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19:00 PM - 8 Dec 2023

"This week, we have been collecting food and toiletry items which have been donated to the Kingston Food Bank - approximately 600 items were brought in by students. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported this worthy cause and helped brighten up someone else’s Christmas!" pic.twitter.com/0NwrdkPHIx

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19:00 PM - 4 Dec 2023

Our Year 10 students are showing real enthusiasm with their current A2 self-portrait work and looking at creating 'reductive charcoal' in layers. Using the grid technique for accuracy, they covered their work with crushed charcoal and then used a rubber to bring out the light. pic.twitter.com/hewuHVzRfd

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08:00 AM - 4 Dec 2023

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17:39 PM - 1 Dec 2023

"Well done to Holly, Henry and Tristan in Year 7, who are pictured here showing off their pendants and key tags. They finished working on their pieces this week in their Design & Technology class!" pic.twitter.com/bMfogVEnOF

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17:21 PM - 30 Nov 2023

"The 'Splendid' Government Inspector was a fantastic performance for all on the Yr12/13 Drama Trip to The Plesance Theatre, Islington. A brilliantly Brechtian performance of politics, parody and paranoia kept us entertained and exasperated in equal measure!" pic.twitter.com/jkyXdoSWi5

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13:00 PM - 30 Nov 2023

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18:05 PM - 28 Nov 2023

"Frantic Assembly's long-awaited Metamorphosis at The Yvonne Arnaud last Thursday night for all Drama Students in KS4 and 5. It was a challenging and dynamic play - lots to analyse and evaluate, a brilliant experience for all!" pic.twitter.com/rGuHpyC5M6

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18:03 PM - 28 Nov 2023

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16:11 PM - 27 Nov 2023

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15:54 PM - 27 Nov 2023

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Sustainability

The Hinchley Wood School Sustainability Group (HWSSG) is a student led group whose key focus is to encourage the whole school community to be more environmentally friendly.

The aim for the HWSSG is for all students to be more aware of the impact their actions, and those around them, have on the planet; what we can do as individuals and as a school team to reduce damage to the environment; and how we can all improve the school and the local community.

The school was awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award in 2015 for a second time as part of the Eco Schools scheme;  this is accomplished through a number of initiatives:

Recycling

  • Throughout the school, we encourage recycling, re-using items and reducing waste.
  • In classrooms there are recycling bins for items such as paper and plastic bottles.  
  • We have collected two litre plastic drinks bottles and plan to build a greenhouse for the school’s growing projects.  
  • We hosted a clothes recycling bin which allowed students and their families to both recycle clothes, whilst at the same time raising funds for sustainability projects in school.
  • Years 7 and 8 take part in annual enrichment days that focus on recycled clothing for fashion design and environmental sustainability - even our school blazers are manufactured from recycled plastic bottles!

Energy Conservation

With new building projects such as the Cullum Centre being built to the highest standards of energy efficiency.  We also:

  • encourage all school community members to turn off lights in empty rooms; 
  • use photovoltaic cells on the roof to generate electricity and have LED movement activated lights in corridors to prevent energy waste;
  • encourage students to walk to school wherever possible - even it is just part of the way - and take part in the National Walk to School Week/Living Streets initiative in March.
  • the installation of three new bicycle sheds means more students can easily use non-car based transport to school.  Over 150 students currently cycle to school.

HWS Environmental Project Area

The HWS environmental area is undergoing a refurbishment programme to re-line the pond and create a butterfly and bee friendly garden.  This area provides a home for a range of native wildlife and an outdoor classroom in which students can study biodiversity and wildlife habitats.