Our new House Leaders ran their House meetings this week with great skill and professionalism. Important topics were discussed as to which charities our Houses would support and what events could be organised to support these charities. They also showed pictures of countries they visited as part of European Day of Languages. Ash had the privilege to be taught Italian by teacher Fernando! Well done to all.
🔵 French Day ⚪
The learning of languages is of high importance at Holmewood, and French begins right from Pre‑Nursery with our specialist teachers. Even our youngest pupils explore not only oral and aural skills but the richness of French culture.
French Day gave Pre-Nursery to Year 4 the chance to step off the timetable and enjoy a range of interactive activities such as: a Goldilocks workshop for Years 3 and 4, a virtual trip up the Eiffel Tower, Matisse‑inspired art in Year 1, and landmark research projects in Year 2. Every lesson was infused with French, all while proudly wearing the Tricolore colours.
To finish, the whole school enjoyed pain perdu, gratin dauphinois, bourguignon, tarte au citron and Tour Eiffel biscuits. A huge thank you to the Catering Team for such a treat. 🔴
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Intermediate Maths Challenge
Congratulations to all the Year 6 - 8 pupils who attempted the Intermediate Maths Challenge this year. A challenge designed for Y11 and below that requires mathematical grit and perseverance.
They achieved a phenomenal 19 certificates between them, 10 Bronze, 6 Silver and 3 Gold. Of the Gold, Divit and Trixie (both Year 8), qualified for the Grey Kangaroo Round, and Leo (in Year 6) was awarded best in school and goes through to the Caley Olympiad in March.
Fantastic achievements for all involved!
#ukmathschallenge #ukmathstrust #Year6 #Year7 #Year8 #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells
🐾 Ralph, the Cavapoo 🐾
Every evening when the front door opens, Ralph races to claim his corner spot on the common room sofa. From this throne, he supervises homework, adjudicates film debates, and offers a reassuring paw to anyone missing home.
Ralph has perfected the art of being exactly where he’s needed: beside a new boarder on their first nervous night, mysteriously appearing whenever snacks are opened, or simply flopped across someone’s feet during a phone call home with parents.
One of six dogs at Holmewood, Ralph is the only one who lives in boarding, and he has learnt from the best; equal parts comfort blanket, comedy act, and professional sofa-tester.
Give Ralph a like and vote him the People’s Choice winner in the BSA Brufts Awards!
@bsaboarding #BSABrufts #bsaboarding #iloveboarding #holmewoodhouseschool #tunbridgewells
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