Active Participation
Heritage wants to see its pupils grow naturally and take increasing ownership for themselves and play an ever more active part in the school community. Our small size overall and our small classes enable pupils to develop confidence gradually by contributing from an early age. Pupils from Reception to Year 11 recite poetry regularly in assemblies, and pupils up to Year 6 participate in class assemblies every year. All pupils are encouraged to participate in regular music recital assemblies, and contribute to our Christmas and Spring Concerts. Drama productions and sport fixtures against other schools also help develop leadership skills.
In addition, we have created a range of specific leadership opportunities for pupils of all ages, including play leaders responsible for putting away equipment and pupil librarians. Senior pupils of all ages are encouraged to run lunch-time clubs. These have included chess, card games, debating, line dancing, bracelet making, and much more. Both a Junior School Council and a Senior School Council meet regularly, and pupils are elected by their class to join School Council for part of the year. Pupils select charities and get involved with fundraising initiatives.
Active Participation
Heritage wants to see its pupils grow naturally and take increasing ownership for themselves and play an ever more active part in the school community. Our small size overall and our small classes enable pupils to develop confidence gradually by contributing from an early age. Pupils from Reception to Year 11 recite poetry regularly in assemblies, and pupils up to Year 6 participate in class assemblies every year. All pupils are encouraged to participate in regular music recital assemblies, and contribute to our Christmas and Spring Concerts. Drama productions and sport fixtures against other schools also help develop leadership skills.
In addition, we have created a range of specific leadership opportunities for pupils of all ages, including play leaders responsible for putting away equipment and pupil librarians. Senior pupils of all ages are encouraged to run lunch-time clubs. These have included chess, card games, debating, line dancing, bracelet making, and much more. Both a Junior School Council and a Senior School Council meet regularly, and pupils are elected by their class to join School Council for part of the year. Pupils select charities and get involved with fundraising initiatives.
Senior Pupil Leadership Roles
In April of each year, Year 9 and Year 10 pupils are invited to apply for a broad range of leadership roles. The position of Head Boy or Head Girl is available to rising Year 11 pupils, and they apply by submitting a letter explaining the contribution they would like to make to the school. Applicants give a presentation and are interviewed by a panel of staff before selection is made. Other significant leadership roles pupils can apply for include: Senior Student Council Leader, House Leader, House Sport Captain, Charities Leader, School Magazine Editor, Debating Coordinator, and House Music Captain. The Head Boy, Head Girl and other pupil leaders are supported actively by the Deputy Head, who meets with them regularly.
Senior Pupil Leadership Roles
In April of each year, Year 9 and Year 10 pupils are invited to apply for a broad range of leadership roles. The position of Head Boy or Head Girl is available to rising Year 11 pupils, and they apply by submitting a letter explaining the contribution they would like to make to the school. Applicants give a presentation and are interviewed by a panel of staff before selection is made. Other significant leadership roles pupils can apply for include: Senior Student Council Leader, House Leader, House Sport Captain, Charities Leader, School Magazine Editor, Debating Coordinator, and House Music Captain. The Head Boy, Head Girl and other pupil leaders are supported actively by the Deputy Head, who meets with them regularly.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
At Heritage we strongly encourage all pupils to complete the Bronze and Silver Awards of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme between Year 9 and the end of Year 11. The scheme provides outstanding opportunities for young people to grow in different areas and demonstrate perseverance in their chosen skill and physical activities. The volunteering section and expeditions, in particular, provide valuable leadership development opportunities. The Bronze and Silver D of E expeditions are undertaken by all of our pupils as part of our Camps Programme, and are often considered a highlight by pupils as they look back on their Heritage experience. In recent years expeditions have taken place in the New Forest, the Gower, the Shropshire Hills, North York Moors National Park, and along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
At Heritage we strongly encourage all pupils to complete the Bronze and Silver Awards of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme between Year 9 and the end of Year 11. The scheme provides outstanding opportunities for young people to grow in different areas and demonstrate perseverance in their chosen skill and physical activities. The volunteering section and expeditions, in particular, provide valuable leadership development opportunities. The Bronze and Silver D of E expeditions are undertaken by all of our pupils as part of our Camps Programme, and are often considered a highlight by pupils as they look back on their Heritage experience. In recent years expeditions have taken place in the New Forest, the Gower, the Shropshire Hills, North York Moors National Park, and along Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.
