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Holewood Takes the Top Title

 The St Patrick’s Shield is absolutely the number one prize in Prep. School shooting. It was specially made for the Preparatory Schools Rifle Association in 1906 and has been vigorously fought for ever since. Records exist of all the winners since that time (although a few absences in the early 1940s! Holmewood only feature once (in 1985) but now feature again in 2018.
We also currently lie as the top Prep. School in another prestigious competition – the Under 14 League (de Bruie Cup).
Mr B Groves

🎨 Art meets Forest School 🌿

In Art, Year 3 have been making ceramic candle holders. Starting with slab-rolled terracotta with press-moulded and stamped details, their holders went in the kiln for the first bisque-firing. Pupils then applied two coats of the brush-on glazes before the second glaze firing.

This week, their holders came to life in Forest School as the children added the wick and poured in beeswax melted over the fire. It was a calming, focused activity set in the peace of the outdoors, and a wonderful chance for the children to see their patience and effort rewarded as their project finally came together. We think the finished candles look brilliant.

#Art #ForestSchool #CrossCurricularLearning #OutdoorLearning #HolmewoodHouseSchool

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🎨 Art meets Forest School 🌿 In Art, Year 3 have been making ceramic candle holders. Starting with slab-rolled terracotta with press-moulded and stamped details, their holders went in the kiln for the first bisque-firing. Pupils then applied two coats of the brush-on glazes before the second glaze firing. This week, their holders came to life in Forest School as the children added the wick and poured in beeswax melted over the fire. It was a calming, focused activity set in the peace of the outdoors, and a wonderful chance for the children to see their patience and effort rewarded as their project finally came together. We think the finished candles look brilliant. #Art #ForestSchool #CrossCurricularLearning #OutdoorLearning #HolmewoodHouseSchool

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Yes, it’s official. After 37 years at Holmewood, Mrs Porritt, Director of Sport, is retiring.



And what a great way to spend her penultimate week - overseeing the annual girls’ football tournament that she started four years ago. Along with her follow coaches at Rose Hill and Somerhill, Mrs Porritt wanted to give every girl from Years 3-6 the chance to play in an end of season tournament. This year approximately 900 girls from local prep schools played over the two days at the three venues which is incredible.



It was wonderful to see all the girls playing some great football on some perfect Holmewood pitches. Many thanks to the staff from the other hosting schools, to the visiting schools, and to the amazing Mrs Porritt and the team at Holmewood for such a hugely successful couple of days.



#GirlsFootball #PrepSchoolFootball #Teamwork #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells

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Yes, it’s official. After 37 years at Holmewood, Mrs Porritt, Director of Sport, is retiring. And what a great way to spend her penultimate week - overseeing the annual girls’ football tournament that she started four years ago. Along with her follow coaches at Rose Hill and Somerhill, Mrs Porritt wanted to give every girl from Years 3-6 the chance to play in an end of season tournament. This year approximately 900 girls from local prep schools played over the two days at the three venues which is incredible. It was wonderful to see all the girls playing some great football on some perfect Holmewood pitches. Many thanks to the staff from the other hosting schools, to the visiting schools, and to the amazing Mrs Porritt and the team at Holmewood for such a hugely successful couple of days. #GirlsFootball #PrepSchoolFootball #Teamwork #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells

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TWO UPCOMING EVENTS; FIRST STEPS FOR RECEPTION STARTERS AND WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING

WEDNESDAY 25th MARCH 2026 9.00 – 11am FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL

Our Head of Pre-Prep, Laura Readman, and Head of Early Years, Sheilagh Schweitzer, will be sharing their expert insights and practical strategies to help your child begin school feeling happy, secure, and ready to learn. Optional tour of our Reception facilities including Forest School, swimming pool, Sports Hall and beautiful South Lawn. All parents welcome.

To book your place click here or contact admissions on admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk

OPEN MORNING FRIDAY 15TH MAY 2026 9.30AM – 12.00PM

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our Head, Ruth O’Sullivan, teachers, boarding and admissions staff. You will also experience a pupil-led tour and explore what makes our school so special.

If you’d like to join us, please click here or contact admissions on admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk