Heartlines
Newsletter of Heartlands Academy
Issue 9, Summer Term 2012
From Mrs Jones, Principal
GOODBYE
As we prepare to move into the new academy building and before the current one is demolished to make way for the new sports ground, one of our long-serving members of staff has written a tribute.
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s the days pass quickly there will be many of us who will be reminiscing about the good old times spent at this establishment as Duddeston Manor, then as Heartlands High and finally as Heartlands Academy. For the few remaining long-serving staff members, it will feel as though we have been here almost a lifetime. How the time has flown! We have had the privilege to experience its many changes. Some of us have seen four generations pass through these corridors, and it will be a very sad moment indeed when the doors are finally closed for one last time. There are so many fond memories that will be buried deep within us, and from
time to time these will be tapped into. The laughter, the tears, so many passing faces and successes will come to mind. However, with the new accomodation comes a new beginning, a new lease of life, an extension of the educational foundation that stems from the current, but now tired building, which will soon be gone but never forgotten. New commitments, responsibilities and continual high expectations will be combined for a better outcome for all, and we will continue our endeavour to make a difference to young peoples’ aspirations and futures after we have moved. Mrs Walters
HELLO!
As we finish another year at Heartlands there are mixed emotions. An outstanding Ofsted, a visit from the Chief Inspector, Sir Michael Wilshaw who congratulated everyone on the success of the Academy. A fond farewell to our building that has seen us along this journey: The Heartlands High School March 2003 HMI Special Measures March 2006 Ofsted - Good and Improving February 2009 Ofsted - OUTSTANDING Heartlands Academy January 2012 Ofsted - OUTSTANDING
Real excitement as we prepare to move into the new Heartlands Academy in September. An end of a term sees staff leaving and it would be remise of me not to mention the retirement of Maureen Hoy our Finance Assistant. Maureen has worked at Heartlands for 34 years. She has seen the changes from Duddeston Manor to Heartlands High and finally Heartlands Academy. I am sure you would all want me to wish Maureen all the very best in her retirement and, on a personal note, I would like to thank her for all she has done for the students in the academy and the support she has given to me. To parents and students, I look forward to showing you around the new building in September. To staff likewise, but also enjoy a well earned summer break. Glynis Jones Inside this issue: Music Workshop 2 Leading Lights 2 Nechells’ Primary’s Olympics 3 Open Mic & Sports Awards 4-5 Homework, SEN & Year 7 Update 6 Sixth Form University Visits 7 Open Day, Uniform & 8 Important Dates 8
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