As usual when the blog writing falls to me, the focus is primarily on the non-teaching aspects of the school that are both vital to support education, as well as making a key contribution to the overall experience for all of our students. I promise therefore not to...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends With the lighter evenings and good weather student participation in extra-curricular activities is more noticeable around the school…..my office is literally on the edge of the netball courts and  I am in awe of the intensity and...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends, We are now three days into the summer term... I hope everyone is feeling recharged after a wonderful Easter break and long awaited outdoor reunions with friends and family..... and hairdressers! Before we look ahead at the term to...

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends As I am writing this blog, the sun is shining and the sky is blue, there is definitely a feel of spring in the air. We are all really hoping that this continues into the Easter holidays particularly as we are now able to meet in our...

Dear parents and guardians, There is a feeling that spring has sprung at The Holt in recent weeks. I write this on the National Day of Reflection, organised by mariecurie.org.uk, with HRH Prince Charles encouraging us all to remember the sadness of the past year....

Dear Parents, Guardians and Friends By Friday, we finally had our full school back and it was so good to feel the buzz of 1200+ students plus staff. I have really missed this! It was my duty day on Friday, so I had plenty of time to wander round and catch up with the...

Dear Parents and Guardians After eight weeks of holt@home it is good to welcome staff and students back to school this week… after so long, most of us have mixed feelings of excitement and apprehension. Here are the ten things that we have learnt after such a crazy...

Dear Parent/Guardian This week we are writing to update you on Lateral Flow testing arrangements, the return to school from 8th March and grading for GCSE, A Level and BTEC qualifications. Lateral flow testing We are pleased to report that the wider testing of...

Dear Parent/Guardian Following the government’s announcement on 22 February that all schools are to re-open for all year groups the week beginning 8th March, we are delighted to share with you our re-opening plans.  Planning the lateral flow testing for every student...

Dear Parents and GuardiansAs we approach the half term holidays, we are sure like us, you are ready for a bit a rest. Even if that rest is from nagging and cajoling your children to log in on time, “turn-in” their assignments, or “un-mute” more in their lessons! We...