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  • Houses of Parliament Tour - Politics Trip

    Published 14/02/25

    Visiting the Houses of Parliament was an invaluable exploration of British democracy, where tradition and history converge in a living institution. The Central Lobby, with its vaulted Gothic arches and statues of political titans such as Churchill, Thatcher, Attlee, and Lloyd George, served as a powerful testament to the ideologies and decisions that shaped modern Britain.

    The House of Commons Chamber, instantly recognisable from media broadcasts, was even more compelling in person. The worn emerald-green benches resonated with the echoes of historic debates, while the suspended microphones symbolised the ongoing dynamic of democratic discourse.

    This experience illuminated the intricacies of the legislative process, transforming theoretical knowledge into tangible reality. Walking through the corridors where critical laws have been debated and enacted, we gained a deeper understanding of Parliament's role in shaping society. The visit highlighted the evolution of suffrage and the continuous development of democratic governance, reinforcing that politics is not merely academic but a living, evolving institution.

    Hanaya Singh [12E]

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  • National Apprenticeship Week 2025

    Published 14/02/25

    Mansour Celab - Apprenticeship Talk

    To kick off National Apprenticeship Week, we were honoured to welcome Mansour Celab, a former student who achieved three A-Levels in 2023. He delivered a special assembly, sharing his inspiring journey to securing a Level 6 apprenticeship. Sixth Form students also had the opportunity to participate in a CV-building workshop during periods 1 and 2.

    Mansour’s story of resilience was truly motivating. Despite facing rejection from over 30 applications, he persevered and is now securing £15 million contracts while balancing work and study every Friday. 

    It was wonderful to hear from Mansour and have the opportunity to ask questions about the best ways to prepare for interviews and assessment centres. He offered valuable advice on my CV and covering letter, which was really helpful. We also had the chance to review how he tailored his covering letter specifically for the apprenticeship, which provided great insight.

    Dino Gurjao [13A]

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  • Year 7 go to Panto!

    Published 11/02/25

    I went to the Arts Centre in Treaty Centre with about 30 students. We were watching a play about Robin Hood which was about two hours long. The play was very interesting and there were several other schools enjoying it as well. We were chosen to go as a reward because we demonstrated the Hestonian Values so well over the Autumn Term. We went in the afternoon and walked from school to the Arts Centre which I didn't mind because it was good exercise and I was with my friends. Overall, I really enjoyed the reward trip and it was really fun. 

    Ezzah Asghar [7R]

    I went to the Arts Centre to watch a play as a reward for demonstrating Heston Values. About 30 students from Year 7 and 8 were awarded for their good behaviour and for being an excellent role model to others in my year group. I enjoyed this trip as it was a wonderful reward to be watching a show of Robin Hood. The journey there was also great fun as we got to walk with some of our friends. We got back just as school finished. It was a great time! I really enjoyed it.

    Aditya Kotak [7R] 

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  • KS3 Fitness Club

    Published 03/02/25

    During KS3 Girls Fitness Club, I have had so much fun and have experienced how to keep fit in many different ways, like skipping, running and even just playing fitness games. This club has given me an experience of a lifetime! Our coach helps us keep motivated and even joins in. Our coach makes us laugh too and that is why I really enjoy having a club where I can have fun and be fit at the same time. Each time I go, I make more progress than the last time and this makes me look forward to working out. I now know it doesn’t have to be boring to take part in a fitness club!

    Ayla Besic [7B]

    During Fitness Club, we exercise, which is great fun and I love it. It has helped me to bring down my stress as I can get my mind on something that helps me. Our coach helps us by giving us demonstrations and keeps us motivated. This club is definitely recommended! I love gym and fitness because you get to play physical fitness games and you don’t get sweaty. So if you are looking for a non-sweaty workout, come along and join us on Wednesday after school.

    Ozra Hanif [7Y]

       

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  • Greenwich University Visits Heston

    Published 31/01/25

    On Friday, 24 January representatives from Greenwich University came to school to speak with our students about different post 18 options, particularly apprenticeships. 

    The session was informative, focusing on the needs of students.  Students learnt about the parity between university degrees and apprenticeships.  They were shown different mediums  platforms that could be used to apply.

    "I enjoyed the session because I got the chance to reflect and think about my desired outcomes from an apprenticeship." Ashmeen Talwar [13C]

    "It gave me a better idea of what an apprenticeship entails.  I also learnt more about the pay structure and the different sectors that I could apply to.  They also touched on financing. I learnt that apprenticeships can be paid or unpaid as well as about degree apprenticeships." Callon Souza [13E]

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  • ESU Public Speaking Event

    Published 22/01/25

    On Tuesday, 26 November, seven of Year 10's most esteemed students took part in the ESU public speaking competition. We had to write a speech based on a certain topic and present it to seven other schools via Microsoft Teams. We all worked together in preparation for the competition, spending Monday registration period practising. Alexandra helped us research our topic, on the impact of social media on shaping the minds of young people. Anneka, Kaia and I wrote the speech, Luna was our Chairperson who questioned the other schools, Azzmina introduced our school to the other teams and Alpi delivered the speech.

    Once we had researched and written our speech, the Year 7s acted as our audience where we had to deliver the speech to them, consider their feedback, which aided our progression in writing this speech, perfecting the speech itself and its execution and delivery. It helped all of us with developing our oracy skills and also our confidence in public speaking, not to mention the knowledge we gained whilst researching the topic. I really enjoyed the team work.  I would also like to thank and sincerely share my appreciation of both Mrs Kyriacou and Miss Chana for their devotion in ensuring all of us were ready for the competition.

    Diya Khosla [10Y]

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  • Heston Food Drive 2024

    Published 20/01/25

    Each year, our Sixth Form students take the lead in organising our school’s Food Drive. This year, their efforts raised substantial food and toiletry donations and, over £500 benefiting Hounslow Foodbox. Hounslow Foodbox is dedicated to inclusivity and being led by the community it serves. Their mission is to create a welcoming environment for all of those in need in our local area. While emergency food support doesn’t solve poverty, it offers a vital lifeline to individuals as they address other challenges in their lives. 

    It is important that young people understand the value of giving back to their community, even if it is a very small donation.  It teaches us about caring for other people and the value of charitable work and the difference that communities can make to the lives of their residents.

    Neda Noorzai [12D]

      

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  • Cultural Fusion School 2024

    Published 20/01/25

    " I thoroughly enjoyed organising Cultural Fusion as it gave me a valuable opportunity to showcase my leadership skills while fostering a sense of community that we can all take pride in. Although it was initially challenging to persuade students to participate and perform, the effort was well worth it. Together, we managed to raise over £200 for Hounslow Food Bank, making the experience both fulfilling and impactful."  

    Liya Ludhra [12A]

    "Joining Heston Community School this year has been a fantastic experience, and taking part in Cultural Fusion gave me a true sense of belonging. During the event, I had the exciting opportunity to be the main MC, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Although standing in front of a packed hall was nerve-wracking at first, I’m so glad I took on the challenge. It was an unforgettable experience, and I’m already looking forward to participating again next year!" 

    Aariz Khan [12B]

    "Participating in Cultural Fusion for the first time was an unforgettable experience, and although it will be my last before heading off to university, I’m so glad I got to be part of it. Creating these memories with everyone was truly special. I’m sure our Year 13 bhangra dance had everyone laughing, but it was absolutely worth it!" 

    Jose De Brum Pereira [13D]

       

     

     

     

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  • MARS Insight Day

    Published 20/01/25

    "I would like to extend my gratitude to Vision Path for visiting and introducing the exciting apprenticeship opportunities available at Mar Slough. During the workshop, we engaged in activities that provided valuable insight into the type of work involved. Inspired by the session, I decided to apply, and I am thrilled to share that I have been invited to an Insight and Assessment Day for a Level 6 apprenticeship. To prepare and give myself the best chance of success, I have been attending apprenticeship workshops every Friday morning during tutor time"  

    Aakarshit Rana [13A]

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  • Jack Petchey

    Published 20/01/25

    On Friday, 13 December, 58 Year 10 students took part in the ‘Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge’ workshops, spending the day off timetable to focus on crafting and delivering impactful speeches. The event gave students a unique opportunity to develop their public speaking skills, with expert external facilitators coaching them on how to select meaningful topics and deliver emotive speeches with a positive message. They were supported by Miss Ali and Miss Cator-Wanli, who enjoyed seeing the students outside their comfort zones and in an entirely unique context. They both commented on how impressed they were with the genuine passion of the students for their topics and their positive approach to public speaking. 

    Each student chose a topic they were passionate about, ranging from environmental issues to mental health awareness, personal experiences to social justice causes. The facilitators helped our students refine their delivery, providing guidance on tone, voice projection, body language, and structuring a compelling argument. As the day progressed, our students grew in confidence and even those who may have been initially hesitant to speak made an effort to present, helped by their peers, the facilitators and teachers. By the end of the day, students were confidently delivering their speeches, engaging their audience with clarity and emotion.

    Our students commented that the day was a refreshing break from the usual school routine, offering them a chance to explore a new skill in an interactive, hands-on way. The external facilitators commented on the encouraging atmosphere of the workshops and how engaged our Year 10s were. They found our students to be respectful but full of personality and energy!

    Miss Ali and Miss Cator-Wanli selected Triston [10Y], Alpi [10W], Kaia [10Y], Angad [10Y], Alexandra [10R], and Jasmin [10B] as our winners from the workshops. They will face each other in our in-school final during an assembly on 28 January where a school finalist will be chosen to go forward to the regional final on 25 February. 

     

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  • Year 13 STEM

    Published 16/01/25

    Year 13 BTEC Science students had the opportunity to take part in a three day Hounslow Council Careers Cluster Kickstart employability programme.

    Day 1 was a full day of workshops led by Spark, focusing on employability skills and career pathways. 

    The focus was for students to develop knowledge about different job sectors and roles. Looking at what employability skills are the most useful in the workplace and the importance of company values. The National Physical Laboratory came into school to talk about opportunities and skills needed for roles in the organisation. A Data Architecture Manager from Suez came in to talk about his career journey and opportunities relating to Tech.

    NPL came into school and with a few students did a lesson. There was a lot of information given out along with talks that helped gain an insight into different job sectors. One person gave a talk about her background and how she got into NPL. It was also quite a productive lesson as she made us do different activities, like getting into a line on a topic she spoke about but without talking [e.g. age/ number of siblings]. Overall, it was very beneficial and helped me understand that it is possible to get into different jobs even with a rough background. Joana Dias [13F]

    Day 2: Industry Insight day at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, Hammersmith Hospital Campus.

     

    Students had the opportunity to tour the laboratories and find out more about the work undertaken by scientists. Employees networked with the students over a working lunch. Students asked questions and found out more about the range of roles available within the world of Science.

     

     

        

    On day 2, we all visited the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences. We were first told about the health and safety, and we were told a bit about the history of the laboratory and science. We then had to dress up, split into 2 groups and were given a tour of the building, in which we saw equipment around the labs, people working, and we saw the different things that are in the laboratory. This helped us gain a better understanding of laboratory work and whether we are willing to pursue a career in that field. We had to wear lab coats before we entered any labs and our hands had to stay in our pockets, so that nothing gets contaminated. After the whole tour, we then had a networking lunch, at which we got food and had a chance to network with some of the people that work there. I had to chance to speak with Katie; she helped me get a better understanding of what I wanted to do and where I should go and what path I should follow to get to where I wanted to get too. Lastly, we got gift bags from the MRC LMS and a certificate of attendance and taking part in the day. Overall, it was a great experience for me and everyone and it really helped us gain a better understanding of the workplace. I would also recommend it to anyone else who is invited to take part to take part. Gurvinder Singh [13F]

    Day 3: Mock interviews and employability skills reflexion

    An Enterprise Technology Engineer came to school to talk about his career journey and his role at BP. Students learnt about industry sectors that make up BP. Students took part in mock interviews and had the opportunity to reflect on best practise.

    I quite enjoyed learning about the different career paths of the different professionals, and I liked working with my group to do the mock interview, as I think it helped prepare us quite a lot. Smriti Bisht [13D]

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  • Year 8 London Ambulance Service First Aid Training

    Published 15/01/25

    When the London Ambulance came in, they talked to us and demonstrated CPR to us. After that, we had a chance to practice performing CPR. The experience was fun and it has made us more confident in our abilities. The London Ambulance had experienced teachers that taught us very well. We also received cool badges to remember the fun day. Eshal Aamir [8W]

    The Team took us through step by step on how to do chest compressions on someone. First, we watched a video telling us why it was important for us to learn. In small groups we learnt where to place our hands and how many times we should do it. We were then given a defibrillator training kit that contained two patches to apply and deliver an electrical shock. The London Ambulance staff told us where to put it and what it would do to the unconscious person. I feel that this was an experience I won't forget and will help me to be a lifesaver in the future. Danvir Singh [8G]

    I was assigned to a group and met the adults that were going to be training us on how to do CPR and what to do if a person is in cardiac arrest. I would say CPR was relatively easy to learn. It is important, as whenever a person is in cardiac arrest, we know what to do before the ambulance arrives. Asees Kloay [8Y]

        

     

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