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Mr A Birkett, Principal discovery 'The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be on course when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvellous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day.' Albert Einstein creativity ‘The very successful integrated approach that the school makes towards developing the social and emotional aspects of learning has been widely recognised both nationally and locally, and ensures outstanding care, guidance and support for students.’ Ofsted Report 2007 endeavour We look for opportunities to encourage young people to push themselves to new heights. We are constantly delighted by the way they rise to this challenge, support each other with strong leadership and develop qualities that can help them face life's challenges with a 'can do' attitude.' fulfilment It's cool to succeed at Hele's and we celebrate achievements and milestones equally. Often the greatest fulfilment comes when difficult challenges are faced and barriers overcome. Every child, regardless of circumstances, can achieve and be fulfilled. learning 'Positive relationships are a cornerstone of the academy's success and help to establish an atmosphere conducive to learning.' Ofsted Report 2012 Welcome to Hele’s School Welcome to our school. Hele’s is a calm place where individuals flourish because of our high expectations for learning and behaviour. All within our community understand that success stems from setting our sights high. We are a learning community where all of us want to improve – from the youngest pupils to the most experienced member of staff. We are not afraid to try new approaches, to attempt the hardest tasks, nor are we worried about sometimes facing setbacks – every coach knows that when we say ‘We can’t do it…’ we should be adding ‘…yet!’ The recent Olympics have reminded us that to be outstanding requires constant effort, fine tuning and determination to be the best we can be. The Paralympics show us that barriers to achievement can be challenged and overcome with a positive mental attitude and inspiring teaching. Teachers are professionals who are constantly reviewing their own performance, rebuilding lessons taught each time they are revisited with new ideas to match the learners’ needs, and to stimulate and challenge them to scale even greater heights. One pupil recently summed it up beautifully; she described the best lessons as not following lines, but being ‘squiggly’ with interest and enjoyment. Similarly, we expect our learners to be aspirational for themselves, and to show enthusiasm for learning, and originality and creativity in their work, making every effort to ensure that others learn and thrive in an atmosphere of respect and dignity. We expect lessons to proceed without interruption because we have systematic, consistently applied approaches to behaviour management, and we expect our learners to play their part. Visitors frequently comment on the calmness of the school. It is a safe and caring place, and we are proud of our students who show high levels of social responsibility, helping others around them, and contributing to the community and world around them. Courtesy, collaboration and co-operation are the hallmarks of our community. Mr A. Birkett, Principal Tweets by @HelesSchool learning: Inspiring teachers, aspiring learners Read more support: Bring out the best Read more experience: for life, not school Read more Latest News Year 5 Open Mornings June 1, 2015 Latest News Year 7 Graduation Event June 1, 2015 Latest News WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE AT 7 P.M. IN THE MAIN HALL YEAR 7 PARENTS: WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THE YEAR 7 GRADUATION CELEBRATION! This event will celebrate the achievements of all students, awarding certificates and vouchers for a whole variety of reasons including merits certificates, progress in Accelerated Reader and with the Learning Habits, as well as the best contributions to the school community. There may even be a musical surprise thrown in! The graduation starts at 7 p.m. and should be finished before 8 p.m. All students are required to attend in full school uniform and are to report to the following rooms from 6.30 p.m.: 7A: Room 9 – 7B: Room 14 – 7C: Room 11 – 7D: Room 12 7E: Room 13 – 7F: Room 15 – 7G: Room 18 – 7H: Room 17 Due to limitations with space, we can only accommodate 2 people per student to attend the evening (although small children can come along if they sit on a parent’s lap). A LETTER WILL BE ON ITS WAY THIS FRIDAY VIA YOUR CHILD. PLEASE COMPLETE THE REPLY SLIP, TO BE RETURNED TO STUDENT SERVICES. Many thanks and we look forward to seeing you there. Year 8 Subject Staff Parents’ Evening June 1, 2015 Latest News Wednesday 17th June 4.00 – 7.00 pm. We would like to extend a warm welcome to you to attend the Year 8 Subject Staff/Parents’ Evening, at which you will have an opportunity of discussing your child’s progress with subject teachers. Please ask your son/daughter to make an appointment for you, and to use the attached sheet to record them on, allowing sufficient time to get from one part of the school to another where necessary. Information Letter & Appointment Sheet Mock Election Result May 8, 2015 Latest News For the past few weeks election fever has gripped Hele’s School Sixth Form as we have prepared for our mock elections which took place on the Seventh of May. Parties were announced before Easter, with Ed Knight standing for the Labour party, Sam Harris standing for the Conservative party, and Richard Marshall standing for an independent British Worker’s Party. A live debate was held on the 30th of April, with heated discussion of immigration, defence, education and media bias. Richard Marshall came out on top, but the three parties had all to play for in the run up to the election, as posters and party propaganda filled notice boards across the school. The election has engaged students across the sixth form, with a huge audience at the debate, and a high voter turnout in the early hours of Friday morning, as teachers manned polling booths while the party leaders made last ditch attempts to influence voters. A Conservative win was declared early Friday morning, mirroring the real election results, but there were only three or four votes between all of the parties, showing all their hard work. These mock elections have been a great way to get students involved in politics, even those unable to vote in the general election, and have been a lot of fun to be a part of as an election journalist. As Bill Moyers’ claimed “The quality of democracy and the quality of journalism are deeply entwined.” Joel Witts View more News Site Search Search for: Latest Newsletter Our Prospectus Our Sixth Form Prospectus Upcoming Events Jun 17 Wed 4:00 pm Y8 Subject Parents Evening Jun 25 Thu Y12 Induction Event Jun 26 Fri Y5 Open Morning Jun 29 Mon Y5 Open Morning Jun 30 Tue Y6 Induction Day View Calendar Copyright © 2012 - Heles School. All rights reserved. Hele's School is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, number 07561217. An exempt charity. Registered Office: Hele's School, Seymour Road, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4LT. Site by Matrix Ltd, Website Design Plymouth top