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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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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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🏆 's end-of-term awards assemblies were a true celebration of hard work and dedication. Congratulations to the many students who received nominations! Special shout-out to the the Student of the Term winners. Their commitment to academic excellence is commendable. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/mmJqr07Uxy
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 19, 2024
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✨🎄⛄ The Year 7 DT club at has been embracing festive cheer this term, working on fantastic Christmas ornaments and decorations, including some particularly impressive light-up baubles. pic.twitter.com/1NA7R6zFRB
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 19, 2024
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❄🎄🐶 has been filled with festive cheer this week, thanks to resident canine companions, Riley and Ada, sporting their adorable Christmas jumpers! pic.twitter.com/byJHQesP11
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 19, 2024
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🖌️✨ The animal artwork from ’s Year 11 just keeps coming! We couldn't resist sharing another batch of photos from their incredible canvas creations this term. 🐋🦓🦌🐱 pic.twitter.com/giyoa0RRkn
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 17, 2024
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🎨🦁 Year 11 did an outstanding job with their Animal Canvas outcomes this term. They've each chosen an animal and, taking inspiration from some of the greats, created their own masterpieces.#Hertswood is bursting with pride at their amazing talent and commitment! ✨ pic.twitter.com/OploNLgK1b
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 17, 2024
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🎤🎼👏 Well done to all the students who performed or helped out this week at 's Christmas Arts Evening! Amazing to see Y7-Y12 students showcasing their skills & enthusiasm in dance, singing & band performances. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/y1Ip9QXKdt
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 13, 2024
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🐕🎄 School dog Ada has been spreading festive cheer this week, sporting her Christmas jumper and leg-warmers in lessons and at lunchtime at , and as usual bringing smiles to students and staff alike! pic.twitter.com/OUVgiWjf8V
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 12, 2024
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🌲🍎🛠 Great work by 's Year 7 DT Club on their tree project, working with Styrofoam modelling, papier-mâché, various finishing techniques, and of course painting and decoration. In 2025 the dedicated students will begin work on digital design and physical modelling. pic.twitter.com/xTDvpdmMHL
@ HertswoodUK - Dec 05, 2024
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