I was selected for work experience over the course of a week.  I was able to work as a Legal Assistant at Ash Solicitors in Hounslow.  This meant I was able to participate in the daily of paralegals and also to observe the routines of solicitors. I was able to observe the processes before going to court as well as to understand the timings and the casework needed for both civil and criminal case. I was very privileged to have the opportunity to work on several divorce cases and as the week progressed the divorce process from a simple petition being issues to applying for Decree Absolute was made clear.  I was able to work with clients and I gained knowledge of a range of issues which can influence the complexity of their case, for example a divorce with the needs of minors to consider. By working as a Legal Assistant, I was able to understand the responsibilities of paralegals, as well as the requirements needed to become a solicitor.

Anisha Nareydoo 

Congratulations to Eliad Ahmed, Qais Remtulla, Simranjeet Kaur and Navvya Makwana, who finished in the top 10 Schools in Hounslow and Middlesex.

A team of four Chemists, aged 14-16, were selected to compete at the Top of the Bench, Royal Society of Chemistry, inter-school competition. During the competition, we had numerous rounds of questions - each testing out chemical knowledge, under timed conditions. At the end, we played a bonus round where we were asked rather intriguing questions, such as what are metalloids? I learnt a myriad of new things, ranging from desulphurisation to the origins of elements.

Eliad Ahmed [11B]

Heston Students have taken part in a national poetry writing competition, hosted by ‘Young Writers’. Students were asked to write a poem on a topic they felt passionate about, giving them the opportunity to project their voice to the world and speak their truth. It was delightful to see many submissions entered from Heston, and the following students’ poems were selected for publication in the Young Writer’s Poetry Anthology for 2022:

Chaya Gogar, Victor Odametey, Waseem Naqvi, Umayyah Samadi, Zainab Razvi, Heer Aoja, Anita Misra, Alisha Rizwan, Manwinder Pannu, Harshal Lond, Jaania Kanwar, Navdeep Singh, Matilda McKiegue, Ahlam Ali, Damanpreet Saghal and Suleiman Khan.

Well done, everyone! Here is the entry by Chaya Gogar [8G]:

'I thought I heard it'

 I thought I heard it up on the hills,

The highs and lows gave me the chills.

All the joyful peace in my life it fills,

Any sadness in me it always kills.

It flows like the water in a beautiful river

Piercing my heart like a wooden sliver,

It kills my empty soul like arrows in a quiver.                                                                                   

You can find more information on the poetry competition here: https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/KS3-4/empowered

Not only does writing make you and others feel happy, but it is also an effective way to express your opinion. Writing is an essential skill used in everyday life from preparing for a job interview to writing letters to the tooth fairy!

Alisha Rizwan [10G]

The first edition of our new student newsletter, 'The Heston Voice', has just been published to an excellent reception from students and staff. As Chief Editor and designer, Lidia Goonatilaka, along with Co-editor, Roshni Barrass, lead a team of Year 13 students and contributors from across the School. 

Lidia describes 'The Heston Voice’ as 'informing students on topics from the miraculous way the immune system fends off infection, to the history behind Black History Month. At its core, its aim is to engage students with a myriad of topics [particularly with things outside the classroom] to increase cultural capital, foster an appreciation of the arts, and encourage a fervour for learning. Ultimately, the team hope to connect to and solidify our School as a community, giving students their own ‘Voice’ and the opportunity to share the things they are passionate about.'

Reader, Jaya Dhillon [7B] commented, 'our School is one of a kind, it buzzes with life, not only in the playground or in the hallways but in the classes too, even maths - believe it or not! If you’re having a bad day, I assure you, the frown that you came to school with will turn into a smile by the end of the day. This newsletter does the same: it brings the school together as one, regardless of heritage, background, or race. In Heston each child really matters.'

With book recommendations, interesting articles and beautiful art work, please enjoy Issue 1 below. 

 

Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 18 November 18:00 - 20:00

The 2021 Careers Fair was once again the centrepiece of this term’s activities.  Ms Laing, the School Careers Advisor, worked her usual magic with the support of SPARK.  There were well over twenty organisations representing a wide range of industries.  Some of our industry exhibitors included the Met Police, IPSOS, Glaxo Smith Kline and Mace Construction.  There were also several colleges and universities showcasing what they have to offer for those students approaching transition in Key Stages 4 and 5.

Parents and students came out in their droves, there was an amazing atmosphere throughout the whole evening and students left the event empowered with more knowledge to help them to make plans for their future education and career goals.