It was standing room only as Songfest returned to its usual place in the Holmwood calendar. There was a buzz of excitement during the Element rehearsals, where each Element was given just an hour and a half to rehearse their previously unknown song. The theme this year was the noughties and the songs chosen were:…
Year 1 have had a super start to the new academic year. They have really enjoyed settling into their new classroom and learning about some of the routines and things to look forward to in Year 1. Last week in Literacy we enjoyed the book ‘Oliver’s Fruit Salad’. We talked about all the different fruits…
To kickstart Year 7 and ignite the development and opportunity to build leadership, collegiate and interpersonal skills all the pupils were invited and challenged to plan, budget, map read, build camp and complete an expedition within their Element (Air, Land and Water). These opportunities allowed them to start building some essential skills and attributes for…
I am delighted that Pollen will be overseeing the catering and hospitality at Holmwood House. Healthy food and good nutrition are the heart of what we do at Pollen. Freshly cooked and served by our trained teams of Chefs, using seasonal ingredients that are sourced locally, which ensures your children enjoy a nourishing lunch every…
Year 8s are studying ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ by John Boyne this term. This week they were tasked with researching the historical context of the novel. They each were assigned a specific area of interest and then challenged to present their findings to the class. It is fundamentally important to understand the period…
This term, Year 3 will be exploring the topic of ‘Extreme Earth’, where the children will discover what is really beneath their feet! This will include the structure of the Earth and how this structure causes certain natural disasters to occur. To spark their curiosity the children used salt dough to create models of the…
Year 3 are having their imaginations ignited this term by the theme Gods and Mortals, as they explore the mythical world of the Ancient Greek stories. In order to rapidly gain some knowledge about this fascinating subject, the children had a visit from an exciting hands-on historical workshop theatre group that introduced them to Gods…
Dear Parents Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent annual Bellevue parent survey, we really appreciate the time and effort you took completing this. Your feedback is invaluable and complements the feedback we receive via our regular contact with you. We use the data to support our future planning for the school and…
Pre-Prep Awards – Autumn term week 1 Golden Awards Reception Proud Clouds Everyone in Reception! Year 1 Golden Awards Alfie W-P and Oakley M. Year 2 Golden Awards Emily S and Anna K. Year 3 Golden Awards Stanley W, Paul B and Ralph R. 5Rs Awards Resilient Rhino Ethan E and Charlotte M Responsible Reindeer…
Pre-Prep Awards Golden Awards Reception Proud Clouds Christian J, Charlotte T and Teddy T Year 1 Golden Awards Mollie A and Flora B Year 2 Golden Awards Darcy B and Freya S Year 3 Golden Awards Annie B, Bertie H and Benjamin B 5Rs Awards Reasoning Raven Stanley S and Jayden O Resilient Rhino Ethan…
