World Autism Acceptance Week

Today is the start of World Autism Acceptance Week! We all know someone who is Autistic. How can we understand and support a friend, colleague, or relative with autism? The most helpful thing we can do is to understand what autism...

Number Day

On Friday 3rd February, we took part in the mega maths fundraising day to support the NSPCC’s services such as Speak out Stay safe and Childline.  Some of us dressed up in digits and took part in maths activities and...

Drama Workshop

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy visit Holmleigh On Tuesday 7th February Years 1-6 enjoyed drama workshops from the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy. Andrew, who delivered the session was great and the children thoroughly enjoyed the sessions.    

The Family Coaching Service

Hackney Education's Family Coaching Service continue to offer its services at Holmleigh.  This term, they are focusing on behaviour and are open to all parents of SEND children, with or without an official diagnosis or EHCP! This service is part of...

World Mental Health Day

10 October 2022 World Mental Health Day is coming up on Monday 10th October, and we will be marking the day in lots of different ways. The theme for this year’s day has been designated as ‘make mental health and wellbeing for...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

21 – 27th March 2022 Dear pupils, parents and carers of Holmleigh, This year, we will be taking part in the Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Until last year, annual autism awareness week was an opportunity to raise awareness both here in the UK...

Safer Internet Day

It is Safer Internet Day today, however, keeping children safe is an everyday job and that includes online safety.  We all know how hard it is to stay up to date with the latest trends, apps, challenges and technology.  At...

Working together for Young Mental Health Safaplace Annual Conference 13/11/2021

Safaplaces 2021 Conference taking place online this weekend. Safaplace, the young people’s mental health charity, is to host its fourth annual conference on Saturday 13 November. This year’s theme is ‘Working Together for Young Mental Health’ and you can find more information...

Welcoming back Year 6, 1 and Reception

During the lockdown, Holmleigh Primary School has been open to our key worker and our vulnerable children. Teachers and support staff have been working at school on a rota system delivering a varied curriculum. For those children who have remained...

Edible Playgrounds Update

Throughout the recent days of lockdown Holmleigh has been open for the children of some of our critical workers. They have enjoyed a varied curriculum including working in our recently opened Edible Playgrounds garden. Lots of preparation and planting has...

Launch of our new website

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website, designed with a fresh new look and user-friendly navigation, updated with the latest information about our school. Our aim is that this website will be useful for anyone who wants...