Celebrations evening was a divine way to manifest the School’s recognition of the remarkable work-ethic of its students, congregate the community in spirit and propagate aspirations for the future. Upon entering, I was greeted by a wealth of smiles from the dedicated Senior Team members welcoming attendees into the school, and a jovial atmosphere as they were served a multitude of appetisers.

Subsequently, everyone became seated in the Hall as Mr Berdesha commenced the presentation, followed by current Year 13 student speeches. Students straddling across Years 8-11 were nominated for their varied achievements in each academic discipline.  In turn, each student’s name was called, they euphorically ascended the stage and received their certificate from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Shantanu Rajawat, who was our guest speaker this year.

Celebration Evening itself deserves a celebration for its success!

Alisha Rizwan [13A]

In the LRC, we met the author of The Bike shed Bully Hunter series, Nathanial Thomlinson. During this remarkable experience, we got to learn about this amazing author, what inspired him and asked questions related to reading and writing. We created a scenery from our own imagination, as the setting is one of the most important parts of a book, and transformed it into a short story. Mine was about the four elemental nations working together until the fire nation attacked. We discussed our favourite genres too. Mine was the Gothic genre. I enjoyed learning how a setting from your own imagination can create a beautiful image in your mind and that writing needs to flow and link together. I have to admit, I also really enjoyed the snacks too. These factors can support me in my studies because now I will be able to more easily do creative writing and will freely use my imagination. With a variety of genres, I will be able to use different perspectives for each piece of writing. Thanks to Mr Thomlinson, I have fixed one of the things that was missing in my writing. 

Tanek Madan [7W]

Start of my story 

Mako stared at the ceiling of his hut, it was snowing outside, again. He wished he belonged to any of the other nations, life was so monotonous in the water tribe. Wake up, eat breakfast, have a nap, stare at his ceiling, sleep, eat and then repeat. There was no action. Mako wanted to boast his awesome water bending.  

"Lunch is ready!" his mother said loudly. It wasn't a shout, more like the sweet call of a mother. He already knew what was for lunch; squid stew, again. Mako took a step outside and his feet instantly sunk into the snow. But that's not what got his attention. The snow was black? All of the tribe's people froze and there was absolute silence. 

Brentford FC: Amazon and Taylor Wessing Law Insight Day 24 October

I recently participated in the Amazon and Taylor Wessing Insight Law event at the Brentford FC Community Hub, and it was a fantastic experience. I met a varied group of professionals who work in different fields from Amazon and Taylor Wessing.  We took part in different activities that enhanced my skills in communication, debate, problem-solving, and teamwork. Engaging in discussions, tasks, and presentations allowed us to learn extensively while being part of a lively and cooperative atmosphere. Overall, we found the event immensely enjoyable, insightful, and inspiring. Thank you to Mr. Green and Mr. Naqvi for giving us the opportunity to have such a wonderful experience! 

Jaidev Chahal [12C]

Cross Country Report

Heston had a team of 13 students who competed in cross country in Osterley Park on Wednesday from Year 8s up to year 10s. Each student did their very best. It was a bright sunny day, but a tough course with some hills in parts.

Sonia Arora finished a commendable 8th place, with Raayan Badar finishing in 9th place in their year 8 race of 3,200m, both receiving a letter to go and represent Heston at the Middlesex competition.

Some great performance also by Khalid Abdirehman and Migle Berankyte finishing in the top 15, also Emelia Kudhail and Angela Khan placing in the top 20.

Congratulations to all who took part and we wish Sonia and Raayan the best of luck in their next round of county cross country which takes place in February.

Y9 Football Match Heston V Reach

The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with the defence standing tall from start to finish. The defenders played a pivotal role, repeatedly shutting down attacks and keeping their cool under pressure. Younger players also made a mark, combining energy and creativity in the midfield to drive the team forward. Their contributions added balance and flair to the performance, showcasing the squad's depth and potential while securing a hard-fought point.  Waliullah Said [9O]

Y8 Football Match Heston V Reach

The Year 8 boys’ football team had an outstanding game against Reach Academy winning 5 goals to 2. Heston dominated the game with good possession of the ball in the midfield and numerous attacks on goals. If the team was better at finishing their chances there could easily have been more goals for Heston.

Heston defence was good, Oliver Kuter and Enver Daci linked up well in as central defenders reading the game well to stop a number of chances. The two goals from Reach came as a result of a couple of lapses in concentration. Reach were quick to pounce on these chances and scored two goals. Andrei Mirea [8Y]

Scorer: 2x Andrei Mirea, Enver Daci, Ahmed Grama, Zak Vohra

Player of the Match: Andrei Mirea & Oliver Kuter

Girls’ Junior Football Match Heston V St Marks

The match ended with a 5-3 win to Heston, with the midfields and attack on fire. The defenders played a pivotal role, in particular Sumaya Ahmed not letting a goal past her.

Younger players also made a mark Laara Bussunt and Aliyah Connolly, combining energy and creativity in the forwards to drive the Team on. Their contributions added to their performance, showcasing the squad's depth and potential while securing the hard-fought goals.

With some great team play, Hafsa and Aariya worked incredibly well together, finding each other to set up the goals. Angela Khan and Ashwini Fernandes made excellent team managers, helping referee the game and providing vital feedback to players. Ashwini Fernandes [10P]

Being a member of the Senior Team is an incredible opportunity that I am grateful for. I am confident that it will provide me with capacity to lead and to make a positive impact on our school community in the hope of leaving it in a better place than when I entered.

I applied for the position of Head Boy as I wanted to create a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel heard and empowered as stakeholders of our school.

Being Head Boy to me, means being a role model and a voice for my peers, as well as closely working with staff and students to address the issues that matter to us all. I look forward to and am especially excited to initiate projects that encourage community engagement, such as Cultural Fusion and volunteering projects with local charities, like the annual Food Drive.  I am confident that initiatives such as these will help to strengthen our community here at Heston. I intend to carry out my tenure as Head Boy dutifully and am enthusiastic about the future ahead.

Solanus Viegas [12A] Head Boy

Being a part of the senior team is a privilege and an exciting opportunity to contribute to our school in many meaningful ways by helping shape its future. The senior team will allow me to leave my own mark on the school by participating in a variety of school events as well as the student council.  This will mean that I will be able to refine my leadership and communication skills. Being Head Girl will be an incredibly rewarding experience and I want to lead by example and work on a variety of initiatives that will help make a difference to my school. I look forward to helping with many upcoming projects which celebrate the diversity of our school, such as Cultural Fusion and other events that highlight the sense of community at Heston. These initiatives will help me with making a lasting contribution to the school and I am thrilled about working with the rest of the Senior Team to continue to create a welcoming school environment.

Solanus and I take great pleasure in introducing the Senior Team and their responsibilities for this academic year.

Neda Noorazi [12D] Head Girl