HEATHSIDE SCHOOL WEYBRIDGE ‘Despite Heathside being a large school, I feel that my son is treated as an individual and that the school genuinely works with our family to get the best out of him.’ Parent WELCOME At Heathside we promote the Our high expectations and values highest aspirations for all students are shared by students, parents and and believe that every student has staff and combined with outstanding the potential to succeed. Our broad governance, have created and relevant curriculum combined Heathside’s happy and safe learning with inspirational teaching means environment. students leave well educated, confident and ambitious, with an Please do visit our website to excellent understanding of the world learn more, or come and view they live in. Heathside for yourselves on one of our organised tours. The school By providing exceptional educational converted to Academy status in experiences and careers 2015 and is part of the ElmWey information, students continue to Learning Trust. flourish onwards to University or the Ms T Dohel career of their choice. Head of School CURRICULUM AND LEARNING The curriculum our students study is opportunities for our students and Our school has a long and proud both broad and balanced but with a enables them to make well-informed record of academic success. This clear focus on the core subjects of choices when they select their is based on the effective delivery of English and Mathematics. Our belief GCSE and A Level courses. a broad curriculum focused on key is that attainment in these subjects areas which give students access is key to further progression for To be fully effective, our curriculum to as wide a range of subjects all at school, in further and higher and its delivery must match and as possible. In Year 10, students education and in the workplace. reflect each student’s individual can select new options including In addition to English and Maths, abilities and interests. Across all Business and Media Studies and a our Year 7 students study Science, school years we do this through range of vocational courses. Each Foreign Languages, PE and a offering extension courses and student is an individual and our aim range of Humanities and creative activities to the most able and is to meet each of their needs to the subjects including Drama, Music, additional support to students in best of our ability. Art and Technology. This breadth of need. study increases future Parents speak very highly EMBRACING CHALLENGE of the school. Pupils we spoke to said that they valued the strong sense of Heathside provides an inspiring, The curriculum is enriched through community and felt that they welcoming place for young people many trips and visits within this were listened to. to develop the skills they need for country and abroad. Recent visits Pupils appreciate the concern both academic and personal include skiing in Austria, Humanities that staff members have for their success. trips to Kraków and Naples and a welfare and wellbeing. French home-stay in Montpellier. We provide a wide range of Large numbers of students also extracurricular activities to suit take part in our highly successful all interests and talents, be Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme they scientific, musical, artistic which builds confidence, leadership or sporting. Our sports teams skills and teamwork. celebrate success at both county and national levels in a wide range Our outstanding Sixth Form offers a of events including football, rugby, stimulating and supportive learning netball and athletics. Cheerleading, environment where students badminton and basketball are also mature into confident, articulate popular options. and well-rounded young adults. Our individualised programme of support for university applications, apprenticeships and jobs ensures that Sixth Formers have the expert guidance they need to embark on the next stage of their education. SUPPORTING OUR LEARNERS Pastoral support runs through every This begins with a two-day induction for students include our ICT suites, aspect of school life and we foster programme for new starters, a a Learning Resource Centre and the development of students as ‘Welcome Evening’ for new parents banks of iPads, all of which create individuals with their own unique and a ‘Hurry to Heathside’ a stimulating environment in which strengths and talents. Joining a programme for those who may need to learn. large secondary school can be a a little more time to settle in. Our daunting prospect but we ensure partnership with parents is key and Upon joining the school, students that the transition process runs as we do all we can to support families are assigned to one of four Houses smoothly as possible. through the teenage years. - Eagles, Falcons, Hawks or Kestrels. The House system As students move up through the promotes a sense of achievement school, our Student Services staff and belonging as well as continue to work as a cohesive encouraging friendly competition. team to ensure their progress, well- All students are valued for their ‘I was nervous at first, being and happiness. Our ‘Learning contributions to the House system, but all the teachers Zone’ provides a dedicated space be it through gaining achievement helped me settle in well for vulnerable students and the points, participating in a charity Learning Support staff provide activity or entering one of the many and I have made loads of both in-class and small group House events. new friends.’ support where needed. Facilities Year 7 Student SCAN HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION HEATHSIDE SchooL Heathside School Brooklands Lane Weybridge Surrey KT13 8UZ T: 01932 846162 F: 01932 828142 Info: [email protected] Admissions: [email protected] www.heathside.surrey.sch.uk /HeathsideSchool @HeathsideSchool (ref J14325-05/2020) Created by www.concept4.com.