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Hertswood Academy is a thriving and happy learning-focused community. We provide an engaging learning environment with an innovative curriculum, personalised care and support and a broad enrichment programme for all students.
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More behind-the-scenes at Dance Live! 2025 with 's fantastic performers! 🏆🏅👍 pic.twitter.com/LdxQWvladT
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 14, 2025
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🎉Dance Live! Success 🏆 's KS3 dancers were incredible! After months of hard work, they shone on stage, even winning a costume award. Huge thanks to our Sixth Form helpers and all involved. We are proud of the students' talent and sportsmanship. Video coming soon! 🎞🥳 pic.twitter.com/USZ1fJptfT
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 14, 2025
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🤩 Over 30 KS3 students prepped since October for Dance Live! 's first entry and we're incredibly proud! Watch their journey video, narrated by Caitlin (Y7). Good luck today! 🌟https://t.co/ILFO90uU3s
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 13, 2025
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🤩 30 students saw Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre in London this week! Broadway cast blew them away with music, dance, & myth. 'Unique & fun!' said one student. A brilliant night! pic.twitter.com/ckZ2D3W75Y
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 11, 2025
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📚 More great costumes from 's Year 7 to celebrate ! Their efforts made the day a lot of fun. 🥳 pic.twitter.com/qTq0zyVhnb
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 07, 2025
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📚 staff getting in on the action yesterday, with great group costumes! pic.twitter.com/WcFU4wTqcA
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 07, 2025
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📚 Well done to 's Year 7 students, taking part in World Book Day 2025 yesterday, with their fantastic array of costumes! They generated a real literary buzz around the Academy. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/iMzlXna2Ub
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 07, 2025
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🎉⚽️ 's Year 11 boys triumphed 5-2 vs last week, showcasing fantastic skill! Goals galore & solid defence secured their spot in the semis next week against . pic.twitter.com/z6KYuuEMq9
@ HertswoodUK - Mar 04, 2025
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Year 10 Art students blossomed with their 'Natural Forms' project! 🎨 Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe, they created stunning flower artwork on canvas. Check out their amazing creations! 🌼 pic.twitter.com/1QHrH8anpF
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 17, 2025
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📚 's Year 7 explored WWII history with Morris Gleitzman's 'Once' and a moving talk from speaker Judith Hayman. Judith shared her family's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, giving a powerful insight into the era and providing a truly engaging session. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/a9Xpe7uPLH
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 17, 2025
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🐾 With heavy hearts we share that beloved school dog, Riley, has passed away. For 5 years, she was a cherished member of the Hertswood family. Riley gave comfort, helped students, and brought joy. We will forever cherish her playful spirit and unconditional love. ❤ pic.twitter.com/xyg9t9h0GC
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 14, 2025
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🔬 Year 7 scientists became botanical explorers during a recent plant dissection! They discovered the inner workings of flowers, from anthers to ovaries, learning about pollination, fertilization, and fruit development. 🌱 A hands-on approach to Science education at ! pic.twitter.com/GTbX9rZU51
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 07, 2025
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🚀💻🧠 's Year 7s explored technological convergence with Headteacher Mr Gillett last week, from his 1986 BBC Micro to a live drone demo! The future is now! pic.twitter.com/rfHvikLVD1
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 07, 2025
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🍩👩‍🚀🎈 Year 9 Photographers at nailed their humour collage challenge last week! Flying doughnuts, astronaut football, and lost hot air balloons in space?! 🤣 Amazing work. pic.twitter.com/jQgdYwHHid
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 07, 2025
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🎶 's Year 8 & 9 students had a blast last week with a live performance from ! The band shared important messages about mental health, cyberbullying & body image, and even held a Q&A. What a fantastic experience! pic.twitter.com/PH2eCs3ZcO
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 07, 2025
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⚽ Legendary David Dein, ex-Arsenal vice-chairman, inspired 's Sixth Formers! He shared insights on teamwork, hard work, & vision, leaving students with his motto: "Stick your neck out!" Great visit! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/1qM2rWw82W
@ HertswoodUK - Feb 05, 2025
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🏆 Congratulations to 's Year 13 graduates of 2024 and our excellent Sixth Form Team, teachers and support staff. Thanks to their hard work, last year’s Year 13 results were in the top 25% in the country for progress! pic.twitter.com/663GNnnU1j
@ HertswoodUK - Jan 30, 2025
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This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. Today is a time to remember the 6m Jewish and other victims and stand together against antisemitism and hatred. Thank you to for hosting this evening’s event in Borehamwood. pic.twitter.com/LzByEsSlns
@ HertswoodUK - Jan 27, 2025
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🎄 Well done Tyler (Year 10) on showing his commitment to Christmas spirit on non-uniform day today at ! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/qoIbDiBJ8p
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 20, 2024
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❄🏃‍♂️🎨🐶 From sporting to creative achievements, there's been something for everyone this term at . We've seen students excel in studies, participate in exciting extracurriculars, and give back to the community. See our wrap-up of the term at https://t.co/qTGLyUxXYy. pic.twitter.com/rtNA8o2puc
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 20, 2024
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