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Headteacher's Welcome

Hertswood Academy is a thriving and happy learning-focused community.

Peter gilletWe provide an engaging learning environment with an innovative curriculum, personalised care and support and a broad enrichment programme for all students. Our stimulating range of extra-curricular activities supports wider learning and we develop students’ creativity and independence so that they are able to flourish in the rapidly changing world in which we live.

Our own theatre and state-of-the-art sports facilities are a testament to the creative and active commitment we have to nurture fully rounded individuals. We have a clear expectation for our students to work hard, behave well and develop as confident individuals, responsible citizens and successful 21st century independent learners.

Hertswood Academy aims to provide a world-class educational environment for our young people and the wider community. Indeed, community and individual well-being are at the heart of what the Academy stands for. We are committed that all members of our community aim high and achieve excellence in being the best that they can be. We look forward to welcoming you.

Peter Gillett, Headteacher

Achieve Excellence

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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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@ HertswoodUK - Dec 22, 2023
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🏆 Congratulations to 's Students of the Term -- Austin (Year 7), Viviana (Year 8), Tia (Year 9), Lilia (Year 10), Finley (Year 11), Aryan (Year 12) and Andrew (Year 13). pic.twitter.com/D5C0XKU7No
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 21, 2023
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🐶 school dog Riley has had some support in her responsibilities this term. We are very happy to introduce you to Ada, a very excitable labradoodle!They have been working together to put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces -- students, staff and visitors alike! pic.twitter.com/PquUTAe9j5
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 20, 2023
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🎄🐕📷 Congratulations to the winners of the 'Festive' month in 's final Photo Challenge of 2023 -- Ella (Year 9), Kacey (Year 11), Kady (Year 7), and Sienna & Pietra (Year 8)!Miss Spary, Head of Photography, looks forward to more fantastic challenges in 2024! pic.twitter.com/acP2N7wFDz
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 20, 2023
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