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  • Jack Petchey Award Ceremony

    Published 27/09/22

    Manroze Purewal [Year 13] wins big at the Jack Petchey Award Ceremony 

    I was very pleased to be recognised by the Jack Petchey Foundation for volunteering in my school.  I have been a Mentor at Heston for the past two years which consists of helping younger students with their mental health and being a representative for the female empowerment movement. It was a great responsibility but an amazing opportunity to learn new experiences and gain an insight into the supporting student well-being. It was a great honour to receive the award and represent Heston Community School at the award show alongside the younger pupils who also won an award.   

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  • MFL Rooms

    Published 26/09/22

    The summer break has been a whirlwind of activity right across the School to continue to upgrade our infrastructure.  These upgrades are designed to provide a much nicer learning environment for students and for staff.  MFL has now benefited from refitted classrooms in the Hogarth Building, providing them with much more spacious rooms in our newest building.  The five new light and airy classrooms are a welcome change from a much older part of the school.  Mrs Virk, Curriculum Leader has said that students and her team are delighted with the new facilities are thoroughly enjoying the spacious and inviting rooms.

           

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  • A Level Results

    Published 26/09/22

    The School is extremely pleased with the A Level and BTEC examination results this year.  After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, students at Heston sat there first set of public examinations in summer 2022.  Our students did us and themselves proud with 66% of students achieving A* - B grades.  Results Day was fantastic and students beamed with sheer delight at their grades and nearly all students were able to go on to their first choice university, apprenticeships and employment.  Our students are off to read degrees at some of the most prestigious universities across the country in medicine, law, architecture and chemistry to name a few.  Mr Naqvi, the Learning Coordinator for Year 13 said, "The drive and determination of the students despite the challenges that they faced have paid significant dividends.  I am so proud of these young people, and I am confident that whatever they go on to do they will succeed."

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  • New Science Laboratories

    Published 15/09/22
    We are delighted to introduce T-Level Healthcare Science as part of our Post-16 curriculum offer. Students will develop knowledge and practical skills linked to the healthcare sector, and participate in an immersive nine-week work placement
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  • Sports Hall Update

    Published 13/09/22

    Heston Community students will now be able to keep fit in great comfort. Our Sports Hall has been fitted with a new air conditioning and ventilation system that ensures everyone will want to keep on going, regardless of the challenge level. PE lessons and Clubs are already feeling the benefit

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  • Congratulations to Heston GCSE students!

    Published 25/08/22

    We are delighted to celebrate yet another year of excellent GCSE examination results, with 77% of our students achieving a Grade 4 in English and Maths and 24% of all our GCSE entries securing a Grade 7-9.

    Outstanding performances came from Chloe Achkar and Priyal Bharatkumar, who both achieved eight Grade 9s.

    Headteacher, Ranjit Berdesha, said: "These superb results are a testament to the hard work and resilience of our staff and students, particularly following the turbulent last two years. I look forward to welcoming back many of our students and seeing them achieve further success in our Sixth Form."

        

     

     

     

     

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  • Heston Alumni Career Visits

    Published 15/07/22

    A large contingent of Heston Alumni very kindly visited students to discuss their career paths in the week beginning 11 July.  Students met with Old Hestonians studying Medicine, Engineering, Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, Economics and Mathematics.  They were asked many probing questions about what motivated them to choose their university courses as well as their time at Heston.  We are confident that this will provide some inspiration for our current students that they too can be successful and can achieve well.  Many thanks to the Alumni that visited. 

    I Hall 

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  • Sponge-a-Teacher

    Published 15/07/22

    What better way to raise money for charity other than getting to throw sponges and pies in your teacher’s face?  Students in Year 12 organised the event as part of their coursework assignment and raised money for charity as part of the process.

    The hot summer day was perfect for the event, and I think it was true to say that both staff and students enjoyed themselves.  Student lined up in the many to take part.  The event couldn’t have taken place without the help of the teachers.  A special thank you to Mr O’Hagan, Mr Juriansz, Mr Saib, Mr Naqvi and Ms Forrest.

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  • Summer Music Concert

    Published 14/07/22

    Last evening one of the most anticipated events of our calendar took place – Heston Community School’s Summer Music Concert. The entire audience were overwhelmed by the vast array of musical talent within our school community.  There were classical as well as contemporary pieces performed by students from all key stages and each was well received by the enthused crowd. Among the performers were the School Choir, pianists, guitarists, saxophones, drums, singers, and of course the beloved music teachers who helped bring everything together The effort, work and dedication put in by these students and the Music Department in order to deliver such an exceptional evening is to be highly praised. Choosing a favourite would be extremely difficult as all the acts were incredible. If I had to pick one under duress, I would choose 'Drums Performance'. I would like to take this moment to congratulate and thank all the evening’s performers and extend a special thanks to all parents and well-wishers who took the time out of their busy schedules to attend. I am eagerly waiting to see you all perform in the new school year.

    Gurpreet Arora [Head Boy]

       

      

     

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  • Heston Art Exhibition

    Published 14/07/22

    After a two year pause, we are proud to have a 2022 Heston Community School Art and Design Exhibition in the Main Hall, commencing on 11th July, alongside the Summer Music Concert.

    Showing a selection of the work created by Year 11 and Year 13 Art Students for GCSE and A Level Fine Art, Graphic Communication and Photography. 

    Over 145 Students entered for an Art GCSE this year and they produced some highly accomplished and thought-provoking work. Often rooted in their experiences of the Pandemic, family ties, personal identity and wider global issues such as extinction and consumerism. Many explained how their art activities had provided a real escape during periods of lockdown and isolation over the last two years.

    We are very proud of our student’s creative efforts, especially of those Year 13 Students who have been offered places at prestigious Universities to study Fashion Design, Architecture and Graphic Design Degrees.

    Helen Wyglendacz

    DART Curriculum Leader

       

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  • Institute of Banking and Finance Trip

    Published 13/07/22

    Year 12 BTEC Business students visited the Institute of Banking and Finance on Tuesday, 12 July.  The day was insightful in so many aspects.  Students went on a guided ‘banking’ tour of London.  They visited sites such as Lombard Street, the Bank of England, Insurance Houses, learning about how the Institutes developed London as the financial capital we now know today. 

    After the tour, students went to a small specialised university.  The lecturers there gave our students an insight into the different degree courses they run and university life.  It was certainly inspiring and motivated some of our students to explore jobs in the financial industry.

       

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  • Year 11 Prom

    Published 12/07/22

    On Friday, 08 July, our Year 11 students celebrated their successes and five-year journey here at Heston at their long-awaited Prom event.

    Students certainly dressed to impress, with many of our gentlemen donning bow-ties, blazers and tailored shirts, and our young ladies being adorned in frills, sparkles and satin.

    Many danced endlessly to the array of music, snapped silly and suave pictures at the photo booth, enjoyed the variety of food on offer and even took home a bespoke leavers' memento. Also featured were our in-house Sixth Form Team, who were a brilliant asset to the day, helped photograph and organise the event.

    Some of our Year 11 students took ownership of creating a Prom that would leave them with a lifetime of memories. From coming in to organise the decorations and balloons to organising a DJ who played a range of up-beat songs, the Year 11s impressed us with their creativity and excitement. We were also able to enjoy the brilliant sounds of our very own Year 11 Dhol players who were able to ensure each student was full of energy and ready for the dance floor!

    The day was a brilliant celebration of dance, food, happiness and laughter galore, waving a [temporary!] goodbye to our students as they enjoy their much-deserved, long summer break.

    Ms S Jassal [Y11 Learning Coordinator]

          

      

     

     

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