With STEM week approaching, it is important to remember that ‘thinking outside the box’ is required of Holmwood pupils daily. This is demonstrated during the Airfix activity. Pupils have followed instructions, struggled and found answers to build tanks, planes and the Titanic. Outstandingly good fun and great demonstrations of independence. Well done!
We all wore alternative ties to support Children in Need this year. It was lovely to see everyone getting involved and some very creative ties. Pre-Reception also joined in with their crazy socks.
Thank you to everyone that has taken part in our FOHH 99th Birthday Exercise Challenge. We have been absolutely thrilled with your videos and photos, which we will be sharing very soon. Everyone that has taken part will be receiving a certificate and medal soon.
Pre-Prep Awards Golden Awards are made weekly to individuals in each class based on the Golden Rules. The child receives a Golden Award badge to wear for the week. The presentations are made weekly in the Pre-Prep Assesmbly. The following children received a Golden Award during week 8. Reception Proud Clouds Nehemiah O Year 1…
Babies Babies have enjoyed exploring colours in different ways using paint, books and firework activities. Bluebells This week we have been demonstrating and trying out some yoga poses as a way of relaxation. Poppies We hope you have all had a lovely week off for the autumn half-term. We have loved hearing from the children…
In Year 5, we have started our new Global Studies theme of ‘Journeys’ by comparing modern day maps with a map of 1675. Our curious history detectives recognised many familiar place names.
Leo P brought in some beautiful tropical shells and presented them to the class as part of our ocean research. He was very well informed and the children were fascinated.
Thank you everyone for entering this year’s Doodle Competition. Our winners are: Stella C Benjamin R Joshua C Katie B Leo P Sumdeh K Ottilie W
The children listened to the story ‘Leaf Man’ in Literacy and then created their own leaf men characters. During Outdoor Learning they enjoyed comparing different trees and looking for similarities and differences in their shape, leaves and bark patterns as well as noticing if they were evergreen or deciduous. They then reflected on which was…
The Golden Tree has shed it’s leaves and has ‘blossomed’ into The Wishing Tree! The children in Phase 2 have all been busy writing a hope or a wish for The Wishing Tree. Here are just a few of the children’s thoughtful, insightful and heart warming hopes and wishes. ‘I wish there to be only kindness…
