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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
Heathland School
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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
these opportunities.
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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.
Eastern Evening
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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
enjoy their education
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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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