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Curious to find out how they could make their Lego speak, Year 5 set about using their reasoning skills.  They looked at some algorithms and computational thinking and here is the result…

Dear Parents As you can see from the wonderful photograph above, the children of Years 4 and 5 have been busy this week putting together their production of Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies.  Sadly, as a result of Covid-19 restrictions, they will not be able to perform it on stage to a live audience but Mr Cortes…

There was some super resilience on display in the Year 7’s athletics lesson, as they were all striving to beat their personal bests in the high jump and long jump.

With view finders at the ready Year 6 were using their reflective skills and the concepts of thirds to help them with their landscape drawings.

Pre-Reception have been making a big splash in their weekly swimming lessons. They are becoming very independent, which is fantastic given they will be in Reception before you know it!

Golden Awards Reception Proud Clouds Yashvardan P Year 1 Golden Awards Joshua C Harry A Year 2 Golden Awards Roxy J Cody T Year 3 Golden Awards Jessica B Isabelle S-C 5Rs Awards Reasoning Raven Sebastian W, Eddie L, Lucas D and Oliver W Resilient Rhino Luke J, Darcy T and Lucas B Responsible Reindeer…

On Thursday, teams from Years 5,6,7 and 8 entered the UK Mathematics Trust U13 Junior Maths Challenge. Here are how some of the competitors found it: It was quite surprising and exhilarating and I was a bit nervous, but it was a good feeling to do it.  Hugh  I thought the Maths Challenge was very fun…

Spring is in the air, shoots and foliage are bursting out all over the school grounds. To join in on the action, our keen Gardening Clubbers got to work last week planting herbs, potatoes and vegetables in our raised beds and clearing the allotment site for future projects.

Families are reminded that to launch the 2021 Holmwood House Produce Show we are holding a Holmwood Flowerpot Festival.  Please bring your wonderful flowerpot creations into school next week. Tables will be left at the various drop off points and your creations should be left there, clearly labelled, ready to go on display around the school.

It’s the final day of rehearsing and filming of Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies, now there is just the editing to do!  The children have worked really hard, got into character brilliantly and have had great fun treading the boards