Year 8 24.1.25

Year 8 Transition Meeting

We were delighted to welcome Robert Harrison, a boarding master at King’s Canterbury, and three Old Holmewoodians back to school today. They delivered an engaging talk to our Year 8 cohort, offering invaluable advice on navigating senior school life, including helpful dos and don’ts. Year 7 and 8 pupils aspiring to join King’s Canterbury also had the opportunity to participate in a dedicated Q&A session, where they received thoughtful answers to their questions about the transition. A big thank you to Mr. Harrison and our guest speakers for their time and insights!

English

Year 8 have been working on some fantastic creative writing in English. Rosie imagined a world without sleep, Maz wrote about a character responding to a frightening place, and Ava Lily and Hannah took inspiration from Ben Johnson’s quote, “Memory, of all the powers of the mind, is the most delicate and frail.” The four girls shared their work with Mrs. Hughes, who was very impressed with their thoughtful and creative ideas. Well done to all involved! Bronwen Jervois

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TWO UPCOMING EVENTS; FOR EARLY YEARS AND YEAR 7 & 8

FRIDAY 16th JANUARY 2026 NURSERY AND RECEPTION – SMALL GROUP TOUR FOR PARENTS

Please join us on Friday 16th January at 9.30 for a tour of our Nursery and Reception classes and meet our wonderful Early Years staff.

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

THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY 2026 YEAR 7 & 8 INFORMATION EVENING

Hear from Head, Ruth O’Sullivan, and guest speakers James Priory, Head of Tonbridge School, and Jesse Elzinga, Head of Sevenoaks School. Explore our Year 7 & 8 academic classrooms, as well as other departments including Art, Design Technology and Digital Innovation. Chat with pupils and Heads of Department and learn more about our Scholarship Readiness Programme and bespoke Holmewood Horizons curriculum. ⁠

To book your place contact admissions@holmewoodhouse.co.uk