HGS News Archive

All yeargroups are invited to attend this years slave auction on THURSDAY 28TH FEBRUARY in the main hall at 12.30, with bids starting at 12.45. Entrance is 50p for what promises to be an overwhelmingly successful repeat of last years event, giving you the opportunity to capture the 6th former of your dreams!

Leaflets will be given out at the event detailing the 6th formers on offer, giving you a chance to eye-up your favourite "lots"! Also on offer this year is a variety of specially donated items by teachers, such as Mr.Kenny's wembley shirt, Mr.Howard's signed labcoat, Mr Keenleyside's "Teamwork makes the dream work" shirt and items from Mr.Taylor, Mr.Stott, Mrs Ward, Mr Crowther and others..... We look forward to taking your bids!

The 6th Form Committee
(Any enquiries to Niall Oddy 13GCN, Tim Dhir 13DEN or Almas Patankar 13DEN)

You can now personalise the HGS web site for your ease of use. We have implemented a template and scaling font system that allows you to customise the way our web site looks.

By clicking the  or  icons at the top of the navigation menu on the left you can change the size of the text. You can also choose a different design from the range of templates we have on offer. Simply use the drop down box underneath the icons.

At the moment there is only a "High Contrast" alternative template. This template helps make the web site more accessible. We hope to hold a web design competition open to all students (and staff) of HGS and the best designs will be available as templates on our site!

We have a new draft policy on Equality, Diversity and Community Cohesion, together with an action plan for its implementation. These documents are available for consultation and may be found in the parents section.

Music Performance Recordings - GCSE, AS, A2

An extra EASTER REVISION session is being arranged on:

• TUESDAY 1st April 2008

Students will have the opportunity to record solos or ensembles in some quality ‘quiet’ time.

To sign up for this session please write Additional Music under the Tue 1 April session on either the A Level or GCSE application forms and return to Mrs Hunter ASAP.

Heckmondwike Grammar School has a vacancy for a Teacher of History. If you would like further information please visit our Job Vacancies page.

J B Priestley’s famous thriller ‘An Inspector Calls’ has been chosen by Heckmondwike Grammar School’s Music and Performing Arts Department as their major production this year, giving their instrumentalists a little breather after two very successful showcase concerts featuring the Concert Band, Orchestra and Big Band.

The film version of the popular play starred Alistair Sim in the lead role, and a powerful new National Theatre production directed by Stephen Daldry proved a huge hit in London during the 1990s.

The HGS production features an original dramatic score composed by A level Music students Tom Ridley, Jessica Trigg and Scott Barnett, who will join other players to form the small ‘pit’ orchestra. Jessica also plays the part of doomed factory girl Eva Smith – the catalyst for the whole show. The role of the Inspector is being played by Dominic Baldwin who has starred in several HGS productions, ‘cross dressing’ in ‘Sugar’ in 2006 and being immortalised as the ‘Tin Man’ in the 2007 production of ‘The Wiz’. Other leading cast members include Chris Beck, Tom Hardy, Stacey Todd, Niall Oddy, and Maud Halstead along with supporting cast.

The production ‘christens’ the schools newly refurbished Drama Suite, which provides the perfect intimate setting for the chilling story to unfold, and has been produced and directed by John Hunter and Ami Stott, who has recently joined the department as drama specialist.

Tickets are now available from the school priced £4.00 each – numbered seating. The performances are on Wednesday/Thursday 12th and 13th March. For further information and tickets contact the school Tel 01924 418308 or
Email office@heckgrammar.kirklees.sch.uk

Would you like help to improve your grades this summer? HGS are running booster courses for A level (Y12/13) and GCSE (Y11).

Click the link above links to download the registration form and return it to Mrs J Hunter or reception before half term. Final deadline 25th February 2008

Courses are filled on a first come basis so apply early to guarantee your place.

The year 9 options booklet is now available to download in pdf format. Click the heading above to go to the relevant page of the website.