Digital Innovation

At Holmewood House, we embrace the digital age and lead in educational innovation. Technology, especially AI, is integral to our pupils’ learning. Specialist Computing and Digital Innovation Lead, Peter Meier,  is continually developing our approach to bring technology and digital innovation to all aspects of our children’s educational journey.

AI enhances teaching by automating tasks, allowing teachers to focus on pupil needs. We prepare them for a tech-driven future by equipping children with essential knowledge and skills.

Our digital innovation includes next-gen computers and a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) initiative for the upper years, providing versatile 2-in-1 laptops for various learning activities. This enhances digital literacy and supports collaboration with classroom management tools.

The IT curriculum includes AI and Machine Learning, enabling students to build AI models and code. Coding remains a core part, developing computational thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

We offer creative workshops such as drone flying and Sphero ball coding to inspire beyond-the-classroom learning. We also focus on e-safety and cybersecurity, empowering pupils to navigate the digital world confidently.

Holmewood House is committed to innovation, ensuring our students thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Online Safety Talk

Online Safety Talk

PC Amelia Brooker from Kent Police’s Child Centred Policing visited our school yesterday to talk to students in Years 5-8 about online safety. This session supported our current computing topic on eSafety and provided an opportunity for the children to ask questions.

Her engaging presentation captured the pupils’ interest and deepened their understanding of important e-safety issues. PC Brooker covered various online risks, including cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and privacy concerns, offering valuable insights from a law enforcement perspective. Her discussion emphasised the significance of responsible online behaviour and the potential consequences of digital missteps.

In addition, the children also enjoyed learning about life in the police force, which sparked numerous questions that continued as she was leaving. Overall, PC Brooker’s visit greatly enhanced our pupils’ ability to navigate the digital world more safely and responsibly. Peter Meier

Esports Competition Round 1

Exciting times at Holmewood House as our Esports teams battle it out in the Cottesmore Esports Online competition! One Year 8 team, Fernando, Beracah and Jack, remains unbeaten, while the other, Finn Year 8 and Ralph and Harrison, Year 7, shows incredible teamwork and perseverance against tough opponents. Our young gamers are loving every moment in our newly renovated digital innovation room. We look forward to the next round—GG to all participants! Peter Meier

The Bebras Challenge

Our Year 6 and 7 pupils are excited to compete in the Bebras Challenge, an international competition running in approximately 30 countries! Organised by the Raspberry Pi Foundation in partnership with the University of Oxford, this challenge focuses on computational thinking through engaging online puzzles. Pupils will learn to break down problems (using decomposition and abstraction) to understand them better and come up with innovative solutions. These essential skills are not only vital for the Bebras Challenge but also apply to many elements of the computing curriculum, including coding.  Let’s support our young problem-solvers as they embrace this fantastic opportunity!

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