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Friday 15th May 2026
Coffee Mornings
Do please click on the following link to join Mrs Anderson and members of the SLT at coffee mornings for your son’s year group.
Please submit any questions or talking points you would like to raise, in advance, on the RSVP form. We look forward to welcoming you to the school.
Last Friday, Year 6 visited Marwell Zoo to support their studies on evolution. Following a workshop on the evolution of big cats, the boys observed snow leopards and tigers up close, impressing staff with their knowledge.
They also examined animal skins and skulls to understand adaptation, before exploring the zoo and spotting rhinos, sloths and tropical birds.
Interview with Brendan (Year 8) – 15th May 2026
This term, we are pleased to continue our series celebrating the achievements of our Year 6 and Year 8 boys in their final year at Homefield.
We begin the series with Brendan (Year 8), a student who has distinguished himself as a deep thinker with a passion for the complex worlds of physics and computing. From delving into the mechanics of quantum entangled "qubits" in the school’s Science Society to winning intense inter-school debate competitions, Brendan consistently seeks out intellectual challenges. His leadership also extends into the local community through his role as a Young Commissioner, where he helps shape policy for young people.
Aidan (Year 5) sat down with Brendan for a wide-ranging conversation about his inquisitive mind and his next steps.
Q: Hi, I’m Aiden in Year 5. To start off, what is your favourite topic in science?
A: My favourite topic is physics because it is more math related. It’s about numbers, and I like the fact that everything has a clear, concise answer that you must work out.
Q: What about science that you enjoy the most?
A: I love that there’s always something new to discover. You can explore things yourself—you mix two things together and either nothing happens, or a big explosion happens! I’ve been a fan since I was little and still have a massive collection of science magazines.
Q: You mentioned magazines, are there any ones you'd recommend?
A: When I was younger, I read Science Adventures, which is great for all ages. Now, I am reading a more complex one called How It Works. It delves deep into the "why" and "how" of science. I’ve also been reading articles about quantum computing, learning about how qubits are quantum entangled so that what happens to one affects the other. I studied this in the Science Society run by Ms. Smith, looking at how it might eventually break through modern security measures.
Q: You recently won a debate competition against other schools. What was that experience like?
A: It was really hard! The other schools came up with great points, so my teammate and I really had to rack our brains to find a way to beat their arguments. It takes a lot of quick thinking.
Q: Can you tell us about your work as a Young Commissioner?
A: It is a volunteer group run by young people, for young people. Recently, we’ve been working on a "Youth Board" where we answer questions directly from people in charge. For example, we discussed whether schools are teaching the correct life skills. Because the answers come directly from the people it affects, I feel it’s very productive and effective.
Q: Looking ahead, which school will you be heading to in September and why?
A: I’ll be moving on to Eton College. It is a school with a very long history, and I know it offers a huge range of opportunities and specialized facilities to support my interests.
Q: How has Homefield prepared you for this next big step?
A: The teachers have been amazing at challenging me. They are very clear and concise, which has really helped my academic growth. For example, in Maths, if I finish a test early, Mr. Gill will immediately give me a CASE paper (Common Academic Scholarship Exam) to stretch my thinking and show me how maths concepts work in different scenarios.
Q: Do you think Science or Computing will be part of your future job?
A: Hopefully! I’m interested in computer-related jobs, but things change so quickly with AI growing so fast. I think it’s important to just keep an open mind. Whatever happens, happens!
Marsden March
WE DID IT! Together, our Homefield community raised over £10,000 for the Royal Marsden. A huge thank you to all the boys and families involved for their dedication and generosity.
If your son is over 5 years old and you would like him to receive milk at school, please register with Cool Milk via https://coolmilk.com/parents/. Fund your son’s account before 5.00pm on Tuesday to start receiving milk the following week.
Cool Milk is the UK's leading school milk supplier, partnering with schools, nurseries and local authorities to delivery fresh, chilled semi-skimmed milk directly to schools. They manage the entire administrative process, providing free milk for children under five and subsidised milk for children aged five or older.
On Wednesday, we welcomed Annabel, one of the Nutritionists at Lodestone House, back to Homefield, who ran a nutrition workshop for the boys. Ater discussing food groups and healthy eating, boys then created their own healthy snack: yogurt with a variety of toppings including dried berries, seeds, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Boys greatly enjoyed the informative session, and of course eating the extra snack of the day!
Please check out our website for the summer newsletter from Lodestone House, which includes a feature on our new Head Chef, Alan Fielding.
Well done to the following boys:
Tigers: Vishnu for making great progress in his reading and Myren for endeavour in phonics.
Lions: Qasim for developing the maturity to self-regulate and Leo for developing the confidence to use his words and speak out in class.
1H: Stephen for trying his best and staying focused, demonstrating the Homefield Value of endeavour and Zaiver for excellent enthusiasm, participation in lessons and for always being ready to learn.
2H: Kabir for some super history this week, finding out about the Artemis II exploration and Musa for great attainment in mathematics.
2S: Ashwin for a great improvement in both comprehension and contributions to class discussions and Nishil for a great character description of a fantasy creature.
3H: Dylan for being a wonderful role model and friend and being super welcoming to new children and Ariz H for being a joyful and respectful member of Year 3, always showing kindness to others.
3S: Ariz M for his commitment, focus and engagement across lessons and Ali for his enthusiastic and kind approach in his role as Wellbeing Ambassador for Mental Health Week.
4H: Will S for consistently showing our values of kindness, respect and integrity and Sam for consistently showing a positive attitude to school life, learning and friendships.
4S: Lavann for a positive attitude, hard work and commitment in French and English lessons and Noah for his hard work and determination to complete his work to high standards.
5H: Zaviaan and Viyan for consistently making the right decisions.
5S: Kiran for demonstrating resilience in the 11+ Club, Zayn M for excellent contribution in TPR lessons and Kiran for demonstrating integrity by supporting others.
6H: Aun for a great start to his new sports leaders role and Agastya for demonstrating endeavour in maths.
6S: Charles for great contribution in the Year 6 zoo trip and Jaka for having fun during a sports game and bringing positive competitive energy.
8MMC: Aatman for effort in geography and English and Kian for contributions in art and maths.
Confidence and self-belief: helping boys believe in themselves
Confidence grows when effort is noticed and noted, not just outcomes. Praising persistence, kindness or trying something tricky teaches boys that mistakes are part of learning. This supports a heathy growth mindset both in and out of school.
Here is a link to a useful article all about a growth mindset and what this means in practice:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/help-your-child-try-new-things
Also, if you're interested in researching this further, look for writings by Carol Dweck.
Music Tuition at Homefield
A limited number of places remain available for peripatetic music tuition at Homefield.
Individual instrumental lessons provide boys with the opportunity to develop their musical skills under the guidance of experienced specialist teachers, whether they are beginners or already progressing with an instrument.
Beyond the enjoyment of learning music, there is a growing body of evidence highlighting the wider academic benefits of instrumental tuition. Regular one-to-one lessons support the development of concentration, memory, and discipline—skills that transfer directly into the classroom. Music study also strengthens mathematical understanding through rhythm and pattern, enhances language processing, and encourages perseverance and self-confidence.
At Homefield, we value the important role music plays in a well-rounded education. Peripatetic lessons not only nurture creativity and self-expression but also contribute meaningfully to academic progress and personal development.
If you would like to find out more or secure a place, please visit: https://www.homefield.sutton.sch.uk/music-and-drama
Summer Schools 2026
Find Your Academic Adventure this Summer
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
SIGN UP for the open evening at 7.30pm on Sunday 1st March 2026, for further details on what courses are available.
It’s an exciting time for cricket at Homefield!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural Reception and Year 1 Cricket Festival before the Easter break!
The weather was absolutely perfect for the opening of our new nets. It was a joy to watch the boys bowl the "First Ball" to kick off the season.
There’s still time to sign up for the half term cricket club too!
https://forms.gle/r2TwEQPYokYLcjx79
The new state of the art nets are available for private hire and sponsorship, please contact: kzhang@homefieldprep.school for further details.
Very limited places are available, so please sign up to ensure your son’s place!
Amazing results for Homefield boys at the IAPS Judo Championship!
Amongst 250+ competitors, our boys shone with focus and skill:
Gold: Sami E, William H
Silver: Andre D, Charles P
Bronze: Kaan Y
Congratulations to all our judoka who took part. Your hard work in training really showed on the mats!
Abhinav in Year 4 recently participated in the Surrey Chess Mega finals:
(https://www.englishchess.org.uk/event/ukcc-shropshire-megafinal-2026/) and has qualified with a Bronze medal to participate in the South England Giga Finals.
This Megafinal tournament is a qualifying event for the Gigafinals which take place from June - August. Each Megafinal is a one-day rapidplay event with each player playing 6 rounds of chess.
This week at After School Club, we are looking at inventions! The children have been busy exploring famous inventions and inventors, discovering how inventions help us in everyday life, and have been using their imaginations to create some exciting ideas of their own.
Through fun games, crafts, and activities, we’ll be encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while having lots of fun along the way!
This week at Little Orchard Nursery, we are looking at “All About Me”! The children will be exploring their own special features, talking about their families, and learning what makes each of us unique. Through fun activities, creative play, and group discussions, we’ll be encouraging confidence, communication, and celebrating individuality.
Last week, the children enjoyed settling into nursery life and becoming familiar with their new surroundings. We also had a lovely visit to the library for Rhyme Time, where the children had lots of fun joining in with stories, songs, and activities.
Lots of exciting times ahead! Should you wish to learn more about 'Little Orchard', please contact:
Phone: 020 8212 7312 Option 8
Email: info@littleorchardnursery.co.uk
Website: www.orchardchildcare.co.uk
Keeping Our Boys Safe at Drop-Off and Collection
At Homefield, the safety of our boys is, and always will be, our highest priority. The start and end of the school day are particularly busy times, especially during afternoon dismissal when boys are boarding minibuses for their journeys home while families are leaving the site on foot. This naturally creates a high level of activity on the drive and surrounding roads.
To ensure that dismissal remains calm, orderly and safe for all, we are unable to facilitate vehicle pick-up within the school drive at the end of the day. Keeping this area clear significantly reduces risk and allows boys to depart safely.
We are fortunate to have free, unrestricted parking available in the surrounding side roads, just a short walk from the school. We kindly ask all parents to make use of these spaces and to allow a few extra minutes at collection time. In addition, please be mindful of our neighbours by not blocking dropped kerbs or parking in private, resident-only spaces. Parking wardens regularly operate in the area at the beginning and end of the school day, so we encourage families to park legally and, where possible, to park a little further away and walk.
Thank you, as always, for your continued understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain positive relationships within our community and, most importantly, in keeping every Homefield boy safe.
To view details of our weekly menus and the weekly music timetable, please visit:
Western Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2TE
+44 020 8642 0965