One of the first art lessons for Year 3 was ‘Still Life’. The learning was to concentrate on what they could truly see. Drawing 1 (to the right of the photo taken from their seated position) was an unsighted, ‘blind contour’ drawing. With a paper plate balanced on their pencil, they were unable to see what…
We welcomed everyone back to nursery, after our first few weeks back the children have settled back in like ducks to water! We are very proud of all the children. Well done everyone! Babies The babies have been settling back into the nursery routine. They have enjoyed seeing their friends again and meeting the new…
We were excited to see the return of Years 7 & 8 overnight stays after lockdown. Once the children had their supper (a very hot and tasty I might add; chilli con carne with rice) and tuck, another welcome return, they headed over to the Sports Hall for a game of Tench Ball! Dodgeball but better, I…
Global Studies This week in Year 3 the children have been exploring how volcanoes are formed by finding out about how the tectonic plates under the earth’s crust can move. We then created our own mini volcanoes using baking soda, white vinegar, washing up liquid and red food colouring. The results were ‘explosive’ and the expressions…
Our Year 4 pupils are seasoned scientists, but their curiosity has been definitely sparked this week with experiments based on their Water Cycle topic. They had great fun investigating what happens to jelly when it is warmed and cooled, despite mouths watering over the smell of strawberry just before lunch. Science skills were also put to…
Mr Cortes is delighted to be teaching Spanish at Holmwood. ¡Hola y bienvenidos a Español! I am thrilled with the enthusiasm and interest shown in Spanish by the children in the last week and a half. During our first lessons we discussed the importance of learning languages and worked on basic vocabulary, conversations, the Spanish culture and,…
A new term and year has started at Holmwood House, and our pupils and staff could not be happier to be back together as a learning community. In this video, we have captured a flavour of what our pupils think and what they have been experiencing.
Thank you to all those who took part with the ballet, drama and musical theatre online lessons. It has been lovely to see you all singing, dancing and acting. I hope to see you back in “real time” in September.
Pre-Prep Golden Awards Golden Awards are made weekly to individuals in each class based on the Golden Rules. The following children received a Golden Award during Week 11. Reception All the children in the Rs for such a brilliant first year at Holmwood.Year 1 All the children in Year 1 for a fantastic effort, this term especially. Year 2 Oliver…
We are delighted to be opening our doors to Year 5 pupils from outside of Holmwood House for our maths and English camp over the summer. Children who do not attend Holmwood are welcome to join Mrs Gupta and Miss Larkin for 11+ or catch up sessions, which will take place the week commencing 10 August….
