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  • T Level placements

    Published 23/06/23

    Week beginning 19 June saw the start of our T Level industry placements for Management and Administration students.  Students need to complete 45 days’ [315 hours] worth of industry experience as part of their course.  The School has been working with numerous organisations including: 

    • IBM based in Waterloo 
    • Russell Finex based in Feltham
    • Four Communications based in Whitechapel 
    • Stellar Fusion based in Victoria
    • Century 21 Estate Agent based in Heston
    • DBK Estate Agents based in Heston.

    So far, the experience has been invaluable for students.  Most are being inducted and are learning about how their organisations work and office procedures.  In coming weeks, may will be involved in group tasks and individual projects.  Students have liked the fact they are getting the opportunity to learn more about themselves and are learning about different career paths at work.  The chance to network and build communication skills has been a key highlight so far. 

    Harleen Raj is working at Russel Finex and has thoroughly enjoyed his experience so far.  He said, ”I’m learning about the place of work, whilst getting to discover my strengths, values, motivations and interests.”

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  • Engineering Society Prepares Students for Junior Physics Challenge

    Published 13/06/23

    The Junior Physics Challenge was definitely an experience to be thankful for. The Sixth Formers: Biansha Kapoor, Kiran Barrass and Aisha Ali were dedicated to helping me do my best and take on this challenge. Throughout the process I have gained much more knowledge which I have been able to incorporate into my lessons, I feel as though I have developed a greater understanding of physics and useful skills I can use later in life. Whilst Biansha was teaching me, I enjoyed learning Newton’s Laws the most. The manner in which she taught was very interactive, using whiteboards and discussing a lot of the questions, which made the lessons more enjoyable.  

    Having these sessions twice a week really allowed me to learn more about one of my favourite sciences it made it easier to understand topics I was interested in.  The Sixth Formers were able to break down the topic and explain it to me in a way I could understand. If this club was to run next year I would more than likely join, and again as a year 11, hopefully learning harder topics. 

    Results from Year 9: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze

    Results from Year 10: 1 Gold, 14 Silver, 26 Bronze, 4 Commendations 

    Ayurdha Mannyamgari Year 9 [Silver Award Winner]

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  • Peel Hunt Investment Bank Visit

    Published 08/06/23

    Four of us were lucky enough to be selected for the Peel Hunt Careers Conference hosted by The Brokerage and Peel Hunt Investment Bank.  It was an amazing experience with all of us getting the opportunity to meet senior staff from the bank and to discuss our career goals and CVs.  We learnt about the different programmes they offer such as internships as well as their graduate training.  We all left buzzing as the day was so informative and it was very interesting to better understand an area quite a few of us would like to pursue when we finish school.

    Priyal, Sukhdeep, Shameer and Iman

    Year 12

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  • Pantene - Power of Hair

    Published 07/06/23

    Heston hosts a celebrity!

    We were so happy to welcome Radio 1 DJ, Clara Amfo to our school.  She was working partnership with Pantene to promote their ‘Power of Hair’ campaign that works with schools across the country to promote the acceptance of different types of hair. The workshop saw us discussing hair and identity as well as the discrimination suffered by some people because of their hair type or style.

    I would like to work in the beauty and fashion industry and this provided lots of opportunities for us to discuss really pertinent issues regarding our hair and how we are perceived.  There was also an opportunity to put our own thoughts and ideas as well as what we learnt into poetry.  We were very well supported by two excellent poets who gave us great insight into producing meaningful poetry.

    This was definitely one of the best events I have ever participated in and I loved meeting Clara.  She was amazing.

    Madline Acheaw [12D]

    You can view the video via this link:

    https://app.frame.io/reviews/3d14d3b4-d24d-424b-80d0-e990d919b6ac/d79d4570-2926-40f7-ad34-8623803d9c8f

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  • Year 8 Football Team

    Published 28/04/23

    Huge congratulations to the Year 8 football team for making it all the way to the Semi-Finals. All those involved did the school proud in their unbeaten run, finishing top in the group stages. Unfortunately, we did not progress beyond the Semi-finals as we lost 3-2 against Isleworth & Syon.

    "We came into th game against Isleworth and Syon with only one thing in mind for this semi-final, and that was simply winning! We came so far, so losing was not an option. We put up a strong battle however they were the better team at the end of the day. Even though we lost 3-2, we played till the final whistle. Next year we go again". Michal Oterski [8G]

    "The football match against Isleworth and Syon ended in a 3:2 loss. It was a very tough match. Both teams fighting as had as they could to get to the finals. We played well but in the end they were the better team. We tried our best and did give it our all. Even though we lost, we went so far beating lots of schools to reach the semi-finals, and we will improve next year". Thiveesh Kageenthirarasa [8G]

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  • Personal Training At Heston ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Published 25/04/23

    Heston Community School feels extremely grateful to Nuffield Health this term. Every Monday after school, 3 or 4 Nuffield Health Personal Trainers come and work on fitness with some of our Year 9 and 11 students. 

    Students take part in some individual fitness activities and some team-building competitions. 

    They all feel invigorated by the sessions and have amazed themselves by adapting to new challenges. “It is exhausting, but definitely benefits the brain as well as the body, so I think it is helpful it in the run-up to the exams.” says Kilian V, Year 11

    ”I have really pushed myself”. His fellow Year 11 Caleb says, “They have given us a really good workout that includes strength, stamina and speed.” Logan M, Year 11

    “It was difficult but fun.” Kiran G, Year 11and her friend Taran B, Year 11, says, “I feel de-stressed and ready to revise!”

    Many of the Year 11s said they would now aim to try some of the exercises at home as part of their own self-care. 

    Bettina Keki, one of the Personal Trainers, explains “We hope to also offer some sessions during half-term and the Summer, so students can maintain their fitness.” 

    As a school, we want every student to benefit from taking part in Enrichment activities. Enrichment activities are any kind of club or experience like a trip which add value to a student’s school experience, skills, talents, knowledge or well-being. We look forward to continuing our link with Nuffield Health and hope to have news about holiday sessions soon so that students can really grow in confidence and strength.

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  • The Woman King Cinema Trip

    Published 18/04/23

    On the 23rd March, we went to watch ‘The Woman King’.

    Female, African warriors come together to protect their kingdom from a foreign enemy. These noble warriors put their life on the line to fight for what they believe in and what is right. Their morals and priorities showcase the selfless, devoted human beings they are, sending the audience a message that you are your own person and you have a right to an opinion. Events like these illustrate the hard work, effort and independence people have done to change the world for better. 

    I found it very inspirational because it contained a lot of female empowerment messages, along with a range of representations of race and gender. It showcased girls as strong and powerful.

    Neda Noorzai, 10 Green and Sianna Punn, 10 Yellow

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  • GCSE Drama Theatre Trip

    Published 31/03/23

    Murder on the Nile

    On Friday, 24 March the Year 11 GCSE Drama class went to see Murder on the Nile at The Questors Theatre in Ealing Broadway. It was an exciting production, full of suspense and intrigue. None of us guessed who the murderer was! It was great to see the staging and character development. Thank you to Miss Gould for organising this opportunity.

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  • HI Students at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

    Published 30/03/23

    On Friday, 24 March students and staff from the Centre for the Deaf went on a trip to Shakespeare's Globe. They were treated with a celebrity workshop from BSL consultant and actor Nabeel Islam and further workshops from 'Go Live'. The students had a great time and were able to watch a BSL supported performance of 'The Tempest'. 

    Camera crews were present, and our students were a credit to the School, not complaining once despite the frequent and appropriately dramatic downpours.

    "The opportunity for the Centre students to witness a performance of The Tempest with captions and British sign language was wonderful. We took part in exercises that tested our drama skills and also teaching us about Shakespeare's globe's past. It was amazing to see how they were able to have the interpreters sign on stage while the actors performed, and the show was excellent. Sadly, it began to rain severely as we headed home, and we had to hurry." Danish Hakim [13D]

    “We went Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and it was really cool, but we did lots of walking and the weather kept changing.

    First we walked to Osterley train station then we got a train then we got another one then we walked then we stopped at Greggs. Then FINALLY we arrived then we went inside then we did two workshops and met a famous person called Nadeem

    He was giving us quizzes and was so funny. He told us the story of what happened in the story and told us about the characters.

    Then we went to another workshop we were acting and freeze framing - it was really cool! Then we meet this person who told us what happen to the Shakespeare Theatre in the olden times. He told us lots of interesting things. Then FINALLY it was lunchtime and I was hungry.

    After lunch, it was time to watch 'The Tempest'. It was funny and a bit romantic and I didn't like it, but it was funny. There was so many people in it. When it finished, the weather was proper raining heavily, I was all soaked and yeah the trip was fun.” - Damanpreet Saghal [9O]

     

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  • Super Learning Day

    Published 29/03/23

    RE Super Learning Day  

    My experience at the Laxmi Narayan Temple was really incredible. I learnt about all about Hindu faiths and beliefs, like karma and reincarnation. As we got there, we had to take our shoes off and enter the main prayer hall. There was one really important rule and that was not to face away from the 10 Gods [which were statues that they had breathed life into] that were located at the front of the prayer hall.  They wore bright, decorative clothes, which we were told, were handmade for them, and they wore them for three weeks and then got new outfits.

    We had the chance to do a Q and A about Hindus and I learnt that they believe that if you die God will give you another life. Then, we stood up for a prayer called Arti. We also had to keep our hands together.  After this we received some holy food and drinks that had been blessed by the Gods. It was fascinating learning about another religion and their belief systems and how it influenced their day-to-day lives.

    Takdeer Khurana [7G]

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  • GSK Visit

    Published 28/03/23

    Before my visit to GSK, I was not sure what to expect, as I had little knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. During the course of the day we learnt that GSK doesn’t only specialise in developing new treatments and distributing medication to hospitals, they also play a part in creating innovative ways to increase productivity within the pharmaceutical industry.

    During the day we were able to do a practice a mock interview.  This allowed us to implement the skills we had learnt in previous workshops by using the STAR technique to answer the questions set.   My confidence levels regarding performing interviews have improved significantly as a result. 

    As well as taking part in mock interviews, I was able to learn about different innovations that they have at GSK, such as using artificial intelligence to conduct research and development for long-lasting medication and to increase the overall efficiency of creating their products.

    It was difficult to move away from the grandeur of the building whilst on a tour of GSK.  Employee welfare was at the heart of GSK’s core values, which was really nice to see.  They had a range of facilities on site, including a supermarket and a hair salon to increase motivation.  I look forward to more experiences like this one.  It has really motivated me to work hard, so that I too can secure a job in an organisation that works so hard to bring together different functional areas to reach their common goal.

    Serina Ahmed [12H]

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  • IBM Visit

    Published 27/03/23

     

    The trip to IBM was an enriching experience for T-level Management and Administration students in Year 12.  We got the opportunity to find out more about the work of IBM, one of the biggest technology companies in the UK, whilst also improving our employability skills. 

    The aim of the day was to interview students for placements at IBM.  This was a valuable experience as it taught us interview skills, making us work ready.  We had learnt about the STAR method in previous work ready sessions, so this was a nice opportunity to apply what we had learnt.  We really benefited from being interviewed in the workplace, for some of us this was our first ever interview, so naturally it was both a daunting but insightful day.    

    As part of the day we looked at some of the work carried out by IBM.  IBM is focusing on AI and has completed projects such as the unmanned boat.  A boat can be controlled by AI to explore the ocean, an easier, efficient and modern way to gather information about the ocean.  As part of our tour we saw a robot dog.  The dog is programmed to walk around the building and detect problems or issues in machines.  It is also used to make data gathering easier using thermal imaging, LiDAR or 3D scanning for tasks such as digital twin creation.  Seeing such advance technology opened our minds in regard to what technology can do and how it is used to help us in our everyday life.

    Manveen Bedi [12C]

     

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