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Community Links

Hertswood Academy is committed to the development of the Elstree and Borehamwood community. We have strong links with local primary and secondary schools, support for local community projects and provide top class facilities which are used extensively throughout the year by the local and wider community.

Community Facilities

Our sports facilities include our fantastic 3rd Generation all weather hockey and football pitches.

Our new world-class buildings opened in Autumn 2019. These include a brand new sports centre with an activity studio, squash courts and sports hall. Our new theatre will offer a range of professional visiting drama, music and comedy, complimented by work produced by the community, for the community.

Primary and Secondary School Partnerships

Partnering with local primary schools, the Academy is at the forefront of the drive to improve standards of literacy and numeracy in the local area. Our annual and very successful Community Literacy Project involves 12 local primary schools. As a result, the smooth transition between primary schools and the Academy is a key feature which local parents consider as their child moves from Year 6 to secondary school.

We have a large number of students in our Sixth Form and over 100 university entrants each year including many Russell Group choices.

Community Connections

Our wide-ranging community connections include Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, Elstree TV and Screen Heritage Group, BECC (Borehamwood and Elstree Children's Centre), Borehamwood Library, Herts Fire & Rescue, The Rotary Club, British Red Cross, Arsenal FC, Well End Scout Activity Centre, Shenley Apple Society, Herts Inclusive Theatre…and many more!

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🎨💐 Great artwork by 's Year 10 students on their two-day 'Natural Forms' project this week. pic.twitter.com/IfPISIMT1M
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 07, 2023
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⚽🏅 Remel (Year 9) has made the community proud, with his nomination as Player of the Season for the district football team! pic.twitter.com/QGgF2FMF4Y
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 01, 2023
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📚🎄 's friendly team of Students Librarians was delighted to welcome a new group of students to their ranks. First on the agenda at the Year 7 students' first librarian meeting -- helping the older students to put up their Christmas tree with literary decorations! pic.twitter.com/C5s9JzacpI
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 01, 2023
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📷🤝 Congratulations to the winners of this month's Photo Challenge, Esmerelda (Year 7) and Dragos (Year 8). The November's challenge saw students trying to capture a photo showcasing friendship. pic.twitter.com/1dWRd2s6Pb
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 01, 2023
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🎨🦌🦎🐍A good mix of animals and styles by 's Year 11 artists in their ten hour project. pic.twitter.com/BhCZpqUuaD
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 27, 2023
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🎨🐯🐱 Some of the cats in progress, by 's Year 11 artists, in their 'Land, Sea and Sky' project, acrylic on canvas. pic.twitter.com/ydIIIsZpSp
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 27, 2023
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@ HertswoodUK - Nov 24, 2023
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🚒👩‍🚒👨‍🚒 Well done to the students on the LIFE Project earlier this term, learning how to be a firefighter through drills, hose work, ladder safety, use of fire apparatus and general first aid. 🥇 pic.twitter.com/I8SB6nBuK8
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 21, 2023
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💐🌵📷🌧 Despite four hours of rain, 's young photographers from Years 10-13 had a great day at , with at least some sunshine towards the end of the day! ☀ pic.twitter.com/jHpnzmL5ZF
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 16, 2023
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🎶 Congratulations to 7S/Mu1, this year's winners of 's 'Cupcake Challenge' for learning the elements of music. They were delighted to receive their reward this afternoon! 🧁 pic.twitter.com/GFGNr5w9a3
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 16, 2023
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🎃🍂📷 Great work by 's young photographers on their fantastic submissions on the theme of 'Autumn', with Iris (Year 7), Charlie (Year 9) and Kacey (Year 11) submitting the winning entries! pic.twitter.com/G5jgMxZyDr
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 15, 2023
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An amazing performance for our Year 2 children at as they took back in the annual speed stacking event. pic.twitter.com/AVYfI7bIsr
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 15, 2023
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@ HertswoodUK - Nov 13, 2023
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A terrific day of sports for our children. Our Year 4 children finished second in the Rapid Fire Cricket tournament while our Year 6 Hockey team lost 1-0 but still managed to qualify for the Partnership Finals. Congratulations to all and thank you to for hosting pic.twitter.com/vDN51J46oD
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 09, 2023
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🥼🔬👨‍🚀 students had a great time at New Scientist Live 2023. A highlight was Chloe (Year 9) getting to speak directly to on the International Space Station, who told her about 'blue jet' lightning, which strikes upwards towards space! pic.twitter.com/UnxIcwgw4s
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 08, 2023
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🎃🕸🍿 Great costumes on display at 's Year 7 Halloween Disco on Monday! Our thanks to our PTA for organising the fantastic event. pic.twitter.com/qsuRk5hOPt
@ HertswoodUK - Nov 02, 2023
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This month, Years 7 to 11 at welcomed guest speakers from the organisations 'One Chance' and 'DBA Project', for workshops on county lines and the severe implications they have on individuals. pic.twitter.com/7WPeAG7jy0
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 31, 2023
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🍕👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 Great pizzas by Year 10 students as part of their work on dough-making this term, which also included scones and bread rolls. pic.twitter.com/ykkzn2Najr
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 19, 2023
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📷💐 Great work by Year 10 Photographers at on the topic of 'Natural Forms', using studio lighting equipment and macro close up studio boxes. pic.twitter.com/5VNum1hUr5
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 19, 2023
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Be aware the Academy will be open as usual tomorrow, Tuesday 17th October.See our statement regarding today at https://t.co/1ZDguFHD8F and thank you for your continued support.
@ HertswoodUK - Oct 16, 2023
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