11/07/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 11th July 2025
In this issue: A brilliant week of sport and trips, charity fundraising, earlier finish times next week and key September information for all year groups.
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Letter from the Head – Friday 4th July
In this issue: A groundbreaking start to enrichment sign-ups, successful charity fundraising, public speaking finals, leavers’ celebrations for Years 11 and 13, smooth Year 6 transition and a final focus on attendance.Read Full Story - 27/06/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 27th June 2025
In this issue: Launch of HP Enrichment, next week’s Summer Charity Week, a competition win for Year 7, a reminder on blazers and our weekly attendance update.Read Full Story - 20/06/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 20th June
Dear HP families, I’m writing today in place of my usual Friday message, following what has been a very sad and difficult couple of days for our school community. At Holmleigh Park, we believe in the strength of our community, and that is never more important than in moments of sadness o...Read Full Story - 13/06/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 13th June
In this issue: A packed week including a brilliant Geography field trip to the coast, sporting success in Rounders and Cricket, continued work with our incoming Year 6 students and key reminders as we head into the final weeks of exams.Read Full Story - 06/06/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 6th June 2025
In this issue: Exams continue for Years 11 and 13, trips to Tuffley and Bristol, sign-up reminder for Activities Week, HP Hero badges on sale, next year’s term dates and continued school improvement planning.Read Full Story - 23/05/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 23rd May 2025
In this issue: A breakfast update, Duke of Edinburgh preparations, exam season support, careers success, communication reminders and attendance priorities.Read Full Story - 16/05/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 16th May 2025
In this issue: Ten Tors triumphs, exam week resilience, lunchtime welly wanging, District Athletics representation and a reminder on attendance.Read Full Story - 09/05/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 9th May 2025
In this issue: This week we’ve seen our A Level and GCSE exam season begin, celebrated success in a national biology competition, cheered on our football teams in the GLT tournament, wished luck to our Ten Tors participants and continued to prioritise strong attendance for all.Read Full Story - 02/05/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 2nd May 2025
In this issue: Warm weather and excellent conduct, survey highlights and next steps, exciting staff appointments, student achievements in sport and science, exam season support, and our ongoing drive for excellent attendance.Read Full Story - 11/04/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 11th April 2025
In this issue: An increase to the daily food limit, Year 10 work experience, inspiring trips for Year 9, celebration assemblies, homework deadlines and attendance updates.Read Full Story - 04/04/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 4th April 2025
In this issue: Success in a regional photography competition, an exciting Young Carers trip, competitive House sport, impressive student leadership, upcoming HP Hero Club rewards, and ongoing focus on attendance.Read Full Story - 28/03/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 28th March 2025
In this issue: We launch our parent, student, and staff surveys, celebrate the success of our Year 11 boys’ football team, reflect on an exciting netball weekend for Year 8 and 9, highlight the debate club’s visit to Parliament, and share an important attendance update.Read Full Story - 14/03/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 14th March 2025
In this issue: Celebrating the success of Year 11 practical exams, ongoing assessments for Year 10 and Year 13, a fantastic university visit for Year 9, impressive sports performances across multiple year groups and a visit from education leaders to see our strong culture.Read Full Story - 07/03/25
Letter from the Head – Friday 7th March
In this issue: A fantastic turnout at the Year 9 Parents and Options Evening, Year 10 Geography fieldwork trips, the Ten Tors expedition, Year 11 Art and Photography exams, success for our Debating Club in a Shakespeare Recital Competition, a reminder about Activities Week sign-ups, our next INSET d...Read Full Story - 28/02/25
Letter from the Head - Friday 28th February 2025
In this issue: Celebrating the success of our second Talent Show, outstanding sporting achievements, incredible results in the UK Biology Olympiad, a reminder about the Activities Week deposit and upcoming INSET day, and the vital link between attendance and attainment.Read Full Story