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Hertswood Academy is a thriving and happy learning-focused community. We provide an engaging learning environment with an innovative curriculum, personalised care and support and a broad enrichment programme for all students.
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⚽ Congratulations to 's Year 7 football team, who recently took part in their first tournament, and won after an undefeated run of games!The students visited the District Cup 7-A-Side Football Tournament, going all eight games without conceding a goal! pic.twitter.com/KamctLUGXs
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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🎭 Last week, some of 's A Level Literature students attended a performance of the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. 💬 'It was an enjoyable and immersive experience, and an honourable adaptation of Hosseini’s book.' -Freddy (Year 13) pic.twitter.com/ZF55gSTs3q
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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❤ For Valentine's Day, 's Year 13 Biology students delivered a heart dissection workshop for younger students. The enthusiastic group cut open a sheep's heart, and were able to identify many of the internal features.More pictures at https://t.co/qTGLyUxXYy. pic.twitter.com/FZsCFpisfJ
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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🎭 Recently, was delighted to welcome the fantastic performers from the Quantum Theatre touring company for a production of , our Year 11's GCSE text.Shakespeare's dark tale of ambition and the toll it takes was brought expertly to the Academy's theatre. pic.twitter.com/yL513jGJWa
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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⚽ Congratulations to 's Audley and Ollie (Year 8) on being selected by the QPR Advanced Development Programme to take part in an upcoming youth football tournament in Salou, Barcelona, as a result of their hard work in the QPR Development Squad. pic.twitter.com/rn5HDxCTb3
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 18, 2024
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📚 Great to see so many Year 7 students and staff at embracing the joy of reading by dressing up for yesterday! pic.twitter.com/AHXdk3gCSS
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 08, 2024
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Great to introduce the community to Ted the tortoise, and some of our guinea pigs, including Gelato, at our Community Raising Achievement Day.School dogs Riley and Ada were around as usual, to eagerly greet visitors! 🐢🐕👍 pic.twitter.com/m26cyFXpIq
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 28, 2024
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Yesterday, the Academy was delighted to welcome parents and carers to 's first Community Raising Achievement Day!Some quotes from parents:💬 An excellent update on the pupils' performance💬 I thought the information in the atrium was inspiring💬 Amazing! pic.twitter.com/s6eXBqvFNU
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 28, 2024
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@ HertswoodUK - Feb 16, 2024
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🎨📅 Week of Art - FridayOur final artist this week is Paige (Year 13). Enjoy her work, and look forward to more art in the future!💬 'Paige shows a natural flair for painting and drawing. Her portraits are exceptional and a credit to her hard work.' -Mrs Getley pic.twitter.com/xgRXUPw01G
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 16, 2024
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🎨📅 Week of Art - ThursdayAs we continue our Week of Art, we are delighted to share some fantastic pieces by Don (Year 10).💬 'Don has shown a keen interest in Art since joining Hertswood in Year 7. He has worked really hard to extend his knowledge and skills.' -Mrs Getley pic.twitter.com/60UJgiELd6
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 15, 2024
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🎨📅 Week of Art - WednesdayNahla (Year 10) is our next featured artist -- enjoy a selection of the artwork she is most proud of.💬 'I have really enjoyed art classes at Hertswood, as they have developed my technique drastically! The art teachers have taught me a lot.' -Nahla pic.twitter.com/DEzs0QexFe
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 14, 2024
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🎨📅 Week of Art - TuesdayToday we have a selection of superb works by Din (Year 13), who has created some impressive hyperrealistic outcomes.💬 'The attention to detail that Din's work commands is really awe inspiring. His pieces show real skill and originality.' -Mrs Getley pic.twitter.com/eJ0QT6F0B0
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 13, 2024
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🎨📅 Week of Art - MondayThis week we will be showcasing the works of individual artists at Hertswood, starting with these outstanding pieces by Mia (Year 13).💬 'My passion lies in painting in oils, where I heavily lean into the themes of reflection, water and nature.' -Mia pic.twitter.com/1z6oAgiWvJ
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 12, 2024
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Stunning Saharan sands over last night during training! A community pillar with great facilities at very reasonable prices supporting many of our juniors learn the game. Keep up the good work guys! pic.twitter.com/NVXTat7EuH
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 05, 2024
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Stunning Saharan sands over last night during training! A community pillar with great facilities at very reasonable prices supporting many of our juniors learn the game. Keep up the good work guys! pic.twitter.com/NVXTat7EuH
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 02, 2024
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Great to receive a visit from the to last week, for students to learn about careers opportunities in the Army, and for some tough team-building challenges!💬 'It's nice to be in a school where the students really want to get involved.' -Corporal Bond. pic.twitter.com/dIcFOZW0tV
@ HertswoodUK - Jan 31, 2024
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⚽🥇 Congratulations to our Year 8 Football Team, who last week won the District 7-A-Side Football Tournament!The event was hosted at , with seven schools competing. The team took the victory in a tense 1-0 final against . pic.twitter.com/CoHGkPBgOJ
@ HertswoodUK - Jan 29, 2024
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🌎 Great to see receive a visit from Morgan before the winter break!Leaving last year with AAB A-Levels and Distinction* BTEC, Morgan earned a scholarship to study at Emory University, in Georgia, USA. pic.twitter.com/DcE1xhlnDt
@ HertswoodUK - Jan 18, 2024
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📷💡 Harvey (Year 10) took this outstanding photograph today at , making use of coloured gels and studio lighting. He impressed the Photography team with his hard work in their studio lighting masterclass. pic.twitter.com/dxfPFgr8zd
@ HertswoodUK - Jan 17, 2024
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