Dear Parents, Farming Day on Tuesday was a massive success. The pupils came back ‘buzzing’ about what they had learnt – and hopefully having had their curiosity sparked and wonder ignited. We are a rural school and proud of our heritage – and are located in an amazing county that is full of such a…
We sent two teams to the IAPs Clay Pigeon Shooting Championships 2022 last week , both teams had a great day and showed some outstanding teamwork. Very excitingly the U11 team triumphed taking a very well deserved 1st place. Particular congratulations should go to Millie S and Darcy C for being placed joint 1st and…
There was fun on the farm this week at Holmwood when every pupil from Year R-8 visited a local farm and got hands-on experience learning about the way in which milkshakes are made, the journey from seed potato to crisps, the science of soil management, the environment and conservation. On top of that there will…
We have really been making the most of the outdoors now that spring is here. There has been sensory play for the babies, whilst the Bluebells and Poppies have been busy planting flowers and vegetables and learning how to care for them properly once they have been planted. Babies Babies children have loved copying their…
To apply their learning about non fiction writing and to develop some strong researching skills, Year 4 were challenged to create an engaging and informative non fiction book for their Buddies in Reception. They had to think carefully about the purpose of their books, the audience they were writing it for and how they would…
Dear Parents One week down and we are very much back into the swing of things with new topics visible on whiteboards and on the new screen installed over the holidays. The School’s development plan proceeds apace. Parents from R to 4 will see the hard work of the pre-prep staff on the refreshed curriculum…
Spanish Easter Treats In Spanish the pupils have learnt how in Spain, religious traditions are still prominent. That is especially true for Semana Santa, which means Holy Week. Pupils were surprised by the different celebrations that take place during this event in Spain. They watched some videos, took a quiz, and even created their own…
On Thursday night Years 4 and 5 had a fun-packed boarding night on the theme of “Double Trouble”. Everyone came in pairs dress as a famous duo then spent a hilarious, manic evening of fun, which included a carousel of activities: keepy up ping pong, skittles, egg tossing, wheelbarrow races, balloon relay race, 3 legged…
Land pupils planned and organised an incredibly fun day to raise money for St Helena’s hospice. St Helena’s Hospice is a charity that helps people with an incurable illness and every pound donated will be used to make their lives just that more bearable and exciting. Pupils from Land came dressed in red and there…
Years 6 and 7 put on a sparkling performance this week. They took us on a funny, grotesque, heart-tugging and emotional journey as they put on a spectacular production of Matilda. A huge thank you must go to everyone involved in producing such a memorable show as it was a real team effort!
