Holbrook Primary School News Feed - Newsletters

Newsletter 17.7.26

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:38:49 GMT

We say goodbye and good luck to all our wonderful Year 6 children as they move on to the next stage of their educational journey. We thank them for their commitment, hard work and positive contribution to life at Holbrook throughout the year.

Newsletter 10.7.26

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:09:42 GMT

We thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the 2026 Horsham Children’s Parade. Our walking float was inspired by magic and featured a white rabbit appearing from a giant top hat!

Newsletter 3.7.26

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 17:05:28 GMT

Our Year 6 pupils recently took part in a rounders tournament, run by the Millais sports leaders

Newsletter 26.6.26

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:42:41 GMT

Year 6 pupils learnt practical skills and how to cycle on today’s roads, under the direction of the West Sussex ‘Bikeability’ instructors.

Newsletter 19.6.26

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:56 GMT

It was wonderful to welcome so many parents and carers to our annual Sports Day - thank you for joining us and supporting the children.

Newsletter 12.6.26

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:27:28 GMT

On Wednesday, our Reception class dodged the rain to enjoy a fun-filled day at Washbrooks Farm.

Newsletter 5.6.26

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:17:36 GMT

Our dodgeball team travelled to Twickenham on Thursday to compete in the regional finals, following their fantastic success in winning the county finals last term.

Newsletter 21.5.26

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:21:17 GMT

“Year 4 had an amazing Egyptian day – we did some crafts and a museum to show Year 3".

Newsletter 15.5.26

Fri, 15 May 2026 16:26:10 GMT

Next week is National Walk to School Week. Our school is celebrating it by encouraging children to walk, scoot, cycle or park and stride to school. The children have made the posters above to promote it.

Newsletter 8.5.26

Fri, 8 May 2026 15:53:03 GMT

This week we welcomed Carrie Cort from Sussex Green Living, who delivered an assembly about Hedgehogs to the whole school.

Newsletter 1.5.26

Tue, 5 May 2026 08:07:26 GMT

We are incredibly proud of our children who took part in the London Mini Marathon- Well done to everyone involved — you were amazing!

Newsletter 24.4.26

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:17:32 GMT

This week, the children in KS2 took part in an RE morning.

Newsletter 17.4.26

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:25:55 GMT

Congratulations to our Year 5 pupils (Luke, Daniel, Joseph & Ava) who represented Holbrook at a Maths competition at Bohunt, coming 1st against other local schools!

Newsletter 27.3.26

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:50:32 GMT

What an incredible day we had on Wednesday, taking part in the sponsored HIIT work-out with athlete, Luke Delahunty.

Newsletter 20.3.26

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:41:03 GMT

What an amazing day for our dodgeball team! Albert, Arun, Luke, Everly, Faith, Jasmine, Ben, Daniel and Murilo took part in the county finals at the K2.

Newsletter 13.3.26

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:43:08 GMT

The whole school had a visit from Ross from Rock Steady yesterday involving the children (and staff) playing instruments.

Newsletter 6.3.26

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 15:52:23 GMT

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day today. The children arrived in a brilliant array of costumes!

Newsletter 27.2.26

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:21:56 GMT

The choir went to the much-anticipated Young Voices concert at the 02 on Monday. The children performed alongside 8000 others, the songs that we have been practising since September!

Newsletter 13.2.26

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:35:45 GMT

Year 5 & 6 spent a busy afternoon swimming at The Pavillions, competing against other schools in the swimming gala.

Newsletter 6.2.26

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 15:54:27 GMT

A sunny day at The Bridge on Wednesday was the venue for the golf and frisbee festival for year 3 and 4.

Newsletter 30.1.26

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:02:14 GMT

Our Year 5 and 6 dodgeball team excelled themselves on Friday, winning the Horsham schools dodgeball competition.

Newsletter 23.1.26

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:22:05 GMT

On Tuesday, children from KS1 went along to The Bridge to take part in multisports event ran by some Collyers students.

Newsletter 16.1.26

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:08:20 GMT

A reminder that we have a Maths morning for parents/carers on Friday 23^rd January at 8:45am in the Hall.

Newsletter 9.1.26

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 15:06:54 GMT

Happy New Year and welcome to our first newsletter of 2026

Newsletter 19.12.25

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:54:27 GMT

Reception pupils were delighted by a surprise visit from Father Christmas himself, who took time out of his busy schedule to drop by this week!

Newsletter 12.12.25

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:27:37 GMT

On Thursday evening, the Holbrook school community packed out St. Mary’s Church for our KS2 Carol Concert.

Newsletter 5.12.25

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 15:59:57 GMT

Thank you to everyone who donated items to our Festive Food collection for Horsham Matters

Newsletter 28.11.25

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:54:23 GMT

Last Friday, Year 5 visited Newhaven Fort as part of their History topic about World War I and II.

Newsletter 21.11.25

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:22:42 GMT

The first snow of the winter on Wednesday was very exciting!

Newsletter 14.11.25

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:16:51 GMT

Anti Bullying week – This year’s theme was Power for Good. On Monday, we took part in Odd Socks day to celebrate that we are all different.

Newsletter 07.11.25

Fri, 7 Nov 2025 16:09:32 GMT

Y1 had a wonderful day at Hever Castle this week.

Newsletter 24.10.25

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:14:11 GMT

After half term, we will be offering pupils the opportunity to purchase a poppy for Remembrance Sunday. Poppies and other Royal British Legion merchandise will be on sale.

Newsletter 17.10.25

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:37:02 GMT

Year 5 made poppies using felt in art this week, these will form the basis of a display for Remembrance Day.

Newsletter 10.10.25

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:06:14 GMT

Thank you for your generous donations to our Harvest Festival this week – 280kg was collected by our School Council reps.

Newsletter 03.10.25

Fri, 3 Oct 2025 16:06:56 GMT

It's been a very busy week here at Holbrook!

Newsletter 26.9.25

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:04:56 GMT

Year 6 had an unforgettable week at Bowles, where they threw themselves into exciting challenges like skiing, kayaking, climbing, orienteering and so much more.

Newsletter 19.9.25

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:46:18 GMT

As well as ensuring that we have a broad and balanced curriculum that is enriched by meaningful, motivating and memorable experiences, we also teach the children how to learn. These learning skills are the positive

Newsletter 12.9.25

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:24:07 GMT

Looking ahead to September 2026, the dates for prospective new parents to tour the school have now ben published on our website here

Newsletter 5.9.25

Fri, 5 Sep 2025 16:33:29 GMT

I hope you and your family had a relaxing and enjoyable break.

End of term newsletter

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:17:53 GMT

As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding term, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued support throughout the year.

Newsletter 18.7.25

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:42:29 GMT

We say goodbye and good luck to all our amazing Year 6 children moving on to their new schools and thank them for their commitment and hard work this year.

Newsletter 11.7.25

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:19:27 GMT

We thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Horsham Children’s Parade which took place last Sunday

Newsletter 4.7.25

Fri, 4 Jul 2025 15:45:25 GMT

This week, Monday to Wednesday, Year Four went to the spectacular Sayers Croft Activity Centre

Newsletter 27.6.25

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:23:15 GMT

This week, Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in a Rounders tournament against 12 other teams in an interschool competition.

Newsletter 20.6.25

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:33:21 GMT

It was lovely to see so many parents and carers at our annual Sports Day

Newsletter 13.6.25

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:09:30 GMT

The year 5 and 6 cricket team had a fantastic say in the sun on Thursday, playing a total of 5 matches!

Newsletter 06.6.25

Fri, 6 Jun 2025 14:47:41 GMT

We had a very informative morning learning about some of the skills involved in STEM work.

Newsletter 22.5.25

Thu, 22 May 2025 16:43:56 GMT

Year 5 had a fantastic time competing against three other schools in the Crawley Primary Schools Lacrosse challenge on Tuesday.

Newsletter 16.5.25

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:38:28 GMT

Take a look at Year 2 children with their plants grown without soil!

Newsletter 9.5.25

Fri, 9 May 2025 16:36:21 GMT

Holbrook had a wonderful time celebrating the 80^th anniversary of VE day.