Year 7 had an exciting art and design technology (DT) trip to the Henry Moore Foundation and Wenbar factory. The trip gave students an opportunity to explore the world of sculpture and retail design. At the Henry Moore Foundation, Year 7 had the chance to examine various sculptures and learn about Henry Moore’s life and…
Spectacular Science Week Science Week provided the perfect opportunity to create a science “buzz” around the school and ignite a passion for all things scientific. All year groups from Pre-Reception to Year 8 got involved in a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The theme for this year was: Save the Planet! Holmwood Murder…
Years 7 & 8 put on a spectacular production of Oliver! Their hard work really paid off and they impressed as all with their singing and acting skills – well done Years 7&8!
To celebrate Red Nose Day this year we asked the children to come to school dress in their usual school uniform, but with a funny hat and if they wished they could also wear Red Nose merchandise and mix and match these with school uniform.
This week maths mania took over Holmwood, with everyone getting involved with fun and engaging real world maths. Pi Day was a highlight where the school was full of Times Table Rock Stars. The Years 4-8 Pizza Project saw pupils using an array of real world maths skills to make pizzas for their Buddies received…
Holmwood House is delighted to have received the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in every category for the academic achievement and personal development of its pupils, in a report after a recent inspection by Independent Schools Inspectorate. Inspectors found that “the school very successfully fulfils its aim for pupils to reach their true potential and…
We had lots of fun on Thursday 2 March dressing up as characters from our favourite books. There were some amazing costumes and it was great to see which book was the inspiration behind each outfit. One of the highlights of the day was the wonderful opportunity for the children to share their favourite books…
Wow!! What a fantastic few weeks we have had since returning back from Half Term! The children have got back into the swing of things so quickly and they have all come back with super smiley faces! Pre-Reception have been working really hard on their sound and number work, impressing us all with their excellent…
The nursery has been very colourful this week. Poppies have been fascinated by rainbows and have been doing lots of rainbow related arts and crafts. They have also been rainbow hunting during their time in the garden. The Bluebells have been busy exploring colours and experimenting with mixing different colours together to find out what…
Many of us may be familiar with the term preparatory school, but what exactly is a prep school and how do children benefit? What is a Prep School Traditionally, Preparatory or ‘Prep’ Schools are independent schools that educate children from the age of 8-13. At Holmwood House we educate children from age 6 months to…
