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. …
In their PSHCE lessons Year 4 have been receiving some basic First Aid lessons from Mrs Elnadi and Mrs Mallett, so if they were ever to come across an emergency situation they would, hopefully, stay calm and know how to call for help and give some basic first aid. They have covered: how to stay…
Year 3 had great fun making pancakes as part of their English lesson this week. They discovered all about Shrove Tuesday and why we traditionally make pancakes on this day. They then carefully read and followed the Pancake Recipe instructions in order to make their pancakes.. After a tasty feast of pancakes the children’s final…
