Our annual Careers Fair is our flagship event, which invites a wide range of employers, universities, colleges and apprenticeship providers, to join us here at Heston Community School. We invite students and their parents/carers from all year groups, to access information to support at all key transition stages. The purpose of the evening is to provide the opportunity to gather information relating to possible routes into different careers or study from a range of providers.

We had several talks that took place during the evening, which were well attended.  Students and their parents/carers had the opportunity to engage in valuable conversations with the exhibitors and take away resources to help them to continue to explore options. Feedback was very positive and we look forward to holding this again in the future.

Ms A Laing [Careers Advisor]

The Careers Fair helped me widen my opportunities and helped me look at different career paths for the future. I experienced different pathways for careers. It also helped me look at different options for post 16 and post 18. It helped me gather information for my decision for A-levels. It was a very fun and interesting experience.

Manmeet Sidhu [110]

The Career Fair really helped me get input from different colleges. I had an interest in West London college beforehand but the Careers Fair helped me venture into different post-16 options and subjects. I believe that the Careers Fair helps younger years such as years 7 to 9 and inspires them to explore different jobs and prospects.

Magdalena Budai [11Y]

The Careers Fair helped me to realise the massive number of opportunities I have with my subjects and how I can further advance my skills in order to apply them to my further studies in Sixth Form. It has also helped me find my passion in a career and different A-Levels.

Kabeer Khan [11B]

The Careers Fair was very insightful! We had the opportunity to speak with universities, apprenticeship providers, and former students. I especially enjoyed my conversation with Iman, a former student who is currently completing a Level 4/5 apprenticeship. He shared some websites and resources he used to prepare for interviews. Since then, I have taken the initiative to attend a university taster day and arranged a one-day work experience.

Bob Ryatt [12D]

The "Getting into Medicine" talk gave me the chance to ask questions about admission tests and the best ways to prepare for the UCAT exams. The talk reinforced my ambition to study medicine in the future. The speaker's determination and passion for the profession was inspiring, and I hope that one day, I’ll be able to come back as a speaker myself.

Neda Noorzai [12D]

  

Celebrations evening was a divine way to manifest the School’s recognition of the remarkable work-ethic of its students, congregate the community in spirit and propagate aspirations for the future. Upon entering, I was greeted by a wealth of smiles from the dedicated Senior Team members welcoming attendees into the school, and a jovial atmosphere as they were served a multitude of appetisers.

Subsequently, everyone became seated in the Hall as Mr Berdesha commenced the presentation, followed by current Year 13 student speeches. Students straddling across Years 8-11 were nominated for their varied achievements in each academic discipline.  In turn, each student’s name was called, they euphorically ascended the stage and received their certificate from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat, who was our guest speaker this year.

Celebration Evening itself deserves a celebration for its success!

Alisha Rizwan [13A]

  

 

In the LRC, we met the author of The Bike shed Bully Hunter series, Nathanial Thomlinson. During this remarkable experience, we got to learn about this amazing author, what inspired him and asked questions related to reading and writing. We created a scenery from our own imagination, as the setting is one of the most important parts of a book, and transformed it into a short story. Mine was about the four elemental nations working together until the fire nation attacked. We discussed our favourite genres too. Mine was the Gothic genre. I enjoyed learning how a setting from your own imagination can create a beautiful image in your mind and that writing needs to flow and link together. I have to admit, I also really enjoyed the snacks too. These factors can support me in my studies because now I will be able to more easily do creative writing and will freely use my imagination. With a variety of genres, I will be able to use different perspectives for each piece of writing. Thanks to Mr Thomlinson, I have fixed one of the things that was missing in my writing. 

Tanek Madan [7W]

 

Start of my story 

Mako stared at the ceiling of his hut, it was snowing outside, again. He wished he belonged to any of the other nations, life was so monotonous in the water tribe. Wake up, eat breakfast, have a nap, stare at his ceiling, sleep, eat and then repeat. There was no action. Mako wanted to boast his awesome water bending.  

"Lunch is ready!" his mother said loudly. It wasn't a shout, more like the sweet call of a mother. He already knew what was for lunch; squid stew, again. Mako took a step outside and his feet instantly sunk into the snow. But that's not what got his attention. The snow was black? All of the tribe's people froze and there was absolute silence. 

Brentford FC: Amazon and Taylor Wessing Law Insight Day 24 October

I recently participated in the Amazon and Taylor Wessing Insight Law event at the Brentford FC Community Hub, and it was a fantastic experience. I met a varied group of professionals who work in different fields from Amazon and Taylor Wessing.  We took part in different activities that enhanced my skills in communication, debate, problem-solving, and teamwork. Engaging in discussions, tasks, and presentations allowed us to learn extensively while being part of a lively and cooperative atmosphere. Overall, we found the event immensely enjoyable, insightful, and inspiring. Thank you to Mr. Green and Mr. Naqvi for giving us the opportunity to have such a wonderful experience! 

Jaidev Chahal [12C]

  

Cross Country Report

Heston had a team of 13 students who competed in cross country in Osterley Park on Wednesday from Year 8s up to year 10s. Each student did their very best. It was a bright sunny day, but a tough course with some hills in parts.

Sonia Arora finished a commendable 8th place, with Raayan Badar finishing in 9th place in their year 8 race of 3,200m, both receiving a letter to go and represent Heston at the Middlesex competition.

Some great performance also by Khalid Abdirehman and Migle Berankyte finishing in the top 15, also Emelia Kudhail and Angela Khan placing in the top 20.

Congratulations to all who took part and we wish Sonia and Raayan the best of luck in their next round of county cross country which takes place in February.

Y9 Football Match Heston V Reach

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with the defence standing tall from start to finish. The defenders played a pivotal role, repeatedly shutting down attacks and keeping their cool under pressure. Younger players also made a mark, combining energy and creativity in the midfield to drive the team forward. Their contributions added balance and flair to the performance, showcasing the squad's depth and potential while securing a hard-fought point.  Waliullah Said [9O]

Y8 Football Match Heston V Reach

The Year 8 boys’ football team had an outstanding game against Reach Academy winning 5 goals to 2. Heston dominated the game with good possession of the ball in the midfield and numerous attacks on goals. If the team was better at finishing their chances there could easily have been more goals for Heston.

Heston defence was good, Oliver Kuter and Enver Daci linked up well in as central defenders reading the game well to stop a number of chances. The two goals from Reach came as a result of a couple of lapses in concentration. Reach were quick to pounce on these chances and scored two goals. Andrei Mirea [8Y]

Scorer: 2x Andrei Mirea, Enver Daci, Ahmed Grama, Zak Vohra

Player of the Match: Andrei Mirea & Oliver Kuter

Girls’ Junior Football Match Heston V St Marks

The match ended with a 5-3 win to Heston, with the midfields and attack on fire. The defenders played a pivotal role, in particular Sumaya Ahmed not letting a goal past her.

Younger players also made a mark Laara Bussunt and Aliyah Connolly, combining energy and creativity in the forwards to drive the Team on. Their contributions added to their performance, showcasing the squad's depth and potential while securing the hard-fought goals.

With some great team play, Hafsa and Aariya worked incredibly well together, finding each other to set up the goals. Angela Khan and Ashwini Fernandes made excellent team managers, helping referee the game and providing vital feedback to players. Ashwini Fernandes [10P]