News and Events

Please find a letter regarding Year 11 Virtual Parents’ Evening on Thursday 25th February 2021 here

Please find a letter regarding Year 8 Virtual Parents’ Evening on Wednesday 3rd February 2021 here

Please find the zoom details for the teachers regarding Year 8 Virtual Parents’ Evening on Wednesday 3rd February 2021 here

It is with great sadness that it is being reported in the national media and on social media that a former Heartlands student, a 17 year old young man, was stabbed on the 19th January 2021 on West Green Rd. It is reported that he died in the early hours of the 20th January 2021 in hospital. Our thoughts are with his family who have been devastated by these events. This is a tragic loss of a life at such a young age.

Police are yet to officially name the victim. We will not confirm his name in communication until this point; out of respect for his family. The death of any child is both shocking and incredibly upsetting. We are aware the sudden, violent and senseless nature of his death will make it even more difficult for us all to process. 

I have written to parents, I will write to students tomorrow and I will continue to communicate throughout the coming weeks. As adults it is often very difficult to answer the questions children have in situations such as this. These links might help you in how you can help children process this; 

• The death of a pupil | Cruse Bereavement Care
• Managing a sudden death | Child Bereavement UK

If children need immediate help they can visit kooth.com. If you would like to reach out to ask for help over the coming days for your child, or any family member, please do email me.

Best wishes

Mrs Roberts

Police statement: click HERE and printed below 

Police were called at 21:10hrs on Tuesday, 19 January to West Green Road, junction with Willow Walk N15, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended with LAS and found a male, aged 17-years-old, suffering from a stab injury.

CPR was administered at the scene before the victim was taken to hospital. Sadly he was pronounced dead at 04:25hrs.

His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

At this early stage there have been no arrests.

Homicide Detectives are investigating led by Detective Chief Inspector Jane Topping.

Acting North Area Commander Superintendent Simon Crick, said: “This is a dreadfully sad loss of life and I understand how shocked the community will be. I want them to know that they can expect to see more officers in the area and to approach them if they want to discuss any concerns or share any information.”

Enquiries are ongoing and a crime scene remains in place.

Any witnesses, or those with information, should call police on 101 ref CAD 6899/19 Jan.

With everything going on, reading, whether it’s comics, audiobooks, or an old favourite – is one of the best things children can do for their brain, their emotional wellbeing and their grades.

Whilst we are Heartlands at Home, we are encouraging all students to read for 20–30 minutes a day.

We have put together a 1 page guide on where you can get eBooks, audiobooks, interesting podcasts, Youtube stories – all for free and without getting off the sofa! Remote Reading The second page has some top tips for keeping up reading at home. Please make sure you check my notes for age appropriateness.

How can I help?

• Support them to complete the 20–30 minutes reading by reminding them as you would with remote learning

• Ask your child to show you what they are reading and ask them questions about it

• Listen to your child read. It is not essential that you sit with them (though this is nice) it could be whilst you doing things around the house

• Watch a film based on your favourite book with your child and discuss how it is different

• Encourage students to quiz on Beyond Words once they have finished a book and to tell their tutor about it during their zoom session.

Please check the Heartlands @ Home tab for all the latest on the second lockdown and how we will supporting remote learning for most.

Take care

Mrs Roberts

Heartlands at Home

For the attention of parents and carers of Year 7 students

Please find a letter detailing Place2Be services offered in school to students here