This week maths mania took over Holmwood, with everyone getting involved with fun and engaging real world maths. Pi Day was a highlight where the school was full of Times Table Rock Stars. The Years 4-8 Pizza Project saw pupils using an array of real world maths skills to make pizzas for their Buddies received…
Holmwood House is delighted to have received the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in every category for the academic achievement and personal development of its pupils, in a report after a recent inspection by Independent Schools Inspectorate. Inspectors found that “the school very successfully fulfils its aim for pupils to reach their true potential and…
We had lots of fun on Thursday 2 March dressing up as characters from our favourite books. There were some amazing costumes and it was great to see which book was the inspiration behind each outfit. One of the highlights of the day was the wonderful opportunity for the children to share their favourite books…
Wow!! What a fantastic few weeks we have had since returning back from Half Term! The children have got back into the swing of things so quickly and they have all come back with super smiley faces! Pre-Reception have been working really hard on their sound and number work, impressing us all with their excellent…
Many of us may be familiar with the term preparatory school, but what exactly is a prep school and how do children benefit? What is a Prep School Traditionally, Preparatory or ‘Prep’ Schools are independent schools that educate children from the age of 8-13. At Holmwood House we educate children from age 6 months to…
Year 1 have thoroughly enjoyed their theme Bright Lights, Big City. They have learnt about the differences between the countryside, towns and cities and about our capital city London. They loved learning about the Queen, particularly some fun facts. Our favourite one was that the Queen has nine thrones! To finish off our learning in…
We have had lots of fun at Nursery working on a variety of different skills. The Babies have been developing their gross motor skills through lots of physical play and arts and crafts. In Bluebells the children have had lots of fun decorating their role play area and talking about faces, feelings and expressions. The…
Years 4 & 5 brought Shakespeare to life with a sparkling performance of Shakespeare Rocks, They took us on a journey back to the Elizabethan era and the life and times of William Shakespeare with some hilarious historical characters, amusing glimpses into some of his works and how he came ‘To Be’ with style! Huge congratulations…
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Element Cross Country this week, especially to all the Year 3s who were competing for the first time. The results were: 1st Place: Air 2nd Place: Water 3rd Place: Land
The quality of a child’s education undoubtedly has a lasting impact on the rest of their life. But how important are their first three years at school? A child’s early years are the foundation for their future development, providing a strong base for lifelong learning abilities, including cognitive and social development. The quality of a…
