A DAY & BOARDING PREP SCHOOL IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT
Holmewood House prep school in Tunbridge Wells is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and pupils allows us to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child.
We foster their talents and nurture their growth through a broad, balanced, challenging and exciting curriculum and, in doing so, create an environment whereby each child is provided with every opportunity to fulfil their potential. We believe that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress.
Holmewood House is a co-educational, non-selective school for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, situated in 30 acres of glorious grounds in Tunbridge Wells.
The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of ‘allowing children to be children can be achieved.
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Kick off the festive season at the Friends of Holmewood Christmas Fair! Saturday 28th November from 12pm - 4pm With delicious sweet treats, Pizza Cucina, Buck’s Fizz and plenty of fun games and activities to keep both children and adults busy! From the Year 8 stalls, to old favourites such as the new & improved Treat Tombola, there`ll be lots to get you in the Christmas spirit. Santa will be in his Grotto and there are some amazing prizes to be won in the raffle. Look out for the Friends of Holmewood to buy your tickets! They`ll be in the theatre Coffee Shop after school from 23rd November - only £1 per ticket. The Friends of Holmewood look forward to welcoming you there. #christmasfair #christmasgifts #schoolfair #friendsofholmewood #holmewoodhouseschool #tunbridgewells
Kick off the festive season at the Friends of Holmewood Christmas Fair! Saturday 28th November from 12pm - 4pm With delicious sweet treats, Pizza Cucina, Buck’s Fizz and plenty of fun games and activities to keep both children and adults busy! From the Year 8 stalls, to old favourites such as the new & improved Treat Tombola, there`ll be lots to get you in the Christmas spirit. Santa will be in his Grotto and there are some amazing prizes to be won in the raffle. Look out for the Friends of Holmewood to buy your tickets! They`ll be in the theatre Coffee Shop after school from 23rd November - only £1 per ticket. The Friends of Holmewood look forward to welcoming you there. #christmasfair #christmasgifts #schoolfair #friendsofholmewood #holmewoodhouseschool #tunbridgewells ...
First they strutted their stuff in an Egyptian fashion show catwalk. They then entered a tomb in the footsteps of Howard Carter, where they drew hieroglyphics on the walls by candlelight.
They explored the importance of music in Ancient Egypt and made their own sistrums. Mrs Carter then led a wonderful session singing ‘Amazing Egyptians’, accompanied by homemade instruments.
Finally, the children created their own golden, bejewelled collars before exploring mummification and entry to the afterlife.
What a brilliant way to make history unforgettable!
First they strutted their stuff in an Egyptian fashion show catwalk. They then entered a tomb in the footsteps of Howard Carter, where they drew hieroglyphics on the walls by candlelight.
They explored the importance of music in Ancient Egypt and made their own sistrums. Mrs Carter then led a wonderful session singing ‘Amazing Egyptians’, accompanied by homemade instruments.
Finally, the children created their own golden, bejewelled collars before exploring mummification and entry to the afterlife.
What a brilliant way to make history unforgettable!
Congratulations to our Colts A team who came runners-up in their hockey tournament at Bede’s.
After a win over Great Walstead, a draw with Cranbrook and a loss against Cumnor House, the girls faced Brighton College in the semi-finals. Penalty shuffles were exciting with two of our shooters scoring, while our keeper saved all of the Brighton College attempts, putting us through to the final against Cumnor once again.
Well done to Cumnor for their win, and huge congratulations to our girls for placing second. Miss Bowman said it was a fantastic team performance with everyone working so hard and playing brilliantly together.
Congratulations to our Colts A team who came runners-up in their hockey tournament at Bede’s.
After a win over Great Walstead, a draw with Cranbrook and a loss against Cumnor House, the girls faced Brighton College in the semi-finals. Penalty shuffles were exciting with two of our shooters scoring, while our keeper saved all of the Brighton College attempts, putting us through to the final against Cumnor once again.
Well done to Cumnor for their win, and huge congratulations to our girls for placing second. Miss Bowman said it was a fantastic team performance with everyone working so hard and playing brilliantly together.
The Swim School holds classes for children of all abilities and is open to Holmewood pupils as well as the wider community and takes places after the Holmewood school day has finished and on a Saturday morning.
Holmewood House School has been running holiday courses since 1998. We aim to offer a wide variety of courses for children aged 5-12 in a secure and relaxed environment.
Holmewood House provides a broad, well-balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allows staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child.
TESTIMONIALS WHAT OUR STUDENTS & PARENTS HAVE TO SAY
Parent
Just wanted to express our thanks for this term. What a year! We’ve been utterly impressed by HH’s approach and care. We feel very grateful to be at this school and for the wonderful start in life it has given our children.
Prospective Parent
We both through that the school was superb – in fact as we were driving off of the property, we remarked that it was faultless across the board. We both feel that our children would thrive at Holmewood.
Pupil
“Thank you for your ongoing efforts in making Holmewood such a safe and nurturing place to grow, take risks, make mistakes and be curious, where the children are well known by their teachers and your team to help them navigate their course to growing confidence, leadership and empathy for helping others”.
Parent
“Our son ia a typical boy – great at maths, loves sports, hates writing!! But one of the teachers spotted that it was more than this … he was assessed and has dyslexia. Contrary to what many people may think, both we and the school see this positively – with the support of the Learning Support team, he now has a greater chance of reaching his true academic potential. Already, as a result of typing rather than doing handwritten work, he has discovered a new found love of creative writing and huge confidence in comprehension.”
Pupil
“I like playing in the garden and growing flowers and vegetables.”
Pupil
“The amount of opportunities we are offered is incredible and the teachers are all very helpful and friendly.”
Parent
“Communication at Holmewood is very good and they offer a number of opportunities each term for parents to attend both educational and pastoral forums.”
Pupil
“Holmewood house is a very good school which helps pupils feel at home and can adapt to suit you. I enjoy maths the most because my teacher makes you try to do things for yourself and he is very supportive.”
Parent
“I feel privileged to send my children to a school where teachers care so much and are able to work in such small class sizes.”
Age 18
I do believe that all my successes in life so far stem from my years at Holmewood. As well as providing a brilliant academic base, the nurturing from the teachers is like nothing else, and I cannot thank you enough for that.
Parent
“Holmewood offers a unique education in a safe and supportive environment for children of all ages.”
Parent
The chaperone service that Holmewood House offers has meant that our son has been able to access the best of both worlds, a country boarding school during the week where he can enjoy the space and facilities which are very hard to come by in London and then is able to come home every Friday to enjoy a full weekend with family. It is extremely convenient to be able to pick him up & drop off from central London & is workable on top of the other commitments I have! He looks forward to his trips on the train where he gets any unfinished homework done and then is able to relax at home
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Nursery & Reception Open Morning for Parents (+optional Prep School tour) 9.30AM - 11.30AM
A chance to visit our exceptional Nursery and Reception classes and to meet our wonderful Early Years staff.