Academic excellence has always been at the heart of a Holmewood education. Once exams are over though, our Year 8 pupils take part in a dynamic Leavers` Programme that combines adventure, charitable initiatives, and opportunities to build life skills. The pinnacle of the programme is a five-day camp, this year in the Brecon Beacons.
The children spent their action-packed days climbing, hiking, horse-riding, caving and abseiling, among a whole host of other activities that allowed them to explore the amazing environment and experience all that the centre has to offer.
The pupils had an incredible time, trying new things and spending lots of time enjoying the friendships they have built over their time at Holmewood. We are really proud of the way they approached the whole week; they got stuck in to every activity and they represented the school brilliantly. We hope they will look back on the trip with fond memories for a long time to come.
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THANK YOU, Mr O’Riordan
As we look ahead to a new era of boarding at Holmewood House, we pause to thank someone who would never ask for fanfare…
After 32 years as Housemaster, Kevin O’Riordan is stepping down from boarding. Quietly legendary, famously modest, Mr O’Riordan has shaped the lives of generations of Holmewoodians with his rock-solid care, dry wit, and unshakeable standards.
He’s been described time and again as “our favourite teacher”, and is deeply loved and respected by boarders and day pupils alike.
As we prepare to launch our newly refurbished boarding house this September, we are building on an extraordinary legacy.
Thankfully, Mr O’Riordan isn’t going far. He continues as Assistant Head Academic and Senior School Liaison, and of course remains the best Chemistry teacher for miles around.
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Academic excellence has always been at the heart of a Holmewood education. Once exams are over though, our Year 8 pupils take part in a dynamic Leavers' Programme that combines adventure, charitable initiatives, and opportunities to build life skills. The pinnacle of the programme is a five-day camp, this year in the Brecon Beacons.
The children spent their action-packed days climbing, hiking, horse-riding, caving and abseiling, among a whole host of other activities that allowed them to explore the amazing environment and experience all that the centre has to offer.
The pupils had an incredible time, trying new things and spending lots of time enjoying the friendships they have built over their time at Holmewood. We are really proud of the way they approached the whole week; they got stuck in to every activity and they represented the school brilliantly. We hope they will look back on the trip with fond memories for a long time to come.
#Year8 #Year8Life #PrepSchoolDays #HolmewoodHouseSchool #TunbridgeWells #SchoolFamily
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