At school, we are taking climate action and making our community more sustainable!🌍♻️✨
This week, we were excited to launch our new recycling bins across the school. Classrooms now have separate bins for recycling and general waste, along with special bottle-shaped bins for plastic bottle recycling. We have also introduced paper recycling bins next to the printers in every department to help reduce waste and encourage recycling throughout the school.
Miss Scott, Miss Pointing, and Miss Turney have also been hard at work improving sustainability in our T Block garden. They are currently planting flowers, fruit, and vegetables to create a greener outdoor space for everyone to enjoy. So far, they have planted flowers in small pots in T10, in preparation for being planted outside soon. The garden has also been upgraded with a new water butt, compost bin, bee hotel, and four large wooden planters ready for our plants.🐝🌸🍓
We’re excited to continue making positive changes for our environment and creating a more sustainable future!🌱
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We are proud to be supporting Mr Lambert (Deano) and his incredible charity walk as he raises money to create precious memories with his family following his sarcoma diagnosis.🫶
Today, Deano and his mates set off on their journey from One Call Stadium, Mansfield, to Villa Park, Birmingham. Over the next three days, they’ll be taking on this amazing challenge, finishing in Birmingham on Sunday.
Mr Lambert was a hugely valued part of our school community from 2020–2022, working as a Learning and Progress Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, and Assistant Achievement Leader. It was wonderful to see so many of his former students, including current sixth formers and past pupils, come together today to show their support.🙌
A special thank you to everyone who came along to support, and especially to one of our former pupils for helping spread the word and bring this fantastic group together.
Wishing Deano and the team the very best of luck for the rest of the walk. We’re all behind you!💙
If you'd like to donate and read more about this wonderful cause, please follow this link to Dean's GoFundMe page - https://gofund.me/02622e6cd
A huge thank you to Warburtons for their very kind donation of bread, bagels and crumpets to support our daily Breakfast Club in T block.🥯🍞✨
This helps us ensure our pupils start the day with breakfast and are ready to learn.
We are incredibly grateful for your support of our school community.🙌☺️
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Mental Health Awareness Week🧠💜✨
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, an important opportunity to reflect on our wellbeing, raise awareness and highlight the support available to us all.
Throughout the week, students will take part in tutor time activities and assemblies designed to build understanding of mental health, reduce stigma and explore how positive change begins with awareness and action.
To find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week and access helpful resources, please visit: .uk/
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We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support students during break and lunch times, helping to create a safe, positive and welcoming environment across the school day.
If you enjoy working with young people, thrive as part of a team and are passionate about supporting our school community, we would love to hear from you.
To apply and read the full job description, please follow the link in our bio.
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Road Closure Notice – Adale Road, Ilkeston🚗⚠
We have been informed that Adale Road, Ilkeston, will be closed for resurfacing works from Tuesday 12 May 2026 for approximately two days.
This closure may affect school drop-off and collection arrangements during this period.
We kindly ask all parents and carers to:
- Please be considerate of local residents and avoid blocking or parking across driveways.
- Avoid using Kirkley Drive for drop-offs and collections where possible, as heavy parking can make the road unsafe, particularly at the end of the school day.
- Where possible, use alternative parking locations and allow extra time for your journey.
Thank you for helping to keep our students and local community safe during these works. #TeamHeanor
Wishing all our Year 11 students the very best of luck in their first full year-group exam today: English Literature.🍀📚✨
You’ve done the reading, the thinking, and the revision. Now it’s time to trust yourself, stay calm, and let your voice shine. We know you’ll do yourselves proud.
Good luck, Year 11!🙌
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We’d like to wish our Year 13 students the very best of luck as today marks the official start of the A Level exam season.🙌✨
This is an important and demanding time, but it’s also a moment to recognise everything you’ve worked so hard towards. Trust in your preparation, stay positive, and take each exam one step at a time.
You are capable, resilient, and ready. We’re incredibly proud of you and are supporting you all the way. Good luck!🌟
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This afternoon, Mr Bentley and Mr Jones held a special assembly for Year 11 to wish students the very best ahead of their first full year-group exam on Monday and the start of the exam season for the rest of the term.✨🍀🙌
Students were reminded of key messages to help them stay focused and confident, and enjoyed ice cream during their intervention sessions as a well-earned boost.🍦
At the end of the assembly the students received letters they had written to themselves back in Year 7. A fantastic opportunity to reflect on how far they have come and all they have achieved so far.🥰☺️
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Next week, students will earn double ‘A’ points for demonstrating the #TeamHeanor value of Unity.✨
This is especially important as our GCSE and A Level exams take place—supporting one another truly makes a difference!
Students can earn ‘A’ points by showing teamwork, kindness, support for the local community, and much more.🙌😊
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Due to an internal promotion, we have a vacancy for a Technology Support Technician.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in supporting staff and students through the delivery of high-quality IT services across the academy. From maintaining systems and supporting users to helping ensure technology enhances teaching and learning, this role is ideal for someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about technology.
For more information and details on how to apply, please visit our Trust's vacancies page or follow the link /jobs/137606/EDV-2026-HGSA-66452
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Wishing the very best of luck to our fantastic A Level Art students as they begin their exams today!🎨✨
Trust in your ideas, stay confident and let your creativity shine - all your hard work is about to pay off!🌟🙌
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