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A time to reflect and remember

I was so proud of the school, this week, when we joined together for Remembrance Assembly. Boys from Reception to Year 8 showed respect and kindness when reflecting on Remembrance Day and honouring those that served. Staying still and silent can be a challenge, especially in the hustle and bustle of the modern world when silence can feel like a rare commodity. The boys’ maturity and compassion was evident and made me incredibly proud of them; thank you, Homefield!

Rehearsals are currently under way for our newly inaugurated parent/grandparent choir! Please do get in touch if you have time to spare on Thursday afternoon and you would like to come and join us. Please refer to the article below for full details.

Have a wonderful weekend

Best wishes

Mrs G Anderson

Last Friday, our EYFS Lions class had a fantastic opportunity to visit ‘Your Space’ at Sears Park and Nursery Garden—a beautiful community space that offers training, leisure, and therapeutic activities for the local area.

Our young, wild wanderers immersed themselves in the wonders of the season by collecting autumn leaves and learning about the composting process. They discovered how decomposing leaf litter returns vital nutrients to the soil, helping plants thrive.

The boys were fascinated by the bee hives in the apiary and amazed to learn that six hives can produce over 800 jars of local honey! They also explored the art of harvesting lavender blooms, which will be dried and sold as perfumed packages. Along the way, they observed pollinating creatures and joined in a variety of horticultural activities—from pruning and preening to watering succulents—while learning about ecosystems and the beauty of autumn. The garden was truly a hive of activity, filled with smiles and laughter.

We are very much looking forward to Tigers Class joining the fun at Sears Park this Friday. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our intrepid young explorers to enjoy the changing seasons and share in the excitement of their outdoor journey together.

Meanwhile, our Lower School boys in Years 1 and 2 are excited to announce their upcoming Christmas production, ‘Beep Beep Bethlehem!’ The Performance Hall has already been filled with joyful songs of celebration and festive cheer, along with the braying of a few rather noisy donkeys.

The boys are eager to learn their lines and perfect their acting cues. A huge thank you to Mrs Bell and Mrs Fitzgerald for arranging the start of what promises to be a magical Christmas event. We look forward to welcoming your families and friends to share in this festive celebration on Monday 8th December.

Miss O Nanasi

Thursday 12th March 2026 @ 7.00pm

Homefield is delighted to welcome PAPAYA (Parents Against Phone Addiction in Young Adults) for an important and engaging parent talk, during the Spring term.

This workshop, “Let’s Talk About Our Kids & Their Tech,” is particularly relevant for parents of children in Year 5 upwards.

PAPAYA Talks offers a safe, non-judgmental space for parents to explore the challenges of screen time, smartphones, and social media. The session provides:

Clear, research-backed insights on children’s mental health and digital habits
Practical strategies for managing tech use at home
Guidance on setting healthy digital boundaries
Open and honest discussion (adults only)

PAPAYA works closely with the national Smartphone Free Childhood campaign, a growing movement uniting families, schools and communities who want to give children more space to grow, learn and thrive free from addictive algorithms.

Booking: Please click https://shorturl.at/UrSbb to book your place online.

Well done to the following boys:

1H: Aarun for fantastic effort and participation when learning about animal groups in science and Nathan for applying himself and staying focused in every lesson, showing great dedication and effort in his learning.

2H: Aarin for ensuring he shows endeavour in the work he produces in all areas of the curriculum and Oliver for showing enthusiasm and positivity towards his learning.

2S: Nishil for an excellent recount of his holiday. Nishil used all the features looked at in class and wrote in an interesting way and Tarin for producing a great piece of superhero writing in English this week.

3H: Arjun for his helpfulness in lessons all week, showing genuine kindness towards his peers.

3S: Shameer for trying his hardest in maths lessons, showing excellent endeavour and resilience with more challenging questions.

4H: Sam for being a wonderful role model in class and putting in a lot of effort into his school work and homework!

4S: Ethan for his focus and dedication to challenge himself with schoolwork.

5S: Ivaan for demonstrating endeavour in his maths lessons.

5H: Jason for demonstrating integrity.

6S: Kenzo for doing well in his sports leader role.

6S: Keshav for doing well in his sports leader role.

Summer Schools 2026

We are pleased to share that the The Debate Chamber has opened registration for their 2026 Summer Schools, offering an excellent range of academic enrichment courses for students aged 11+.

The Debate Chamber provides engaging, discussion-based programmes led by specialist tutors in subjects such as Law, Medicine, Maths, Philosophy, Diplomacy, Debating and Creative Writing. These small-group courses delivered online and in person are designed to stretch able and curious learners, helping them develop confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Parents can find full details and book directly via the Debate Chamber website.

Summer Schools for 11-14s | Debate Chamber

Thank you to all boys who supported Odd Socks Day on Monday and to those who made a donation. As a school we raised £100.74 for the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

Our Poppy Appeal was also a success, with almost all items being sold. We await to hear from the Royal British Legion about the amount we raised.

We hope the boys enjoyed the non-uniform day today to support Children In Need, which raised £263.78. Thank you for your generosity in supporting these charity events over the past week.

Join our Parent Singing Group

We’re inviting parents and grandparents to take part in our festive singing group this Christmas season. Rehearsals will take place every Thursday from 13th November, 3:15–3:45pm. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a love of Christmas cheer!

You’ll have the wonderful opportunity to sing alongside the boys at our Christmas Carol Concert on 10th December.

Click here to register and be part of something joyful this winter.

U13 Football v Cumnor House—Monday 10th November

The Year 8 fixture against Cumnor House was an excellent afternoon for all of the boys to be proud of. After a previous loss for the A Team against Cumnor, they united with the B Team to form one formidable squad that secured a 4-2 victory.

Daniel’s skillful opening goal gave the team the momentum to deliver a valiant performance. An overall stronger group synergy led to wonderful tactical playmaking. Despite the heavy rain in the second half, the boys pushed through to the end and earned a much-deserved triumph.

Epsom College cross country – Epsom College Prep Schools Event

It was a fantastic day of running for our cross-country teams as our Year 5 and Year 6 boys travelled to Epsom College to compete against a large field of talented runners from across the region. The event attracted 32 schools in the Year 5 race and 37 schools in the Year 6 race, making it one of the most competitive fixtures of the season.

Year 5 Team

Our Year 5 boys showed tremendous determination and spirit throughout a challenging course that tested both endurance and mental toughness. A huge well done to Alex, Zaviaan, Ethan, Ivaan, Ryan, and Bhavnish, who all ran superbly and supported one another brilliantly as a team. Their focus, pacing, and teamwork were excellent, and each boy should be proud of the way he represented the school with enthusiasm and effort.

Year 6 Team

The Year 6 team also performed admirably against very strong opposition. Ethan, Finlay, James, Lucas, and Benji ran with great composure and competitive energy, tackling the hills and muddy conditions with determination. Every runner gave his all, and their collective team spirit stood out on the day.

Both teams can be extremely proud of their efforts—not only for their running but also for the way they conducted themselves throughout the event. Competing against such large numbers of runners from so many schools is no small achievement, and our boys demonstrated the resilience, sportsmanship, and camaraderie that lie at the heart of our sporting ethos.

Well done to all the boys involved for an excellent performance and a memorable day of cross-country running.

Sleep is such an important aspect of good mental health. Here is a comic you could share with your son which discusses the importance of sleep:

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/a533d04f57.html#page/1

Boys in Year 6 have enjoyed putting our new codable cogs to the test. They successfully used Martyblocks Junior (based on Scratch Junior) to create light shows, play tunes, create etch-a-sketches and generate a virtual dodgeball game as they trialled their first use at Homefield.

Some boys have begun experimenting with the more advanced Martyblocks to explore their capabilities. They’ve really enjoyed using them so far and are excited to apply their new skills when coding Marty the Robot!