This week, Hewens College held Achievement Assemblies where we celebrated and rewarded all the students who had portrayed fantastic progress and achievements via behaviour, attendance and Alliance points. The high achievers were called forward in the assemblies and felicitated with certificates and encouraging comments by the teachers highlighting their achievements throughout the term We would like to congratulate all the high achievers and hope that they strive for the same in the next Term.
On Friday 7th October 2022, Year 10 English students took part in the annual Jack Petchey ‘Speak Out’ Workshop. The daylong event saw the students undertake various activities to enhance their confidence to verbally express themselves and build up their public speaking ability. After some warm-ups to get their creative juices flowing, the students then had to think of a topic on which they could speak, without a script, in front of their peers and the facilitator from the Jack Petchey Foundation. At times the session seemed to be more like a stand-up comedy show with the Hewens students speaking on topics that had peers and teachers alike in rapturous laughter. All of the students came on leaps and bounds throughout the session and, by the final activity, produced speeches that were either awe inspiring, emotive or humourous. Notable speeches included Mortaza, Priya, Atena, Milad, Mushkan and Lee who will go on to speak in KS3 assembly in front of a select panel of judges who will determine the individual who will go through to represent Hewens College in the upcoming regional final at Vyners School on December 6th 2022.
On Thursday 29h September, we hosted our Open Evening for prospective Year 7 students from across the borough. Due to the hard work of the Hewens Team, the College once again replicated the rounded experience that this occasion provided in previous years. All subjects were showcased with different elements of the College, engaging prospective students and providing them with enriching experiences. As ever, all Alliances had put on a strong show with their interesting range of games and information they gave to the perspective Year 7 students but it was Ms Wilson and her team of student chefs who stole the show with their delicious displays and tasty food. Our student guides worked effortlessly to ensure that the event was a success, providing visitors with an unparalleled experience with their warm, cheerful and mature manner. We hope to see many of our visiting Year 6s in Year 7 next year!
On Tuesday 13th September all Year 7 students were invited for a special assembly. Our Vice Principal and Principal were in attendance and spoke to the students regarding various expectations from them in regards to their attendance, behaviour and learning expectations. Each student was then treated with a Rosedale Hewens Trust goodie bag that consisted of various stationary items and their College planner. The students were very excited to receive the goodie bags.
The news of the death of the Queen last week was a significant moment for all of us. On Friday morning all the Schools and Colleges in the Trust showed their respect to mark the beginning of the national period of mourning in various ways. Pupils and students reflected on the Queens’ life and in particular over 70 years, her service to our nation.
Following the announced date of the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, the Trust and each of its Schools and Colleges will close to mark this historic occasion on Monday 19th September 2022. The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust will be open as usual over the next week through the national mourning period.
We understand that during this period of mourning, some of our students may experience their own sense of loss and grief both for the Queen and for people close to them that are no longer with us. If you believe your child may need some additional support at this time please do not hesitate to contact their form tutor.
On Thursday 25th August, Year 10 students were joined by staff to celebrate an exceptional set of GCSE results. Despite facing disruptions of the pandemic which had placed a long-lasting impact on students’ learning, they soared through with perseverance which was reflected in their spectacular results, thus securing places in their chosen courses. Their resilience, diligence and optimism, supported by the encouragement and the indefatigable efforts of their teachers contributed to the excellent progress made throughout the year and the students’ individual successes. Most of the students have either progressed to the Post 16 course of their choice or have gone on to continue with education and training opportunities elsewhere.
Hewens College is looking forward to a favourable Progress 8 and Attainment 8 score. The students and staff have worked hard to achieve their levels. The results in most areas were commendable and the College is very happy with the results particularly in Mathematics, English, Languages and Information Technology (IT). Hewens is proud to share the fantastic achievements of the students below who have achieved great results and have begun their Post 16 Studies.
Some of our successes are shown in the tables included on the PDF below:
Friday 15th July saw a return to the pageantry of The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust’s Year 11 Prom at the Q Vardis and The Mallard Suite after a two-year hiatus, and it returned with a BANG!
Under the theme, ‘A Night on the Red Carpet’, our students arrived in style, dressed to impress, won academy awards for academic and personal merit and were celebrities for the night. From the grand entrances, to the sequins, sparkle, feathers, the suits and ties, the students made this year’s prom, a prom to remember.
Each student received VIP treatment. Snapshots were taken by the ever-present media and paparazzi capturing students upon arrival as they got out of their luxury cars, with the scene emulating the concours d’elegance!
The stars of the night were then ushered to the red carpet where the lights continued to flash as they experienced the glamour of a premiere, leading them to the dancefloor and the 360 photobooth.
In the midst of the enjoyment, the Prom Kings, Queens and Jokers were crowned and adorned with sashes, and, new for this year, the Academy Award winners were presented with trophies for the Kindness Award, the Einstein Award and the Best Footballer Award, amongst many others.
On this special night, we celebrated the coming together of students from all four secondary colleges and made memories to last a lifetime. Prom was a reminder that as a Trust, we have strong community ties and when we unite, it feels like a family reunion. After one of the most difficult educational journeys ever known to the world, the 2022 Year 11 cohort proved their resilience via their capacity for joy. This cohort believes in ‘all for one, and one for all’. They celebrated each other like a year group should, and their bonds are insoluble. They epitomise the Trust value of collaboration.
The Director of Post 16 would like to personally thank all of the staff and families who made this event possible, alongside showing gratitude to Nick and all the team at Q Vardis, for allowing the Trust to put on yet another epic prom night. We are already looking forward to 2023!
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