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Come one, come all!

It’s been a pleasure to host parents at our 'Meet the Teacher' coffee mornings; we hope you have found them welcoming and a useful opportunity to meet staff and fellow parents.

Next Saturday is our Autumn Open Morning from 9:30-11:30am. Thank you to those boys who are able to support the event. Please do share the details with any friends or family as we would love the opportunity to show off our amazing boys, staff and facilities, especially the revamped and refreshed Early Years.

Best wishes

Mrs G Anderson

Head

On Tuesday, our very own Ethan in Year 2 stepped into the shoes of Mrs Anderson to become Head of Homefield for the Day.

It was a busy schedule for our young leader! Ethan helped to oversee the smooth running of the school, popped into lessons to lend a hand, and even joined Mr Crawford on a premises walk to make sure everything was shipshape across the site.

With a keen eye for detail and a cheerful smile throughout, Ethan approached his new responsibilities with real enthusiasm. Staff and boys alike were impressed with how confidently he took on the role.

A huge well done to Ethan – a true Homefield Head in the making!

Nursery and Reception enjoyed their very first outdoor learning morning this week – and what a fantastic time they had! The boys had the opportunity to explore the full field, giving them plenty of space to run, discover, and play. They loved zooming around on the bikes on the MUGA, getting active and building confidence. In the dig pit, curious hands got busy uncovering hidden treasures, while others got creative making their very own nature wands using natural materials they found outside. It was a joyful morning full of adventure, imagination, and fresh air – the perfect start to our outdoor learning journey!

We are always looking for ways to enrich our Nursery and Reception boy’s learning experiences, and outdoor play is a vital part of their development. To support this, we are hoping to expand the range of equipment available for our boys to use during outdoor learning sessions.

If you have any balance bikes or scooters at home that are no longer in use and are still in good condition, we would be very grateful for your donation. These will help our pupils to develop their balance, coordination, and confidence while having fun and staying active.

Donations can be brought directly to the school office or handed to a member of staff in the EYFS department. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity in helping us enhance our outdoor learning provision.

Many thanks - Olivia Nanasi, Asst Head Lower School

Well done to the following boys:

1H: Zaiver for being kind and caring to others and Theodore for always trying his best with everything he does and demonstrating all of our Homefield values.

2H: Ali for always doing the right thing and exemplifying our Homefield values and Kabir for settling into Homefield life brilliantly and taking pride in the presentation of his work.

2S: Ashwin for working hard to make his writing interesting in class and Ethan Y for fantastic descriptive writing. Well done for using all of the techniques that we have learned about.

3H: Nufail for his positive attitude and always trying his best, especially in French and TPR and Harry for having a very positive start to Year 3 and working hard to be organised.

3S: Michael for his excellent work in science and for taking such an active role in lessons and Nolan for his great helpfulness in class and for making valuable contributions to both geography and history.

4H: Andrew for being a good role model and contributing excellent ideas to class discussions and Freddie for his excellent focus and hard work in history and geography lessons.

4S: Rohan for always trying his best; staying focused and showing a brilliant attitude in English lessons and Zaid for being very respectful of others and for his focus in lessons.

5H: Haroon for demonstrating politeness and positivity around the school and Louis for showing endeavour in a recent cross-country event.

5S: Zayn for showing resilience across many lessons, William for demonstrating endeavour in his maths lessons, and Zain for consistently contributing in his maths lessons.

6H: Christopher for excellent focus in geography and Ryan for managing his responsibilities in his new roles effectively.

6S: Kenon for excellent engagement in French and Lucas for demonstrating politeness and positivity around the school.

8MMC: Karol for valiantly leading the B’s football team to victory.

One of the best parts of my job is seeing that moment when a boy’s face lights up because he wants to know more. Curiosity is one of the most powerful drivers of learning. When boys are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and follow their interests, they engage more deeply with their studies and grow in confidence as independent thinkers. At Homefield, our goal is to transform learning from something boys feel they have to do into something they choose to do.

Curiosity is like a spark, the more we feed it, the brighter it burns, and it burns brightest when boys are given rich experiences beyond the classroom. A trip to a museum might ignite a fascination with ancient Egypt. Watching a documentary on space could spark questions about the universe. Even a muddy afternoon building a den in the garden can lead to a budding interest in engineering and problem-solving. The more we give boys these opportunities, the more connections they make, and the more excited they are to learn.

At Homefield, we love sparking those moments of curiosity — whether it’s through exciting field trips, inspiring guest speakers, or hands-on projects in class. But the journey doesn’t stop at the school gates. Parents play a vital part in keeping that curiosity alive at home, helping their boys to explore, question, and discover even more.

By Carys Smith, Assistant Head Academic

Friday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. We will be celebrating by:

Walk for Wellbeing during form time.
Looking at ways to empty our invisible stress buckets during PSHE sessions and form time.

At home you could:

Connect during meal times.
Be active and take part in a family walk.
Take notice of your son's body language.
Give your son (or someone else) a compliment.
Keep learning and try something new together!.

As many of you will be making applications to senior schools over the coming weeks, please remember that a Head’s reference is required as part of the admissions process. To help us prepare the most comprehensive reference possible, we would be very grateful if you could complete the Pupil Information Sheet using the link below:

Discover the magic of music

There are currently a limited number of vacancies for individual music tuition, available to boys in Year 1 and above in cello, clarinet, flute, guitar, piano, percussion and trumpet.

At Homefield, music is very much the beating heart of our school. Beyond the joy of learning to play an instrument, individual tuition offers boys the chance to develop focus, discipline, and perseverance – qualities that are proven to support wider academic attainment. The benefits also extend far beyond the classroom: music builds confidence, nurtures creativity, and provides a wonderful outlet for self-expression.

We know from experience that boys who engage in individual music tuition often show increased social confidence, a stronger sense of teamwork, and a deep appreciation for the arts.

If you would like to secure a place for your son, or find out more about the opportunities available, please contact Miss Fitzgerald via: tfitzgerald@homefieldprep.school

On Tuesday, our Year 4 choir boys took part in Epsom College's annual Music Festival and represented the school brilliantly. There were over 200 singers in a massed choir and Homefield boys showed tremendous amounts of endeavour and resilience when faced with learning seven, two-part songs from musicals including Pirates of Penzance, Oklahoma and The Sound of Music. During the day, they also listened to and were inspired by Epsom's House Singing Competition winners. Families came to watch the massed choir perform in a concert at the end of the day. Well done, boys!

We were delighted to hold the annual House Cross Country event this week for Years 4, 5 and 6. Conditions were ideal—cool and dry—with the boys showing real grit and determination across all year groups.

The atmosphere was superb, with excellent support from staff and pupils alike. It was especially pleasing to see the camaraderie and sportsmanship on display, with boys cheering each other on throughout the course.

Standout Performances:

Year 4: A very close race, with several boys finishing within seconds of each other. A special mention to Freddie for a strong sprint finish.
Year 5: Excellent pacing from Alex B who led from the front with confidence and composure.
Year 6: A competitive field and a hard-fought race from all the boys who showed real tactical maturity over the distance.

Results will be announced in assembly next week.

Boys in Years 4 and 5 took part in an engaging workshop, “Why Money Matters,” inspired by Deborah Meaden’s book and delivered by the team at Ootiboo. The project encouraged the boys to think carefully about different aspects of money, such as spend vs save and need vs want.

Each boy had the chance to choose a job, earn a wage, receive ‘ootibloons’, and then spend their earnings in our very own market — bringing financial learning to life in a fun and practical way.

This week in club, we have been exploring the theme of changing seasons. The boys chose to focus on our senses, with a special emphasis on the sense of touch. They also had great fun creating their own shopping lists for our food graze boards, an activity that encouraged them to share ideas and collaborate as a team.

A highlight of the week came when Ariz delighted everyone by teaching Sandra, our Head of Housekeeping, some of his favourite Just Dance moves — which she joined in with enthusiastically!

Our Class Reps play an important part in the social and fundraising life of the school, helping to bring parents together and supporting events that make Homefield such a vibrant community. Their efforts directly enhance the boys’ experience at school and are hugely valued by staff and families alike.

If you would be interested in becoming a Class Rep, or finding out more about what the role involves, please get in touch – we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Sheran Harmes via: sharmes@homefieldprep.school

Pupil Ambassadors for Open Morning

We’d love boys in Years 3-8 to help with classroom activities or guide visiting families at our Open Morning on Saturday 11th October from 9.20am to 11.45am. If your son can support us on the day, please complete the consent form via the following link. Thank you for your support!