Our Year 4 pupils are seasoned scientists, but their curiosity has been definitely sparked this week with experiments based on their Water Cycle topic. They had great fun investigating what happens to jelly when it is warmed and cooled, despite mouths watering over the smell of strawberry just before lunch. Science skills were also put to…
Mr Cortes is delighted to be teaching Spanish at Holmwood. ¡Hola y bienvenidos a Español! I am thrilled with the enthusiasm and interest shown in Spanish by the children in the last week and a half. During our first lessons we discussed the importance of learning languages and worked on basic vocabulary, conversations, the Spanish culture and,…
Week 4 in Reception has seen the children continuing to grow in confidence and to be comfortable in their surroundings. In French, the class has been learning to use the phrase Je m’appelle using different cartoon characters. In outdoor learning this week, the children worked with a partner to collect 10 different items from around…
A Prep school like Holmwood specialises in preparing children for senior schools and is committed to its 13+ tradition. Our expectations for all the children are high, and for the top two years, the desired academic and personal development of these pupils is unique and significantly different from the experience similarly aged children will have…
A new term and year has started at Holmwood House, and our pupils and staff could not be happier to be back together as a learning community. In this video, we have captured a flavour of what our pupils think and what they have been experiencing.
On Tuesday afternoon Phase 2 children participated in an afternoon of sports, races and fun outdoor games. It was a bit like a separate but simultaneous, in zones, Sports Day! Lots of fun was had by all! Highlights for the Year 3s included races such as the water bottle balance, the craziest walk, the side…
ScienceYear 1 had a fun science afternoon this week, making parachutes and testing them from the top of the fort. They discovered that the larger parachutes were the best. A peg near the bottom of the strings slowed the parachutes down and allowed them to fall gently to the ground.
Babies Babies have been practising their fine and gross motor skills this week, using their hands and fingers to manipulate the locks and latches on the busy boards and doing inset puzzles. Outdoors, they have climbed and balanced on the trikes and the wooden logs. They have enjoyed playing ball games, learning to catch, throw…
Thank you to all those who took part with the ballet, drama and musical theatre online lessons. It has been lovely to see you all singing, dancing and acting. I hope to see you back in “real time” in September.
Pre-Prep Golden Awards Golden Awards are made weekly to individuals in each class based on the Golden Rules. The following children received a Golden Award during Week 11. Reception All the children in the Rs for such a brilliant first year at Holmwood.Year 1 All the children in Year 1 for a fantastic effort, this term especially. Year 2 Oliver…
