The Holmesdale School

04/09/2026

🏆 Get Active with Term 1 Sports Clubs at The Holmesdale School!

Looking to try a new sport, stay fit, or represent your school this term? We have a wealth of exciting after-school sports clubs launching for Term 1!

Whether you want to sharpen your skills, play competitively, or just have fun with friends, there is something for everyone.

03/09/2026

📸 REMINDER: Individual Student Photos 📸

Individual photo sessions will take place tomorrow, Friday 4th September, for all students!

Please ensure your child arrives looking sharp in full school uniform.

We look forward to seeing everyone's best smiles!

02/09/2026

📢 Year 11 OSL Update

Please find attached the OSL schedule for Year 11, which will officially begin next week (starting Week 1).

These sessions are designed to provide targeted support, consolidate key concepts, and build confidence ahead of upcoming assessments. We encourage all Year 11 students to check the timetable and make full use of these extra learning opportunities.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

KCSIE 2026 has been published, with the new statutory guidance coming into force on 1 September 2026.

From all staff reading Part One in full to updates on mobile phones, online harm, safeguarding records and volunteer checks, there is plenty for schools and education professionals to be aware of.

Our latest guide highlights 10 key changes, including:
• Part One reading expectations for all staff
• Mobile phone-free guidance
• Online harm, deepfakes and sextortion
• Misogyny and escalation risks
• Mental health warning signs
• Gender-questioning children
• Volunteer checks
• Family Help and joined-up support
• Stronger safeguarding records

It also flags wider updates around Operation Encompass, filtering and monitoring, cyber security and child protection files.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5gxzz

20/08/2026

Congratulations to The Holmesdale School students on a fantastic set of GCSE results. We are incredibly proud of all they have achieved.

Click the link below to read the full press release and highlights from the day.

https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/kent-gcse-results-live-2026-11118033

24/07/2026

🎉 THE SPORTS HALL IS ROCKING! 🎉

If you can hear the cheering from down the street, don't worry—it’s just our end-of-term Awards Assembly in full swing! 🏆✨

Staff and students are currently making serious noise as we celebrate the incredible hard work, talent, and achievements of our fantastic students this term. 👏🌟

Huge congratulations to all of today's award winners—you’ve worked so hard, and we couldn't be prouder! 👏💙

24/07/2026

🎤 BREAK TIME SPECIAL! 🎤

Our Open Mic session took an epic turn today! Students (and staff!) were treated to an absolute headline performance as our Headteacher, Mr Prebble, took to the stage with a fantastic rendition of Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison! 🎸✨

What a performer! Who knew Mr Prebble had those vocals hidden away? 🎶

24/07/2026

📌 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Exam Results Days 2026

Please see the collection times for exam results below:

🎓 Sixth Form Results
🗓 Thursday 13th August
⏰ 9:00am – 10:00am

📚 GCSE Results including Year 10 Statistics & Year 12 Retakes
🗓 Thursday 20th August
⏰ 9:00am – 11:00am

📍 Collection will take place in the Main Hall

Staff will be on hand across both mornings to offer guidance, celebrate your successes, and support you with your next steps.

Take a deep breath — you’ve worked incredibly hard, and we can’t wait to see you! 🌟

24/07/2026

♟️ Great moves on the board! ♟️

We are so proud of the incredible focus and strategy shown by all our players! Well done to everyone who took part in our Chess Competition 2026.

🏆 A huge congratulations and special mention goes to Sanna for winning 1st place! Excellent job, everyone! 👏✨