Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, After a comparatively quiet week last week, I was in for a shock when I listed all that could be included in this blog. Add to that the resignation of the Prime Minister, the unprecedented heat, and I think there may also be some...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, Year 10 started off with a trip this week to Hurst Castle spit, one half of the year went out on Tuesday with the other half visiting today. Mrs Craig told us about Tuesday’s trip: The annual Hurst Castle spit Year 10 trip went...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, As I gaze out of the window, the half-term heatwave already feels like a distant memory, replaced once again by the unpredictability of the great British weather. Here's hoping that brighter days return as we look ahead to our much...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, As I am writing this blog, the sky is grey and the rain is pouring down. What a difference to the heatwave of a few days ago. Although I know we all made the most of it, particularly as it was half term. I am sure our students...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends Success is not always an easy thing to define. What makes a good day, a good year or a good life? What does it profit someone to gain the whole world, but lose their soul? In a school setting, is it all about the best exam results...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends After the fond farewells for the Year 11s on Wednesday, it was the turn of our Year 13 students to leave us on Friday. As per Holt tradition, on Thursday the Year 13 students along with Mrs Thomas and Miss Hornblow came dressed in...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends   Coach Bennett, from the Nike Run Club app, defines a ‘starting line’ as more than a race marker; it is a metaphor for any moment of beginning, change or courage to move forward, regardless of readiness.  He emphasises that...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends,   Often the “new year” is cited as beginning in January, whereas for schools often it’s September. Here at The Holt, we have a “new year” after Easter too when the old House Year ends and our new one begins with points tallies...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends Firstly, we want to thank our wonderful parents for donations so far to the Friends of The Holt Wishlist. We have raised around £4,000 including gift aid which is a fantastic amount. Below are photos of some of the newly purchased...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, I trust you had a restful and refreshing Easter break. The holidays offer a valuable opportunity to pause, recharge, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. While I was fortunate enough to get away, I was reliably informed...