This week was our final swimming session of the term and was a ‘fun swim’ where the children were able to use some of the new inflatables which was great fun! In maths we have been investigating 3D shapes, learning that 3D shapes have faces, some of which are all the same as with a cube or…
In Element matches this week, Years 7 & 8 played Ultimate Frisbee and Mat Ball. This was a very competitive tournament between the Elements. The overall winner was Water, closely followed by Air, then Land. Everyone played really well, with 100% effort. Well done, everyone. James S & Olivia R
Holmwood House School, Colchester, part of the Bellevue group, is delighted to announce that it will be extending its provision from up to age 13 (Year 8) to age 16 (Year 11), accepting new pupils into Year 7 from September 2021. This new development, marking the school’s 100th year, will enable pupils to study GCSEs. It…
Dear Parents The snow was here, the Christmas trees are up, the lights are on, and Fi, in the front office, is working her way through her rather extensive collection of Christmas jumpers! As we look ahead to the final week and a bit of the autumn term, I wanted to reflect on what we have…
Imogen and Harrison ran 3k dressed as Santa to raise money for the neonatal ward at Colchester General Hospital, which saved Imogen’s life when she was born. They ran the whole way without stopping, showing great resilience. Well done, Imogen and Harrison.
Pre-Prep Awards Golden Awards Golden Awards are made weekly to individuals in each class based on the Golden Rules. The child receives a Golden Award badge to wear for the week. The presentations are made weekly in the Pre-Prep assembly. The following children received a Golden Award during Week 12. Reception Proud Clouds Celia M,…
Year 8 scientists have been looking at patterns of reactivity including how metals react when heated. Magnesium always sparks and ignites!
Year 8 have been looking at enzymes used in digestion. Not to be content with theoretical learning, they insisted on applying their learning to a real life situation. Pancakes! They seem to have enjoyed learning about their enzymes just as much as using them in their digestion!
In games this week pupils have been working on developing their rugby skills through training and using their proprioception and kinesthetic awareness. Practice is key! Year 7 & 8 girls took a break from hockey this week to take part in a multi sports tournament including, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, bench ball and netball shooting. It was…
Year 6 made 3D globes from paper, adding maps of the continents as well as the Equator, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and the Greenwich Meridian. It was a lot harder than we thought it would be!
