Heartlines Newsletter of Heartlands Academy
Autumn Term 2009
Evening of Creative Culture
From Mrs Jones, Principal As we come to the end of our first term as an academy, we can reflect on the many opportunities this has presented to our students: • • • •
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eartlands Academy delivered an “Evening of Creative Culture” on Thursday, 23 October after school on the premises. The intention was to stage a one-off event to celebrate the diversity of cultures within the Academy’s community. The event involved putting on a fashion show derived from
As part of Heartlands Academy’s initiative to celebrate diversity and black history month, we invited ‘Sister Act,’ an all-female performance group, to share their production with all of years 7 and 8. It gave an insight into how black history and culture has developed over
countries with different cultures. As well as a depiction of typical clothing from these cultures, there were dances, songs, drama, food, professional performers and a portrayal of cultural and historical backgrounds. Pupils, staff and professionals took part in this event and celebrated together the diversity and multiculturalism within the Academy. Khadija Smith MFL
the past 150 years. It was a fantastic performance and pupils and staff really enjoyed watching it. Another way to celebrate black history month was to send 30 pupils from different year groups to Liverpool museum. Pupils again discovered more exciting facts about black history and its culture. Khadija Smith
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a new language ICT room a new music technology suite a new ICT facility in science laptops for all of year 11
Of course there has been the new name, new logo, new signs, new sports kit etc, but what has been significant is the way in which our students have embraced this change. As we move into 2010, we will be discussing post-16 options with Year 11. We will be encouraging them to consider the academy as their post-16 preference, and parents will be invited to contribute to these discussions. May I take this opportunity to thank you all: staff, students and parents for your continued support. Very best wishes for this coming season’s break and we look forward to continued success in 2010. Glynis Jones
Inside Star pupil, Jiaqi Shi Xmas Concert Heartlands in South Africa Careers Week Year 6 transition Academy dates
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