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Founded in 1945, '''Holmewood House School''' is a [[co-educational]] [[preparatory school]] for children aged 3-13. Holmewood House School occupies a [[Decimus Burton]] building first built in 1827. The school began as an all-boys preparatory school. Co-education started in 1989 and there are now approximately 440 pupils. |
Founded in 1945, '''Holmewood House School''' is a [[co-educational]] [[preparatory school]] for children aged 3-13. Holmewood House School occupies a [[Decimus Burton]] building first built in 1827. The school began as an all-boys preparatory school. Co-education started in 1989 and there are now approximately 440 pupils. |
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John Collings 1945 - 1959 |
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Robert Bairamian 1959 - 1974 |
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John Liversedge 1975 - 1979 |
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David Ives 1980 - 1998 |
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Andrew Corbett 1998 - |
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==Academic== |
==Academic== |
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Music groups include several choirs, orchestras, wind and jazz ensembles, a swing band and chamber groups. |
Music groups include several choirs, orchestras, wind and jazz ensembles, a swing band and chamber groups. |
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Drama performances take place during most terms. The school is a centre for [[LAMDA]] and many pupils take their exams. |
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Art and Design Technology are catered for by a team of resident specialist teachers as well as by visiting artists. Children work with a wide range of two and three-dimensional media, from gouache and watercolours to silk screen and digital photography. |
Art and Design Technology are catered for by a team of resident specialist teachers as well as by visiting artists. Children work with a wide range of two and three-dimensional media, from gouache and watercolours to silk screen and digital photography. |
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| Type | Preparatory School |
| Motto | Constantia Praesta |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Inter-Denominational |
| Established | 1945 |
| Chairman of Governors | Michael Evans |
| Headmaster | Andrew Corbett (1998) |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 3 to 13 |
| Enrollment | c.440 |
| Houses | Oak, Cedar, Beech, Cob, Yew, Ash |
| Colour(s) | Dark Blue and Light Blue |
| Publication | The Holmewoodian |
| Website | http://www.holmewood.kent.sch.uk |
Holmewood House School is an independent, co-educational preparatory School located in Langton Green, Kent.
History
Founded in 1945, Holmewood House School is a co-educational preparatory school for children aged 3-13. Holmewood House School occupies a Decimus Burton building first built in 1827. The school began as an all-boys preparatory school. Co-education started in 1989 and there are now approximately 440 pupils.
Headmasters
John Collings 1945 - 1959 Robert Bairamian 1959 - 1974 John Liversedge 1975 - 1979 David Ives 1980 - 1998 Andrew Corbett 1998 -
Academic
Pupils are prepared for entry to senior independent schools at age thirteen, through Common Entrance or Scholarship examinations, as well as for entry to local maintained schools at eleven.
Sport and activities
Boys' sports include rugby, soccer, hockey and cricket. Girls participate in hockey, netball and rounders. School teams compete in local and national events, including IAPS tournaments.
Other sports and activities include shooting, pop lacrosse, squash, table tennis, judo, indoor hockey, swimming, archery and gymnastics, art, drama, music, design technology, ballet, modern dance, ICT, maths, needlework, chess and cookery.
Music groups include several choirs, orchestras, wind and jazz ensembles, a swing band and chamber groups.
Drama performances take place during most terms. The school is a centre for LAMDA and many pupils take their exams.
Art and Design Technology are catered for by a team of resident specialist teachers as well as by visiting artists. Children work with a wide range of two and three-dimensional media, from gouache and watercolours to silk screen and digital photography.
References
External links
- Holmewood House School website
- Independent Association of Preparatory Schools website
- Ofsted Boarding Inspection Report - February 2009
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