Here we’ll be discussing chapters 19 through 24 of Mister Monday by Garth Nix! Feel free to offer any thoughts that you like or to use some of our suggested questions below. There are also some optional creative prompts that you can choose to complete for more beans. If you include specifics about t...

Here we’ll be discussing chapters 25 through 29 of Mister Monday by Garth Nix! Feel free to offer any thoughts that you like or to use some of our suggested questions below. There are also some optional creative prompts that you can choose to complete for more beans. If you include specifics about t...

In October, the HOL Book Club will be holding a read-along of Mister Monday by Garth Nix! Join us as we venture into the magical and strange realm of The House where things are as bewildering as they are dangerous. Here’s what Goodreads has to say about the book: On the first day , there was mystery...

I would love to do a cross word and a letter tiles puzzle please I'd love to write a couple of informative articles- one on Ghost Ships and another on strange or mysterious sea creatures! :D I’d like to submit A graphic for my column An ad for Eeylops Owl Emporium An ad for Florean Fortescue’s Ice ...

Happy, happy birthday to Katherine Laurier! I hope you have a truly splendid celebration.

If you’ve recently tried to register for the forum but your account hasn’t been approved, please check the following requirements and try again once registration reopens. 1. You need a main HOL account to have a forum account. So if you haven’t been able to register through the main hol.org.uk homep...

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Janne Halla wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:42 pm I'd like to do the following.

The etymology of sea related sayings + graphic
Pumpkin Spice Mania + graphic
Visual Sudoku
Hashi

Go for it, Janne.

Welcome to HOL's very own newspaper, The HOwLer! The theme for our upcoming issue is: Setting Sail Deadline for submissions: 11:59 PM HOL time on the 31st of October, 2023 So do you have an idea for an article, or maybe even a column? Perhaps you've got a concept for the perfect ad. Or maybe you are...

Wishing Skylar Peyton the happiest of birthdays! I hope you have something fabulous planned to celebrate.

Happy birthday Mia! Have a wonderful day full of the people and things you love most.

The castle has thrown open its doors for another year of learning, magic and fun!
Have you had a chance to peruse the class list yet? We have an amazing selection this term. Are there any that have caught your eye?
Have you got your 5 picked out or are you still trying to decide? Let us know.

This thread is so students who want to become class assistants can connect with teachers who are looking for assistants. If you’re interested in becoming a class assistant, please fill out the form at the bottom of this thread and PM it to me. I will then add your application as a reply here, so any...

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about classes. How do I sign up for classes? Providing classes are open for sign ups, go to the classes tab on the main website. You should see a list of all the classes that are on offer - you can search for a particular subject an...

This is a quick guide on how to send in HOL homework. Most of the advice will apply to all classes but remember to double check the instructions for every class you take. Some teachers like things done a certain way. How to complete your homework Once you’ve read through the lesson and are ready to ...

Thank you to everyone who took part in our celebration of everything poetry! The beans everyone earned are as followed. If you spot anything wrong, please let me know and I'll look into it (and a big thank you to Tarma for double-checking my slightly dazed and confused maths) Adeline Morior: 40 Amy ...

You have just over 24 hours to join in on the poetic pandemonium! Everything is due tomorrow (the 20th of August) by 23:59 HOL-time.

Happy, happy birthday Reyyan!

Have a truly spectacular day, Silvana! <3

We’re having our very own open mic night! (Well, week) This is your chance to share your own poetry. It can be in any form you like: serious or funny, free verse or villanelle. You could even try your hand at writing deliberately bad poetry (trickier than it sounds!). Your poem should be at least 8 ...