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New Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)

At The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust, the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community is our top priority. In line with updated guidance, we are introducing a new approach to ensure that individuals who may need assistance during an emergency—such as those with disabilities or temporary mobility challenges—are fully supported.

Our Year 9 students recently visited the Monday.com offices in London for an exciting and hands on learning experience. During the visit, students used the Monday Vibe platform to work collaboratively in teams to plan, design, and build their own original digital games.

Hewens College recently hosted a highly successful Career Day, providing students from Hewens College and De Salis Studio with the opportunity to meet and engage with a wide range of universities, colleges, employers, and industry professionals. The event welcomed representatives from Higher Education, the Armed Forces, engineering, and the creative industries, all of whom shared valuable insight and practical advice about future education and career pathways. Students demonstrated confidence and curiosity throughout the day, asking thoughtful questions, building connections, and developing important communication and networking skills. The College was also honoured to welcome the Mayor of Hillingdon, who met with students and showed support for the opportunities being created for young people within the local community. The College would like to extend sincere thanks to all visiting organisations for their time and commitment.

Our Year 10 GCSE History students have been immersing themselves in the world of Norman England, developing a strong understanding of castle design and defensive features. This learning came vividly to life during an exciting educational visit to the Tower of London — one of the most iconic fortresses in British history. Built by William the Conqueror shortly after the Norman invasion, the Tower provided the ultimate case study for students exploring how castles were used to control, defend, and dominate. Having already designed their own Norman castles in class, students were able to see real examples of keeps, curtain walls, battlements, and defensive layouts first hand. Walking the historic walls and standing within a fortress that has witnessed nearly a thousand years of history helped students make meaningful connections between classroom theory and the real world. The experience deepened their understanding and brought their studies to life in a memorable and engaging way. This visit perfectly reflects our commitment to learning beyond the classroom — turning knowledge into experience and curiosity into confidence. A huge thank you to Ms Edwards for organising such a valuable and inspiring trip.

We were delighted to host a Costa reward afternoon for a group of our Year 11 students, celebrating their exceptional hard work, progress, and attainment last term.

All proceeds will go to support the victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.