It was such a lovely surprise to see the new changing rooms for our PE lessons. 

I like the new colours and the modern feel. They are much brighter, cleaner, open and more spacious than before. They are much nicer than our old changing rooms.

Mohamed Bouaroudj [11P] and Natalia Baranowski [11Y]

HESTON SPORTS NEWS: W/C 09 & 16 OCTOBER

Year 7 Boys Football v Rivers: Won 4-2

Year 8 Boys Football v Bolder: Lost 6-0

Match Report: Year 7 Boys Football v Rivers Academy.

Written By Raphael Conner 7B

The second game of the season for the year 7 team saw a visit from Rivers Academy. The match kicked off and 3 minutes in came the first chance for Heston. Roshan laid the ball off to Enva, who passed to Zak on the wing, who calmly placed his shot into the bottom right corner of the goal. 1-0 Heston. Roshan was doing an excellent job controlling the midfield and directing play. Roashan crossed the ball to Raphael who volleyed the ball to score the second goal of the match. Rivers then started to test the Heston defence but defenders and Alex and Cezar stopped a number of shots. It was an unfortunate goal keeping mistake which was pounced on by Rivers for their first goal. Half-time came, Heston remained up 2-1.

The second half started and changes were made by both teams. Both teams tested each other’s goalkeepers with a number of shots early in the second half. Shots continued back and forth from both teams and Rivers was first to score in the second half, bringing the score level 2-2. Rivers continued to dominate play early into the half. Heston made a couple of substitutions which helped to turn the game. Roshan linked up again with Enva, who held the ball up for Raphael who smashed the ball onto the crossbar but then down into the goal. 3-2 Heston! Rivers attacked again looking for an equaliser. Cezar intercepted the ball passing down the line to Zak, who crossed the ball to Enva. Enva who controlled the ball well under pressure, turned and struck the ball into the bottom corner to help secure the win 4-2.

Year 7 Heston team: 

Zak Vohra, Cezar Stavarachi, Alex Princ, Roshan Madhas, Rapheal Conner (Captain), JaIden Verma (GK), Zayd Rahman (GK), Clive Menezes, Enver Daci, Krone Mwanua, Lucas Sousa

   

Girls Football and Netball Club Updates

Written by Paige Williams 11O  

Netball with Miss Hunter has been fun and interactive. We do fun skill-based activities that prepare us for our games with demonstrations helping our understanding and knowledge. There has been a fantastic turnout of girls from Year 7 all the way to year 11 involved in playing with the club this year - which is lovely to see. The commitment has been positive with lots of new faces.  

Girls' football has had a good start to the year with lots of new girls attending the club. The groups are split; Year 7 is coached by Miss Reynolds and the junior and senior teams coached by Miss Seremba. This gives us time to practice with our teammates before our upcoming fixtures after half-term. I have enjoyed both of these clubs and am excited about the year ahead for girls' clubs.  

A few friends from Scouts and I completed a charity walk from Osterley Library for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. We set off from Osterley at 07:30am and walked through Chiswick, Hammersmith, and Kensington; we passed many landmarks to reach SSAFA HQ in Central London. After our 14 and a half mile walk, we were able to have our photos taken with two Beefeaters from the Tower of London. 

We asked family and friends to sponsor us so that we could give SSAFA a donation that would go to a good cause. We raised £554 in total, which will go towards service men and women and their families, as well as veterans.

After doing this charity walk, I felt a great amount of pride as I knew what I had done would go towards helping people who look after our countries and support people world-wide.

Andrew Rixon [10R]

Friday, 06 October saw Heston Community School students participate in their first Super Learning Day of the academic year. Normal lessons were replaced by enriching and engaging activities, including an Olympic Games Art Competition, PSHE workshops on current issues and practising interview skills.

Years 7-10

Years 7 to 10 teamed up in groups to compete in representing a chosen country and Olympic sport. They used their impressive creativity and art skills to create 3D models of stadiums and they also designed and wrote their very own newspapers. All the groups produced amazing work and picking a winner was very tough.

But, huge congratulations to…

Group 26 [Mrs Ben Hmida] – Representing Poland and the 4x100m Relay

The competition was very close, so all groups should be incredibly proud of what they produced, particularly our runner-ups:

• Group 12 (Miss Gould) – Representing Egypt and Rowing
• Group 18 (Mr Dye) – Representing Japan and Rowing

Here’s what a few of Hestonians had to say:

“Super Learning Day was really enjoyable. Being one of the older students in the group, I felt a sense of responsibility towards my group and I tried hard to show leadership. The group was divided into two. One group worked on the 3D model and the other group worked on the newspaper. By the end of the day, the class felt united as a team. It was nice to see people who at the start didn’t speak to each other, engaging in full conversations. I feel that everyone learnt something new and showed our Hestonian values of Respect, Equality, Resilience, Ambition, Honesty, and Kindness.” – Himmat, 10B

“During Super Learning Day, my group and I made a Relay stadium for our 3D model. We communicated with each other in our team and helped each other build our model. We added details like timers and made sure everything was stable. I really enjoyed this experience and hope that I can do it again.” – Anusha, 8R

“Personally, I thought Super Learning Day was very fun and enjoyable. I liked the fact that we had a huge variety of materials to use for our 3D models.” – Laksh, 9Y

“Super Learning Day was an amazing experience as I got to learn about a different sport that I didn’t know about before. I also learnt fun facts about the Olympics that will be held next year.” – Kiran, 10B

“I enjoyed Super Learning Day very much, we did many fun activities such as creating a stadium and a newspaper about Mongolia and Judo. We learnt a lot of information and fun facts about Mongolia, Judo and the Olympics.” – Olivier, 7W

“I found Super Learning Day really fun. It was a great opportunity to make new friends. My group got assigned Korea and we all put our creative ideas together to make an amazing Taekwondo Stage. I enjoyed it a lot and I hope we continue to have many Super Learning Days in the future.” – Dilpreet, 8Y

“We were assigned two tasks to complete [a stadium and a newspaper to advertise your sport]. I was in a mixed group of Year 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s and I had a very enjoyable experience. We had excellent communication skills and teamwork.” – Sonia, 7W

Years 11-13

Year 12 started the day off with a workshop that investigated misogyny and harassment. They also had a workshop that looked at the importance of driving safely as they’re reaching the age where they can start learning to drive. They finished the day looking at interview skills and how to successfully interview for a position.

“I thought the Safe Driving session was very interesting and engaging. I learnt a lot about insurance and how much we have to pay depending on our age. I also liked the interview skills session as I learnt some of the skills I’ll need in interviews in the future and the questions I might be asked.” – Arsalan, 12C

“Super Learning Day was very informative. The driving skills part of the day was useful in giving us information that we’ll need in the future. It was very useful to me as I didn’t know much at all about owning a car or even about driving lessons. The Interview Skills session taught me a lot about how I can best formulate my answers when I apply for jobs, universities or apprenticeships.” – Aaron, 12F

Year 11 focussed on preparing for their English, Mathematics, and Science GCSEs and Year 13 worked closely with a group of teachers and an external University Admissions Tutor to improve their UCAS applications and/or CVs. Good luck to everyone applying this year!

“It was fun and educational to consider and role-play different scenarios that we may be exposed to in interview situations or in the workplace.” – Priyal, 13E

All in all, the day was a huge success and we hope there are many more to come in the future!

Welcome to Year 7 students to Heston Community School! 

We are thrilled to welcome you all to our school community. Your journey with us has begun on a very positive note, with your commitment to working together and supporting one another. This collaborative spirit is the foundation for a successful and fulfilling time at Heston Community School. 

Year 7 will be filled with exciting opportunities, new friendships, and a wide range of learning experiences. Our dedicated teachers and staff are here to guide you, nurture your talents, and help you overcome challenges. Remember, you are not alone in this journey; you have a whole school family here to support you. 

As Year 7 students, you will be embarking on a crucial phase of your educational journey, and we want to make sure it's both enjoyable and rewarding. Be curious, ask questions, and don't be afraid to explore new subjects and interests. Embrace the values of respect, kindness, honesty, ambition and resilience that make our school a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. 

We encourage you to get involved in extracurricular activities, clubs, and events to enrich your school experience and develop new skills. Heston Community School is not just a place for academics; it's a place to discover your passions, talents, and the potential that lies within you. 

Welcome to Heston Community School, Year 7! Let's make this a memorable and successful year together. If you ever need guidance or support, our doors are always open. 

Mrs Ryan 

Year 7 Learning Coordinator