Forest School and Horticulture
We are hugely fortunate at Heathermount to have amazing grounds and it is wonderful to see students making the most of them in Forest School and Horticulture.
We are hugely fortunate at Heathermount to have amazing grounds and it is wonderful to see students making the most of them in Forest School and Horticulture.
On Monday 9th November, we were delighted to welcome the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Educational Service to school to deliver an interactive session to our Primary Students.
Students have been busy learning skills for their futures. Year 11 took part in mock interviews and Key Stage 4 students engaged in an Exam Busters workshop designed to help them get the most out of their revision.
A huge thank you to Stephen and Lakshya from The Space Store for leading two really engaging space-related workshops. It was a day full of curiosity and discovery, and left students with plenty to think about!
Here is a summary of just some of the things that our secondary students have been doing this term. Do look at our Highlights of Term 1 - Secondary gallery for lots of photos.
Students have had a wonderful start to the term, settling into routines and enjoying a wide range of exciting learning opportunities. Alongside the learning, there has been a strong focus on developing social skills, building positive relationships and strengthening friendships through shared activities, teamwork and play. Please see our Highlights of Term 1 - Lower School photo gallery for more pictures from the term.
Our construction students are developing valuable practical skills with SATRO and learning essential techniques used in the building and maintenance industry.
Here are some highlights from Art at Heathermount this term, see our News from the Art Department photo gallery for additional pictures. More frequent updates can be found on Instagram: @heathermount_art.
The students in Earth and Stars class had great fun learning important life skills - and enjoyed some very nice treats!
It was a great pleasure to welcome Ruth Bovill back to Heathermount for a special visit!
Foundation had a fantastic day exploring Windsor Great Park and the Adventure Play area. The visit gave the children lots of opportunities to learn, explore and challenge themselves outside the classroom.
All of our new level 2 students demonstrated excellent skills during a practical assessment for their Level 2 Food Production and Cookery City & Guilds programme. We were very impressed by the professional and positive approach they took.