningful stories.

The CA is recruiting and confirming Form Reps for the next school year (2025/26). If you would like to continue or step into the role for your daughter’s form or have any questions, please email jschanningassociation@gmail.com 

The CA Reps are parent volunteers that help run CA-organised events and activities for our girls and their families, to organise form/ year group socials, and to manage subs/ arrange seasonal gifts for Form Teachers. You are supported by the Co-Chairs throughout the year.