We are very excited to launch LambCam! Holmwood House is bringing the wonder and awe of the countryside into the school. Spring is an amazing season with new life, fresh shoots and a wonderful chance to celebrate the countryside and to give pupils an insight into what is happening on farms close to the school….
It was with huge anticipation and excitement that Year 2 set off to Colchester Castle. When we arrived we walked around the outside and then were welcomed in by the Lady of the castle. We had a story tour, led by her ladyship, to find out about the different people who lived in the castle….
Year 1 have been having a great time with their new theme ‘Paws, Claws and Whiskers’. We have been enjoying a range of animal stories during our English lessons and our favourite so far has definitely been ‘The Tiger Who Came To Tea’. We used this story as the starting point for our own creative…
With spring on the way we have had lots of fun exploring at nursery this week, we have enjoyed discovering the different textures and smells of spring, as well as enjoying the sunshine these last few days. We have had a number of different themed days and activities to help raise money for the Ukraine…
Dear Parents, What a week! Is Spring here? The Groundsman has been hard at work on the cricket squares and there have been days where coats have not been needed. We have also had an as yet unnamed visiting lamb in school (planned) – I would encourage you to help your children choose a name…
Dear Parents, Half a week out on the road means I have missed what other heads were describing to me as ‘their favourite day of the school year’ which is World Book Day. One expressed major regret that the IAPS (Prep Schools umbrella body) induction programme for new Heads ran through yesterday and today –…
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Element Cross Country just before half term, in particular the Year 3s who ran it for the first time. Here are some photos of everyone’s fantastic efforts. The results were: 1st Place: Air 2nd Place: Land 3rd Place: Water
Thursday 3 March was World Book Day and we celebrated in true Holmwood style: Pre-R to Year 4 came dressed up as a book character and we had some fabulous creations, as you will see from the photos. Years 4-8 were challenged to work with their form and tutor groups to create either a door…
We were delighted to be able to invite parents back into school to watch our lunchtime concerts this week. It was a great opportunity for our talented musicians to perform in front of a friendly audience and it was so lovely to see so many of their friends had come to support them. Congratulations to…
There was a gasp of excitement when Mr White brought in the Lego We Do kits to Year 5’s DT/STEM lesson this week. They have been challenged over the next couple of weeks to construct and code some lego robots using the kits, which will culminate in Holmwood Robot Races towards the end of term. …
