Holmwood House

Get Your Child Reception Ready This Summer with Holmwood House Starting school is a huge step, and the summer is a fantastic time to help your child feel excited, prepared, and confident for Reception. Here’s how you can support their smooth transition at home: Foster Independence: Encourage self-sufficiency with tasks like putting on coats and shoes, using the toilet, tidying...

Holmwood House Pupils Triumph at the World Scholar’s Cup in Qatar! Our incredible pupils have returned triumphant from the World Scholar’s Cup in Doha, Qatar, showcasing their academic prowess and bringing home an array of impressive achievements! After qualifying in the regional round in Surrey back in March, 11 of our pupils spent two weeks competing against thousands of scholars...

Being a ‘Cool Sports Parent’: 10 Top Tips With the glorious summer weather here, our Holmwood House pupils are buzzing with excitement, showcasing their talents across all the fantastic summer sports on offer! We often get asked by parents how they can best support their children’s our children in their sporting endeavours. So, we’ve tapped into the wisdom of our...

STEM Fortnight: Sparking Curiosity and Applying Learning at Holmwood House Holmwood House School recently celebrated an inspiring STEM Fortnight, a school-wide initiative designed to apply learning and spark curiosity and interest across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Pupils across all year groups engaged in a diverse range of trips and fun workshops, consolidating their in-class learning through exciting, hands-on experiences....

The Power of Outdoor Learning: Addressing the Decline in Play Children are spending less time outdoors than ever before, leading to a growing crisis highlighted by UK charities and researchers. According to a recent article in The Guardian, this lack of outdoor play is negatively impacting children’s physical health, mental well-being, and social development. As natural spaces are increasingly replaced...