#Hertswood's Year 9 basketball team showed incredible progress at the district tournament last night, reaching the final after finishing only 7th last year!
They were runners-up after a close game against Stanborough. Great achievement thanks to hard work and resilience. 🥈🏀
They were runners-up after a close game against Stanborough. Great achievement thanks to hard work and resilience. 🥈🏀
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
#Hertswood's Year 9 basketball team showed incredible progress at the district tournament last night, reaching the final after finishing only 7th last year!
They were runners-up after a close game against Stanborough. Great achievement thanks to hard work and resilience. 🥈🏀
They were runners-up after a close game against Stanborough. Great achievement thanks to hard work and resilience. 🥈🏀
Great job by #Hertswood's Year 10 Basketball Team yesterday! 🤩🏀 They dominated the District Tournament, finishing top of the league before defeating Chancellors in the final 7-4 for the overall victory.🏆
The PE Faculty is very proud of their excellent sportsmanship.
The PE Faculty is very proud of their excellent sportsmanship.
November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Great job by #Hertswood's Year 10 Basketball Team yesterday! 🤩🏀 They dominated the District Tournament, finishing top of the league before defeating Chancellors in the final 7-4 for the overall victory.🏆
The PE Faculty is very proud of their excellent sportsmanship.
The PE Faculty is very proud of their excellent sportsmanship.
🔵🟢🟡🔴 #Hertswood‘s House Captains for 2025-26 will represent and lead their Houses of 🔵Cavendish, 🟢Darwin, 🟡Nuffield and 🔴Somerville through the school year!
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🔵🟢🟡🔴 #Hertswood‘s House Captains for 2025-26 will represent and lead their Houses of 🔵Cavendish, 🟢Darwin, 🟡Nuffield and 🔴Somerville through the school year!
✨☕️🎉 #Hertswood's Diamond Award winners celebrated with a special tea party last term! The students achieved an amazing 2,000+ House Points. They were joined by our school dog, Ada, and Exec Headteacher, Mr Gillett, and were presented with Amazon vouchers for their success. 👏
September 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
✨☕️🎉 #Hertswood's Diamond Award winners celebrated with a special tea party last term! The students achieved an amazing 2,000+ House Points. They were joined by our school dog, Ada, and Exec Headteacher, Mr Gillett, and were presented with Amazon vouchers for their success. 👏
🙏 Many thanks to Equans for their generous donation to #Hertswood's campaign for Herts Mind Network, which has now raised just over £3,500!
July 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🙏 Many thanks to Equans for their generous donation to #Hertswood's campaign for Herts Mind Network, which has now raised just over £3,500!
🚣♀️ Congratulations to #Hertswood's Executive Headteacher, Peter, and PA, Claire, part of a team that smashed the continuous indoor rowing world record! They rowed for an incredible 36 hours raising over £6,000 for 'The Good Life Orphanage' in Kenya! 🎉
July 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🚣♀️ Congratulations to #Hertswood's Executive Headteacher, Peter, and PA, Claire, part of a team that smashed the continuous indoor rowing world record! They rowed for an incredible 36 hours raising over £6,000 for 'The Good Life Orphanage' in Kenya! 🎉
🔴🏆 Congratulations to Somerville on their overall win at #Hertswood's 2025 Sports Day last week, after a series of morning sports and afternoon athletics events.
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org tomorrow!
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org tomorrow!
July 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🔴🏆 Congratulations to Somerville on their overall win at #Hertswood's 2025 Sports Day last week, after a series of morning sports and afternoon athletics events.
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org tomorrow!
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org tomorrow!
✨ Capping off our Art Exhibition, we're thrilled to showcase incredible A-Level art! Our talented students poured their effort into pieces on 'Union' & 'Surfaces'. #Hertswood's Art team can't wait to see their creative futures flourish!
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org
July 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
✨ Capping off our Art Exhibition, we're thrilled to showcase incredible A-Level art! Our talented students poured their effort into pieces on 'Union' & 'Surfaces'. #Hertswood's Art team can't wait to see their creative futures flourish!
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org
More pictures at hertswoodacademy.org
👟🌞 Next Thursday #Hertswood's Year 8 students will be running the 'Race for Life' 5km run for Cancer Research UK, and would love to raise another great amount for the important cause. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Please consider donating at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/hertswo... -- Thank you! 🙏
Please consider donating at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/hertswo... -- Thank you! 🙏
July 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
👟🌞 Next Thursday #Hertswood's Year 8 students will be running the 'Race for Life' 5km run for Cancer Research UK, and would love to raise another great amount for the important cause. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Please consider donating at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/hertswo... -- Thank you! 🙏
Please consider donating at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/hertswo... -- Thank you! 🙏
🏆 DOUBLE CHAMPS! 🏆 Huge congratulations to #Hertswood's Year 9 boys' football team! Already District Champions, they played a thrilling match at Watford FC's Vicarage Road, winning 4-2 on penalties! What an achievement!
May 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
🏆 DOUBLE CHAMPS! 🏆 Huge congratulations to #Hertswood's Year 9 boys' football team! Already District Champions, they played a thrilling match at Watford FC's Vicarage Road, winning 4-2 on penalties! What an achievement!
🤍🎸 Headteacher, Peter Gillett, launched #Hertswood's summer fundraiser for Herts Mind Network. With his song 'Summertime Eyes' he shares a powerful and personal message of hope. 👇
@hertsmindnetwork.bsky.social 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZO...
Donate at bit.ly/summertimeeyes
@hertsmindnetwork.bsky.social 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZO...
Donate at bit.ly/summertimeeyes
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May 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🤍🎸 Headteacher, Peter Gillett, launched #Hertswood's summer fundraiser for Herts Mind Network. With his song 'Summertime Eyes' he shares a powerful and personal message of hope. 👇
@hertsmindnetwork.bsky.social 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZO...
Donate at bit.ly/summertimeeyes
@hertsmindnetwork.bsky.social 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZO...
Donate at bit.ly/summertimeeyes
👍 More from #Hertswood’s fantastic 2025 Ofsted report!
This is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Hertswood community.
This is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Hertswood community.
May 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
👍 More from #Hertswood’s fantastic 2025 Ofsted report!
This is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Hertswood community.
This is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Hertswood community.
🎉 #Hertswood's Spring Term was packed! Sporting wins, inspiring speakers, creative art, and celebrations of student success. Find the full wrap-up article at hertswoodacademy.org.
Summer Term, here we come! ☀️
Summer Term, here we come! ☀️
April 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🎉 #Hertswood's Spring Term was packed! Sporting wins, inspiring speakers, creative art, and celebrations of student success. Find the full wrap-up article at hertswoodacademy.org.
Summer Term, here we come! ☀️
Summer Term, here we come! ☀️
🚀 #Hertswood's Year 10 stars shone at Cambridge's Language & Science challenge! Russian decoding, space hotels in French, & teamwork galore. Proud of their awards and future-forward insights! ✨
April 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🚀 #Hertswood's Year 10 stars shone at Cambridge's Language & Science challenge! Russian decoding, space hotels in French, & teamwork galore. Proud of their awards and future-forward insights! ✨
More behind-the-scenes at Dance Live! 2025 with #Hertswood's fantastic performers! 🏆🏅👍
March 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
More behind-the-scenes at Dance Live! 2025 with #Hertswood's fantastic performers! 🏆🏅👍
🎉Dance Live! Success 🏆 #Hertswood's KS3 dancers were incredible! After months of hard work, they shone on stage, even winning a costume award.
Huge thanks to our Sixth Form helpers and all involved. We are proud of the students' talent and sportsmanship. Video coming soon! 🎞🥳
Huge thanks to our Sixth Form helpers and all involved. We are proud of the students' talent and sportsmanship. Video coming soon! 🎞🥳
March 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🎉Dance Live! Success 🏆 #Hertswood's KS3 dancers were incredible! After months of hard work, they shone on stage, even winning a costume award.
Huge thanks to our Sixth Form helpers and all involved. We are proud of the students' talent and sportsmanship. Video coming soon! 🎞🥳
Huge thanks to our Sixth Form helpers and all involved. We are proud of the students' talent and sportsmanship. Video coming soon! 🎞🥳
📚 More great costumes from #Hertswood's Year 7 to celebrate #WorldBookDay2025! Their efforts made the day a lot of fun. 🥳
March 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
📚 More great costumes from #Hertswood's Year 7 to celebrate #WorldBookDay2025! Their efforts made the day a lot of fun. 🥳
📚 Well done to #Hertswood's Year 7 students, taking part in World Book Day 2025 yesterday, with their fantastic array of costumes! They generated a real literary buzz around the Academy. 🏆
March 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
📚 Well done to #Hertswood's Year 7 students, taking part in World Book Day 2025 yesterday, with their fantastic array of costumes! They generated a real literary buzz around the Academy. 🏆
🎉⚽️ #Hertswood's Year 11 boys triumphed 5-2 vs Chancellors last week, showcasing fantastic skill! Goals galore & solid defence secured their spot in the semis next week against Yavneh.
March 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎉⚽️ #Hertswood's Year 11 boys triumphed 5-2 vs Chancellors last week, showcasing fantastic skill! Goals galore & solid defence secured their spot in the semis next week against Yavneh.
📚 #Hertswood's Year 7 explored WWII history with Morris Gleitzman's 'Once' and a moving talk from speaker Judith Hayman.
Judith shared her family's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, giving a powerful insight into the era and providing a truly engaging session. Thank you!
Judith shared her family's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, giving a powerful insight into the era and providing a truly engaging session. Thank you!
February 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📚 #Hertswood's Year 7 explored WWII history with Morris Gleitzman's 'Once' and a moving talk from speaker Judith Hayman.
Judith shared her family's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, giving a powerful insight into the era and providing a truly engaging session. Thank you!
Judith shared her family's escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, giving a powerful insight into the era and providing a truly engaging session. Thank you!
🚀💻🧠 #Hertswood's Year 7s explored technological convergence with Headteacher Mr Gillett last week, from his 1986 BBC Micro to a live drone demo! The future is now!
February 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
🚀💻🧠 #Hertswood's Year 7s explored technological convergence with Headteacher Mr Gillett last week, from his 1986 BBC Micro to a live drone demo! The future is now!