heathland prospectus 2012-13.pdf

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The

SchoolHeathland

A Science College

School Prospectus


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Dear Parents/Guardians,

At The Heathland, young people are educated

in a calm, happy and orderly climate with a

clear focus on learning. We are proud of our

motto Committed to Excellence. This means we

strive for high academic standards for all pupils.

Our approach to discipline and pastoral care

is based on traditional standards respect for

staff, courtesy and good manners. We positively

encourage pupils from the time they start in Year

7 to aim for a good university. Generations offormer pupils have beneted from the breadth

of our curriculum which at GCSE always included

all the elements of the English Baccalaureate.

The Heathland is renowned for its strength in

Mathematics and Science. The range of our

curriculum starting from Year 7 shows we equally

value the Arts, Humanities and Modern Languages.

The sixth form at The Heathland School has a

reputation for academic excellence, and is a

vibrant community which plays a major part in thelife of the school as a whole. Each year over 90%

of our Y13 leavers progress to Higher Education,

with a signicant proportion of these students

going to the top Russell Group universities.

The schools record of success is without doubt

determined by a team of well qualied, talented

and committed staff delivering quality lessons,

setting high expectations and providing a

remarkable range of enrichment activities.

We appreciate the care required in choosing theright secondary school for your child. We are

unique in being open to visits when it suits you as

parents. Please arrange to see us during the day

with your son or daughter. I hope you will see for

yourself students are proud of their school

and enjoy their education one of a number of

accolades from our last Ofsted Inspection.

I look forward to seeing you.

Mr H. S. Pattar

Headmaster

Welcome to The

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Opportunities are created to develop our pupils independence as learners. Involvement of pupils in their learning

ensures engagement and interaction. Creative use of information technology for demonstration, exemplication and

reinforcement motivates children. All teaching rooms are well equipped for this.

a clear focus on learning


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high academic

standards for all

pupils

The majority of our students stay

into our 6th form which is a vibrant

community at the heart of the school.

We welcome applicants to join our

6th form from other schools to

take advantage of the wide range of

advanced level courses which we offer.

A superb programme of cultural andextra curricular provision is in place

for our older students. This includes

an afternoon of recreation once a

week, where students can take part

in activities of their choice including

learning a new language or sporting

events competing against other schools

and colleges.


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The school is a harmonious community characterised by mutual respect. Our

traditional values are welcomed by parents and always noted by visitors to the

school who regularly comment on our charming and well mannered students.

respect for staff, courtesy

and good manners


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all the elements of the

English BaccalaureateThe Heathland School has always maintained a curriculum for

students which reects academic rigour. Students with morepractical learning styles have their needs met by appropriate

courses and learning activities. We believe that everyone

has the right to achieve and receive accreditation for their

achievement at every level.


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young people

are educated in a

calm, happy and

orderly climateOur pupils understand that they need

to behave in an orderly and business

like fashion. They respect their learning

environment and appreciate the

provision of resources that is made for

them.


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Students gain a huge amount from

their involvement in the arts atThe Heathland School. Our yearly

Production and Gala Concert are the

high points with other showcases of

dance and drama through the year.

Recitals by individuals and groups

are featured regularly in our morning

assemblies as a stimulating start to

the day.

Trips and workshops are frequent

events and we have strong links with

a range of professional practitioners

and arts organisations.

valuing the Arts

and Humanities


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Director of Childrens Services, Hounslow

Another example of The Heathlandsvery special students


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a remarkable range of

enrichment activitiesPupils often comment that they love coming to school for

the wide range of clubs, totalling over 150, that they can join.

In addition to in school clubs, students take part in trips

within Britain and further abroad. They benet from

participation in the Duke of Edinburgh award

scheme and are motivated by guests to

school from all elds of sport and

the arts. Our students relish

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The Heathland School is rightly proud of its diverse cultural and ethnic mix and the vibrant community

which this has created in school. Celebration of all festivals is a priority for the school. Understanding

of each other is what makes The Heathland School such a special place to be. Links with our local

community are vital and the school works closely with parents, other schools and organisations.

linked into the community

Eastern Evening is our famous celebration of all things Eastern and artistic.

A fantastic festival of our students and communitys cultural heritage, this

evening is one the students all want to be part of and the singing, dancing and

playing takes your breath away.

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a lively and

energetic curriculum

The Schools facilities are excellent

and include a well equipped Sports

Hall, a gymnasium, a oodlit Astroturf,six tennis courts, six netball courts, an

all-weather cricket wicket, outdoor

cricket nets and a number of grass

pitches. There has also been a climbing

wall placed in the Sports Hall. There

is a Fitness Studio with xed and free

weights, aerobic machines, rowers,

jogger and steppers as well as eight

outside basketball rings. This enables the

PE department to provide a lively andenergetic curriculum in KS3, 4 and 5 to

challenge students so they can progress

to the best of their ability.


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With a healthy and active School Council, students are able

to have their voices heard. Year Councils feed into the School

Council Constitution meeting which poses questions and requests

to the School Senior Leaders. Tangible evidence of their input can

be seen in the dining hall and around the school.

Conferences on leading items of learning in lessons havestrengthened the pupils participation.

students are proud

of their school and

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talented and committed staffRecruitment of the highest quality teaching and support staff is vital to

our success and Senior Leaders work tirelessly to ensure that the best of

our profession are serving the students we have. Staff demonstrate their

commitment year on year by the extra mile to which they will go to ensure

successful outcomes and love of learning.


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Our motto underpins the ethos of

the school encouraging the personal

development and achievement of all

young Heathlanders.

Committed toExcellence


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Wellington Road South, Hounslow, Middlesex TW4 5JD

Tel: 020 8572 4411

Fax: 020 8569 5126

Headmaster: H.S. Pattar, BSc. (Econ)

www.heathland.hounslow.sch.uk

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