Virtual Photography Exhibition

7th July 2020Hill

Our Year 11 students have worked extremely hard this year to create fantastic photographic outcomes as part of their GCSE. Unfortunately due to the global pandemic we were not able to have a physical exhibition.However, that doesn’t stop us from celebrating their hard work and showcasing their talent to all of you at home, virtually! Enjoy the show!

Opening for all September 2020

2nd July 2020Ms E Roberts

Mrs Roberts communicated with all families today around the time frames for the HHS plans to be released to parents. The government announcement today that all year groups can return full time was great news but there were conditions and stipulations which will make the reopening in September something which will need to be carefully planned!

If families would like to read the guidance issued by the government they can CLICK HERE 

Voices for Change

30th June 2020Hill

Welcome to our online ‘Voices for Change Gallery.’ Our students have been inspired by the international Black Lives Matter movement. They have created artwork, placards and poems in peaceful protest at racial injustice and racism in the world because it is not enough to not be racist, we need to be actively anti-racist.

The latest Enrichment Grid is here!

25th June 2020Ms E Roberts

Staff and Prefects at Heartlands have contributed to this updated Enrichment Grid, which contains activities you can be getting on with to enrich yourself and develop your character while you are at home. The Grid is divided into different categories, so you may wish to focus on activities that interest you most. All these activities are free to get involved in. 

We’d love to hear from you: email Mr Seldon and your form tutor any photos or videos of you doing any of these enrichment activities!

Category Activity and any links
Physical 
  • Jogging
  • Yoga
  • Couch to 5K – download the app on your phone
  • Just dance videos here
  • PE with Joe videos here
 Thinking 
  • Chess. Join Chess.Com here.
  • Make 24 Maths Game. Play online here.
  • Su Doku. Play online here.  
  • Trivia quizzes here
Mental 
  • Meditation- You can find guided meditations on youtube
  • Gratitude Journal – Write two things you are grateful for that happened that day. 
  • Doing an activity mindfully. For example, eating,    walking or listening to music.  
  • Mindfulness colouring here. 
  • ‘How to boss your mood’ live stream this Thursday 30th at 10 am
 Arts
  • Take a look at Heartlands Arts Land (Lots of clubs, competitions and creative thing to keep you busy)
  • Join our online Art Club here!! 
  • Cross stitch and/or sewing/drawing
  • Try out one (or more!) of the DT challenges here
  • Join our online Music Producers club HERE
  • Free classical music streaming HERE
  • Watch this performance of Macbeth HERE.
  • Creative Film Competition HERE
Writing
  • Freewriting- Writing whatever comes into your mind without worrying if it makes sense.
  • Calling all female identifying students – you can submit a piece of writing to a new zine created by ‘Be Her Lead’ – see details here
  • You can enter a creative writing competition here 
  • Read and be inspired by Dekko comics here
  • Be a judge for the Alexandra Palace Children’s Book Awards, and take the daily challenges from the nominated authors here.
 Learning 
  • Earn your Duke of York iDEA award in technology and business here (this gets you a real award – bronze or silver)
  • Learning a language here
  • Brilliant Speakers for Schools taks here
  • Watch Ted Talks here
  • Online courses on a range of subjects (Recommended for KS4),  here.
  • Enter the Young Geographer of the Year Competition here. (Contact Geography teachers for help if needed).
  • You are living in a momentous historical time! Try out some of these activities to record what life was like during lockdown and to consider what the historians (you) of the future might make of it all.
  • Become scientists at home and try these fun and easy experiments here or measurement activities here. 
  • Learn about the black history in the USA from slavery to George Flloyd, here.

 

Character talks

25th June 2020Ms E Roberts

All these short talks have been chosen as we think they’ll interest Heartlands students and all touch on the importance of character. All are free to watch! Let us know if you have watched any and what you think!

Talk Content Link
Drew Dudley – Everyday Leadership Amusing and practical tips for how we can seized every day to be a leader in some way https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership
Arel Moodie – The Secret to Student Success Arel Moodie uses his personal story of living in challenging circumstances about how we can achieve success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yY86_7G2qZQ
Angela Duckworth- The power of grit Duckworth explains why resilience is the key to student success rather than intelligence https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance
Adora Svitak – What adults can learn from kids Child prodigy Adora Svitak on the importance of ‘childish’ thinking like optimism and creativity  https://www.ted.com/talks/adora_svitak_what_adults_can_learn_from_kids
Diana Nyad – Never, ever give up Nyad swam from Cuba to America at the age of 60 https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_nyad_never_ever_give_up#t-918954
Ric Elias – 3 things I learned while my plane crashed Elias had a front-row seat on a plane that crash-landed. What went through his mind as the plane went down? https://www.ted.com/talks/ric_elias_3_things_i_learned_while_my_plane_crashed#t-271413
Steve Jobs – Commencement Speech Founder of Apple Steve Jobs gives some invaluable life advice to graduates of Harvard University  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8uR6Z6KLc
Andy Puddicome – All it takes is 10 Mindful Minutes Andy Puddicome on the importance of stillness and taking time of your day to be mindful https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddicombe_all_it_takes_is_10_mindful_minutes#t-543237
Clint Smith – How to raise a black son in America  A profound look at the racial divide in America and how to address it  https://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_how_to_raise_a_black_son_in_america?referrer=playlist-talks_to_help_you_understand_r#t-300495

Together in Solidarity – Black Lives Matter

8th June 2020Ms E Roberts

Embracing diversity, promoting equality, and being fully inclusive are at the centre of all we do at Heartlands Community Trust. Our schools are reflecting on the death of George Floyd and the response from the Black Lives Matter movement.

We recognise our duty to ensure that we speak out and send a message that we all agree that racism is unacceptable and prejudice is never to be tolerated.

We pledge to

  • Champion equality, ensuring we are driving change and dismantling systemic racism through our behaviours, curriculum and policies
  • Continue to offer opportunities to listen to all members of our community
  • Relentlessly show the love, dignity and respect which everyone deserves
  • Create opportunities to work with all stakeholders to listen, learn and take action together to improve the life chances for all
  • Commitment to ensuring our workforce reflects local diversity and that we maintain a supportive and inclusive working environment, which is free from discrimination or harassment

In this way we will honour the memory of George Floyd (1973–2020), and all those who have suffered the consequences of racism, and stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Anthony Billings
Chief Executive Officer
Heartlands Community Trust