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On Monday, 31st March, Miss Probert hosted a special Community Focused Event at Heolddu, bringing together key members of our wider support network to share best practice and highlight the strides we are making in strengthening community connections.

The morning was a huge success, with representatives from Bargoed Masons, Citizens Advice, Platfform, members of the governing body and the families of our Young Carers in attendance. Their presence and input reflected the strong partnerships we are building beyond the school gates. Throughout the event, it was frequently noted that our students are a credit to Heolddu, a sentiment we are incredibly proud to echo.

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to Miss Probert’s leadership and the collective effort of our school community, Heolddu has been awarded Silver in our first application for the Community Focused Schools Award. This recognition marks an exciting milestone, and we are now setting our sights on achieving Gold.

As we approach the end of the academic year, Miss Probert is also appealing for any donations of outgrown school uniforms, particularly from Year 11 leavers who no longer need theirs. Donations are very much appreciated and can be dropped off at the school reception.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Climbing for a Cause | A Tribute to Ms Watkins

We’re proud to share that Levi and Courtney have successfully completed their climb of Pen-y-Fan, a fantastic achievement and a testament to their determination and spirit.

In a heartfelt gesture, and following the recent passing of Ms Louise Watkins, a much-loved Welsh teacher at Heolddu, they chose to donate the funds raised from their challenge to Ms Watkins’ family. This thoughtful act has been received with deep appreciation and reflects the kind and compassionate values we’re proud to see in our students.

Well done, Levi and Courtney, on both your climb and your kindness.

Two of our Year 7 pupils, Ella-May and Layla, recently took charge of four exciting transition sessions for pupils from our feeder primary schools. Showing brilliant leadership, creativity, and technical skill, they designed and led a fun challenge using LEGO Spike kits, where pupils built and coded a Rhino Robot.

The sessions gave younger learners a hands-on introduction to robotics and coding, as well as a glimpse into the engaging and innovative learning experiences on offer at Heolddu. The LEGO Spike kits were kindly donated by Coleg Gwent through the HIVE project – an engineering initiative we’re proud to be part of.

The HIVE project promotes STEM through exciting, practical activities and helps strengthen links between schools, colleges, and industry. We are incredibly proud of Ella-May and Layla for their confidence and enthusiasm, which made the sessions such a success. Their efforts have left a lasting impression on our future pupils and showcased the talent we have here at Heolddu.

Thanks to this exciting partnership, we’ll be introducing Engineering as a new Year 10 option from September as part of the HIVE project.

The Design Department recently hosted a special thank-you event to recognise the generosity of several companies that have supported the department throughout the past year. Through donations of equipment, tools, materials, and funding, these companies have played a vital role in enriching the educational experience for our students and enabling them to be able to create innovative projects that they otherwise would not have been able to.

The event, which was held in the Design Department, was attended by representatives from the generous companies, including Coleg Gwent, Ante-Holz, Joyner Group, International Plywood, and John SISK and Son. The visitors were greeted by our Headteacher, Mrs Davies, Chair of Governors, Lynne Thomas, Department Governor, Jenn East, and Deputy Headteacher, Mr Johnston.

Throughout the event, attendees had the opportunity to see firsthand the incredible work that our students have been able to produce thanks to the resources provided by these supporters. The students showcased a variety of skills that they have developed during the past year in the Design Department.

The event was a celebration of collaboration and community spirit, with students, staff, and sponsors coming together to acknowledge the impact of these donations. Refreshments were served, providing a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where conversations and connections were made between the school and the generous companies who have made such a difference.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for their unwavering support. The Design Department is looking forward to continuing its work with these fantastic partners to provide even more opportunities for our students to grow and succeed in the world of design and technology, construction and engineering.

We look forward to seeing what our students will achieve in the coming year and are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from our community partners.