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🩺 As part of their PDP sessions, Years 7 to 11 form groups have been completing a mini-course in CPR, designed for schools by the British Heart Foundation.The students have done a great job learning how to handle themselves in an emergency situation. pic.twitter.com/yhXKJILBCQ
@ HertswoodUK - Apr 29, 2024
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More from 's Year 12 visit to Geneva, Switzerland. The three day trip with a cruise along Lake Geneva, taking in the spectacular views. 🚢🌍 pic.twitter.com/Zlf1O3ZbZS
@ HertswoodUK - Apr 29, 2024
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🥼⚛ Recently a group of Year 12 students visited Switzerland to learn about the latest research being undertaken at CERN.The group enjoyed a tour of the facilities, including two of the key accelerators and the main control room, and spent time exploring Geneva. pic.twitter.com/I8cy8mPL6c
@ HertswoodUK - Apr 29, 2024
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🎸🥁🎵 Year 7 have been working on instrumentation skills in their Music lessons at . For many this is their first introduction to musical instruments, and their attitude to the project has been full of enthusiasm! We look forward to seeing how they progress. pic.twitter.com/vpKUUQ2v4o
@ HertswoodUK - Apr 29, 2024
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Enjoy our Headteacher's wrap-up article of news and events from the Spring Term at .https://t.co/KrP4OOyyAJ pic.twitter.com/vly4lX46JK
@ HertswoodUK - Apr 15, 2024
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🏆 Congratulations to the many Spring Term Award Winners, and in particular to 's Students of the Term: Josiah (Y7), Victoria (Y8), Faith (Y9), Emily (Y10) and Lily May (Y11). pic.twitter.com/xXSiVV02Pa
@ HertswoodUK - Apr 05, 2024
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🥼🔬🏆 Our congratulations to the 25 Sixth Form Biologists who took part in this year's British Biology Olympiad competition at .In the Olympiad, students have to compete with their problem solving skills and understanding of core principles. pic.twitter.com/JP4bhprMZC
@ HertswoodUK - Apr 03, 2024
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📷📅 Week of Photography - FridayWe end our Week of Photography with incredible work by Ella (Year 9). Our thanks to the students who took part.💬 'Ella has made a fantastic start. We have been so impressed with her commitment to learning new skills.' -Miss Spary pic.twitter.com/dCMSQIA8lC
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 29, 2024
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📷📅 Week of Photography - ThursdayToday's student photographer in ’s ongoing Week of Photography series is Rhyannan (Year 11).💬 'I love Photography because I love capturing the moments in time, especially the natural environment around me.' -Rhyannan pic.twitter.com/3ZQ2hjJz2h
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 28, 2024
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📷📅 Week of Photography - WednesdayLeah (Year 10) is today's student photographer in ’s Week of Photography. Enjoy a selection of her work.💬 'I love studying Photography because I can express myself through experimenting with different ideas in my pictures.' -Leah pic.twitter.com/5qFbPe4cDQ
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 27, 2024
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📷📅 Week of Photography - TuesdayContinuing ’s Week of Photography, we are delighted to share pieces by Harry (Year 12) who is studying A-Level Photography.💬 'I love that Photography lets you document the world around you in the most beautiful way possible.' -Harry pic.twitter.com/ci1K2HFhVT
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 26, 2024
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Congratulations to all our gymnasts who represented our school at this afternoon pic.twitter.com/TUHQuMEmPy
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 20, 2024
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Congratulations to all our gymnasts who represented our school at this afternoon pic.twitter.com/TUHQuMEmPy
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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⚽ Congratulations to 's Year 7 football team, who recently took part in their first tournament, and won after an undefeated run of games!The students visited the District Cup 7-A-Side Football Tournament, going all eight games without conceding a goal! pic.twitter.com/KamctLUGXs
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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🎭 Last week, some of 's A Level Literature students attended a performance of the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. 💬 'It was an enjoyable and immersive experience, and an honourable adaptation of Hosseini’s book.' -Freddy (Year 13) pic.twitter.com/ZF55gSTs3q
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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❤ For Valentine's Day, 's Year 13 Biology students delivered a heart dissection workshop for younger students. The enthusiastic group cut open a sheep's heart, and were able to identify many of the internal features.More pictures at https://t.co/qTGLyUxXYy. pic.twitter.com/FZsCFpisfJ
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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🎭 Recently, was delighted to welcome the fantastic performers from the Quantum Theatre touring company for a production of , our Year 11's GCSE text.Shakespeare's dark tale of ambition and the toll it takes was brought expertly to the Academy's theatre. pic.twitter.com/yL513jGJWa
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 19, 2024
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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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