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# Heritage

A remarkable independent day school in the heart of Cambridge for boys and girls ages 4-16

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## Posts

- [A Toast to Burns Night with the HCA](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-toast-to-burns-night-with-the-hca/) - The inaugural HCA Burns Night celebration was a great success.
- [Heritage celebrates its best-ever GCSE results](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-celebrates-its-best-ever-gcse-results/) - Our outgoing Year 11s achieved an outstanding 87% of grades at 9–7
- [A Memorable Performance of Alice the Musical](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-memorable-performance-of-alice-the-musical/) - Year 5 delighted families with a charming performance that brought the quirky world of Wonderland to life.
- [Summer Term Nature Walks](https://heritageschool.org.uk/summer-term-nature-walks/) - The Summer term is an especially rich time for Nature Walks, as pupils explore the natural world at its most vibrant, colourful, and full of life.
- [Strong Performances from Heritage Team at Olympic Cup Debut](https://heritageschool.org.uk/strong-performances-from-heritage-team-at-olympic-cup-debut/) - Heritage’s team competed at the inaugural Olympic Cup at the Cambridge University athletics track, achieving a strong set of results across all year groups.
- [Summer Term Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/summer-term-forest-school/) - Pupils at Heritage enjoyed another exciting term of Forest School, developing practical skills and a love of the outdoors.
- [Year 5 & 6 Camp: Outdoor Adventure in Norfolk](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-6-camp-outdoor-adventure-in-norfolk/) - The Year 5 & 6 Camp in Norfolk was a memorable outdoor experience
- [Year 2 Visit the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology](https://heritageschool.org.uk/upper-prep-visit-the-museum-of-archaeology-and-anthropology/) - Year 2 pupils enjoyed a visit to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, where they handled artefacts and learned about different cultures.
- [Heritage Finalists Impress at National Shakespeare Event](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-finalists-impress-at-national-shakespeare-event/) - Three Heritage pupils were selected as finalists for the ISA Shakespeare competition, with Heritage the only school represented in every age category.
- [Year 7 & 8 Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-8-camp-four-days-of-challenge-and-adventure/) - Year 7 and 8 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable camp in the Peak District.
- [Heritage Seniors Win Top Awards at RoboCon Robotics Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-seniors-win-top-awards-at-robocon-robotics-competition/) - Heritage pupils achieved outstanding success at the RoboCon robotics competition, securing both first and second place after months of designing, building and programming their own robots.
- [A busy term of Drama](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-busy-term-of-drama/) - This term has seen standout performances, excellent LAMDA results, and success in the ISA Shakespeare Monologue Competition.
- [Year 8 and Year 10 Geography trips to Park Farm and Eddington](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-8-and-year-10-geography-trips-to-park-farm-and-eddington/) - Year 10 Geographers investigated the sustainability of Eddington and Year 8 visited Park Farm in Madingley
- [World Book Day Celebrations](https://heritageschool.org.uk/bringing-books-to-life-world-book-day-celebrations/) - From character costumes to shared stories and special assemblies, World Book Day at Heritage was a joyful celebration of reading.
- [Senior School Careers Week](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-school-careers-week/) - During Careers Week, Senior pupils explored a wide range of future pathways.
- [A Screen-Free Education with Top Results: Heritage Featured in The Sunday Times](https://heritageschool.org.uk/sundaytimesarticle/) - An article in the most recent issue highlights our innovative, screen-free approach to education.
- [Cultivating Real-World Connections: Our Approach to Technology](https://heritageschool.org.uk/cultivating-real-world-connections-our-approach-to-technology/) - Since our founding in 2007, we've aimed to foster a unique culture where books, nature and real world activities are prioritised over screens.
- [International Day Brings Learning to Life](https://heritageschool.org.uk/international-day-brings-learning-to-life/) - International Day at Heritage saw pupils across the school celebrating different countries through a range of creative and cross-curricular activities.
- [ISA Regionals Cross Country 2026 Report](https://heritageschool.org.uk/isa-regionals-cross-country-2026-report/) - 45 pupils from Year 4 to Year 11 competed in the regional ISA cross country event
- [Success for Yellow in Heritage’s Inaugural House Singing Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/success-for-yellow-in-heritages-inaugural-house-singing-competition/) - Four fantastic performances set the standard for years to come
- [Heritage Pupils Experience Shakespeare Live at the ADC Theatre](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-pupils-experience-shakespeare-live-at-the-adc-theatre/) - Years 6–10 enjoyed a trip to watch Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'.
- [Heritage Cross Country Teams Compete in English Schools Cup](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-cross-country-teams-compete-in-english-schools-cup/) - Heritage cross country teams in action at both the English Schools Cup first round and regional round.
- [Heritage School Flags Reach Bird Island with the British Antarctic Survey](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-school-flags-reach-bird-island-with-the-british-antarctic-survey/) - Two Heritage pupils have seen their winning flags from the UK Antarctic Flag Competition 2025 reach Bird Island, South Georgia.
- [Year 8 Perform Shakespeare’s The Tempest](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-8-perform-shakespeares-the-tempest/) - On 13 November, Year 8 presented a powerful and utterly unique production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
- [Heritage Team Prize Winners in a National Fungi Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-team-prize-winners-in-a-national-fungi-competition/) - Congratulations to the Heritage team who were one of five prize winners in a national fungi competition run by the British Mycological Society!
- [Year 4 Class Assembly: The Gratitude Garden](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-4-class-assembly-the-gratitude-garden/) - On a rainy, dreary Monday morning, Year 4 reminded us of all the many things we have to be grateful for in their Class Assembly.
- [Spanish Trip 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/spanish-trip-2025/) - Thirty five pupils from Years 8–10 recently spent five days in the ancient port town of Aguilas, in South East Spain, where they enjoyed a varied programme of activities as they immersed themselves in the Spanish language and culture.
- [Year 6 Class Assembly: Time Travelling to 1851](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-6-class-assembly-time-travelling-to-1851/) - The Year 6 class took us back to 19th-century London with a visit to The Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prince Albert’s celebration of British industry and design.
- [Celebrating Outstanding 2025 GCSE Results](https://heritageschool.org.uk/celebrating-outstanding-2025-gcse-results/) - We are delighted to share the outstanding results of our pupils in their GCSE exams, which demonstrate yet again that Heritage School deserves its reputation for academic excellence.
- [Seniors 24hr Camp – Having Fun, Building Relationships & Serving Others](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-24hr-camp-having-fun-building-relationships-serving-others/) - Last weekend we took all of the Seniors on our first 24hr Camp - a great time was had by all in the beautiful open parkland of Bradfield Combust, Suffolk!
- [First Assembly Message of the Year: The Greatest Invention Ever](https://heritageschool.org.uk/first-assembly-message-of-the-year-the-greatest-invention-ever/) - What was the greatest invention ever? In the first Infant and Junior Assembly of the new academic year, Mr Fletcher gave a surprising answer…
- [DofE Expeditions in the New Forest](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dofe-expeditions-in-the-new-forest/) - At the end of June, it was the turn of Years 9, 10 and 11 to venture out for their four night, five day camp in the New Forest, as they undertook their Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Expeditions.
- [Years 5 & 6 Go Camping on the Norfolk Broads](https://heritageschool.org.uk/years-5-6-go-camping-on-the-norfolk-broads/) - In June we sent out our second group of campers, this time Years 5 and 6, for a two-night camp on the Norfolk Broads.
- [Love & Laughter in the Senior Drama Showcase](https://heritageschool.org.uk/love-laughter-in-the-senior-drama-showcase/) - Senior Drama Club had a rollicking good time as they presented ‘an array of theatrical delights’ in their end of year Drama Showcase on the theme of ‘Love and Laughter’.
- [Celebrating Sporting Prowess, Perseverance & Team Spirit!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/celebrating-sporting-prowess-perseverance-team-spirit/) - The final day of the school year was an invaluable opportunity for the whole school community to gather for our Sports Day, as we celebrated sporting prowess, perseverance and team spirit!
- [Year 6 Drama Production: A Midsummer Night’s Dream](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-6-drama-production-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - Year 6 demonstrated their talent for storytelling with a thoroughly absorbing performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in which ‘the course of true love never did run smooth’.
- [Letter to the Editor in The Times: Mr Fletcher’s Response to an Essay on ‘AI’s Great Brain Robbery’](https://heritageschool.org.uk/letter-to-the-editor-in-the-times-mr-fletchers-response-to-an-essay-on-ais-great-brain-robbery/) - Today, The Times published Mr Fletcher’s Letter to the Editor in which he responds to an essay from the Saturday edition by historian Niall Ferguson, entitled ‘AI’s great brain robbery – and how universities can fight back’.
- [Time for a Bonfire and a BBQ](https://heritageschool.org.uk/1370-2/) - Ignoring the forecast and the dark skies, around 200 parents, staff and children came together in Haslingfield for a wonderful HCA afternoon with a bbq and a bonfire. Huge thanks go to the Davies family for inviting us to use their beautiful field - full of cowslips - for the event. Everyone had a great
- [A Wonderful Nativity and Christmas Concert](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-wonderful-nativity-and-christmas-concert/) - Term ended with a beautiful Nativity from the Infants, accompanied by narrations from a small group of Seniors and the rest of the school singing a wonderful selection of carols. Thank you to parents for all the costumes, to pupils for all their rehearsing and to the staff who worked so hard to bring it altogether.
- [Passing the Baton](https://heritageschool.org.uk/passing-the-baton/) - We are so grateful to Meg Lowe for her tremendous commitment, leading the HCA over the past two years. She has given so much time and energy supporting the Heritage community which in turn makes Heritage such a special place. Meg says “Heritage is a really special community. I’ve really loved being so involved with
- [First Heritage Alumni Reunion Held on Zoom](https://heritageschool.org.uk/first-heritage-alumni-reunion-held-on-zoom/) - 28 Heritage alumni and teachers gathered on Zoom last Thursday for a first-ever alumni reunion. Mr and Mrs Fletcher kicked off the evening with an update on the life of the school, including a photo of Mr Fletcher's tiling work from the senior assembly that week — a reminder to the attendees of some of
- [A Joyous Summer Fete](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-joyous-summer-fete/)
- [Hooray for the HCA](https://heritageschool.org.uk/hooray-for-the-hca/) - The Heritage Community Association (HCA) is a vital part of our school, helping to build connections among families and supporting the work of the school through fundraising. The group is run by parents, but represents the whole Heritage community, and the building up of that community is what they do best. This morning, Mr and
- [Lower Prep Class Assembly: Living & Growing](https://heritageschool.org.uk/lower-prep-class-assembly-living-growing/) - For their very first Class Assembly, Lower Prep shared all that they had been learning in Science as they explored the topic ‘Living and Growing’.
- [Screen Free Week 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/screen-free-week-2025/) - Each year in June we encourage families to participate in Screen Free Week; those who do commit to not making use of screens for leisure purposes for the whole week.
- [Summer Camps Get Going with Years 7 & 8 in the Peaks](https://heritageschool.org.uk/summer-camps-get-going-with-years-7-8-in-the-peaks/) - Just after the May Bank Holiday, our first summer camp went out, with Years 7 and 8 travelling to the Peak District for three nights away.
- [Adventures in the Antarctic](https://heritageschool.org.uk/adventures-in-the-antarctic/) - Year 8 pupil Benji had the extraordinary opportunity to go on a three week expedition to the Antarctic before Easter and in a joyous Assembly he shared some of what life is like such a unique place.
- [Year 9 Visit the Palace of Westminster](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-9-visit-the-palace-of-westminster/) - At the start of May, Mr Fletcher took the Year 9 class on a fascinating trip to the Palace of Westminster, as part of their citizenship education.
- [Heritage Competes in RoboCon 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-competes-in-robocon-2025/) - Heritage alumnus Silas helped to run a RoboCon event at Hills Road Sixth Form College and he invited two teams from Heritage to compete.
- [Express Article: Mr Fletcher Champions our Screen Free Approach](https://heritageschool.org.uk/express-article-mr-fletcher-champions-our-screen-free-approach/) - Mr Fletcher was interviewed about our screen free approach for an article published by The Daily Express.
- [Year 5 Drama Production: Greece Goes to Pieces](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-drama-production-greece-goes-to-pieces/) - The Year 5 class’ light-hearted, comedy musical took us back to the year 400 BC to tell the story of Ancient Greece, with the potter Peta as our guide.
- [Fizz, Friends, and Fundraising for Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/fizz-friends-and-fundraising-for-heritage/) - The HCA brought together parents and friends of Heritage School for a night of fine wine, delicious bites, and warm conversation.
- [Responding to VAT: A Five Year Plan for Fees](https://heritageschool.org.uk/responding-to-vat-a-five-year-plan-for-fees/) - We are announcing an innovative Five Year Plan for Fees in response to the 20% VAT on independent school fees from January, and higher business rates from April.
- [Year 7 Drama Production: Julius Caesar](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-drama-production-julius-caesar/) - In a fitting drama production for March, the Year 7 class brought life (and multiple convincing deaths) to Shakespeare’s challenging historical tragedy Julius Caesar.
- [Year 4 Class Assembly: An Animated Visit to Heritage Dental Practice](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-4-class-assembly-an-animated-visit-to-heritage-dental-practice/) - Year 4 welcomed us to the Heritage Dental Practice, where they gave an animated illustration of the value of keeping our teeth healthy.
- [National Maths Challenge Success for Heritage Pupils](https://heritageschool.org.uk/national-maths-challenge-success-for-heritage-pupils/) - Brilliant mathematicians in Years 6, 9, 10 and 11 were awarded certificates in the Mathematical Association’s Primary and Intermediate Maths Challenges this year.
- [Fizz & Nibbles Tasting Evening Lights Up Panton Hall](https://heritageschool.org.uk/fizz-nibbles-tasting-evening-lights-up-panton-hall/) - Panton Hall was buzzing with conversation, laughter, and the cheerful clink of glasses at the recent Fizz & Nibbles Tasting Evening, hosted by the Heritage Community Association (HCA).
- [Actress Sophie Winkleman Celebrates Heritage as an ‘Oasis of Screen Free Education’](https://heritageschool.org.uk/actress-sophie-winkleman-celebrates-heritage-as-an-oasis-of-screen-free-education/) - The actress and screen-free childhood campaigner Sophie Winkleman gave a remarkable, impassioned speech at a conference this week, arguing for the return of tech-free learning in schools and celebrating Heritage as a leading example.
- [Heritage International Day 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-international-day-2025/) - Heritage International Day 2025, our annual whole school exploration and celebration of countries from around the world, took place last Friday.
- [Year 9 Physics: It’s Electrifying!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-9-physics-its-electrifying/) - This term Year 9 physicists enjoyed the electrifying Van de Graaff generator experience that many of us will remember from our own school days.
- [Year 2 Class Assembly: The Importance of Being Truthful](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-2-class-assembly-the-importance-of-being-truthful/) - Year 2 entertainingly performed two Bible stories, The Golden Calf and Zacchaeus the Tax Collector, to illustrate the importance of always telling the truth.
- [Cold Crematorium: Commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/cold-crematorium-commemorating-holocaust-memorial-day/) - Through the recently translated story of a Hungarian Jewish poet and journalist, Mr Wayman warned Senior pupils of how essential it is that we remember the events of the Holocaust.
- [Year 5 Class Assembly: Push, Pull, Twist – Forces & their Effects](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-class-assembly-push-pull-twist-forces-their-effects/) - In Year 5’s interactive Class Assembly this term, they shared the amazing things they have been learning in Science about Forces.
- [Heritage Nature Enthusiast’s Article Published in The Guardian’s Young Country Diary](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-nature-enthusiasts-article-published-in-the-guardians-young-country-diary/) - In a wonderfully evocative written piece, Edward describes his encounter with a lunar rainbow, giving fascinating insight into this unusual natural phenomenon.
- [Heritage’s Best Ever Results at the Cambridgeshire Schools Cross Country Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritages-best-ever-results-at-the-cambridgeshire-schools-cross-country-championships/) - Heritage pupils achieved our best ever results at the Cambridgeshire Schools Cross Country Championships, held at King's Ely School on Saturday 11th January.
- [Inaugural Research Fortnight for Years 7, 8 and 9](https://heritageschool.org.uk/inaugural-research-fortnight-for-years-7-8-and-9/) - Mr Fox launched our inaugural 'Research Fortnight' for Years 7, 8 and 9 in the first two weeks of the Spring Term.
- [Heritage Bursary Fund Appeal](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-bursary-fund-appeal/) - A message from Headmaster Jason Fletcher
- [Second Issue of Tolle Lege Now Available](https://heritageschool.org.uk/second-issue-of-tolle-lege-now-available/) - The eagerly anticipated second edition of Tolle Lege, Heritage’s Senior School pupil-led magazine, has been released
- [Cecilia Selected for Saracens Mavericks Futures Programme](https://heritageschool.org.uk/cecilia-selected-for-saracens-mavericks-futures-programme/) - Congratulations to Year 11 pupil Cecilia on her selection for the Saracens Mavericks Under 18 Futures programme.
- [Year 8 Enrich Their Studies with a Visit to the British Museum](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-8-enrich-their-study-of-classics-and-history-with-a-visit-to-the-british-museum/) - Year 8 pupils brought their studies to life during an enriching visit to the British Museum.
- [Year 8 Impress with a Tempestuous Tale](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-8-a-tempestuous-tale/) - Year 8 pupils delighted their audience with a highly original and entertaining production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
- [Dutch Newspaper Explores Heritage’s Screen-Free Learning Culture](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dutch-newspaper-explores-heritages-screen-free-learning-culture/) - A journalist from the Dutch newspaper Trouw visited Heritage earlier this term.
- [Heritage Featured in ITV News Report for Smartphone-Free Approach](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-featured-in-itv-news-for-smartphone-free-approach/) - Heritage was highlighted in an ITV News report on Friday, November 22, as a leading example of a school that has banned smartphones from the outset.
- [Heart Breakfast Features Mr Fletcher Discussing Social Media’s Impact on Teen Well-being and Education](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heart-breakfast-features-mr-fletcher-discussing-social-medias-impact-on-teen-well-being-and-education/) - On Wednesday, 13th November, Heart Radio Cambridge featured Heritage School Headmaster, Mr Jason Fletcher, in several brief segments throughout the morning.
- [Year 7 Journey Through Natural History](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-journey-through-natural-history/) - Year 7 pupils have been exploring some of the wonders of our natural world this term through a unique Natural History Enrichment course.
- [A Normandy Adventure](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-normandy-adventure/) - From October 3-6, a group of 47 pupils from Years 8-11 embarked on a memorable trip to Normandy.
- [Heritage to Support Event on Parenting in the Digital Age](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-to-support-event-on-parenting-in-the-digital-age/) - Promoting healthier relationships with technology for our children.
- [Year 3 Explores the Power of Attention in Class Assembly](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-3-explores-the-power-of-attention-in-class-assembly/) - Year 3 explored the theme of attention, demonstrating what they have learned about focusing their minds in different ways
- [Inspiring Figures: Year 6 Reflects on Courage, Creativity, and Determination](https://heritageschool.org.uk/inspiring-figures-year-6-reflects-on-courage-creativity-and-determination/) - Year 6 pupils shared presentations on a range of inspiring figures from history and today
- [Heritage Girls Qualify for Regionals at English Schools Cup Cross Country](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-girls-qualify-for-regionals-at-english-schools-cup-cross-country/) - Heritage sent four teams to compete against schools from Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire
- [The Early Years Advantage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-early-years-advantage/) - The early years at Heritage are designed to ignite a child’s natural curiosity and provide them with a rich, balanced foundation for learning.
- [Outstanding 2024 GCSE Results](https://heritageschool.org.uk/outstanding-2024-gcse-results/) - We are delighted to share the outstanding success of our pupils in the 2024 GCSE exams.
- [ISI Inspection Report Now Available: Celebrating Success at Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/isi-inspection-report-now-available-celebrating-success-at-heritage/) - We are pleased to share our recently finalised report.
- [A Fun-Filled Camp for Year 4](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-fun-filled-camp-for-year-4/) - Year 4 pupils enjoyed their first overnight camp at Heritage.
- [Exciting Adventures at Years 5 & 6 Camp in the Norfolk Broads](https://heritageschool.org.uk/exciting-adventures-at-years-5-6-camp-in-the-norfolk-broads/) - Outdoor activities were in abundance.
- [Years 7 & 8 Camp in the Peak District](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-year-7-camp-in-the-peak-district/) - This year's camp was an absolute adventure.
- [World Book Day Delights for Infants and Juniors](https://heritageschool.org.uk/world-book-day-delights-for-infants-and-juniors/) - World Book Day at Heritage was, as always, a literary celebration to remember.
- [HCA Summer Soirée Set for 29 June](https://heritageschool.org.uk/hca-summer-soiree-set-for-29-june/) - Be sure to book a spot for this enchanting evening.
- [Taking in History and Natural Beauty in the Bay of Naples](https://heritageschool.org.uk/exploring-history-and-natural-beauty-in-the-bay-of-naples/) - Pupils set off on an experience filled with cultural discovery
- [Year 5 Deliver Lots of Laughs with ‘Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies’](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-deliver-lots-of-laughs-with-robin-hood-and-the-sherwood-hoodies/) - Year 5 delivered a comedic version of the classic story of Robin Hood.
- [Spring Concert: A Melodic Celebration of Talent and Community](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-spring-concert-a-melodic-celebration-of-talent-and-community/) - This year’s Spring Concert was another spectacular display of musical ability and community spirit
- [Screen Discussion Evening & Screen Free Week](https://heritageschool.org.uk/screen-discussion-evening-screen-free-week/) - 75 families took part in this year's Screen Free Week in mid-June
- [Magazine Article Praises Heritage for Careful Use of Technology](https://heritageschool.org.uk/magazine-praises-heritage-for-careful-use-of-technology/) - In an article in the Spectator Magazine, Heritage is put forward as a positive example of a school using technology in moderation.
- [Heritage Infants Collaborate to Produce Winning Stories](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-infants-collaborate-to-produce-winning-stories/) - Our youngest classes created original tales as part of the ISA Young Storytellers Competition
- [Year 11 Pupils Stand Out in British Physics Olympiad Challenge](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-11-pupils-stand-out-in-british-physics-olympiad-challenge/) - Year 11 pupils displayed their mastery of the subject during this notoriously difficult challenge.
- [Heritage Pupils Excel in Shakespeare Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-pupils-excel-in-shakespeare-competition/) - Congratulations to all of our pupils who participated in this Shakespearean journey
- [Shakespeare at Heritage: Enriching Literature and Drama](https://heritageschool.org.uk/shakespeare-at-heritage-enriching-literature-and-drama/) - Immersing students in the world of Shakespeare is a distinctive component of our English and Drama curriculum
- [Year 7 Shine in Performance of Julius Caesar](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-shine-in-performance-of-julius-caesar/) - Year 7 delivered a tense and thrilling performance of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'
- [A Brave Performance from Year 2](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-brave-performance-from-year-2/) - This week, Year 2 took the stage with an outstanding assembly on bravery.
- [Infants and Juniors Embark on a Turkish Adventure](https://heritageschool.org.uk/infants-and-juniors-embark-on-a-turkish-adventure/) - Infants and Juniors explored the country of Turkey during this year's International Day
- [A Senior School Journey Across Cultures](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-senior-school-journey-across-cultures/) - International Day for our Seniors featured a fascinating world tour
- [Heritage Alumnus Excels in Degree Apprenticeship](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-alumnus-excels-in-degree-apprenticeship/) - Benjy Duckworth, a 2020 Leaver, shared his unique post-sixth form experience with Seniors.
- [Year 3 Share Stories from Different Times and Places](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-3-assembly-stories-from-different-times-and-places/) - Year 3 pupils shared some of the most interesting ideas they have been encountering in their lessons
- [Spotlight on Enrichment: Learning about the Tudors](https://heritageschool.org.uk/spotlight-on-enrichment-learning-about-the-tudors/) - Upper Prep pupils spent an afternoon living like the Tudors.
- [Upper Prep Immersed in Spider Learning](https://heritageschool.org.uk/upper-prep-immersed-in-spider-learning/) - A garden spider took up residence in the Upper Prep classroom this term
- [A Word from our Head Girl and Head Boy](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-word-from-our-head-girl-and-head-boy/) - Each year, the Head Girl and Head Boy play an important role in the life of the school.
- [Seniors Learn about Antarctica](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-hear-from-thomas-bracegirdle-research-scientist-at-british-antarctic-survey/) - The pupils had a visit from Dr Thomas Bracegirdle, Research Scientist at British Antarctic Survey
- [WWI Battlefields Trip: A Pupil Reflects](https://heritageschool.org.uk/wwi-battlefields-trip-a-pupil-reflects/) - Year 10 pupil Maxim writes about his experience during the Battlefields Trip
- [A Joyful Christmas Concert & Nativity](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-joyful-christmas-concert-nativity/) - This year's event was an altogether heartwarming and festive evening.
- [An Inspiring Author’s Visit](https://heritageschool.org.uk/an-inspiring-authors-visit/) - Author Ben Harris paid an inspiring visit to our Infants and Juniors
- [Year 6 Create an Enchanted Evening with A Midsummer Night’s Dream](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-6-create-an-enchanted-evening-with-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - Bravo to Year 6 for their excellent performances in A Misummer Night's Dream.
- [Upper Prep’s Trip Through History](https://heritageschool.org.uk/upper-preps-trip-through-history/) - Upper Prep pupils took us on a whirlwind tour of their History lessons during this class assembly.
- [Year 8 Delights Audience with Performance of The Tempest](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-8-delights-audience-with-performance-of-the-tempest/) - Year 8 gave a brilliant performance of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
- [Year 4 Class Assembly: Lessons in Perseverance](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-4-class-assembly-lessons-in-perseverance/) - During their class assembly this Monday, Year 4 pupils talked about perseverance—that very important character trait that helps us keep trying at something even when things are difficult.
- [Pupils Experience History Firsthand During WWI Battlefields Trip](https://heritageschool.org.uk/pupils-experience-history-firsthand-during-wwi-battlefields-trip/) - Pupils in Years 9-11 traveled to northern France and Belgium to immerse themselves in World War I history and practice their French language skills
- [Seniors Hear About Homelessness](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-hear-about-homelessness/) - In a recent assembly, Seniors heard from Mr Barry Griffiths, Community Engagement Officer for Jimmy’s Cambridge
- [Excellent 2023 Exam Results for Heritage Pupils](https://heritageschool.org.uk/excellent-2023-exam-results-for-heritage-pupils/) - We are pleased to announce our GCSE exam results for 2023
- [Alumna’s Art is Inspired by Nature](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumnas-art-is-inspired-by-nature/) - Heritage alumna Chloe Chapman's latest work was recently included in Grad Fest, an art show consisting of work done by graduates of Norwich University of the Arts.
- [Year 6: A Midsummer Night’s Dream](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-6-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - Our Year 6 pupils put their acting skills to the test in an excellent performance of this William Shakespeare play.
- [2023 Sports Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/2023-sports-days/) - Once again, our annual Sports Days gave pupils the chance to test the athletic skills that they have been building in PE lessons throughout the term.
- [Infant Choir Recital](https://heritageschool.org.uk/infant-choir-recital/) - Families of the after-school Infant Choir were invited to a performance during the last Monday of term.
- [First School Camp for Year 4](https://heritageschool.org.uk/first-school-camp-for-year-4/) - Year 4 pupils tried their hand at whittling and archery, played wide games, roasted marshmallows over a campfire for s’mores, and of course spent the night under canvas.
- [A Special Summer Recital](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-special-summer-recital/) - The whole school was invited to listen to pupils from across the school perform a variety of musical genres, both vocal performances and instruments, in solos and ensembles.
- [HCA Summer Fete](https://heritageschool.org.uk/hca-summer-fete-2023/) - This year’s HCA Summer Fete was a welcome opportunity for the whole Heritage community to gather in a beautiful setting and enjoy fun and togetherness all while raising funds for the school.
- [Year 2 Class Assembly: Being Helpful](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-2-class-assembly-being-helpful/) - Infants and Juniors enjoyed an excellent class assembly from Year 2, with the theme of ‘being helpful.’
- [Heritage Nature Cards for Sale at the Summer Fete](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-nature-cards-for-sale-at-the-summer-fete/) - Our Infants and Juniors have created some beautiful nature drawings especially for the upcoming HCA Summer Fete
- [Senior Camp: Enjoying the Beauty of Nature](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-camp-enjoying-the-beauty-of-nature/) - Last week’s Senior Camp was filled with activity, friendship, and plenty of time spent outdoors
- [Recent Enrichment Trips](https://heritageschool.org.uk/recent-enrichment-trips/) - Our pupils have been getting out of the classroom during their Enrichment sessions this half-term.
- [Examining Science and Faith During Senior Assembly](https://heritageschool.org.uk/looking-at-science-and-faith-during-senior-assembly/) - Seniors enjoyed a visit from Steph Bryant of The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion
- [Forest School This Term](https://heritageschool.org.uk/forest-school-this-term/) - During this half-term, Year 2 and Year 7 pupils have been enjoying time in Clare Wood learning to whittle, practise wilderness cooking, create natural arts and crafts, play woodland games, build shelters and more.
- [Year 7 Visit the Tower of London](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-visit-the-tower-of-london/) - The fun and memorable trip helped history come to life in a new way.
- [Year 5 Present ‘Alice the Musical’](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-present-alice-the-musical/) - The class put on a delightful production based on Lewis Carroll’s familiar classic 'Alice In Wonderland'.
- [Alumni News: Mini Reunion in Scotland](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni-news-mini-reunion-in-scotland/) - Three of our alumni met up at a reeling ball at The University of St Andrews
- [Alumni News: Coralie’s London Marathon Success](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni-news-coralies-london-marathon-success/) - Heritage Alumnae Coralie Bell completed the London Marathon in a phenomenal 3:02:53.
- [The Heritage Annual Spring Concert](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-heritage-annual-spring-concert/) - This year’s Spring concert once again showed the important place that music holds in the life of Heritage School.
- [Alumni News: Classics Achievements for Mara and Catherine](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni-news-literary-award-for-mara/) - 2022 Heritage Leavers Mara and Catherine were recently recognised for their classical language achievements.
- [Alumni News: Duathlon Champion Maxwell](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni-news-duathlon-champion-maxwell/) - Heritage Alumnus Maxwell Buchanan raced for Team GB at the European Duathlon championships in Caorle, Italy
- [Alumni News: Fencing Silver for William](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni-news-fencing-silver-for-william/) - William Lauga, a 2021 Heritage Leaver, was selected to compete in the Cadet (under-17) squads for the Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2022, which was held in London this past August.
- [Alumni News: Laura Wins the Bronze in Rowing](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni-news-laura-wins-the-bronze-in-rowing/) - This past summer, Heritage Alumnae Laura Burton earned a bronze for Great Britain at the World Rowing U19 Championships in Italy.
- [Alumnae’s Harvard Prize Book Award](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumnaes-harvard-prize-book-award/) - This year, alumnae Sophie Rudge has been awarded the prestigious Harvard Prize Book.
- [Outdoor Adventure During Year 5 and 6 Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/outdoor-adventure-at-year-5-and-6-camp/) - Our Year 5 and 6 pupils have just enjoyed a 4-day camping adventure in the Peak District.
- [Year 7’s King Lear: Cling to What is Good](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-performance-of-king-lear-cling-to-what-is-good/) - Last week, Year 7 delivered a marvellous performance of Shakespeare’s King Lear
- [Cross Country Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/isa-cross-country-championships/) - Pupils competed in the Regional and National Independent Schools Association (ISA) championships.
- [Year 9 Pupils Explore Their Interests](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-9-independent-research-essay/) - The Year 9 Independent Research Essay is one way that our Seniors can take their learning to deeper levels, inviting pupils to research a topic question and then to analyse, evaluate and reflect their findings.
- [Year 6 Assembly: Budding Researchers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-6-assembly-budding-researchers/) - During their most recent assembly, Infants and Juniors heard about the Independent Research that Year 6 pupils have been working on this term.
- [Lower Prep Assembly: Lots of Learning](https://heritageschool.org.uk/lower-prep-assembly-lots-of-learning/) - On Monday, our lovely Lower Prep pupils put on an outstanding class assembly, showing off the many things that they have been learning recently in their lessons.
- [World Book Day 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/world-book-day-2023/) - Last week at Heritage, we held our annual celebration of World Book Day, with a chance for pupils and staff to dress up as their favourite book characters and to experience activities with a book focus throughout the day.
- [International Day: Infants and Juniors Learn About India](https://heritageschool.org.uk/international-day-infants-and-juniors-learn-about-india/) - Infants and Juniors turned their attention towards India during this year’s annual International Day.
- [Seniors Celebrate International Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-celebrate-international-day/) - To celebrate International Day, Seniors had an opportunity to give a presentation on a country of their choice during a special assembly.
- [Year 4 Assembly: The Habit of Kindness](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-4-class-assembly-the-habit-of-kindness/) - Year 4 have been talking about the very important habit of kindness, and they shared what they have been learning during Monday’s class assembly.
- [Cross Country Competitions Get Seniors Running](https://heritageschool.org.uk/cross-country-competitions-get-seniors-running/) - Twelve Senior pupils competed in the District Cross Country Championship at Netherhall School, with three qualifying for the County Cross Country Championships held on 8th January.
- [Year 3 Assembly: Be Thankful for What You Have](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-3-assembly-be-thankful-for-what-you-have/) - On Monday, Year 3 talked about gratitude during their class assembly.
- [Christmas Concert and Nativity](https://heritageschool.org.uk/christmas-concert-and-nativity/) - This festive occasion is always a highlight of the Christmas season.
- [Supporting Charities through Non Uniform Days](https://heritageschool.org.uk/nonuniformdays/) - During this morning’s assembly, Junior Council members spoke to their fellow Infants and Juniors about the charity BBC Children in Need.
- [A Musical Start to the Week](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-musical-start-to-the-week/) - This Monday, Infants and Juniors enjoyed some excellent musical performances by their classmates.
- [A Morning of Aesop’s Fables](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-morning-of-aesops-fables/) - During Monday’s assembly, Upper Prep shared what they have been learning this term.
- [Year 8 Drama Production: The Tempest](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-8-drama-production-the-tempest/) - Last Thursday, Year 8 pupils delivered an enchanting and highly entertaining performance of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
- [Seniors Travel to Spain](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-travel-to-spain/) - During the half-term break, 36 Senior School pupils traveled to sunny Spain.
- [Upper Prep Pupils Visit the Seven Continents](https://heritageschool.org.uk/upper-prep-pupils-visit-the-seven-continents/) - The pupils recently wrapped up their final visit, to icy Antarctica
- [Autumn Den Building](https://heritageschool.org.uk/autumn-den-building/) - Year 2 and Year 4 built some excellent dens during recent enrichment sessions
- [Infants and Juniors Recite Poetry](https://heritageschool.org.uk/infants-and-juniors-recite-poetry/) - The pupils performed their first poems of the school year.
- [Year 3 Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-3-forest-school/) - The pupils have been learning new outdoor skills and techniques each week.
- [Year 5 Assembly: Determination and Perseverance](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-assembly-determination-and-perseverance/) - The class delivered an encouraging message to their fellow Infants and Juniors.
- [Upper Prep’s Trip to Wicken Fen](https://heritageschool.org.uk/upper-preps-trip-to-wicken-fen/) - Upper Prep pupils spent the afternoon pond dipping and hunting minibeasts
- [Remembering Her Majesty the Queen](https://heritageschool.org.uk/remembering-her-majesty-the-queen/) - The Heritage community shares in the great sadness felt at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
- [Meet our New Teaching Assistants](https://heritageschool.org.uk/meet-our-new-teaching-assistants/) - This year we welcomed two new Teaching Assistants, William Buchanan Megan Rogers.
- [Alumni’s Triathlon Triumph](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumnis-triathlon-triumph/) - Maxwell Buchanan, the youngest competitor in the Outlaw Half Nottingham, finished in the top 20% of men who competed.
- [Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions](https://heritageschool.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh-expeditions/) - At Heritage, the Expedition sections of the Bronze and Silver Awards are delivered as part of our Outdoor Education Programme.
- [Sparking a Lifelong Passion for the Outdoors](https://heritageschool.org.uk/sparking-a-lifelong-passion-for-the-outdoors/) - School camps are a defining feature of Heritage.
- [Senior Camp: Return to Normality](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-camp-return-to-normality/) - What a tremendous relief it was to be back to normal after two years of having our camp routine affected to one degree or another by the pandemic.
- [Junior Camps: Having Fun and Exploring Wildlife](https://heritageschool.org.uk/junior-camps-having-fun-and-exploring-wildlife/) - Read all about our camps for Years 4, 5 and 6 pupils.
- [Celebrating Our Outstanding Exam Results](https://heritageschool.org.uk/2022results/) - We are delighted to announce our pupils' excellent exam results for this year, with 73% of all grades at 9 or 8. Headmaster Jason Fletcher says: 'Today, we are celebrating the excellent exam results achieved by our outgoing Year 11 pupils, with our highest ever proportion of exam entries – 73% – being awarded 9
- [Senior Council Hoveraid Fundraiser](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-council-hoveraid-fundraiser/)
- [2022 Sports Days](https://heritageschool.org.uk/2022-sports-days/) - Once again, our annual Sports Days gave pupils the chance to test the athletic skills that they have been building in PE lessons throughout the term.
- [A Scenic Geography Trip](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-scenic-geography-trip/)
- [A Gathering of Alumni](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-gathering-of-alumni/)
- [Introducing the New Senior School Student Leadership Team](https://heritageschool.org.uk/introducing-the-new-senior-school-leadership-team/)
- [Spotlight on Community Sport](https://heritageschool.org.uk/spotlight-on-community-sport/)
- [Year 9 and 10 Visit Walsingham Pilgrimage Sites](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-9-and-10-visit-walsingham-pilgrimage-sites/)
- [Year 9 Trip to Westminster](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-9-trip-to-westminster/)
- [A Long Awaited Celebration of Music](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-long-awaited-celebration-of-music/)
- [New Books from World Book Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/new-books-from-world-book-day/)
- [Fighting for our Own Attention](https://heritageschool.org.uk/fighting-for-our-own-attention-2/) - The bestselling book, Stolen Focus by Johann Hari begins with the author’s own three-month experience of living screen-free and what he learned along the way. Here, Heritage parent Rachel Bruins shares her thoughts: Stolen Focus made for a challenging read, rather relevant to Screen Free week! The statistic that university students are apparently only able
- [Year 5 Take A Musical Journey Through Time](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-take-a-musical-journey-through-time/)
- [Year 7 Pupil Emily Commended in Book Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-pupil-commended-in-book-competition/) - This year, the Classical Association held a nationwide Creative Writing competition for writers and classicists of all ages to celebrate the appointment of actor, broadcaster, narrator and writer Stephen Fry as their Honorary President for 2021-22. They received more than 450 entries inspired by Mr Fry’s books ‘Mythos’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Troy’. Despite this steep competition,
- [How Infants Benefit from Shorter School Days](https://heritageschool.org.uk/how-infants-benefit-from-shorter-school-days/)
- [Get Ready for Screen Free Week](https://heritageschool.org.uk/get-ready-for-screen-free-week/) - A Message from Headmaster Jason Fletcher During the third week of June, we will be holding our Heritage Screen Free Week. It is usually an annual event, which had to be set aside for the past two years, but one which is now more necessary than ever, given the way the pandemic has affected our
- [Queen's Jubilee Portrait Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/queens-jubilee-portrait-competition/)
- [Welcoming New Families](https://heritageschool.org.uk/welcoming-new-families/) - During our recent appreciation event for the Heritage Community Association (HCA), Mr Fletcher thanked the HCA for their attentiveness and sensitivity in the welcoming of new families, noting particularly the ‘brilliant contribution’ of a Welcome Book for Lower Prep families, which was created this year by parents Annabel Fraser, Irenee Daly, and Bev Mercer and
- [A Literary Celebration for Seniors](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-literary-celebration/) - In the Senior School, World Book Day started with a presentation by the Literary Society, a group of Seniors who meet weekly with Mrs Fletcher to talk about authors, books and different genres of writing. During the assembly, each of the society members gave a short presentation about what they had been discussing this term.
- [World Book Day Fun for Infants and Juniors](https://heritageschool.org.uk/world-book-day-fun-for-infants-and-juniors/) - In addition to their visits from two special visitors, Infants and Juniors celebrated by dressing up as their favourite book characters and taking part in bookish activities throughout the day. Treasure Hunt: During the morning assembly, Mrs Watkins announced that the recent high winds had caused lots of disruption for the giant from Julia Donaldson’s
- [Special Visitors for World Book Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/special-visitors-for-world-book-day/) - As part of our World Book Day celebrations, two special guests visited our Infants and Juniors to help give them a new perspective on how books are created. Illustrator Adam Larkum During a special morning assembly, the children had a marvellous opportunity to learn from Adam Larkum, illustrator of many books including One Hundred Steps:
- [Recent Sports Fixtures](https://heritageschool.org.uk/recent-sports-fixtures/) - Our pupils have been putting their best foot forward and demonstrating great team spirit in these recent fixtures with other schools. Year 5 and 6 Girls Netball Last Friday the Year 5 and 6 girls were delighted to play their first netball match against St Mary's. We piled into the minibus and headed to the
- [The Boobybirds are in Lockdown](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-boobybirds-are-in-lockdown/) - Our own Ms Emma Robertson, Art and Handicraft teacher for the Junior School, has written a little booklet with her twin sister called 'The Boobybirds are in Lockdown' - a gentle and sensitive explanation of what is happening now, told through the eyes of boobybirds. Although written for children aged 4-7, it can be enjoyed
- [Heritage Alumnus to Complete Half Ironman in Memory of a Friend](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-alumnuss-half-ironman-in-memory-of-a-friend/) - On 15th May, Heritage alumnus Maxwell Buchanan will be competing in his first half Ironman triathlon in memory of his friend David Juckes. Maxwell writes, ‘From the moment I joined Cambridge Triathlon Club back into 2017 David was a friendly face. He was always smiley and chatty and happy to help anyone who needed it.
- [Celebrating International Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/celebrating-international-day-2/) - International Day, an annual celebration of cultural diversity at Heritage, was celebrated throughout the school last week. Infants and Junior turned their attention to Eastern Europe, as pupils dressed in the colours of the various countries’ flags, and special guests and activities gave classes a flavour of various countries in the region. Lower Prep focussed
- [Year 4 Class Assembly: European Geography and Mythology](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-4-class-assembly-european-geography-and-mythology/) - This morning, Year 4 put on their class assembly. During the first part of the assembly, the pupils demonstrated their knowledge of European geography, acting out a scenario at a travel agent’s office with two holidaymakers looking into which European countries might make the best travel destinations. Two countries won out; Iceland for its hot
- [Year 3 Class Assembly: Keeping Ourselves Safe](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-3-class-assembly-keeping-ourselves-safe/) - This morning, it was Year 3’s turn to show their fellow Infants and Juniors what they have been learning, in the form of a Class Assembly with the theme of ‘Keeping Ourselves Safe.’ The children presented helpful tips for staying safe in school, outside, and online. Some suggestions included washing hands and using hand sanitiser
- [A Musical Week](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-musical-week/) - It has been a very musical week at Heritage, with pupils in Years 3-6 having the opportunity to play and sing for their classmates during special mini recitals. And this morning, a Senior Recital Assembly coincided with a non-uniform day to raise money for the East Anglia Children's Hospice. Pieces included: Violin Quartet: Praeludium by
- [Meet Site Manager David Campbell](https://heritageschool.org.uk/meet-site-manager-david-campbell/) - Please join us in welcoming David Campbell, our new Site Manager. He writes: ‘I am looking forward to getting to know you all. I come to Heritage having run my own business as a handyman for almost 9 years. I am continuing to do this when not in school. Prior to that I had been
- [Determination and Success at the ISA Regional Cross Country Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/determination-and-success-at-the-isa-regional-cross-country-championships/) - On the Friday prior to half-term break, eighteen Heritage pupils in Years 4-11 competed in the Independent Schools Association (ISA) East Anglia Cross Country Championships. Mrs Eastwood provided this excellent recap of the day's events: After successfully getting the minibus through the gates at Panton Hall, and then a lovely drive though some of Suffolk’s
- [Netball Triangular vs The Leys](https://heritageschool.org.uk/netball-triangular-vs-the-leys/) - Congratulations to our Year 10 and 11 girls’ netball teams for their hard work and good team spirit in recent matches against the Leys. Although victory eluded both Year 10 and 11 teams in their first set of matches, Year 11 won 11-7 in their second match against the B team by continuing to keep
- [Impressive Finish at Cross Country Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/impressive-finish-at-the-cross-country-championships/) - Year 9 pupil Silas finished in 3rd place at the Cambridgeshire County Cross Country Championships, held on 15th January in St Neots. As a result of his top placement, he has also been selected to run in the Anglian Schools Cross Country Championships, which will take place on 5th February. Best of luck to Silas!
- [December 2021 Skylark](https://heritageschool.org.uk/december-2021-skylark/) - Read this issue of The Skylark newsletter for a glimpse into what has been happening in school this half-term. From science experiments to nature drawings to handicraft to books, you’ll get a taste of how our pupils have been experiencing the richness of our curriculum during the past several weeks.
- [Seniors Compete in District Cross Country Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-compete-in-district-cross-country-championships/) - On Tuesday, ten Heritage Seniors from Years 7 to 9 ran in the District Cross Country Championships at Netherhall School. Well done to each of the pupils who successfully competed in some very cold weather. Special recognition goes to Silas (Y9) who placed first among the Year 8 and 9 boys. Overall, it was an
- [Upper Prep’s Bird-Themed Class Assembly](https://heritageschool.org.uk/upper-preps-bird-themed-class-assembly/) - Yesterday morning Upper Prep put on a marvellous class assembly, demonstrating some of the wonderfully enriching bird-themed learning that has been running through many of their curriculum subjects this term. Art appreciation The class described some things they had learned about John James Audubon (1785-1851) who became famous for his beautiful paintings of American birds
- [Heritage Trustees and Senior Leaders Enjoy a Nature Painting Session](https://heritageschool.org.uk/nature-painting-session-for-trustees-and-senior-leaders/) - Heritage Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team gathered recently to meet with each other and discuss the vision of the school, how Charlotte Mason's philosophy fits into today's educational landscape, and aspects of the school's curriculum and culture that make Heritage such a unique place. Toward the end of their time together, the Trustees had
- [The Story of Charlotte Mason](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-story-of-charlotte-mason/) - Our school's educational approach has been particularly inspired by the writings of Charlotte Mason (1842-1923), a British educator who believed in 'a liberal education for all'. The Story of Charlotte Mason by Elsie Kitchen and Essex Cholmondeley tells how Charlotte, orphaned and poor at the age of sixteen, developed into an inspiring and original educational
- [Seniors Hear about Progress on Climate Change](https://heritageschool.org.uk/seniors-hear-about-progress-on-climate-change/) - During yesterday’s assembly, Seniors were visited by Matt Pluke, a Sustainability Leader at Anglian Water. Currently, Mr Pluke is supporting one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK, tasked with shifting an excess supply of water from the northern part of the region to the south, where water is in short supply. In his
- [Open Morning Helpers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/open-morning-helpers/) - It was good to meet so many new families during our Open Morning on Saturday. We'd like to acknowledge all of the pupils who helped to support this event, including our Prefect Team who worked after school on Friday to get signs up and banners ready, and were also present to welcome and assist guests
- [Recent Geography Fieldwork](https://heritageschool.org.uk/recent-geography-fieldwork/) - In the Senior School, Geography fieldwork allows pupils to get hands-on experience with the curriculum in practice. The four main fieldwork opportunities - coastal, river, rural and urban development - are a highlight for all Geography students. We also run a residential, cross-curricular trip to the Bay of Naples, Italy every three years. These photos
- [Year 5 Class Assembly: Forces](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-class-assembly-forces/) - As a feature of Monday morning assemblies at Heritage, each year group will put on one class assembly a year. This morning, Year 5 was featured in the first class assembly — a welcome renewal of this Heritage tradition now that pupils from different year groups are once again able to meet together. Drawing on
- [Debate Club News](https://heritageschool.org.uk/debate-club-news/) - Debate Club is for the first time ever taking part in both the Mace Cup debating competition and the Churchill Cup public speaking competition this term. The club will be debating Springwood High School this coming Monday, 15th November Mace Cup Regional Heat, opposing the motion: This House Believes That artists have a moral duty
- [Infants and Juniors Recite their Poems by Heart](https://heritageschool.org.uk/infants-and-juniors-recite-their-poems-by-heart/) - During this morning's Poetry Recitation Assembly, Infants and Juniors recited the poems that they have been memorising over the past half-term. Here is a list of the poems that were recited by each class: Lower Prep: ‘Rain’ by Robert Louis Stevenson Upper Prep: ‘Who has Seen the Wind?' By Christina Rosetti Year 2: 'Hurt No
- [October 2021 Skylark](https://heritageschool.org.uk/october-2021-skylark/) - In this issue of the Skylark Newsletter, you will learn about what has been happening in our Enrichment programme and why this is such an important part of a Heritage education. Take a look to also find out how role playing is used for our Infants, learn about the Kodály method of music education, and
- [Harvest Collection for the Food Bank](https://heritageschool.org.uk/harvest-collection-for-the-food-bank/) - At assemblies last week Mr Fletcher encouraged all pupils to support the work of the Cambridge Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food and other household items to school. The Food Bank works to provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are in crisis. They are part of a nationwide
- [Sports Days](https://heritageschool.org.uk/sports-days-with-gallery/) - We are pleased that we were able to hold our Sports Days at the Leys’ outdoor sports facilities this year. Although this annual event had not yet returned to normal (Infants, Juniors, and Seniors competed on separate days, and the customary whole-school picnic was notably absent), parents were happily able to spectate this year, within
- [Taking to the Stage Again](https://heritageschool.org.uk/taking-to-the-stage-again/) - This half-term was full of drama. Drama performances, that is! During the final two weeks, classes performed their chosen play before a small group of socially distanced family bubbles in Panton Hall on separate evenings. Each pupil played a part in the performance, with some of the major characters changing between scenes in order to
- [Back to Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/back-to-camp-with-gallery/) - We think it is so important for pupils to get outdoors and engage with the real world that each year our school fees include a school camp for every pupil from Year 4 and up. Although we had to put these experiences on hold over the past several months, this term we were able to
- [Inspiring Visit with a Former Pupil](https://heritageschool.org.uk/inspiring-visit-with-a-former-pupil/) - Pupils were left feeling inspired by yesterday’s visit with Heritage alumna Chloe Chapman, from the first class of Year 11 Leavers in 2016. Chloe, who is currently studying Fine Art at Norwich University of the Arts, shared her amazing collection of natural objects with Juniors in Year 5 and 6. The pupils were thrilled to
- [Heritage Alumnus Competes in University Challenge](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-alumnus-competes-in-university-challenge/) - Heritage alumnus Harry Alderson was part of the winning team from the University of St Andrews during its recent competition against Emmanuel College, Cambridge, on the BBC2 quiz programme University Challenge. Harry, who attended Heritage from Year 4 and was in the first class of Leavers in 2016, is currently studying Physics at St Andrews.
- [2021 Exam Results](https://heritageschool.org.uk/2021-i-gcse-results/) - A message from Headmaster Jason Fletcher: 'Congratulations to our Year 11 pupils on their outstanding IGCSE results received today. We are very proud of all of them for what they have achieved throughout their exam courses, especially given the severe disruption of the past two years. They have worked very hard and have demonstrated impressive
- [A Fond Farewell to our Leavers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-fond-farewell-to-our-leavers-with-gallery/) - As our Year 11 Leavers prepared for the next step of their educational journey, we took some opportunities to celebrate their Heritage education, and to cement some elements from their time here that we hope they will carry with them for a lifetime of learning. During this past week, Year 11 pupils participated in The
- [The Return of School Trips](https://heritageschool.org.uk/school-trips-are-back/) - As museums, parks and other places of interest opened up to school groups again, we have been delighted to resume our school trips — a valuable part of our Enrichment programme. Every Wednesday or Friday afternoon is an open slot in the weekly timetable for pupils in Upper Prep to Year 8, during which time
- [Introducing the Seniors Leadership Team](https://heritageschool.org.uk/introducing-the-seniors-leadership-team/) - Congratulations to the new Year 11 Leadership Team: Head Boy Freddie and Head Girl Alix, and Prefects Catherine, Isabel, Kit and Nathaniel. They are already off to a great start with their much appreciated help at the Year 11 Leavers’ Reception. Typical contributions of the leadership team to the school include being ambassadors for the
- [Year 4 Art Gallery: Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-4-clay-fish/)
- [Heritage Parents Get Training on Anxiety and Change for Young People](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-parents-get-training-on-anxiety-and-change-for-young-people/) - Last Tuesday, 30 Heritage families joined a training session on 'Supporting Young People with Anxiety and Change' hosted by NESSie, a charity whose mission is to improve the mental and emotional health of children and young people. The organisation was established in 2015 in response to an overwhelming need for emotional support in schools. They
- [A Visit to the American Cemetery](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-visit-to-the-american-cemetery/) - Year 8 spent a full and memorable afternoon last Thursday at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial, dedicated to American soldiers who died during the Second World War. It is the only American cemetery in the United Kingdom and lies on 30.5 acres that were donated by the University of Cambridge to America for its
- [Year 6 Independent Research Projects](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-6-independent-research-projects/) - During the spring term, Year 6 pupils were asked to research and prepare a project on a topic of their choosing as part of the Heritage Independent Research Project, a programme designed to create opportunities for self-directed learning. The class then presented their findings at the start of the summer term. The children chose a
- [Year 5 Learn About Nigeria](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-learn-about-nigeria/) - Year 5 pupils were excited to welcome two of our parents for a special Enrichment lesson about Nigeria. The visit was interesting, educational — and tasty, thanks to the delicious snacks that were kindly provided. The children celebrated by dressing up in clothes from Nigeria or the colours of the flag. The class was inspired
- [Former Pupil's Impressive Win](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-alumna-wins-rowing-championship/) - Congratulations to Heritage alumna Laura Burton, winner of this year's National Schools' Regatta Championship Girls' Single Sculls⁠⁠, competing for Cambridge 99 Rowing Club. Take a look from the 4:20 mark in this video for the exciting moments when Laura (in the black boat) takes the lead!
- [Year 8 and 9 Independent Research Projects](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-8-and-9-independent-research-projects/) - The Heritage Independent Research Essay/Project promotes independent study skills in Year 8 and 9 pupils. It provides an opportunity for self learning, allowing pupils to choose a topic and run with it, digging deeper than they would during regular lessons or homework assignments. This year, five pupils from Year 8 and five from Year 9
- [Welcome Finance Officer Swati Bagla](https://heritageschool.org.uk/welcome-finance-officer-swati-bagla/) - We are pleased to welcome new staff member Swati Bagla: 'I am delighted to join Heritage as the Finance Officer. I moved to the UK from India in 2006 with my husband and two children, and have spent most of my career working in finance operations for medium to large corporations. I appreciate the welcoming
- [A Fond Farewell to Daphne Abbott](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-fond-farewell-to-daphne-abbott/) - This article was written by Mrs Jean Carter for the May 2021 Skylark Newsletter. Mrs Daphne Abbott, a friend of Heritage who has been involved with the school since its foundation in September 2007, has decided to step down after 14 years of service to the school. Once a week, Mrs Abbott came into school
- [May 2021 Skylark](https://heritageschool.org.uk/may-2021-skylark/) - We are pleased to share with you the latest Skylark newsletter, full of the latest news and ideas from around the school. In it, you'll read about why and how we use Shakespeare in our curriculum and learn about the rich history of our building. You can also view some of our Infants’ and Juniors’
- [Introducing the Heritage Alumni Web Page](https://heritageschool.org.uk/introducing-the-heritage-alumni-web-page/) - Have you ever wondered what our pupils do after they leave Heritage? Now you can find out. We have created a new web page for and about our alumni, from our first class of Leavers in 2016 to the present. At www.heritageschool.org.uk/alumni you’ll find information about our former pupils, their destinations after leaving Heritage and
- [Reuniting with Former Head Boys and Girls](https://heritageschool.org.uk/formerheadboysandgirls/) - In April, several of our former Head Boys and Head Girls met with Mr and Mrs Fletcher to talk about plans to reconnect with our alumni from the classes of 2016-2020. The group included former pupils who, after leaving Heritage in Year 11, have attended various sixth forms and universities around the country and the
- [Welcome Office Manager Hannah Grief](https://heritageschool.org.uk/welcome-office-manager-hannah-grief/) - We are pleased to introduce Miss Hannah Grief, who joins the Heritage Staff team as Office Manager today: 'I am so pleased to be joining the Heritage community! Working in the Office of another Cambridge school, one of the best parts of my role has been getting to know all the families and staff well,
- [March 2021 Skylark](https://heritageschool.org.uk/march-2021-skylark/) - We are pleased to share with you the latest issue of The Skylark newsletter. Inside you will learn about our knowledge-rich curriculum, read about the benefits of nature walks and hear from one alumnus about how narration continues to bear fruit even beyond his years at Heritage. We also have artwork and research projects from
- [Parents Evening on Charlotte Mason Methodologies](https://heritageschool.org.uk/parents-evening-on-charlotte-mason-methodologies/) - On Tuesday evening, over 40 Heritage parents attended a virtual information evening to learn about Charlotte Mason, her educational philosophy, and how Heritage has adopted this philosophy in its own curriculum. The school’s Charlotte Mason Consultant Mrs Elaine Cooper began the evening by providing biographical information about Ms Mason -- born an unconnected, unfinanced young
- [Winners announced for Geography Facts Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/winners-announced-for-geography-facts-competition/) - As part of our International Day celebration held on the final day of the last half-term, Mr Fletcher hosted a Geography Facts Competition on Zoom for Juniors and Seniors. Nearly 30 pupils participated in the competition, which focused on flags of the world and European capital cities. The pupils were first shown images of 30
- [Year 7 and 8 Research Presentations](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-7-and-8-presentations/) - During the first half of the Spring term, Year 7 and 8 pupils were asked to conduct a research project on any topic of interest. They worked on this project as part of their Learning at Home timetable, in place of regular Drama and Computing lessons. The pupils then delivered their Powerpoint presentations over Zoom
- [February 2021 Skylark](https://heritageschool.org.uk/february-2021-skylark/) - Although 2021 did not begin as any of us hoped, we are pleased that we have been able to offer a rich Learning at Home programme thanks to the tremendous efforts of staff, parents and our pupils themselves. To see more of what has been happening during this first half-term, please see the latest Skylark Newsletter.
- [International Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/international-day-3/) - Today is Chinese New Year, so at Heritage we turned our attention to China for our annual International Day celebration. During the day, Infants and Juniors chose from a wide range of activities that highlight Chinese culture, history, geography, art and nature. Classes came together later in the day to talk about what they learned
- [Television Journalists Visit Year 5](https://heritageschool.org.uk/television-journalists-visit-year-5/) - Yesterday, Year 5 were visited via Zoom by Channel 5 and ITV journalists Charlotte Grant and Will Mott. This was a valuable opportunity for the pupils to hear firsthand from two seasoned television reporters, as they prepare to create their own news broadcasts for an at-home learning assignment. During the session, Ms Grant and Mr
- [Heritage Debate Club Places Second in Mace Cup Heat ](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-debate-club-places-second-in-mace-cup-heat/) - Congratulations to the Heritage Debate Club, who placed second in their heat during the English-Speaking Union’s Schools’ Mace competition on 14 January. The Mace Cup is one of the oldest and largest debating competitions for schools in England, offering students from Years 7-13 the opportunity to discuss and debate controversial topics and current affairs. During
- [Developing the Habit of Attention](https://heritageschool.org.uk/attention-management-as-a-habit/) - In her book, 'Towards a Philosophy of Education', Charlotte Mason wrote, ‘[N]o intellectual habit is so valuable as that of attention; it is a mere habit but it is also the hall-mark of an educated person.’ Ms Mason, writing in the early 1900s, recognized that the ability to pay attention is a habit that can
- [Spring Term Starts with Learning at Home](https://heritageschool.org.uk/spring-term-starts-with-learning-at-home/) - The Spring term has started for our Seniors, who began at-home learning today, and our Infants and Juniors, who begin their lessons at home tomorrow. Although we are disappointed we couldn't welcome them in person, as Mr Fletcher wrote in his message to parents following the announcement of a new national lockdown, ‘I am very
- [The Book of Centuries: Reflections for the New Year](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-book-of-centuries-reflections-for-the-new-year/) - The celebration of a new year gives us an opportunity to mark another milestone in the timeline of history 𐆑 another 365 days completed. Charlotte Mason believed that the chronology of history formed the framework for much of a child's education. She wrote, ‘It is a great thing to possess a pageant of history in
- [A Nativity Concert, Together but Apart](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-nativity-concert-together-but-apart/) - Although unable to gather together as normal for our annual Christmas Concert and Nativity, Heritage families were able to join each other virtually to view a pre-recorded version of the concert during a live Zoom session. Infants acted out the nativity story, with the Head Boy and Head Girl giving the Bible readings. Each class
- [A Coffee Morning with our Founders](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-coffee-morning-with-our-founders/) - Last Thursday morning, the HCA hosted a virtual coffee morning with Jason Fletcher and Fiona Macaulay-Fletcher, who shared the story of the founding of Heritage in 2007, and its growth from 16 pupils in two classes to the current capacity of 200 pupils in Lower Prep through Year 11. Although this story is documented on
- [Help for Parents of the iGeneration](https://heritageschool.org.uk/help-for-parents-of-the-igeneration/) - Last Tuesday evening, 40 Heritage families attended a webinar delivered by Jason Royce, Director of Souster Youth. The purpose of the session was to discuss the unique challenge of raising the ‘iGeneration’ - children born roughly between 1995 - 2010. This generation is remarkable in part by the amount of time they spend online, averaging
- [A Celebration of Learning](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-celebration-of-learning/) - This week, Progress Tests are being held for pupils in Years 2-6. These 'snapshots' are a celebration of learning, and are approached in a low pressure, straightforward manner without the need for revision in most subjects. Generally, open-ended questions allow pupils to display what they know rather than what they don’t. Up through Year 4,
- [Gallery of 2020 IGCSE Artwork](https://heritageschool.org.uk/gallery-of-2020-igcse-artwork/) - This online gallery features artwork from four of our Year 11 Leavers from the 2019-20 academic year, created as part of their coursework and preparation for the IGCSE Art examination. The pupils began addressing the assessment objectives in Year 9 as they focused on painting and related media. They completed their coursework from the summer
- [Year 11 Leads Assembly on the American Civil Rights Movement](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-11-leads-assembly-on-the-american-civil-rights-movement/) - Last Thursday, continuing the discussions of Black History month, Year 11 led an assembly based on their History studies of the American civil rights movement. Two members of the Year 11 class first read an overview of the problems facing African Americans during this time period - particularly in the southern states - including accounts
- [A Day at the Beach](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-day-at-the-beach/) - We always enjoy the scenic photos of the annual Year 11 Geography trip to Hunstanton. During this year’s trip, the pupils conducted two studies. In the first, a range of equipment was used to investigate how the vegetation type, PH and infiltration rate of sand dunes changed with distance from the sea. The second looked
- [Recent Additions to the Heritage Staff Team](https://heritageschool.org.uk/recent-additions-to-the-heritage-staff-team/) - We are pleased to introduce three recent additions to our staff team. Charis Beynon, Compliance Officer 'My sons Isaac and Jed benefited so much from their time at Heritage - the relationships with other pupils and teachers, what they learnt, and the environment in which it all took place. I want many other families to
- [Two former pupils return](https://heritageschool.org.uk/two-former-pupils-return/) - Two of our former pupils have returned to Heritage before heading off to university. Joanna left in 2018 to attend Comberton Sixth Form. She is currently working to help the school with its COVID-19 safety measures. ‘Since leaving Heritage, I have completed sixth form, where I studied a BTEC in Applied Science. I am grateful
- [Virtual Senior School Information Evening](https://heritageschool.org.uk/virtual-senior-school-information-evening/) - Last Thursday evening, parents of pupils in Years 5 and 6 were invited to an information evening to learn more about the Senior School. Head Girl Holly Webb and Head Boy Maxwell Buchanan began the evening by speaking about their experience at Heritage. They emphasized the benefits of the close community, a result of the
- [Senior Assembly commemorates Black History Month](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-assembly-commemorates-black-history-month/) - On Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15 October, the Senior School commemorated Black History month by reading from Michelle Obama’s book, Becoming. Published in 2018, it has been described as an intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir. The assembly began with the song ‘We Gotta Pray’ by Alicia Keys, which pleads for strength and peaceful protest, and
- [Open Morning held on Saturday 10th October](https://heritageschool.org.uk/open-morning-held-on-saturday-10th-october/) - On Saturday, 10th October, Heritage offered an in-person, socially distanced Open Morning. Using an online booking system, we were able to admit family groups in timed increments, allowing them to safely tour our Infant, Junior and Senior Schools. A one-way system was used during the event, with stops along the way where visitors had an
- [Preparing our pupils for life after Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/preparing-our-pupils-for-life-after-heritage/) - Mrs Jenny Fleck, our Head of Academics for Seniors, recently hosted a virtual information evening to help our Year 11 Leavers and their parents prepare for the next step in their educational journey. The purpose of the session was to outline the various options available to students after leaving Heritage, and to guide them in
- [Year 11 Leavers Service](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-11-leavers-service/) - On Friday the 28th of August we were very pleased to gather with our Year 11 pupils and several teachers for a small Leavers Service. It was a meaningful time reconnecting after the many months of lockdown and celebrating their time at Heritage. We enjoyed speeches from the Head Boy and Head Girl, and one
- [Congratulations to our Year 11 Leavers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/congratulations-to-our-year-11-leavers/) - Congratulations to our Year 11 pupils on their IGCSE results! These pupils came to collect their results this morning from Panton Hall. We're very proud of all of them, for what they have achieved over the past three years on their GCSE courses, and for their courage in coping with the disappointment of lockdown and the cancellation
- [Secured for the Future](https://heritageschool.org.uk/secured-for-the-future/) - A letter from the Headmaster, Jason Fletcher It is my pleasure to inform you that today, Child Light Limited, the charitable company which operates Heritage School, became the owner of 17-19 Brookside. 15 years ago, the idea of starting a new school was mentioned for the first time. 13 years ago in September, Heritage School
- [Virtual Sports Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/virtual-sports-day/) - Senior pupils and Staff came together (metaphorically speaking) on Wednesday to compete in the inaugeral (but hopefully never to be repeated) Heritage School Virtual Sports Day. Points were given for time spent doing different physical challenges ranging from running and tennis to stair climbing and skipping. For those who had the opportunity horse riding, open
- [The Rescue Mission](https://heritageschool.org.uk/3219-2/) - Many congratulations to Mr (Pete) Atkinson, (one of our Senior School Maths teachers) who has just published 'The Rescue Mission,' currently listed among Amazon's top 10 bible commentaries. The Rescue Mission' is an imaginatively original and brilliantly executed piece of storytelling which presents the Bible as one continuous, page-turning narrative; it's the Bible as we've
- [Year 11 Leadership Team](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-11-leadership-team/) - We are pleased to announce the appointment of our Head Boy and Head Girl for next next academic year, together with our Prefect Team. Head Boy - Maxwell Buchanan Head Girl - Holly Webb Prefects - Sophie Rudge, Tobiloba Anifalaje and Emma Rigby Both Maxwell and Holly have been at Heritage since Lower Prep. Below
- [Welcome Back](https://heritageschool.org.uk/welcome-back/) - We are so pleased to welcome 93 Infant and Junior pupils back into school today. There may have been some nerves on arrival at the various entry points after such a long break, but these quickly dissipated once classes were reunited and settled back into their various classroom routines. Staff have done an amazing logistical
- [The Great Moth Challenge](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-great-moth-challenge/) - The Nature Challenge's continue, and this past week, involved using a sheet, a torch and a washing line to create a light trap, to see how many moths and varieties of moth you could attract in one evening. We received some wonderful photographs and pictures carefully identified and labelled. Thank you to all those who
- [Philosophical, Critical & Creative Thinkers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/philosophical-critical-creative-thinkers/) - Further to the cancellation of all public exams, Heritage has created a bespoke online programme of further study for our Y11 leavers. With a shift in focus now to their A levels, the aim of the programme, (which started this week) is to help prepare pupils as independent thinkers. In addition to subject specific classes
- [School Open for Lower Prep, Upper Prep & Year 6](https://heritageschool.org.uk/school-open-for-lower-prep-upper-prep-year-6/) - We were so pleased to welcome 37 more pupils back to school today in addition to our Key Worker Children. We now have 9 pupils in Lower Prep with Mrs Lee and Miss Cage, 10 pupils in Upper Prep with Mrs Carter and Miss Carter and 18 pupils in Year 6 with Mrs Parkinson. Pupils
- [Nature Photography Challenge](https://heritageschool.org.uk/nature-photo-challenge/) - With nature giving us her very best during this lock down, pupils were asked as their 3rd Nature Challenge to capture a stunning photograph of a flower or a tree, either from the garden or on their daily walk. We received so many beautiful pictures a few of which are shown below. Many congratulations to
- [Now providing full days for our youngest classes](https://heritageschool.org.uk/now-providing-full-days-for-our-youngest-classes/) - To simplify logistics for parents, Heritage is pleased to offer the (optional) provision of five full days a week for both Lower Prep and Upper Prep pupils from September 2020. Heritage has intentionally designed a gentle start for our youngest pupils, with two full days and three half days for Lower Prep (and one half
- [The Show Must Go On](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-show-must-go-on/) - In order that we may enjoy performances by our young musicians even in the midst of lockdown, Mr Fletcher invited pupils to submit recordings of their chosen pieces for a digital Recital Assembly. It was very much enjoyed by pupils and parents alike and many thanks to all who worked hard preparing and practising and
- [Birdsong](https://heritageschool.org.uk/3264-2/) - Last week's Nature Challenge involved listening and identifying bird song common to the area where pupils live or walk. Using the RSPB website pupils were encouraged to draw or paint and label pictures of the birds they have identified. We have received many wonderful pictures some of which are shown below. Mrs Fletcher led the
- [Celebrating VE Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/celebrating-ve-day/) - As we commemorate VE Day today, the children at school have been busy making bunting. Many at home have done the same thing and we have received lots of pictures of celebratory family lunches and beautifully decorated cakes. Year 8 were asked to continue their Scavenger Hunt Tray Challenge by making a VE Day tray
- [Musical Chairs!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/musical-chairs/) - We would like to thank Mr Kwan for his huge contribution and hard work at Heritage during Mrs Zurcher's maternity leave, It was a particular highlight to have Mr Kwan join us for Senior Camp last year - a real baptism of fire and of course we are so grateful for all he has done
- [All About Butterflies!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/nature-challange/) - Heritage's weekly Nature Challenge has got off to a great start with many lovely pieces of work being submitted. Week 1 was all about looking for, identifying and drawing or painting butterflies. Optional extensions included writing a fact file about butterflies; researching the butterfly family of your chosen butterfly; making your garden butterfly friendly; creating
- [Thank You to our Key Workers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/3213-2/) - As the majority of our pupils are 'Learning at Home', we salute and thank the front line workers in our school community and also the Heritage staff enabling school to open for the children of these key workers. This term, there are eight pupils on site each day. Seven are from Infants and Juniors and
- [New Horizons](https://heritageschool.org.uk/new-horizons/) - We are living in extraordinary times. Who would have guessed a month or two ago how dramatically daily life would alter. Who could have imagined how narrow our horizons would suddenly become? The unexpected disruption of life’s pattern is hard. Figuring out new ways to manage everything, including Learning at Home, is unquestionably demanding. And
- [Farewell and Thank you](https://heritageschool.org.uk/farewell-and-thank-you/) - We would like to thank Susan Schaeffer Macaulay for all she has done as a founding Trustee of Heritage School. Author of For the Children’s Sake (Crossway, 1984) a book about Charlotte Mason’s approach to education, Susan was inspired in the 1970’s by a small school in Sussex which was based on the philosophy of
- [A Contemporary Romeo & Juliet](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-contemporary-romeo-juliet/) - Earlier this month, Panton Hall became a graffiti-adorned urban landscape. Year 7, inspired by Baz Luhrmann’s contemporary film version, decided to perform their own reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s story of love against the odds. Verona and Mantua became London and Cambridge, the plague became the unfortunately topical Coronavirus, and swords became daggers. However, the timeless themes
- [Supporting Key Workers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/supporting-key-workers/) - Heritage is committed to supporting key workers at this time of the COVID 19 pandemic. We want to do everything we can to look after their children so that they can continue do their vital jobs and look after us! The school is opening daily from 8.30am to 3.30pm for nine children, most of whom
- [Highly Commended in Shakespeare Portrait Competition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/highly-commended-in-shakespeare-portrait-competition/) - Many congratulations to our Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 artists who took part in the Shakespeare Portrait Competition in celebration of Shakespeare Week. With over 2,500 enties, the judges (Children's illustrator Korky Paul, Marcia Williams and CBBC's Art Ninja as well as the Chief Executive of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust) were bowled over
- [World Book Day Celebrations](https://heritageschool.org.uk/world-book-day-celebrations/) - Once again, everyone had a super time celebrating World Book Day. So many different book characters arrived for the special Infant and Junior assembly, ranging from James Herriot to a Year 6 sized World Atlas! It was great fun to see staff dressed in their characters too, including a yoghurt stealing ‘Burglar Bill’ and Sir
- [Benedictine Monks for a Day!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/benedictine-monks-for-a-day/) - Upper Prep and Year 2 enjoyed a combined trip, by train, to Ely Cathedral where the children experienced what it would have been like to live for a day as a Benedictine monk. On arrival the children were shown to the 'Chapter House' where they were told about their day and promised to take a
- [Nursery Rhymes Crimes](https://heritageschool.org.uk/nursery-rhymes-crimes/) - Year 5 became a jury and Year 6 became barristers, clerks and ushers when The Hall was transformed into the Nursery Rhymes Crimes division of the Courts of Ely and Cambridgeshire and Goldilocks was put on trial for criminal trespass. Crown v. Goldilocks is a mock trial created for Heritage ten years ago by Rachel
- [Year 11 Work with The Besom in Cambridge](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-11-work-with-the-besom-in-cambridge/) - On Saturday morning a group of Year 11 pupils, together with Mr and Mrs Fletcher and Mr Brealey, worked together to clear the garden of a lady who needed help as part of a Besom project. It was raining at the start of the day and the garden was a jungle of brambles. However, with
- [Sergeants in Assembly](https://heritageschool.org.uk/sergeant-jermain-and-sergeant-stevenson-visit-assembly/) - Infants and Juniors were delighted to welcome to Assembly this week a Sergeant (Sergeant A) from the Emergency Response Team of Camden and Islington, Metropolitan Police Service and Sergeant B - one of four Sergeants in the Cambridge City Neighbourhood Team. Sergeant A began by introducing the three emergency services to the children, explaining the
- [An Owl Box for 'Minnie'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/an-owl-box-for-minnie/) - The Junior School Council were delighted to welcome The Raptor Foundation and The Cam Conservancy to Junior Assembly together with special guest 'Minnie,' a one year old barn owl! Following on from our Environment Awareness Day, initiated by the School Council and supported by the whole school, Heritage raised enough money to buy a new
- [Celebrating International Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/celebrating-international-day/) - We all look forward to International Day at Heritage and this year did not disappoint. Our International Tuck Shop remained a highlight as pupils were able to try food from around the world. Infants and Juniors gathered at the end of the day for a special assembly to share what they had discovered about the
- [Marking Holocaust Memorial Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/marking-holocaust-memorial-day/) - Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils joined hundred's of schools today, as they listened to Holocaust survivor, Susan Pollack MBE share her testimony on a live webcast from the Holocaust Educational Trust, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2020. Susan was born in Hungary and was deported to Auschwitz-Birkenau. She survived working as a slave labourer
- [ISA East Anglian Cross Country Trials](https://heritageschool.org.uk/isa-east-anglian-cross-country-trials/) - 23 pupils from Year 4 to Year 10 joined 22 other school teams to take part in the ISA East Anglian Cross Country Trials last week. Despite some tough conditions with mud underfoot and a challenging course, everyone had a great time and gave of their best with some noteworthy results. Having come in the
- [Infants Prepare for Chinese New Year](https://heritageschool.org.uk/infants-prepare-for-chinese-new-year/) - We were delighted to welcome parents, Mr and Mrs Wei and Mrs Wu, to the Infant School for the afternoon to share with us some of the typical Chinese traditions surrounding the Chinese New Year. This lasts for about 15 days, starting with the Festival of the Dragon and ending with the Festival of the
- [Heritage Joins Cambridge Power House Games](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-joins-cambridge-power-house-games/) - 12 pupils from Heritage were delighted to join with Impington Village College, Castle Hill School and Cambridge University Netball and Rugby Club for the Cambridge Power House Games 2020. This was a day of inclusive sport embracing both ability and disability. Located at the Cambridge University Sports Centre, each team was made up of roughly
- [Mock Election](https://heritageschool.org.uk/mock-election/) - Seniors are holding a mock election today, alongside the general election. In their assembly this morning they filed past voting stations to vote and put their ballot papers in the ballot box for counting. We look forward to announcing the winner tomorrow (Friday) morning! Our mock election started three weeks ago. Mr Burden explained the
- [Troy: Myth and Reality](https://heritageschool.org.uk/troy-myth-and-reality/) - Year 7 and Year 8 pupils spent a wonderful day at the British Museum exploring their major Autumn exhibition: Troy, Myth and Reality. The galleries are full of stunning art, artefacts and sculpture which tell the story and reflect changing responses to the great Trojan War through the ages. Having examined The Origins of the
- [INSPIRE 2020](https://heritageschool.org.uk/inspire-2020/) - Heritage is thrilled to have had work chosen for this exciting exhibition showing in The Octagon Gallery of The Fitzwilliam Museum, from 10 December 2019 - 22 March 2020. The museum invited local schools across Cambridgeshire to respond creatively to one painting, Cupid and Psyche by Jacopo del Sellaio. Led by Mrs Robertson, Heritage pupils
- [Environment Awareness Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/environment-awareness-day/) - Infant and Junior pupils took part in an Environment Awareness Day. The purpose of the day was for the children to have a chance to think about the wonderful world we live in and how we can all be part of a mission to take care of it. School Council decided that for one day
- [Much Ado!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/much-ado/) - As the strains of Widor’s Toccata thundered through Panton Hall, Year 8 embarked on the performance of their lives. Taking on Shakespeare’s classic comedy, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ was a demanding challenge, with some characters having to learn pages of 400-year-old English wit. Who can forget the horror of the wedding scene, where Claudio (Ben
- [An Evening of Greek Tragedy](https://heritageschool.org.uk/an-evening-of-greek-tragedy/) - The Cambridge Greek Play 2019 Pupils of Latin and Greek from Year 9 to Year 11 went recently to see the Cambridge Greek Play at the Arts Theatre. Every three years since 1882, Cambridge University students, now with professional direction and staging, put on a production of a play in Ancient Greek. This year it
- [ISA, Eastern Region, Senior Swimming Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/isa-eastern-region-senior-swimming-championships/) - Heritage swimmers joined schools from across the region at Crown Pools, Ipswich for the ISA Senior Swimming Championships. Events were held in 50m / 100m Breaststroke, 50m / 100m Backstroke, 50m Butterfly, 50m / 100m Freestyle and 200m Individual Medley. There were some impressive personal best results across the team and a handful of 1st
- [Heritage Ceilidh](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-ceilidh/) - On a Saturday evening, eighty enthusiastic members of the Heritage community gathered in St Andrew's Street Baptist church hall for an evening of fun, food and dancing. Jonathan Griffiths from the Cambridge University English Country Dance society did a fantastic job of calling the dances, as attendees of all ages reeled and set and dosey-doed
- [Pupils sing with Apollo 5](https://heritageschool.org.uk/pupils-join-apollo-5/) - Y7 and Y8 pupils had the opportunity to join Apollo 5 - a professional a cappella group for a series of afternoon workshops followed by an evening performance at The Leys. Heritage joined with pupils from St Mary's School, St John's College School and The Leys to sing together. The evening performance also included Apollo
- [Plenty of Weather for Bronze DofE Expedition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/2788-2/) - Over a blustery, showery, sunny two days 18 Year 10 pupils undertook their bronze Duke of Edinburgh assessed expedition. The pupils walked in the rolling, mostly arable farmland of the Northamptonshire/ Cambridgeshire countryside, with their routes incorporating several beautiful, sandstone built Northamptonshire villages. There were three groups of six and each group started from a
- [A New Lead for Heritage Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-new-lead-for-heritage-forest-school/) - Year 4 have been thoroughly enjoying Forest School this half term and it has been super to work with the new Forest School Teacher Miss Pidgeon during the last 2 sessions. She has a wealth of teaching experience both in the indoor and outdoor classroom. In the first week Miss Pidgeon established a new 'whittling circle' where the children
- [Hunstanton Beach](https://heritageschool.org.uk/hunstanton-beach/) - Year 11 Geography pupils undertook three interesting and effective field work studies at Hunstanton beach. They examined the beach profile, measuring samples of beach sediment (shape, weight and size), gradient and the geology of the cliffs. They also conducted a coastal management study, where they compiled questionnaires and enjoyed interviewing tourists and residents, finding out
- [Success for Heritage Triathletes!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/success-for-heritage-triathletes/) - Many congratulations to three Heritage pupils who competed in multi-sport events in Clacton last weekend. Annabelle came 1st in the TriStart Duathlon (run/bike/run), Nathaniel was 2nd in the TriStar 3 Duathlon, and Maxwell was 1st competing with the adults in his first Sprint Triathlon (swim/bike/run). Maxwell also set a new course record. All three pupils
- [Strong IGCSE Results from Year 11](https://heritageschool.org.uk/strong-igcse-results/) - This year sees the fourth class of Year 11 Leavers - with 14 pupils - complete their IGCSE and GCSE exams. Here are the results: ● 41% of all results were 9-8 (or A*). ● 63% of all results were awarded 9-7 (or A*-A). ● 80% of all results were awarded 9-6 (or A*-B) ●
- [Iona Sclater](https://heritageschool.org.uk/iona-sclater/) - DEATH OF IONA SCLATER, A YEAR 11 PUPIL (2019-20) 12th August 2019 We are extremely sad to announce the death of Iona Sclater in a tragic horse riding accident yesterday, 11th August 2019. Iona joined Heritage School at the start of Year 7 and was about to commence Year 11. She has two younger sisters
- [Farewell to our 2019 Leavers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/farewell-to-our-2019-leavers/) - This year, there were amongst our Year 11 leavers, some of the first pupils to have gone all the way through Heritage, having starting in 2007, in Lower Prep, aged 4. Mrs Buchanan, as both a mother of one of these pupils, and a founding members of staff, recalls the Leavers’ Day as being particularly
- [Sports Day Triumph for Blue Pegasus!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/sports-day-triumph-for-blue-pegasus/) - Sports Day proved once again to be a fantastic day for the whole school. It was so lovely to see the Juniors watching the Seniors field events with amazement and then, an hour later, to see the Seniors cheering on the Juniors in their relays. (Special congratulations go to Year 3, for having the best
- [Super Physics 2019](https://heritageschool.org.uk/super-physics-2019/) - A team of four physicists from Heritage took part in the 'Year 9 Gifted and talented Inter-school competition: Super Physics 2019', part of the STEM East initiative and hosted by King Edward VI school in Bury St Edmunds. It was the first time Heritage entered a team into this event - designed to encourage those
- [Silver DofE Expedition in the Shropshire Hills](https://heritageschool.org.uk/silver-dofe-expedition-in-the-shropshire-hills/) - Our Year 11 Silver DofE participants completed their Silver qualifying expedition in the Shropshire Hills. Starting just south of Shrewsbury, they walked up and down over the Stiperstones, the Long Mynd, through Bishop's Castle and along a portion of the Offa's Dyke Path before finishing on the third day on the Welsh border. They covered
- [An Invitational Debate with The Perse](https://heritageschool.org.uk/an-invitational-debate-with-the-perse/) - Heritage was pleased to host The Perse Upper for a second invitational debate tournament. Great ideas were shared, challenged and hotly debated around the following motions: This house believes the stop & search powers of the police should be revoked. This house resolves that CEOs should never make more than 10 times an entry level
- [Year 4 Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-4-camp/) - There was great excitement in Year 4 as we left for the much anticipated annual overnight camp at Abington Woods. The week leading up to the camp had been particularly wet so we were delighted to find the clouds had cleared by the time we arrived on Friday morning. Year 4 had been the first
- [A New Location for Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-new-location-for-forest-school/) - Heritage Forest School has moved location from Abington Woods to Clare Wood, (down Hobson’s Conduit, to the South of Brooklands Avenue). We are enormously grateful to Clare College for this provision, which hugely reduces the time it now takes to get to the woods and get things started! This term Upper Prep and Year 5
- [The Screen Free Challenge](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-screen-free-challenge/) - Screen Free Week has become a firm fixture in the school diary. It is a time when, for one week only, Heritage challenges families (parents as well as pupils) not to use screens during leisure time. Instead, we hope families will find and enjoy other forms of recreation together, whether organised or spontaneous. Examples might
- [Student of the Year!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/student-of-the-year/) - Many congratulations to Miss Cage, who, on completion of her three year Foundation Degree in Education and Play in association with Anglia Ruskin, has been awarded Student of the Year. Whilst working alongside Mrs Lee as Lower Prep’s Teaching Assistant, Miss Cage has spent one day a week in College for the first two years
- [Success on Track & Field](https://heritageschool.org.uk/success-on-track-field/) - Sixteen pupils from Year 3 and Year 4 represented Heritage at Bedford International Athletics Stadium for a Quadkids events (organised in part, by Mrs Eastwood) for the East Bedfordshire Sports Partnership. Eight schools were competing with 144 children participating overall in track and field events including (1) standing long jump, (2) vortex throwing (3) 75
- [Gower Magic](https://heritageschool.org.uk/gower-magic/) - The Gower Peninsular is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where for 51 weeks of the year, wildlife and locals can enjoy a peaceful existence. Then every so often we hold the Heritage Senior Camp there and this sleepy corner of South Wales becomes much noisier as the children invade and explore it from all
- [STEM for Seniors](https://heritageschool.org.uk/stem-for-seniors/) - Alan Denton (Science trainer, Physics specialist, Regional Representative for the Science Learning Network and Regional Leader for STEM learning) delivered some brilliant, informative and exciting STEM talks (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to the Senior School. He explained how STEM can be applied in the real world, the skills we learn from these subjects, and
- [Junior Camp in the Peak District](https://heritageschool.org.uk/junior-camp-in-the-peak-district/) - Last week Year 5 and Year 6 set off to the Peak District for their annual camp. The weather was challenging at times, even fierce - but the pupils showed enormous strength of character and perseverance. They enjoyed a rotation of activities including high ropes, weaseling (climbing through small tunnels and gaps made by boulders)
- [A Trip to Addenbrooke's Hospital](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-trip-to-addenbrookes-hospital/) - Always a favourite fixture in the Upper Prep Enrichment timetable and this year was no exception. Upper Prep’s teddies had been feeling very unwell recently. They had cataracts, broken arms and legs, bumped heads and even heart attacks! Thankfully after a trip to The Teddy Bear Hospital, run by the clinical school at Addenbrooke's Hospital,
- [A Trip to Normandy](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-trip-to-normandy/) - During the Easter holidays 20 pupils from Years 7 and 8 spent 6 days staying at a charming chateau in Normandy. The children stayed in dormitories and enjoyed exploring the beautiful grounds. There were horses and llamas to see and rabbits to stroke. I advised the staff to count the rabbits on our departure! I
- [A Celebration of Spring!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-celebration-of-spring/) - The Heritage Spring Concert started with a bang as the Year 8 Samba Band took to the stage with their rousing drumming. We heard fantastic singing from all the Juniors and Seniors in their massed choirs, and also some excellent class work from Year 3 glockenspiels, Year 4 recorders, Year 5 ocarinas, Year 6 ukuleles,
- [A Fantastic Performance of 'Twelfth Night'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-fantastic-performance-of-twelfth-night/) - Last week, Panton Hall was packed out for the fantastic Year 8 performance of Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’. The play is one of his classic comedies - filled with mistaken identities, love at first sight, practical jokes and a barrel of laughs. Many commented on how the whole class’ performance showed their impressive understanding of the
- [Planning for the Future](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-going-forwards/) - 13 March 2019 Dear Parents, I am writing today to tell you about an opportunity for us to secure the work of Heritage School on our current site. Our landlords informed us recently that they have decided to sell 17-19 Brookside. It could be put on the market in mid to late April. We will
- [World Book Day 2019](https://heritageschool.org.uk/world-book-day-2019/) - What an exciting World Book Day we had! Pupils and staff throughout the school enjoyed dressing up as their favourite characters and the Infants and Juniors had a wonderful time in assembly admiring the various costumes. There was a vast range of interesting characters including popular fiction characters such as Hiccup the Viking and the
- [A Music Recital in Queens' College Chapel](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-music-recital-in-queens-college-chapel/) - An invitation was given to our more experienced players, to perform their chosen pieces in the beautiful, candlelit setting of Queens' College Chapel. In all, 15 pupils from Year 2 through to Year 11, rose to the occasion, demonstrating fantastic musicianship as they played and supported their friends in front of a small audience of
- [Swallows & Amazons Forever](https://heritageschool.org.uk/swallows-amazons-forever/) - Last week, Year 5 performed a musical based on the classic story, Swallows and Amazons, by Arthur Ransome, to a full hall of foot-tapping, tear-wiping, proud-as-punch family members and friends... and they did a marvelous job! Every child rose to the occasion and acted, sung and danced brilliantly, and all after only four weeks of rehearsals.
- [International Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/international-day-2/) - Many thanks to all the staff and parents who worked so hard to make International Day such a memorable day for our pupils. In addition to an International Tuck Shop and a Celebration Assembly, here is a snap shot of what the Infants and Juniors got up to : The focus in Lower Prep was
- [C.U. at Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/cu-at-heritage/) - Between 30-40 children come to the Junior Christian Union in The Hall every Wednesday and whilst eating lunch, we play a game - with a tenuous link to a Bible story or thought about God! This term, we are working our way through The Gospel Story, by watching a short section of the stop motion
- [Birdwatching with Lower Prep!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/birdwatching-with-lower-prep/) - The Lower Prep children recently enjoyed a story about the migration of birds. This led them to thinking about how the birds, who stay here in our gardens and near our school, manage to find food in the winter. They got to work making bird feeders, using fir cones and filling them with a mixture
- [Year 10 Geography Field Trip to Eddington](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-10-geography-field-trip-to-eddington/) - Year 10 Geography pupils spent a chilly, but very interesting day in Eddington, attempting to gather enough primary data to answer the following research question; "What impact has Eddington had on the surrounding environment?". Pupils used a number of methods to gather their information. These included mapping the area, conducting traffic and pedestrian counts, questioning
- [Ashurbanipal at The British Museum](https://heritageschool.org.uk/ashurbanipal-at-the-british-museum/) - In early December, Years 7 & 8 celebrated the end of their exams with an all-day enrichment trip to London. We took in two special exhibitions, one at The British Library and the other at The British Museum. In the morning we visited the British Museum's I am Ashurbanipal exhibition, which illustrates with a truly stunning
- [Championship Record for Head Boy at British Rowing Indoor Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/william-buchanan-head-boy-competes-in-british-rowing-indoor-championships/) - Earlier this month, Head Boy, William Buchanan went to the Velodrome in London for the British Rowing Indoor Championships. He competed in the Y 11 Boys Event - a race over 6 minutes during which he travelled 1,844 metres earning a magnificent 2nd place. He later took part in the Junior Mixed Relay - a race
- [School Magazine Launched Today](https://heritageschool.org.uk/school-magazine-launched-today/) - Heritage’s first School Magazine Club launched this term and has been a great success. Led by Sylvia Carr Clebsch – a writer, editor and journalist and a Heritage parent, the Club consisted of ten Juniors and five Seniors, meeting weekly throughout the term. Sylvia said ‘‘It was really exciting to work together to create the
- [Christmas Lunch at Queens' College](https://heritageschool.org.uk/christmas-lunch-at-queens-college/) - The torrential rain stopped and the crocodile of Heritage Infants and Juniors made its way across the Fen to Queens' College, helped over puddles and across roads by staff and parent volunteers bedecked in sparkly antlers and other festive finery. Once again Queens' laid on a wonderful lunch, and everyone from the youngest LP to
- [Swimming Gala Makes A Splash](https://heritageschool.org.uk/swimming-gala-makes-a-splash/) - We all enjoyed our first all inclusive y3-11 swimming gala last week at The Leys : Dragon v Griffin v Phoenix v Pegasus. The Seniors were on first, with races ranging from 50m Individual, to the Large Float Relay (harder than it sounds) and the Whole Squad Relay. Then the Juniors took to the pool, again
- [A Christmas Carol by Year 7](https://heritageschool.org.uk/1702-2/) - Year 7 did a tremendous job last week in their performance of 'A Christmas Carol', putting everybody into the Christmas spirit. Every pupil took part and various staff members came together to help make it an enjoyable and successful production. Many thanks to all involved. (Mrs Strachan) 'Tense and full of adrenaline, I sat on
- [The Joy of Handicrafts](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-delight-of-handicrafts/) - The great value of children learning Handicrafts is frequently highlighted in the press. At Heritage we are passionate about Handicrafts and we offer a weekly lesson in the curriculum. The human hand is a wonderful and exquisite instrument to be used in a hundred movements exacting delicacy, direction and force. The children make things from
- [Poetry at Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/poetry-at-heritage/) - Recitation Assemblies remain a highlight every half term for pupils and parents alike, as class by class, the children stand to recite collectively the poem they have been learning together. Our hope and intention at Heritage is that the children will enjoy learning each of these poems individually and that over time they will build
- [Senior School Lunches](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-school-lunches/) - This Term a new initiative has been launched to hold formal lunches with every year group in the Senior School once a week at Panton Hall. Tutors are invited to come, as well as Mr Burden (Head of Seniors) and Mrs Wren (Head of Pastoral) and the Headmaster, Mr Fletcher when he can. For the
- [A Trip To The Battlefields](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-trip-to-the-battlefields/) - On 19th October, 40 intrepid pupils set off for the triennial French / History Battlefields Trip. We were delighted to be joined by Mme Haddow and were fortunate to have fabulous weather throughout the trip. Mrs Rowland had planned a full programme of visits including, on the first day, Poperinge with its contrasting Talbot House
- [Forest School Baton is passed from Y4 to Y6.](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-forest-school-baton-is-passed-from-y4-to-y6/) - As the Forest School baton is handed on from Year 4 to Year 6, Mr Catley shares a few thoughts from the pioneer group's time in Abington woods. 'When we first arrived, we had to choose a base camp. This involved working together to haul some very large logs into place in a clearing the
- [Bronze D of E Expedition successfully completed](https://heritageschool.org.uk/bronze-d-of-e-expedition-successfully-completed/) - On Fri 28th September 17 Y10s set off on their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award assessed expedition, walking from the environs of Graham Water to the environs of Oundle, a total distance of approx 25km in two days with an overnight camp. They had exceptionally good weather both days, if somewhat cold for camping with
- [Music Making This Term](https://heritageschool.org.uk/music-making-this-term/) - This year the Music department is giving pupils some additional whole-class performance opportunities. We now have a class set of ocarinas, which were wonderfully showcased in our Infant & Junior Recital Assembly by our enthusiastic year 6 class. Ocarinas are accessible to all children and make a warm, mellow sound - an ideal choice for
- [A Trip to Tate Modern and Tate Britain](https://heritageschool.org.uk/1600-2/) - Year 10 & Year 11 Art GCSE pupils enjoyed a visit to the Tate Modern and Tate Britain Art Galleries to undertake research for their individual coursework projects. Walking from Bank towards The Millennium Bridge, the contrast of architectural styles of the buildings on the way created a lasting impression while the beautiful sunny day
- [A Trip to Hunstanton](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-trip-to-hunstanton/) - Our Year 11 Geography pupils enjoyed a two day trip to Hunstanton at the start of the term. They conducted three studies. The first was a sand dune eco-system study, looking at the progression of sand dunes away from the sea (species identification, sand ph, infiltration rates, % vegetation cover etc). The second study involved
- [The Launch of Heritage Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-launch-of-heritage-forest-school/) - We are delighted to announce the launch of Heritage Forest School, to be led by Mr Catley (an expert in this field) as part of our Enrichment programme. Every Thursday afternoon for half a term, one class will be going to Abington Woods to learn forest based activities and crafts. Y4 will be our pioneers
- [IGCSE and GCSE Results 2018](https://heritageschool.org.uk/igcse-and-gcse-results/) - Our third class of Year 11 leavers (a class of 18 pupils,) received their exam results yesterday. ● 48%​ of all results were awarded A* (or 9 - 8). ● 69%​ of all results were awarded A* - A (or 9 - 7). ● 87%​ of all results were awarded A* - B (or 9
- [Magic was in the Air!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/magic-was-in-the-air/) - Magic was in the air as Year 6 entertained and surprised us in equal measure, with their outstanding performance of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' on the final night of term. Puck, a mistress of magic and muddles, made us perpetually laugh with delight as she flitted her way through the play, accompanied by Megan’s fabulous
- [What do Heritage Parents think about the 'Screen Free Challenge'?](https://heritageschool.org.uk/screen-free-week-what-was-the-response/) - While the use of smart phones in schools continues to be hotly debated up and down the country, the challenge of Heritage’s 'Screen Free Week' last term, gave many the chance to review their use of screens at home. Around 1/3 of Heritage families told the School Office that they took the Screen Free Challenge
- [Appointment of our New Head Girl and Head Boy](https://heritageschool.org.uk/appointment-of-our-new-head-girl-and-head-boy/) - Appointing a new Head Girl and Boy at Heritage is a great pleasure, both for the school and the two pupils who have succeeded in the selection process. This year our new Head Girl is Amy Robson and our Head Boy is William Buchanan. Leah Monmont and Anthony Austin will assist them as our two
- [Success for Junior Maths Challenge Entrants!](https://heritageschool.org.uk/success-for-y7-and-y8-junior-maths-challenge-entrants/) - On 26th April 2018, 27 pupils from Year 7 & 8 took part in the annual UKMT Junior Maths Challenge. The challenge consists of a 1 hour multiple choice paper, comprising tricky maths problems and puzzles. It is the UK's most popular mathematics competition with over 300 000 students taking part each year. Bronze, Silver
- [A successful first year of Heritage After School Club](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-successful-first-year-of-heritage-after-school-club/) - All the testimonies conclude that Heritage's After School Club has been enormous fun and a great success. Miss Cage has struck just the right balance, allowing the LP children to relax and enjoy their Monday and Friday afternoon's off from school, with a huge variety of fun, creative and where possible outdoor activities. Miss Cage
- [The Season of Mini Class Recitals](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-season-of-mini-class-recitals/) - Mini class recitals take place towards the end of each term. The intention behind them is to give all pupils the chance to perform to a small and friendly audience, regardless of ability or confidence level. It is great to see pupils who have never had music lessons, perform on an instrument they have been
- [An Inspirational Leavers Service](https://heritageschool.org.uk/an-inspirational-leavers-service/) - On a very sunny Saturday at the end of June 2018, Heritage School gathered together at Panton Hall with a wonderful cohort of eighteen Y11 pupils, their families, friends and teachers, to celebrate finishing one chapter of their education and to encourage and envision them as they step into the next stage of their lives.
- [Highlights of Year 4's Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-highlights-of-year-4-camp/) - One of the highlights of Year 4 is the much anticipated annual overnight camp which takes place in June. This year we arrived at the beautiful tree-filled site at Abington in gloriously sunny weather, and the children quickly got to grips with erecting their tents. The afternoon was spent learning wood crafting skills, some basic
- [Silver DofE Expedition Completed](https://heritageschool.org.uk/silver-d-of-e-completed/) - Before leaving Heritage, Y11 set off for their Silver D ofE expedition in Shropshire and the weather looked perfect for walking. There was absolutely no forecast of any rain. In fact, they actually suffered from rather too much sun which was quite a trial during the three days with their heavy rucksacks. Not deterred, the
- [A Capstone Course for Year 11 Leavers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-capstone-course-for-year-11-leavers/) - Year 11 finished their time at Heritage with a Capstone Course designed to provide the Leavers with an opportunity to build on their Heritage education and send them off motivated to live thoughtful and purposeful lives. During the four-morning course at Emmanuel College taught by Dr. Greg Jesson, a University Philosophy Professor, the pupils considered the
- [Heritage's 4th Annual Screen Free Week](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritages-4th-annual-screen-free-week/) - This week is an important event in the life of the school - and one we strongly encourage all families to be involved in: Heritage Screen Free Week. The idea is that after school, in the evenings, and throughout the weekend of 16-17 June, pupils and preferably the whole family, do not make use of any screens. It
- [A Trip to The Globe](https://heritageschool.org.uk/1451-2/) - Year 9 spent an enriching day on London's Southbank. Starting with a picnic lunch in the sunshine by the Thames, they then spent the afternoon watching a fantastic performance of 'The Merchant of Venice' at The Globe. It was a touring production, involving a very talented cast who all played double roles with great skill.
- [Senior Camp in the New Forest](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-camp-in-the-new-forest/) - This year’s senior camp was held at the Bragger’s Wood Scout Campsite in the New Forest. We’d previously visited this site in 2014, so it was new to all the children who visited. As ever, the programme was hectic, but had some real highlights. Five groups completed their practice Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, Mr Hulett’s
- [English Schools Cup Athletics](https://heritageschool.org.uk/english-schools-cup-athletics/) - Many congratulations to the Heritage team who had a fantastic day in Kings Lynn at the English Schools Cup Athletics. Emma W won the Intermediate (y9&10) Girls Discus, Maxwell B won the Junior (y7&8) Boys Discus, Catherine R won the Junior Girls Javelin and Anna B won her heat of the Intermediate Girls 100m. The
- [An Outstanding Week in the Peak District](https://heritageschool.org.uk/an-outstanding-week-in-the-peak-district/) - Outdoor education is a priority at Heritage. Last week, Years 5 and 6 went away for four days and three nights to an outdoor centre in the Peak District National Park. We have been using this centre for six years now. Pupils, staff and parent helpers sleep in tents but make use of a excellent
- [Onboard the Golden Hinde](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-day-on-the-golden-hinde/) - 'On Wednesday, we went for a day trip to London. When we got there, we could see the Shard and the Gherkin from the car park! We then walked across London Bridge (we'd driven over it in the minibus). We passed Pudding Lane, the place where the Great Fire of London started. In a square,
- [A Day in Parliament](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-day-in-parliament/) - Year 9 visited the Houses of Parliament yesterday. On the way, they stopped to admire the statue of Millicent Fawcett recently unveiled in Parliament Square. Dame Millicent was a leading Suffragist, co-founder of Newnham College and a lifelong campaigner for women’s education and equal citizenship. She was also formerly a resident of no. 18 Brookside, Cambridge
- [A Spanish Immersion](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-spanish-immersion/) - 'A group of 25 pupils from years 7-10 spent five sunny, but windy days in an intensive language centre adjacent to the beach of the Mar Menor, in South East Spain. The accommodation was basic, but clean, and the staff were very welcoming. We ate typically Spanish food, including tapas, tortilla española and gazpacho soup,
- [UKMT Maths Challenge Team](https://heritageschool.org.uk/ukmt-maths-challenge-team/) - Congratulations to the Heritage School UKMT Maths Challenge team, who finished a commendable 25th out of 30 participating schools in the recent UKMT Team Maths Challenge. The team, consisting of Emma R & William L (Year 8), Peter G & Edmund O (Year 9), took part in four different rounds of challenging questions. These included
- ['Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/courage-calls-to-courage-everywhere/) - As the new term begins, we are proud to have Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett's blue plaque join that of her husband Henry Fawcett outside no. 18 Brookside - where they both lived. Her plaque reads : Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett, 1847-1929. Leading Suffragist. A co-founder of Newnham College. A lifelong campaigner for women's education and
- [A Dramatic Production of 'The Tempest'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-dramatic-production-of-the-tempest/) - Many congratulations to Y8 on their dramatic retelling of 'The Tempest'. Regarded as Shakespeare's farewell to the theatre, it was noted that this would be Mr Stokes last production with Y8. However, they did him proud, with notable performances by the comic duo Trinculo and Stephano, and the brooding character of Caliban - should we
- [Our Spring Recital](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-glorious-spring-recital/) - Parents, pupils and staff alike enjoyed a wonderful evening last night. It was fantastic to see so many pupils taking part and loving music - whether singing in an ensemble or performing as a soloist. The programme was varied, beautiful and exciting, demonstrating the great developments that have taken place in our Music Department with the
- [Poetry by Heart](https://heritageschool.org.uk/poetry-by-heart/) - Many congratulations to Martha G, the winner of our Poetry by Heart School Competition 2018 and runners up Benjy D and Owain W (all Y9). Poetry by Heart is a national poetry reciting competition, in which students recite two poems of their choice, one that has been written before 1914 and one after. The initial
- [Celebrating World Book Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/celebrating-world-book-day/) - World Book Day is a perfect fit for Heritage, celebrating what we love best : books! Most of the pupils and staff arrived dressed as their favourite character from a favourite book and the day got started with a book themed assembly for Infants and Juniors, providing an opportunity for everyone to parade their costumes!
- [Robin Hood - The Musical](https://heritageschool.org.uk/robin-hood-the-musical/) - Y5 gave two wonderful performances of Robin Hood in Panton Hall, delighting their audiences, both young and old. Accompanied by Miss Sahakian on the keyboard and Mr Catley on the drums - there was much toe tapping and jollity to be had by all. Before the production, Betsy C (Y5) wrote: "In this fabulous version
- [Principles for Family Life - a Parents Information Evening](https://heritageschool.org.uk/principles-for-family-life-a-parents-information-evening/) - Heritage and the HCA welcomed parents to school on Tuesday evening for a thoughtful presentation by Mrs Scarlata and Mrs Fletcher considering the interrelationships parents and children have in all sorts of family contexts. Starting with interaction from parents on their hopes for their children as they grew up were a range of concerns –
- [Senior Recital Assembly](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-recital-assembly/) - Many thanks to all our Seniors who played so beautifully in the Senior Recital Assembly. We enjoyed performances on the piano, the flute, the clarinet and the violin plus as ensemble of voice, piano, violin and cello playing 'When' by Dodi Clark. The standard of playing keeps going up and up and we hope others
- [Y8 enjoy 'The Tempest' at Hertford Theatre](https://heritageschool.org.uk/y8-enjoy-the-tempest-ahead-of-their-own-performance/) - Y8 enjoyed a ‘pared-down, intense and urban production’ of Shakespeare’s last play, featuring stunning contemporary African dance choreography. It was a powerful, passionate, and magical performance and this is what Holly thought: ‘When I went inside the theatre, I knew it was going to be a good play. The small theatre in the centre of
- [Music is flourishing at Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/music-is-flourishing-at-heritage/) - A small, co-ed, primary & secondary independent school in the heart of Cambridge where enjoyment in learning is the engine to academic achievement.
- [Y7 Performs 'Peer Gynt'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/y7-performs-peer-gynt/) - Y7 delivered a great rendition of Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt' to parents yesterday. Peer and his mother Åse are left to live in poverty. Peer wants to restore what his father had wrecked, but gets lost in boasting and day-dreams. This tale of self discovery and forgiveness is not an easy script to interpret but pupils
- [Heritage Celebrates 10 Years](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritage-celebrates-10-years/) - Parents, pupils, staff and friends gathered together on Saturday, in a packed Emmanuel United Reformed Church for a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate 10 years of Heritage School. Mrs Fletcher & Mrs Carter retold the story of how it all began, Mr Alderson gave a Trustee's Perspective, our first Headboy Isaac B and our first
- [Y10 achieve their Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/y10-achieve-their-bronze-dofe-qualifying-expedition/) - Many congratulations to Y10 on completing their 2 day Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition successfully. The group of 12 walked from Graffam Water towards Oundle, pitching camp for the night at Ferrar House in Little Gidding, a place of genuine significance in term of church history, and also literary history - as per TS Elliot's 4th
- [Year 11 Geographers in Hunstanton with Mrs Hulett](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-11-geographers-in-hunstanton-with-mrs-hulett/) - The Year 11 Geography class spent a very productive, fun-filled and rather wet two days in Hunstanton, as part of their coastal fieldwork for IGCSE Geography. They conducted three different studies during this time. The first was to investigate how beach characteristics change along a transect line, from cliff to sea. The students got to
- [IGCSE Results 2017](https://heritageschool.org.uk/igcse-results-2017/) - Heritage School opened its doors on 5th September 2007 to 16 pupils aged 4-7. On the eve of the school’s 10th Anniversary, the second class of Year 11 leavers, a smaller class than usual, have received their exam results. 9 pupils sat IGCSEs and GCSEs this summer All pupils achieved the grades they need to
- ['I am now seriously considering whether to take part in Gold DofE having gone into the walk set against it!'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/i-am-now-seriously-considering-whether-to-take-part-in-gold-d-of-e-having-gone-into-the-walk-set-against-it/) - This year, we / Year 11 travelled to Shropshire to take part in a three-day Silver DofE expedition, carrying all of our equipment, food and clothing. We had to choose a goal which we would attempt to complete during the expedition; so we decided to learn more about the history of the local area, including
- [Dickens would have been delighted ...](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dickens-would-have-been-delighted/) - On Wednesday night, Year 8 performed Dickens' much loved story 'Little Dorrit'. In a creative adaptation of the complicated Victorian plot, Mr Stokes and his troupe of players (with considerable scripts to learn) presented the audience with a vivacious and enthusiastic telling of the tale. The twists and turns of the lives of a marvellous
- [A Digital Detox](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-digital-detox/) - Last week was Heritage’s third annual Screen Free Week. Families were strongly encouraged to take part by saying ‘no’ to TV and video’s, gaming, social media and internet use - for recreational purposes, for seven days. To quote Jane Rumble, Director of Market Intelligence at Ofcom ‘Millions of us are taking a fresh look at
- [Our French Exchange visit Cambridge](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-french-exchange-visit-cambridge/) - We have just said goodbye to a group of 13 French pupils, who came to stay for a week with their exchange partners. This was a return visit, as we had made the first exchange to Dax, in February. It was quite an adventure for them, as none had ever been to England before. The
- [Senior Camp in North Yorkshire](https://heritageschool.org.uk/senior-camp-in-north-yorkshire/) - “North Yorkshire? In May? Take a Warm Coat” was the advice we received when planning this year’s Senior Camp. For those whose children went however, our visit to “God’s Own Country” could not have had better weather. The camp started at 06:40hrs on Monday 22nd May, when Chris Evans kindly enrolled Heritage School into the
- [Parliamentary Candidates visit Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/parliamentary-candidates-visit-heritage/) - Senior School pupils have been thinking carefully about the forthcoming General Election. They have enjoyed presentations and Q&A sessions with, both the Labour and Conservative Party MP candidates for Cambridge. On Wednesday 17 May, Dr John Hayward, the Conservative candidate (and husband to our very own Mrs Hayward) visited Heritage, and on Friday 19 May
- [Trip to the Château de la Baudonnière](https://heritageschool.org.uk/trip-to-the-chateau-de-la-baudonniere/) - During the Easter holidays a group of 19 pupils from Year 7 and 8 stayed for a week in the Château de la Baudonnière, a centre situated south of Cherbourg. This centre has been running for around twenty years and offers children a French language immersion experience. This was our third visit to the Centre.
- [Heritage's First French Exchange Programme](https://heritageschool.org.uk/heritages-first-french-exchange-programme/) - During February half-term a group of 12 Year 9 and 10 pupils set out for Dax ( a medium-sized spa town near the Spanish border) accompanied by Mme Haddow and Mme Smith. This is the first time that Heritage has run a language exchange, but pupils and staff alike were charmed by the warmth and
- [A poignant Mole, a stern Badger and an irrepressible Toad ....](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-frightened-mole-a-stern-badger-and-an-irrepressible-toad/) - Year 5 began their wonderful performance of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ with some beautiful singing of Tales of a Riverbank. The scene opened with a delightful Mole, energetically spring cleaning his home until he dug his way up to the river bank to meet Ratty, Badger and Toad. Soon the affable friends were messing
- [World Book Day enjoyed by all ...](https://heritageschool.org.uk/world-book-day-enjoyed-by-all/) - World Book Day – a highlight in the Heritage calendar was enjoyed once again this year, with all of the Infant and Junior school in costume and many of the Seniors joining in too. Much of the day was focussed on celebrating books, with special visits for some classes from author; Sylvia Carr, and illustrator;
- [A Dramatic Retelling of 'Romeo and Juliet'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-dramatic-retelling-of-romeo-and-juliet/) - Y7 enjoyed presenting one of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to a packed audience on Wednesday night and to Year 8 on the following Friday afternoon. The feuding Capulets and Montagues; a memorable balcony scene and the young lover’s eventual death will be remembered by all for a long time to come! Under
- [International Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/international-day/) - Heritage launched it's first International Day this week, celebrating cultural diversity. Each class in the Infant and Junior school came dressed in the colours of the flag of the country they had been studying in Geography. They spent the day exploring these countries further, learning more about their culture and customs and enjoying national delicacies.
- [A Stunning Nativity](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-stunning-nativity/) - Infants and Juniors worked hard at the end of term, learning their songs and stage directions to deliver a Nativity that delighted pupils and parents alike. With narrations from the Seniors and accompaniment from instrumentalists it was a perfect evening to bring the Autumn Term to a close. Many thanks to Mrs Laube and all
- [A Magical Performance of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'](https://heritageschool.org.uk/a-magical-performance-of-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - Year 6 delivered a finely crafted and magical performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream to a packed audience at the end of November. The atmosphere was one of palpable enjoyment by the players as they led us through the confusions of star-crossed lovers, fairy mischief and the rough 'mechanicals' of staging a play within a
- [Power2inspire visit Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/power2inspire-visit-heritage/) - Senior school pupils were delighted to welcome John Willis to their assembly. John is the Founder and CEO of Power2inspire, a charity that aims to promote a more inclusive society through sport. Power2inspire wants everyone to have the opportunity to participate in integrated and accessible sport. They have created truly inclusive events called “PowerHouse Games”, delivering
- [An Autumn Term Full of P.E.](https://heritageschool.org.uk/an-autumn-term-full-of-p-e/) - Pupils have enjoyed another busy and varied term of P.E. at Heritage. The younger years have been concentrating on their ABC skills (throwing and catching games, working with hoops and with balls of different size and density) and Gymnastics in The Leys Sports Hall. Y2+ have been working on their swimming technique, looking at correct
- [Bishop Stephen visits Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/bishop-stephen-visits-heritage/) - We were delighted to welcome The Right Reverend Stephen Conway to Heritage today for an assembly and a tour of the school. Bishop Stephen captured the imagination of Infants, Juniors and parents alike with a brilliant re-telling of the battle between David and Goliath. Amongst many other roles, Bishop Stephen has been the Church of
- [Heron Watching on a Year 2 Nature Walk](https://heritageschool.org.uk/764-2/) - While on our Nature Walk, Year 2 found a heron in Hobson’s Conduit. We had a plan for something else on our walk, but the children were so entranced, we stayed to watch it for a good 15 minutes! We observed it standing very still and decided it was looking for fish and didn’t want
- [Year 10 pupils complete their Bronze DofE Qualifying Expedition walking from Graffam Water to Oundle](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-10-pupils-complete-their-bronze-dofe-qualifying-expedition-walking-from-graffam-water-to-oundle/) - Congratulations to our Year 10 pupils who completed their Bronze Qualifying Expedition on Friday 30th September to Saturday 1st October. They walked approximately 32 km from Graffam Water north towards Oundle, staying at Little Gidding. Each group had an 'aim', in addition to the physical challenge of carrying a pack weighing about 12kgs and the
- [Senior Camp 2016](https://heritageschool.org.uk/hello-world/) - An announcement by Chris Evans at 6.30am on Radio 2’s ‘Good Morning Chris Club’ officially launched Heritage’s 2016 Senior Camp to Cornwall.
- [Year 5 & 6 head to the Peak District for a 3-night camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/year-5-6-head-to-the-peak-district-for-a-3-night-camp/) - Year 5 & 6 head to the Peak District for a 3-night camp complete with marshmallows and some good weather!
- [Bronze D of E expedition successful completed](https://heritageschool.org.uk/bronze-d-of-e-expedition-successful-completed/) - Congratulations to six pupils from Y10 who have successfully completed their Bronze D of E qualifying expedition.
- [The Romance Academy Visits Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/the-romance-academy-visits-heritage/) - We were delighted to welcome Jason Royce from The Romance Academy to speak to parents about the threat pornography is to healthy relationships. Parents were challenged to begin conversations with their children or get involved in the conversations they are already having - the ultimate goal being to help them develop long, loving, secure relationships.
- [Dame Fiona Reynolds, Master of Emmanuel College, visits Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dame-fiona-reynolds-master-of-emmanuel-college-visits-heritage/) - Formerly Director General of the National Trust (2001-2012) We were honoured to have Dame Fiona Reynolds, DBE, Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge address our Senior Assembly on the importance of beauty in the built environment as much as in the natural world. She started her talk by asking students to re-imagine the most delightful,
- [Award winning author and illustrator James Mayhew, visits Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/award-winning-author-and-illustrator-james-mayhew-visits-heritage/) - Award winning author and illustrator James Mayhew, creator of the best-selling KATIE books and many other titles, came to Heritage to speak to pupils from UP-Y6. After his visit James wrote: ‘I LOVE what you do at your school, and came away feeling incredibly inspired! It was so heartening to see a school where creativity,
- [2016 IGCSE Results](https://heritageschool.org.uk/2016-igcse-results/) - We were very encouraged by our first full set of IGCSE results this Summer. Our Year 11 leavers have done exceptionally well, with 70% of all exams taken being awarded A* or A. We want to congratulate our pupils and our dedicated staff for all of their hard work. 19 pupils sat IGCSEs in 17

## Pages

- [Headmaster’s Welcome](https://heritageschool.org.uk/) - A top independent school in Cambridge for boys and girls 4-16, described by the Sunday Times as 'a pioneer of the type of education that many parents are desperately seeking for their children.'
- [Year 4 Camp 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-camp-2023/) - During this year's overnight camp, Year 4 pupils tried their hand at whittling and archery, played wide games, roasted marshmallows over a campfire for s’mores, and of course spent the night under canvas.
- [HCA Summer Fete 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/hca-summer-fete-2023/) - There was a spirit of festivity during this year’s HCA Summer Fete, an annual event that provides a welcome opportunity for the whole Heritage community to gather together in a beautiful setting.
- [School Policies](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/school-policies/)
- [Photo Galleries 2024-25](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries-2024-25/) - Take a look at our most recent activities and experiences.
- [Burns Supper 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/burns-supper-2025/) - The very first HCA Burns Night celebration was a great success.
- [Admissions Procedure](https://heritageschool.org.uk/admissions/admissions-procedure/) - Please note that we currently have places available for the following classes: Lower Prep (Reception) for September 2022, Upper Prep (Year 1), Year 2, Year 3.
- [Open Mornings](https://heritageschool.org.uk/openmornings/) - Attending an Open Morning will give you an insight into the unique mix of people, values and priorities that make Heritage a special co-educational school.
- [Senior Managers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/school-staff-and-governors/senior-management-team-and-governors/) - Senior Managers at Heritage School in Cambridge
- [Exam Results](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/exam-results/) - Exams that allow pupils to display what they know rather than what they don’t.
- [Term Dates](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/heritage-school-term-dates/) - Our days are full. Pupils work hard and play hard.
- [Trustees](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/school-staff-and-governors/trustees/) - Rob McDonald is the Academic Dean and Tutor in Christian Doctrine at Ridley Hall, an Anglican theological college in Cambridge.
- [Staff and Trustees](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/school-staff-and-governors/) - A comprehensive list of staff and trustees at Heritage School in Cambridgeshire.
- [Job Opportunities at Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/job-opportunities/) - We are looking for candidates who appreciate the mission and ethos of the school and who are eager to contribute to the ongoing fulfilment of that mission.
- [After-School Club](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/after-school-club/)
- [HCA Summer Term 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-summer-2026/) - The Junior Cake Sale raised funds for the school
- [Headmaster’s Welcome](https://heritageschool.org.uk/headmasters-welcome-2/)
- [Photo Galleries](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/) - View photo galleries of many of the activities and experiences that make Heritage so unique
- [Years 7-8 Camp 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/years-7-8-camp-2026/) - Year 7 and 8 pupils taking part in outdoor activities during Peak District residential camp
- [Educator Training Days](https://heritageschool.org.uk/contact/educator-training-days/) - This Training Day has been developed for school leaders, practitioners and those in education generally who want to learn more about our unique curriculum.
- [Robocon 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/robocon-2026/) - Heritage pupils competing with robots at RoboCon.
- [Year 7 Julius Caesar 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-julius-caesar-2026/) - Year 7 pupils performing scenes from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
- [Spring Concert 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/spring-concert-2026/) - Heritage Juniors and Seniors perform at the annual Spring Concert
- [Classical Languages](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/classical-languages/) - Latin teaches you to communicate effectively. Pupils often remark that the vocabulary and grammar they study in Latin helps them to understand English better.
- [Year 6 Midsummer Night’s Dream 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-midsummer-nights-dream-2026/) - Year 6 performs A Midsummer Night's Dream
- [World Book Day 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/world-book-day-2026/) - Upper Prep pupils exploring fossils and geological specimens at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
- [Year 8 Geography Farm Trip 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-geography-farm-trip-2026/) - Year 8 visited Park Farm in Madingley
- [Humanities](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/humanities/) - History has a privileged position in the Heritage curriculum because so many other subjects need to be understood in relation to the past.
- [English](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/english/) - Creativity is inspired through the rich range of materials read to children through Literature and Read Aloud sessions, and the nurturing of a love of poetry.
- [I/GCSEs](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/igcses/) - At Heritage pupils mostly study IGCSEs, with the exception of Classical Greek, Latin and Art where GCSEs are offered. Pupils will generally study 10 subjects.
- [Fees](https://heritageschool.org.uk/admissions/school-fees/) - We are committed to relative affordability because we want to make a rich education available to as many children as possible.
- [HCA Pub Quiz 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-pub-quiz-2026/) - Fun, laughter, and friendly competition at the HCA’s first Pub Quiz
- [Upper Prep Sedgwick 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-sedgwick-2026/) - Upper Prep pupils exploring fossils and geological specimens at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
- [International Day 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/international-day-2026/) - Pupils celebrating International Day through themed activities and wearing the colours of different national flags.
- [Year 8 & 9 Geography Botanics 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-9-geography-botanics-2026/) - Year 8 and Year 9 pupils studying plant adaptations in the glasshouses at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
- [Year 9 Volcanoes 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-9-volcanoes-2026/) - Year 9 Geography pupils carrying out a classroom volcano eruption experiment.
- [Year 5 STEM Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-stem-enrichment/) - Heritage Year 5 pupils building cardboard windmills during a STEM enrichment activity.
- [Year 2 Pizza Enrichment 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-pizza-enrichment-2026/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils make pizzas during an enrichment session
- [Year 4 Fitzwilliam Visit 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-fitzwilliam-visit-2026/) - Heritage Year 4 pupils studied art and artifacts at the Fitzwilliam Museum
- [Christmas Concert 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/christmas-concert-2025/) - Pupils from all year groups performing in the Heritage School Christmas concert and nativity.
- [Chinese New Year Enrichment 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/chinese-new-year-enrichment-2026/) - Heritage Upper Prep and Year 2 pupils enjoy a Chinese New Year enrichment
- [Lower Prep Pizzas 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-pizzas-2026/) - Lower Prep pupils make pizzas
- [Christmas Lunch 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/christmas-lunch-2025/) - Christmas Lunch for all Infants & Juniors
- [Year 5 Roman Banquet 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-roman-banquet-2026/) - Year 5 pupils enjoy a Roman Saturnalia banquet during their Latin lessons
- [Year 6 Colosseum 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-colosseum-2026/) - Year 6 pupils proudly displayed their Colosseum models
- [Year 3 Botanic Gardens 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-botanic-gardens-2026/) - Year 3 pupils enjoyed a January afternoon of enrichment at the Botanic Gardens
- [Year 3 Classical Archaeology Museum 2026](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-classical-archaeology-museum-2026/) - Heritage Year 3 pupils visited the Museum of Classical Archaeology
- [Year 2 Floating Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-floating-enrichment-2025/) - Upper Prep enjoyed a visit to the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
- [Upper Prep Botanic Gardens 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-botanic-gardens-2025/) - Upper Prep enjoyed a visit to the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
- [Year 2 Zoology Museum 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-zoology-museum-2025/) - Year 2 had a fantastic trip to the Museum of Zoology, discovering a fascinating range of animal specimens and displays.
- [Year 2 Christmas Table Decorations 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-christmas-table-decorations-2025/) - Our Year 2 pupils enjoyed a festive enrichment session creating beautiful Christmas table decorations.
- [HCA Christmas Bazaar 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-christmas-bazaar-2025/) - Heritage families gather at the HCA Christmas Bazaar
- [Autumn Term Nature Walks 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/autumn-term-nature-walks-2025/) - Heritage pupils on Autumn term nature walks.
- [Year 7 Cambridge History Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-cambridge-history-enrichment-2025/) - Year 7 ventured across Cambridge for enrichment visits to some of the city’s most significant historic buildings, including the Round Church and St Edward King and Martyr.
- [Autumn 2025 Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/autumn-2025-forest-school/) - Cross country teams compete in English Schools Cup
- [English Schools Cup Cross Country 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/english-schools-cup-cross-country-2025/) - Cross country teams compete in English Schools Cup
- [Upper Prep Bees 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-bees-2025/) - Upper Prep learn about bees with Mr Bayley
- [Year 3 Baking 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-baking-2025/) - Year 4 baking apple muffins
- [Year 4 Pumpkin Art 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-pumpkin-art-2025/) - Year 4 make pumpkin art
- [Upper Prep Puppets 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-puppets-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils make puppets
- [Year 2 Fruit Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-fruit-enrichment-2025/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils make a fruit salad!
- [Year 3 Fitzwilliam 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-fitzwilliam-2025/) - Heritage Year 5 pupils on an autumn ramble
- [Year 5 Ramble 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-ramble-2025/) - Heritage Year 5 pupils on an autumn ramble
- [Upper Prep Kites 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-kites-2025/) - Upper Prep pupils make kites
- [Year 8 Tempest Drama 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-tempest-drama-2025/) - Year 2 pupils baking and enjoying muffins
- [Year 2 Baking Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-baking-enrichment-2025/) - Year 2 pupils baking and enjoying muffins
- [Year 6 Lego Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-lego-enrichment-2025/) - Year 6 pupils building Lego creations during an enrichment session.
- [Upper Prep Great St Marys 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/great-st-marys-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils enjoyed a walk through the streets of Cambridge before visiting Great St Mary’s Church
- [Year 7 Tower of London 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-tower-of-london-2027/) - Year 7 pupils spent an inspiring day exploring the Tower of London, bringing their history studies to life.
- [Upper Prep Paper Hedgehogs 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-paper-hedgehogs-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils carefully crafted hedgehogs from paper
- [Year 2 Painting Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-painting-enrichment-2025/) - Year 2 pupils work with paint in this enrichment session
- [Upper Prep Baking 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-baking-2025/) - Upper Prep pupils baking
- [Year 6 Stained Glass Museum 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-stained-glass-museum-2025/) - Year 6 pupils visit the Stained Glass Museum in Ely.
- [Upper Prep Conker Weaving 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-conker-weaving-2025/) - Upper Prep pupils weaving colourful yarn around conkers to create decorative patterns that build fine motor skills and coordination.
- [Year 11 Geography Coastal Trip 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-11-geography-coastal-trip-2025/) - Heritage Year 11 Geography pupils doing coastal fieldwork
- [Year 4 Ramble 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-ramble-2025/) - Heritage Year 4 pupils enjoyed an all-day autumn ramble
- [Senior Electronics & Radio Club 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/senior-electronics-radio-club-2025/) - Heritage Seniors participate in Electronics & Radio Club
- [Spanish Trip 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/spanish-trip-2025/) - Heritage Seniors spend a few days in Aguilas, improving their language and enjoying Spanish culture
- [Year 2 Drama Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-drama-enrichment-2025/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils take part in a Drama enrichment
- [Year 7 Whipple Museum 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-whipple-museum-2025/) - Heritage Year 7 Geography pupils explore the Whipple Museum
- [Year 7 Natural History Enrichment September 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-natural-history-enrichment-september-2025/) - Y7 Natural History Enrichment
- [Year 6 Anglesey Abbey 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-anglesey-abbey-2025/) - Heritage Year 6 pupils built dens at Anglesey Abbey
- [Year 2 Roman Helmets 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-roman-helmets-2025/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils made and tried on their own Roman helmets
- [Seniors 24 Hour Camp 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/seniors-24-hour-camp-2025/) - Heritage Seniors enjoy a 24 hour camp in September
- [Upper Prep Tudor Costumes 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-tudor-costumes-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils dress up in Tudor costumes
- [Year 6 Bread Baking 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-bread-baking-2025/) - Heritage Year 6 pupils bake bread during an enrichment session
- [Lower Prep September 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-september-2025/) - Lower Prep pupils wrap up their first month of school
- [Upper Prep Paper Weaving Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-paper-weaving-enrichment-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils did a paper weaving craft.
- [Year 2 Seeds Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-seeds-enrichment-2025/) - Heritage Y2 pupils decorating plant pots
- [Year 6 Ramble 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-ramble-2025/) - Heritage Year 6 pupils go on an all-day ramble.
- [Lower Prep Week 1 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-week-1-2025/) - Heritage Lower Prep in their first week of school.
- [Year 5 Autumn Wreath 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-autumn-wreath-2025/) - Heritage Year 5 pupils make paper wreaths
- [Upper Prep Playground Games 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-playground-games-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils enjoying games on the playground.
- [Year 4 Water and Waves Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-water-and-waves-enrichment-2025/) - Year 4 pupils capture the movement of water and waves in their Friday enrichment art session.
- [Years 7 & 8 Getting to Know You 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/years-7-8-getting-to-know-you/) - Heritage Year 7 and Year 8 pupils in a joint enrichment session.
- [Educator Visits](https://heritageschool.org.uk/contact/educator-visits/) - As a first step in considering Heritage, we would encourage you to prioritise an Open Morning at our co-education independent school. These occur twice each year, in October and May.
- [Alumni Destinations](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni/alumni-destinations/)
- [Lower Prep Summer 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-summer-2025/) - Heritage Lower Prep pupils have had an amazing year.
- [Senior Drama Showcase 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/senior-drama-showcase-2025/) - Heritage Senior pupils perform in a Drama Showcase
- [Lower Prep Recycled Paper 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-recycled-paper-2025/) - Heritage Lower Prep pupils make their own recycled paper
- [Junior School Latin 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/junior-school-latin-2025/) - Heritage Juniors get a taste of Roman Life as part of their Latin studies
- [Post – 16 Transition](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/post-16-transition/) - Throughout Years 9-11, during our ‘off-timetable days’, pupils hear numerous presentations from a wide range of professionals who explain their work.
- [Lower Prep Year 6 Buddies 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-year-6-buddies-2025/) - Heritage Lower Prep pupils thank their Year 6 buddies
- [Year 3 Museum of Natural History 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-museum-of-natural-history-2025/) - Heritage Year 3 pupils visited the Museum of Natural History in London
- [Summer Term Nature Walks 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/summer-term-nature-walks-2025/) - Heritage Infants and Juniors go on Nature Walks in the Summer Term
- [Year 7 Nature Walks 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-nature-walks-2025/) - The whole school came together for Sports Day on the last day of term.
- [Sports Day 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/sports-day-2025/) - The whole school came together for Sports Day on the last day of term.
- [HCA May Ball 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-may-ball-2025/) - The HCA May Ball was a black-tie celebration by the River Cam
- [The Skylark Newsletter](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/the-skylark-newsletter/)
- [Year 5 Engineering Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-engineering-enrichment-2025/) - Heritage Year 5 pupils tackled an engineering challenge
- [Y9-11 Camp 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/y9-11-camp-2025/) - This year’s camp for pupils in Years 9–11 took place in the New Forest at the end of June.
- [HCA Cake Sales 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-cake-sales-2025/) - Infants and Juniors ran after-school cake sales on the playground
- [Year 5/6 Camp 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-6-camp-2025/) - Heritage Year 5 and 6 pupils enjoyed camp in Norfolk
- [HCA Summer Fete 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-summer-fete-2025/) - This year's HCA Summer Fete was a joyous occasion
- [Upper Prep Forest School 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-forest-school-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils are experiencing their first Forest School sessions this half-term
- [Y7-8 Camp 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/y7-8-camp-2025/) - Heritage pupils in Years 7-8 enjoyed four days and three nights of adventure in the Peak District
- [World Book Day 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/world-book-day-2025/) - Pupils celebrate World Book Day this year.
- [Year 7 Woodland Learning May 5 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-woodland-learning-may-5-2025/) - Heritage Year 7 pupils build fires in this Woodland Learning session.
- [Year 3 Shields 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-shields-2025/) - Year 3 pupils enjoyed a Spartan experience during this Enrichment session.
- [Support Us](https://heritageschool.org.uk/support-us/) - By supporting bursaries, together we can ensure children continue to benefit from the opportunities a Heritage education provides.
- [Year 5 Musical 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-musical-2025/) - Heritage Year 5 pupils performed in Greece Goes to Pieces
- [HCA Bubbles 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-bubbles-2025/) - The HCA brought together parents and friends of Heritage School for a night of fine wine, delicious bites, and warm conversation.
- [Year 6 Duxford 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-duxford-2025/) - Heritage Year 6 pupils travelled to IWM Duxford.
- [Upper Prep Staying Healthy 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-staying-healthy-2025/) - Upper Prep learns all about staying healthy.
- [Year 4 Baking Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-baking-enrichment/) - Year 4 enjoyed an enrichment session on baking.
- [HCA Fizz 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-fizz-2024/) - The HCA put on a sparkling event at Panton Hall
- [Year 7 Julius Caesar 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-julius-caesar-2025/) - Y7 put on a wonderful production of Julius Caesar.
- [Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/enrichment-programme/) - We are as interested in a child’s attitude to learning as we are in his or her academic results. Our Enrichment Programme is an expression of this commitment.
- [Art, Music & Drama](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/art-music-drama/) - Our Music programme at Heritage aims to inspire all pupils to develop a love of music, at whatever stage of their musical journey they are on.
- [Year 3 Visit to Care Home](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-visit-to-care-home/) - Heritage Y3 pupils visit a care home and do some litter picking
- [Upper Prep Year 2 Ely Cathedral 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-year-2-ely-cathedral-2025/) - Upper Prep and Year 2 pupils enjoyed a day as medieval monks at Ely Cathedral.
- [Spring 2025 Nature Walks](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/spring-2025-nature-walks/) - Heritage pupils in Lower Prep through Year 6 take regular nature walks.
- [Upper Prep Bunnies 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-bunnies-2025/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils made bunnies from yarn
- [Maths](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/maths/) - We predominantly use a programme called Right Start Maths, which is based upon an Asian model and supplement this with White Rose.
- [International Day 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/international-day-2025/) - Heritage pupils celebrated International Day 2025
- [Outdoor Education](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/outdoor-education/) - Heritage places a high priority upon getting outdoors. We want our pupils to appreciate nature and be introduced to beautiful places in the country.
- [Year 8 Christ’s College](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-christ-college/) - Year 8 enjoyed a behind-the-scenes visit to Christ’s College Chapel.
- [Year 6 Bee Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-bee-enrichment-2025/) - Year 6 learned all about bees with Mr Bayley.
- [Safeguarding](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/safeguarding/) - As a first step in considering Heritage, we would encourage you to prioritise an Open Morning at our co-education independent school. These occur twice each year, in October and May.
- [Year 9 Physics Jan 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-9-physics-jan-2025/) - Year 9 physicists experience the electrifying Van de Graaff generator
- [Upper Prep Sedgwick Museum 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/up-sedgwick-2025/) - Upper Prep pupils explore the world of Earth Sciences at the Sedgwick Museum.
- [Year 7 St Edwards 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-st-edwards-2025/) - Heritage Year 7 pupils visited the historic Church of St. Edward King & Martyr
- [Year 8 Care Home Enrichment 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-care-home-enrichment-2025/) - Year 8 students visited St George's Court Care Home in Cambridge
- [Year 10 Shanty Towns 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-10-shanty-towns-2025/) - Year 10 pupils created models of informal settlements.
- [Year 2 Handicraft 2025](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-handicraft-2025/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils learn to knit using a knitting fork
- [Year 5 Cambridge Central Mosque](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-cambridge-central-mosque/) - Year 5 paid a visit to Cambridge Central Mosque.
- [Year 2 Bird Feeders 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-bird-feeders-2024/) - Year 2 pupils made bird feeders during an enrichment session.
- [Recurring Donations](https://heritageschool.org.uk/support-us/recurring-donations/) - Make a recurring donation to our Bursary Fund
- [Lower Prep Autumn 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-autumn-2024/) - Heritage Lower Prep pupils have been experiencing a wide range of activities during the Autumn term.
- [Year 2 Boat Making 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-boat-making-2024/) - Year 2 pupils make boats during this enrichment session.
- [Year 5 Space Museum 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-space-museum-2024/) - Year 5 pupils travelled to the National Space Centre in Leicester.
- [Year 8 British Museum 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-british-museum-2024/) - Heritage Year 8 pupils visited the British Museum.
- [Inf Jnr Recital Assembly Autumn 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/inf-jnr-recital-assembly-autumn-2024/) - Heritage Infants and Juniors perform during the Autumn Recital assembly
- [Normandy Trip 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/normandy-trip-2024/) - Heritage pupils in Years 8-11 travelled to Normandy
- [Year 8 Nature Walk Enrichment 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-nature-walk-enrichment-2024/) - Heritage Year 8 pupils enjoy an icy nature walk with Mrs Burden.
- [Year 6 Woodland Learning](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-woodland-learning/) - Heritage Year 6 pupils enjoy Woodland Learning in Clare Wood
- [Year 8 The Tempest 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-the-tempest-2024/) - Year 8 impressed with their bold take on Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
- [Year 2 Fruit Salad 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-fruit-salad-2024/) - During their enrichment session, Year 2 pupils enjoyed making colourful fruit salads. This hands-on activity helped them practice chopping skills, explore new flavours, and learn about healthy eating—all while having fun.
- [Year 3 Fitzwilliam 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-fitzwilliam-2024/) - Year 3 pupils had a fantastic afternoon diving into ancient Egyptian history during a workshop before heading upstairs to admire the landscapes of Monet and Manet.
- [Year 5 Ramble Autumn 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-ramble-autumn-2024/) - Year 5 enjoyed a delightful countryside ramble, spotting plenty of flora and fauna along the way—including some friendly horses. A wonderful day of exploration and fresh air.
- [Year 4 Forest School 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-forest-school-2024/) - Year 4 pupils are enjoying a half-term of Forest School during their Enrichment sessions.
- [Year 6 Bread Making Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-bread-making-enrichment/) - Year 6 had the opportunity to make delicious, savoury bread from start to finish during this Enrichment session.
- [Photo Galleries 2023-24](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries-2023-24/) - Take a look at our most recent activities and experiences.
- [Year 7 Natural History 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-natural-history-2024/) - Year 7 pupils have been exploring some of the wonders of our natural world this term through a unique Natural History enrichment course.
- [Privacy Policy](https://heritageschool.org.uk/privacy-policy/)
- [Infants & Juniors Art Gallery 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infants-juniors-art-gallery-2024/) - In our dedicated Art Room, Infants & Juniors from Year 2 onwards explore various techniques like clay work, knitting, and painting.
- [Years 9-11 Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/years-9-11-camp/) - Heritage Year 3 pupils have had an exciting time at Forest School this half-term.
- [Year 3 Forest School 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-forest-school-2024/) - Heritage Year 3 pupils have had an exciting time at Forest School this half-term.
- [Drama Club 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/drama-club-2024/) - The Senior Drama Club's evening showcase featured 'theatre through the ages,' from ancient Greece to modern times.
- [Bursaries](https://heritageschool.org.uk/admissions/school-bursaries/) - Bursaries are awarded on a sliding scale up to 75%, with emphasis on ensuring a broad distribution, so that as many families can benefit as possible.
- [Year 6 Andy Goldsworthy 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-andy-goldsworthy-2024/) - Heritage Year 6 pupil create natural outdoor art at Coe Fen.
- [Year 5 Woodland Learning 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-woodland-learning-2024/) - Heritage Year 5 pupils build outdoor skills during Woodland Learning sessions
- [General Fund](https://heritageschool.org.uk/general-fund/)
- [Nature Videos](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/nature-videos/) - In keeping with our emphasis upon the real world, at Heritage we are eager to celebrate and pay careful attention to the wonders of nature. We
- [Inspection Reports](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/inspection-reports/)
- [Test Home Page](https://heritageschool.org.uk/test-home-page-2/)
- [Infant School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/infants/) - The first years of school are critical for nurturing a child’s natural love of learning and for laying strong foundations in core skills.
- [Prior Year Inspection Reports](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/ofsted/) - Ofsted’s most recent full Inspection Report summarised the following: Provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is outstanding...
- [Visitor Feedback](https://heritageschool.org.uk/contact/visitor-feedback/) - As a first step in considering Heritage, we would encourage you to prioritise an Open Morning at our co-education independent school. These occur twice each year, in October and May.
- [Year 4 Camp 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-camp-2024/) - Heritage Year 4 pupils enjoyed an overnight camp in Comberton.
- [Year 5-6 Camp 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-6-camp-2024/) - Heritage Year 5 & 6 pupils attend camp in the Norfolk Broads.
- [HCA Summer Fete 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/hca-summer-fete-2024/) - The HCA Summer Fete was fun for the whole community.
- [Y7 Ely Cathedral 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/y7-ely-cathedral-2024/) - Heritage Year 7 pupils learned about the history and architecture of Ely Cathedral.
- [World Book Day 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/world-book-day-2024/) - This year's World Book Day was delightful.
- [Year 7-8 Camp 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-8-camp-2024/) - Years 7&8 Camp was an absolute adventure.
- [Our Size](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/our-size/) - Classes in the Infant School do not exceed 16 pupils. In the Upper Junior and Senior School, classes do not exceed 18 pupils. In total, we can serve 200 pupils.
- [Educator Visits Booking Form](https://heritageschool.org.uk/educator-visits-booking-form/)
- [Setting and Facilities](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/school-setting-and-facilities/) - Heritage is a low tech school based at 17-19 Brookside, three attractive Victorian houses, just off Trumpington Road. We have a second site, Panton Hall on Panton Street.
- [About Heritage](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/) - Heritage School is a small low tech mixed gender independent school in the heart of Cambridge.
- [History of the School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/history-of-heritage-school-cambridge/) - Heritage School opened its doors on the 5th of September 2007 to 16 pupils aged 4-7. The intention was to add a year group every year up to age 16.
- [Our Priorities](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/school-priorities/) - Children are naturally hungry for knowledge. Our curriculum aspires to be intellectually stimulating, delivering substantial content across every subject area and is a screen and phone free school.
- [Our Vision](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/our-vision/) - A child is not a bucket to be filled, a lump of clay to be moulded, or a machine to be calibrated. Every child is a person – equal in value to any other.
- [Year 2 Forest School May 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-forest-school-may-2024/) - A sampling of Christmas cards from our Juniors
- [Juniors Christmas Cards 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/juniors-christmas-cards-2023/) - A sampling of Christmas cards from our Juniors
- [Y5 Clay Creatures 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/y5-clay-creatures-2024/) - Heritage pupils in Years 9-11 travelled to the Bay of Naples.
- [Year 5 Drama 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-drama-2024/) - Year 5 delivered a comedic version of the classic story of Robin Hood with their first-rate musical production of ‘Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies’.
- [Bay of Naples 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/bay-of-naples-2024/) - Heritage pupils in Years 9-11 travelled to the Bay of Naples.
- [UP Y2 Dragon Lantern Crafts](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/up-y2-dragon-lantern-crafts/) - Upper Prep and Year 2 pupils made dragon and lantern crafts.
- [Year 5 Technology Museum 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-technology-museum-2024/) - Year 5 enjoyed an engaging time at the Cambridge Museum of Technology.
- [Upper Prep Sedgwick 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-sedgwick-2024/) - Upper Prep had a mesmerizing afternoon at the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, exploring over a million rocks, fossils, minerals, and archival material collected over 250 years.
- [Year 8 Food and Cookery Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-food-and-cookery-enrichment/) - This term, Year 8 immersed themselves in food and cookery during their enrichment sessions. From food science to baking, they wrapped up the series with an exciting cupcake bake-off.
- [Year 4 Botanic Gardens 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-botanic-gardens-2024/) - Year 4 examine the vast collection in the Cambridge University glasshouse range, spending the afternoon carefully inspecting and sketching the plants within.
- [News](https://heritageschool.org.uk/news/)
- [Spring Concert 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/spring-concert-2024/) - This year's Spring Concert was a celebration of diverse musical talents, featuring instrumental performances, stunning solos, and energetic ensembles that made for an unforgettable evening. Special thanks to all contributors and our Head of Music, Mrs Zurcher, for orchestrating such an incredible event!
- [Year 7 Julius Caesar 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-julius-caesar-2024/) - Year 7 pupils dazzled in their performance of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar; an extraordinary achievement for the whole class.
- [Educator Training Day Booking Form](https://heritageschool.org.uk/educator-training-day-booking-form/)
- [Year 7 Visit to King’s College Chapel 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-visit-to-kings-college-chapel-2023/) - Infants and Juniors celebrate International Day by immersing themselves in the rich culture of Turkey
- [Year 8 Trip to British Museum 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-trip-to-british-museum-2023/) - Infants and Juniors celebrate International Day by immersing themselves in the rich culture of Turkey
- [Infants Juniors International Day 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infants-juniors-international-day-2024/) - Infants and Juniors celebrate International Day by immersing themselves in the rich culture of Turkey
- [Year 5 National Space Centre 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-national-space-centre-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils made Thanksgiving turkeys with handprints in this enrichment session.
- [Infant Junior Recital Assembly Feb 2024](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infant-junior-recital-assembly-feb-2024/) - Upper Prep pupils made Thanksgiving turkeys with handprints in this enrichment session.
- [Extra Curricular Activities](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/extra-curricular-activities/) - A variety of clubs run after school for pupils to enjoy. Choirs, Ensembles, Sports, Art Club, Spanish Club, Debating, Computing, and Chess are regular fixtures.
- [Stay & Play](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/stay-play/) - Stay & Play sessions include gardening and cooking, crafts and stories, free play and trips to the playground, the City Library or Cambridge Botanic Garden.
- [Upper Prep Thanksgiving Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-thanksgiving-enrichment-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils made Thanksgiving turkeys with handprints in this enrichment session.
- [Christmas Concert and Nativity 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/christmas-concert-and-nativity-2023/) - This year's Christmas Concert and Nativity featured joyful musical performances, Infants reenacting the Christmas story, and congregational carols for all to join in.
- [Year 7 Round Church Visit 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-round-church-visit-2023/) - Heritage Year 7 pupils visited the Round Church in Cambridge
- [Year 8 Natural History Enrichment Autumn 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-natural-history-enrichment-autumn-2023/) - Heritage Year 4 pupils have been getting outside in Forest School
- [Year 4 Forest School Autumn 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-forest-school-autumn-2023/) - Heritage Year 4 pupils have been getting outside in Forest School
- [Year 3 Fitzwilliam Visit December 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-fitzwilliam-visit-december-2023/) - Heritage Year 3 pupils explored the Egyptology collection and Impressionist Room at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.
- [Year 5 Ramble to Coton 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-ramble-to-coton-2023/) - Year 5 enjoyed an all-day ramble.
- [Year 7 Engineering Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-engineering-enrichment-2023/) - Year 7 faced a series of engineering challenges.
- [Year 7 Natural History Enrichment 1023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-natural-history-enrichment-1023/) - Heritage Year 7 pupils have been investigating local habitats during their recent Natural History enrichment sessions.
- [Upper Prep Great St Mary’s Visit 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-great-st-marys-visit-2023/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils visit Great St Mary's Church in Cambridge.
- [Year 2 Printing Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-printing-enrichment-2023/) - In two different enrichment sessions, Year 2 pupils replicated African fabric patterns on paper, and created leaf prints.
- [Year 5 Forest School Autumn 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-forest-school-autumn-2023/) - Year 5 pupils have been enjoying a term of Forest School
- [Year 6 Midsummer Night’s Dream 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-midsummer-nights-dream-2023/) - Heritage Year 6 pupils delivered an excellent performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
- [Upper Prep Class Assembly 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-class-assembly-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils took us on a whirlwind tour of their History lessons during this class assembly.
- [Year 8 The Tempest 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-the-tempest-2023/) - Year 8 gave a brilliant performance of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest to a packed house at Panton Hall.
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- [Senior Recital Assembly Nov 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/senior-recital-assembly-nov-2023/) - The most recent Senior School recital assembly provided a musical start to the day
- [Infants Juniors Recital Assembly Nov 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infants-juniors-recital-assembly-nov-2023/) - During this recent Recital Assembly for Infants and Juniors, we were treated to a marvellous variety of pieces from ten brave soloists, along with a spirited performance by members of the Junior Choir.
- [Lower Prep October 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-october-2023/) - Year 5 pupils create imaginary beasts out of clay
- [Year 4 Visit to The Synagogue](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-visit-to-the-synagogue/) - Year 4 paid a visit to The Synagogue in Cambridge
- [Open Morning Registration](https://heritageschool.org.uk/open-morning-registration/)
- [Year 9 Physics October 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-9-physics-october-2023/) - Heritage Year 9 pupils construct a microbalance in the science lab
- [Year 5 Clay Beasts](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-clay-beasts/) - Year 5 pupils create imaginary beasts out of clay
- [Year 4 Anglesey Abbey 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-anglesey-abbey-2023/) - Heritage Year 4 pupils took a trip to Anglesey Abbey
- [Year 3 Forest School October 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-forest-school-october-2023/) - Year 3 pupils have been getting out during Forest School sessions this term.
- [Year 2 Botanic Gardens Scavenger Hunt 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-to-botanic-gardens-scavenger-hunt-2023/) - Year 2 pupils hunted for fallen treasures with the Cambridge University Botanic Garden's scavenger hunt.
- [Upper Prep Conker Weaving 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-conker-weaving-2023/) - The Upper Prep class carefully weave yarn around conkers to form lovely hanging ornaments.
- [Upper Prep Bubbles 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-bubbles-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils blow bubbles on the playground.
- [Upper Prep Leaf Art 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-leaf-art-2023/) - Upper Prep make whimsical characters out of autumn leaves
- [Year 4 Nature Walk Oct 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-nature-walk-oct-2023/) - Year 4 pupils kept an out for Common Ivy in flower during their nature walk.
- [Year 4 Christian Heritage Tour 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-christian-heritage-tour-2023/) - Year 4 enjoyed an afternoon on a Round Church guided walk, learning about the intellectual and Christian history of Cambridge.
- [Upper Prep Tudor Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-tudor-enrichment-2023/) - Upper Prep spent an afternoon living like the Tudors they have been learning about in their lessons
- [Year 7 Bike Maintenance 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-bike-maintenance-2023/) - Heritage alumnus Maxwell Buchanan paid a visit to the school to teach Year 7 pupils all about bike maintenance
- [Art Galleries 2021-22](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/art-galleries-2021-22/)
- [Photo Galleries 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries-2022-23/) - Take a look at our galleries from the 2022-23 school year.
- [Photo Galleries 2021-22](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries-2021-22/) - Take a look at our photo galleries from the 2021-22 school year.
- [Art Galleries 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/)
- [Year 2 Wandlebury September 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-wandlebury-september-2023/) - Year 2 pupils spent a glorious afternoon in nearby Wandlebury Country Park
- [Year 10 Geography River Trip 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-10-geography-river-trip-2023/) - Heritage Year 10 Geography pupils conducted their River Field Work study.
- [Battlefields Trip 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/battlefields-trip-2023/) - Pupils in Years 9-11 spent three days in northern France and Belgium visiting the most important WWI battlefield sites and museums while developing their French language skills.
- [Year 6 Science Light](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-science-light/) - This term, Year 6 head to the science lab each week, where they have been studying the properties of light.
- [Year 2 Writing 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-writing-2023/) - Year 2 pupils have been working hard as they practice structuring sentences to build their writing skills.
- [Year 3 Shells](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-shells/) - Year 3 sorted shells during a Science lesson about classification.
- [Lower Prep September 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-september-2023/) - A photo roundup of the Lower Prep classroom in September 2023
- [Upper Prep Nature Bags 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-nature-bags-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils learn about spiders
- [Upper Prep Spiders 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-spiders-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils learn about spiders
- [Upper Prep Wandlebury 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-wandlebury-2023/) - Upper Prep took an autumn walk in Wandlebury Country Park
- [Year 4 Ramble 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-ramble-2023/) - Year 4 enjoyed a countryside ramble from Shepreth to Barrington
- [Year 2 Clay Birds](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-clay-birds/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils made some charming birds out of clay during a Friday afternoon enrichment lesson.
- [Physics at Work 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/physics-at-work-2023/) - Heritage Year 11 pupils attended the Physics at Work Exhibition at Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge
- [Year 2 Maths 092623](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-maths-092623/) - This term, Year 2 are working on addition and subtraction strategies, using an abacus to solve a variety of calculations.
- [Year 2 Nature Walk 092523](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-nature-walk-092523/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils gather some natural bounty during this early autumn nature walk.
- [Year 7 Food Budgeting 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-food-budgeting-2023/) - Heritage Year 7 pupils picked up some useful skills during a practical lesson about the cost of food and budgeting.
- [UP Y2 Playground Games 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/up-y2-playground-games-2023/) - Heritage Upper Prep and Year 2 pupils enjoyed an afternoon of games on the playground during a recent warm afternoon
- [Year 10 Biology Leaf Structure](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-10-biology-leaf-structure/) - During a biology lesson, Year 10 pupils created some colourful posters illustrating how the structure of a leaf allows for gas exchange.
- [Alumni News and Events](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni/alumni-news-and-events/)
- [Alumni](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni/) - Find out more about who our alumni are and where they are now. If you are a Heritage alumni, have a look at the resources available to help keep you connected.
- [Year 2 Pond Dipping 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-pond-dipping-2023/) - Year 2 pupils spend a sunny afternoon at Coe Fen searching for pond creatures during this Enrichment session, catching a variety of pond snails, beetles, skaters and minnows.
- [Year 11 Hunstanton 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-11-hunstanton-2023/) - Year 11 Geography pupils took in some fresh sea air and gained first-hand knowledge of local geography during a trip to conduct field work studies at Hunstanton Beach.
- [Upper Prep Printing Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-printing-enrichment-2023/) - Upper Prep learned used fruits, vegetables, and a variety of other objects to make colourful prints on paper.
- [Lower Prep First Week 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-first-week-2023/) - Our new Lower Prep pupils have not wasted a moment since their first day of school! We love to see them learning, playing, creating, and getting to know one another.
- [Leadership Opportunities](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/233-2/) - We seek to create a range of leadership opportunities. Such opportunities build confidence and show our pupils that they can be make a difference.
- [Pastoral Care](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/pastoral-care/) - Every effort is made to ensure that each pupil is understood, supported and nurtured. Good relationships are encouraged throughout the school.
- [Parent Information Evenings](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/parent-information-evenings/) - A Meet the Teacher Evening is held in mid-September. Teachers explain their expectations, curriculum plans, weekly timetable, and how you can support from home.
- [Your Child’s Progress](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/your-childs-progress/) - Pupils’ progress is monitored closely throughout the school year, and there are frequent formal communications between the school and parents.
- [Homework](https://heritageschool.org.uk/information-for-parents/homework/) - At Heritage our curriculum is ambitious and we aim for academic excellence, but we do so in a way that seeks to avoid undue pressure and that promotes balance.
- [The School Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/the-school-day/) - The structure and rhythm of the school day is important if pupils are to sustain their engagement with and enjoyment in learning.
- [Year 7 Team Building Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-team-building-enrichment-2023/) - Year 7 pupils worked together in groups to build a tower of shoes in this team-building enrichment session.
- [Year 6 Andy Goldsworthy](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-andy-goldsworthy/) - Inspired by British artist Andy Goldsworthy's outdoor works of art, Year 6 pupils made their own creations in a variety of natural settings, including pieces that floated on water.
- [Video and Audio](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/video-and-audio/)
- [Headmaster’s Interview](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/headmasters-interview/)
- [Chloe Chapman Art](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/chloe-chapman-art/) - Our Year 6 pupils put their acting skills to the test in an excellent performance of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
- [Year 6 Drama 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-drama-2023/) - Our Year 6 pupils put their acting skills to the test in an excellent performance of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
- [Summer Recital 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/summer-recital-2023/) - Families gathered for an evening music recital in Panton Hall, giving the whole school an opportunity to listen to pupils from across the school.
- [Heritage Nature Cards](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/heritage-nature-cards/) - A selection of nature drawings from our Infants and Juniors have been made into beautiful nature cards, which will be sold at the HCA Summer Fete.
- [Senior Camp 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/senior-camp-2023/) - Before the May half-term break, pupils in Years 7-10 spent a week in South Wales’s Gower Peninsula with its stunning beaches, as well as the peaks and waterfalls of Brecon Beacons.
- [Year 8 Zoology Museum 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-zoology-museum-2023/) - Heritage Year 8 pupils visit the University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology
- [Upper Prep Shepreth 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-shepreth-2023/) - Heritage Upper Prep pupils visited the Shepreth Wildlife Park
- [Upper Prep Saffron Walden Museum 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-saffron-walden-museum-2023/) - Upper Prep enjoyed a visit to the Saffron Walden museum.
- [Year 8 American Cemetery 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-american-cemetery-2023/) - Year 8 spent a contemplative afternoon at the Cambridge American Cemetery.
- [Year 2 Forest School Summer 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-forest-school-summer-2023/) - Heritage Y2 pupils are enjoying Forest School this half-term.
- [Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/our-school/2551-2/) - At Heritage, we have always placed a high priority upon getting pupils outdoors, to appreciate nature and engage with the real world.
- [Year 2 Madhubani Elephants 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-2-madhubani-elephants-2023/) - Year 2 create these Madhubani Elephant drawings as part of International Day celebrations.
- [Year 7 Element Cubes 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-element-cubes-2023/) - While learning about elements and compounds, Year 7 pupils researched an element of their choice and then used this information to decorate a cube.
- [Year 5 Alice the Musical 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-baking-enrichment-2023-2/) - Year 5 pupils perform in 'Alice the Musical'
- [Year 5 and 6 Camp 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-and-6-camp-2023/) - Year 5 and 6 pupils enjoyed a 4-day camping adventure in the Peak District.
- [UP-Y4 Cookies Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/up-y4-cookies-enrichment-2023/) - Pupils in Upper Prep through Year 4 decorated cookies during this afternoon of different Enrichment choices.
- [Year 7 Woodland Learning Spring 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-woodland-learning-spring-2023/) - Year 7 pupils enjoy time outdoors during their Woodland Learning sessions.
- [Year 3 Baking Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-baking-enrichment-2023/) - Year 3 pupils learned about healthy eating and baking during this Enrichment session.
- [Year 2 Easter Baking 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-easter-baking-2023/) - In this Spring Enrichment session, Year 2 pupils decorated biscuits for Easter.
- [Year 3 Bridge Building Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-bridge-building-enrichment-2023/) - Year 3 designed and built paper bridges that could hold as much weight as possible without the bridge collapsing.
- [Year 10 Eye Dissection 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-10-eye-dissection-2023/) - Y10 pupils dissected sheep eyes during this biology lab practical.
- [Year 4 Healthy Eating Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-healthy-eating-enrichment-2023/) - Year 4 pupils made colourful, healthy edible creations with fruit and vegetables.
- [Upper Prep Baking Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-baking-enrichment-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils learned how to make scones, and enjoyed eating them as well!
- [Year 8 First Aid Training 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-first-aid-training-2023/) - During this Enrichment session, Heritage Year 8 pupils received basic first aid training from Heartstart volunteers.
- [Year 3 Museum of Zoology Visit 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-audley-end-2023-2/) - Year 3 pupils recently spent time with the thousands of specimens from the animal kingdom during a visit to The University of Cambridge Museum of Zoology.
- [Year 6 Audley End 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-audley-end-2023/) - Year 6 pupils learned firsthand about the life of a Victorian servant during this hands-on Enrichment session.
- [Year 6 Marble Runs 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-marble-runs/) - Year 6 exercised their ingenuity by creating marble runs from recycled household materials.
- [Year 4 Synagogue Visit 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-synagogue-visit/) - Year 4 pupils visited The Synagogue in Cambridge.
- [Year 3 Cambridge Treasure Trail 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-synagogue-visit-2/) - Heritage Y3 pupils completed the Cambridge Treasure Trail around Central Cambridge
- [Infants and Juniors Enrichment Trips to Ely](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infants-and-juniors-enrichment-trips-to-ely/) - Four Heritage classes travelled to nearby Ely for these recent Enrichment sessions.
- [February 2023 ISA Regional Championships](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/february-2023-isa-regional-championships/) - 33 pupils travelled to the Regional ISA Cross Country Championships in February. Well done to all of the pupils for giving it their best!
- [Year 7 King Lear 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-king-lear-2023/) - Year 7 delivered a marvellous performance of Shakespeare’s King Lear before an audience of family members.
- [Upper Prep Nature Walk April 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-nature-walk-april-2023/) - Upper Prep pupils looked for signs of Spring during a recent nature walk.
- [Year 8 Forest School Spring 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-forest-school-spring-2023/) - Year 8 pupils experienced time in the forest during their Spring Term Woodland Learning sessions.
- [2023 Spring Concert](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/2023-spring-concert/) - This year’s annual Spring concert showed the important place that music holds in the life of Heritage School.
- [Lower Prep Class Assembly 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-class-assembly-2023/) - Lower Prep pupils put on an outstanding class assembly, showing off the many things that they have been learning recently in their lessons.
- [World Book Day 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/world-book-day-2023/) - Heritage pupils dressed up as book characters and enjoyed a day of special assemblies and activities during this year's World Book Day.
- [Year 6 at Zoology Museum 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-at-zoology-museum-2023/) - Year 6 pupils paid a visit to the Museum of Zoology, part of the University of Cambridge Department of Zoology.
- [Year 4 Visit to Fitzwilliam Spring 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-first-aid-enrichment-2/) - Year 4 pupils look at works of art at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge
- [Year 7 First Aid Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-first-aid-enrichment/) - During this Enrichment session, the Red Cross delivered a very valuable and informative session on basic first aid to our Year 7 pupils.
- [Spring Infants Juniors Recital Assembly 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/spring-infants-juniors-recital-assembly-2022-23/) - Infants and Juniors enjoyed a concert of strings, brass, and piano music performed by their classmates during this most recent Recital Assembly. Well done to all of our talented performers.
- [Upper Prep Bunny Handicraft 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-pom-pom-bunnies-2022-23/) - In Handicraft lessons, Heritage Upper Prep pupils made some adorable pom pom bunnies.
- [Year 6 Latin Projects 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-6-latin-projects-2022-23/)
- [Seniors International Day Assembly 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/seniors-international-day-assembly-2022-23/)
- [Year 2 Renoir Art 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-2-renoir-2022-23/) - Heritage Year 2 pupils use a Renoir painting as inspiration for their own drawings.
- [Year 6 Charlie Mackesey Art 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-6-charlie-mackesey-art-2022-23/) - Year 6 looked at the illustrations and life lessons of Charlie Mackesey to create these drawings.
- [Infants and Juniors International Day Activities 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infants-and-juniors-international-day-activities-2022-23/)
- [Upper Prep Clay Food 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-clay-food-2022-23/) - During this Enrichment session with Mrs Robertson, Upper Prep made these fun and colourful plates of food out of clay.
- [Year 6 Wire Art 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-6-wire-art-2022-23/) - Year 5 studied the artist Vincent Van Gogh. Here are their creative pieces inspired by his work.
- [Year 5 Van Gogh Enrichment 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-5-van-gogh-enrichment-2023/) - Year 5 studied the artist Vincent Van Gogh. Here are their creative pieces inspired by his work.
- [UP Chinese Dragons 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/up-chinese-dragons-2023/)
- [Year 8 Pizza Making 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-pizza-making-2022-23/)
- [Upper Prep Sedgwick Museum Visit](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/up-sedgwick-jan-2023/) - Photo gallery from January 2023 Heritage School Upper Prep class trip to Sedgwick Museum in Cambridge UK
- [Year 2 Pizza Making 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-pizza-making-2022-23/)
- [Year 2 Whipple Museum 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year2-whipple-museum-2022-23/)
- [Year 7 and Year 8 Space Workshop 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-and-year-8-space-workshop-2022-23/) - Year 7 and Year 8 pupils joined together for this captivating enrichment session; a workshop exploring planets, meterorites, spaceflight and rocketry.
- [Year 3 and Year 7 Classical Archaeology Museum 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-and-year-7-classical-archaeology-museum-2022-23/) - Photo gallery of two separate visits by Year 3 and Year 7 pupils to the Museum of Classical Archaeology in Cambridge
- [Year 2 Fitzwilliam Museum 2022-23](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-fitzwilliam-museum-2022-23/) - Photo gallery from Heritage School Year 2 trip to Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge UK
- [Year 4 Botanic Garden 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-botanic-garden-2023/) - Photo gallery from Heritage School Year 4 class trip to the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens in January 2023
- [Infant School (Video)](https://heritageschool.org.uk/infant-school-video/)
- [Year 3 Visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-visit-to-the-fitzwilliam-museum-2022/) - Gallery of images from Heritage School Year 3 class trip to the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge UK
- [Year 8 Trip to British Museum 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-trip-to-british-museum-2022/) - Photo gallery of Heritage School Year 8 trip to British museum in London December 2022
- [Y2 Icy Nature Walk 2023](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/y2-icy-nature-walk-2023/)
- [2022-23 Cross Country Competitions](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/cross-country-competitions/)
- [Our Ethos](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/private-school-ethos/) - Heritage encourages pupils to form their own reasoned convictions, wherever this leads them. Heritage warmly welcomes children from all backgrounds.
- [Our Ethos (Duplicate)](https://heritageschool.org.uk/about-heritage/our-ethos/) - Heritage encourages pupils to form their own reasoned convictions, wherever this leads them. Heritage warmly welcomes children from all backgrounds.
- [Autumn 2022 Juniors PE](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/autumn-2022-juniors-pe/)
- [2022 Year 6 Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/2022-year-6-forest-school/)
- [2022 Nativity and Christmas Concert](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/2022-nativity-and-christmas-concert/)
- [Year 2 Chalk Pastel Snowmen](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-2-chalk-pastel-snowmen/)
- [Year 2 Christmas Centrepieces](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-2-christmas-centrepieces/)
- [Year 3 Christmas Crafts](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-3-christmas-crafts/)
- [Upper Prep Christmas Cookies](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-christmas-cookies/)
- [Year 5 Solar System Craft](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-5-solar-system-craft/)
- [Juniors Christmas Crowns](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/juniors-christmas-crowns/)
- [Juniors Remembrance Day Art](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/juniors-remembrance-day-art/)
- [Upper Prep Bird Craft](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-bird-craft/)
- [Upper Prep Thanksgiving Craft](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-thanksgiving-craft/)
- [Year 4 Illuminated Manuscripts](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-4-illuminated-manuscripts/)
- [Year 3 Pastel Leaves and Feathers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-3-pastel-leaves-and-feathers/)
- [Year 3 and 4 Felt Owls and Robins](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-3-and-4-felt-owls-and-robins/)
- [UP-Y2 Prints](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/up-y2-prints/)
- [Year 5 and 6 Shadow Puppets](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-5-and-6-shadow-puppets/)
- [Year 3 and Year 5 Advent Giving Calendars](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-3-and-year-5-advent-giving-calendars/)
- [Year 5 Embroidered Initials](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/yera-5-embroidered-initials/)
- [Year 2 Fireworks](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-2-fireworks/)
- [Upper Prep Candleholder Handicrafts](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-candleholder-handicrafts/)
- [Year 2 Alpacas](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-2-alpacas/)
- [Junior School Christmas Cards](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/junior-school-christmas-cards/)
- [Year 8 Christmas Crafts](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-8-christmas-crafts/)
- [Autumn 2022 Recital Assembly](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/autumn-2022-recital-assembly/)
- [Lower Prep Bread Baking](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/lower-prep-bread-baking/)
- [Infants Playtime](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infants-playtime/)
- [Infants PE](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/infants-pe/)
- [Year 3 Nature Painting](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-nature-painting/)
- [Year 2 Fruit Salad Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-2-fruit-salad-enrichment/)
- [Year 7 Round Church](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-round-church/)
- [Upper Prep Weaving and Free Play Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-weaving-and-free-play-enrichment/)
- [Year 4 Engineering Enrichment](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-4-engineering-enrichment/)
- [Upper Prep Kites](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upper-prep-kites/)
- [Year 5 Forest School](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-5-forest-school/)
- [2022 Upper Prep Class Assembly](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/2022-upper-prep-class-assembly/)
- [Year 8 The Tempest](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-8-the-tempest/)
- [October 2022 Spanish Trip](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/october-2022-spanish-trip/)
- [Den Building Autumn 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/den-building-autumn-2022/)
- [Poetry October 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/poetry-october-2022/)
- [UP Autumn Crafts 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/up-autumn-crafts-2022/)
- [Year 3 Forest School 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-3-forest-school-2022/)
- [Year 7 Tower of London 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year-7-tower-of-london-2022/)
- [Upper Prep Wicken Fen](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/upwickenfen2022/)
- [Alumni Resources](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni/alumni-resources/)
- [Year 5 and 6 Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/photo-galleries/year5and6campgallery2022/)
- [Alumni Keep in Touch](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni/alumniupdateform/)
- [Meet Our Alumni](https://heritageschool.org.uk/alumni/meetouralumni/)
- [Senior Camp 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/senior-camp-2022/)
- [Infant and Junior Sports Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/infant-and-junior-sports-day/)
- [HCA Summer Fete](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/hca-summer-fete/)
- [Senior Sports Day](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/senior-sports-day/)
- [Midsummer](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/midsummer/)
- [Year 10 Geography Trip to Hunstanton 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/year-10-geography-trip-to-hunstanton-2022/)
- [2022 Leavers' Service and Reception](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/leavers-service-and-reception/)
- [Year 4 Camp](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/year-4-camp/)
- [Enrichment: Summer 1 2022](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/enrichment-this-half-term/)
- [Year 5 Drama: Time Lord](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/year-5-drama-time-lord/)
- [Art Galleries - Summer Fete Posters](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/art-galleries-summer-fete-posters/)
- [2022 Spring Concert](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/2022-spring-concert/)
- [Lower Prep Buttercups](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/lower-prep-buttercups/)
- [Year 6 Art Galleries - Madhubani Fish](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-6-art-galleries-madhubani-fish/)
- [Year 6 Art Galleries - Clay Fantasy Animals](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-6-art-galleries-clay-fantasy-animals/)
- [IGCSE Art Gallery 2](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/igcse-art-gallery-2/)
- [IGCSE Art Gallery 1](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/igcse-art-gallery-1-2/)
- [IGCSE Art Gallery 1](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/igcse-art-gallery-1/)
- [Year 6 Art Galleries - Banana Sketches](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-art-galleries-bird-craft-2/)
- [Year 5 Art Galleries - Sunflowers](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-5-art-galleries-sunflowers/)
- [Year 5 Art Galleries - Stone Art](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-5-art-galleries-stone-art/)
- [Year 5 - Mythical Creatures](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-5-mythical-creatures/)
- [Year 4 Art Galleries - Weaving](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-4-art-galleries-weaving/)
- [Year 4 Art Galleries - Clay Cottages](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-4-art-galleries-clay-cottages/)
- [Year 3 Art Galleries - Paul Klee Pastel Drawings](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-3-art-galleries-paul-klee-pastel-drawings/)
- [Year 3 Art Galleries - Clay Insects](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-art-galleries-bird-craft/)
- [Year 2 Art Galleries - Nature Paintings](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/year-2-art-galleries-nature-paintings/)
- [Upper Prep Art Galleries - Winter Display](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-art-galleries-winter-display/)
- [Upper Prep Art Galleries - Fairy and Wizard Peg Dolls](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-art-galleries-fairy-and-wizard-peg-dolls/)
- [Upper Prep Art Galleries - Bird Sewing](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-art-galleries-bird-sewing/)
- [Upper Prep Art Galleries - Bird Craft](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/upper-prep-art-galleries/)
- [Lower Prep - Cave Drawings](https://heritageschool.org.uk/media/artgalleries/lower-prep-cave-drawings/)
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## DV Team

- [Isabelle Taylor](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dvteam/isabelle-taylor/) - Isabelle was in our Class of 2016 Leavers. After leaving Heritage I studied Art, Physics and Maths at Hills Road. For an extended sixth form project, I co-hosted a fashion show with support from Sir Bruce Oldfield, which raised £700 for the children’s charity Barnardos. After sixth form, I went on to do a foundation
- [Emily Borg](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dvteam/emily-borg/) - Emily started at Heritage in Year 6 and graduated in 2018. After leaving Heritage, I went on to study Biology, English Literature and French at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge. I am now at the University of York studying to become a Midwife, and recently delivered my first baby! While at Hills Road
- [Kane Blake](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dvteam/kane-blake/) - Kane was in our 2018 graduating class. After leaving Heritage, I studied A level PE, Psychology and Drama at Hills Road Sixth Form, which was a great experience. It was a very different environment to Heritage, especially in terms of size, but I think Heritage prepared me well for it. I was also on the
- [Jed Beynon](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dvteam/jed-beynon/) - Jed, a Class of 2017 Leaver, was at Heritage from Years 6 through 11. After leaving Heritage I studied Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Geography at Hills Road Sixth Form College. From there, I went on to Cambridge University, where I’m now in my second year studying Engineering. While at Hills Road I started rowing,
- [Coralie Bell](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dvteam/coralie-bell-class-of-2016/) - I graduated as part of the first Heritage GCSE cohort in 2016, and I’m currently a third-year medical student at the University of Leeds. Though COVID-19 proved a bit of a setback, I’ve had the privilege of being on placement throughout this academic year and have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities and challenges of medicine so
- [Hannah Graham](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dvteam/hannah-graham/) - Hannah joined Heritage in Year 7 and left with the class of 2017. After leaving Heritage, I attended Hills Road Sixth Form where I studied Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Art and did an extended project qualification in Photography. While I was at Hills Road, one of my pieces was spotted and submitted for the RBA
- [William Buchanan](https://heritageschool.org.uk/dvteam/william-buchanan-class-of-2019/) - William is a Heritage alumnus from the Class of 2019. After Heritage I attended the Perse Upper where I am currently Senior Prefect, studying History, Maths and Philosophy. Next year I am planning to study Combined Social Sciences at Durham University — a programme that includes History, Politics, Philosophy and International Relations. Outside of my

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