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Year 3 Lockdown Letters

As part of our English lessons the Year 3 children have learned how to set out and write informal letters. We then set them the challenge of writing a letter to a family member or friend to brighten up their day. We explained how sending a letter to someone we care about, especially during Lockdown…

Year 8 French – ‘Nous sommes les professeurs!’

‘Nous sommes les professeurs!’ Year 8 have been learning about the different genres of film this half term and are in the process of writing their own film review. Madame Mookherjee decided to write one of her own and the tables were turned when the Year 8s became “les professeurs” and using our new feedback…

Year 3 – Tree Wrapping

As part of our Pastoral Program children have been learning about tree Dressing. Tree Dressing happens in the first week of December, it is based on many old customs from all over the world. Trees have long been celebrated for their spiritual significance. Many cultures tie strips of cloth or yarn to a tree. The…

Nursery News

We have all been getting into the Christmas spirit this week, decorating the rooms with sparkly accessories and hanging baubles on each room’s tree. What fun we have had. Babies This week we celebrated St Andrew’s day. We used blue and white play dough for the children to explore using their hands and rolling pins…

Art with Years 5 & 6

Year 5 To continue this term’s project, Year 5 used the medium of print to create a portrait of their character this week. Drawing onto a print block is very different to drawing on paper. The colour of the ink and paper chosen can create a different feeling with every print. Year 6 These pictures…

Friends of Holmwood House Challenge Club

FOHH are looking forward to launching a Challenge Club next term. Throughout next term, you will be able to take part in a new challenge each weekend. The challenges are primarily about having fun. You do not need any specialist equipment to complete any of the challenges, and should be able to find what you need around…

Eco Committee

Thanks to Mr Thompson for sharing this with us. Our Eco Committee would really like to encourage everyone in school to use one of these alternative idea this Christmas.  

Pupil Achievements

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 11. Reception Proud Clouds Sebastian W…

Phase News – Phase 3 Assembly

Phase 3 assembly was organised by Elise C and Katie B. They wanted to run a social experiment to see whether there would be a difference between peoples comments if they thought they would be protected by anonymity or they knew they would have to say them to the persons face. They split the Phase…

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