HGS News Archive

Congratulations to all our students on achieving some excellent A-level results this year. Our 244 upper sixth students achieved 978 A-level pass grades, and when these were combined with their AS results the average number of passes was almost 4.9 per student (AS grades counting half).

There were 100% pass rates in almost all subjects and the quality of grades achieved was high. Excluding general studies, 85% of results were at grade C or better and 71.4% of these grades were either A*,A or B. There were some outstanding individual performances. Fifty students achieved 3 or more grade A* or A passes, thirty-five students achieved 4 or more grade A* or A passes and fourteen students achieved a remarkable 5 A* or A-grades. Sixty four students, between them, amassed an impressive total of 232 A* or A grades.

Particular congratulations go to Lewis Bartlett, David Lukic, Yajur Shah and Emma Stirk on achieving 4 A* grades.

The average UCAS points score, at 446.7 is our best ever performance and means that the vast majority of our year 13 students have secured places at University. These results reflect a tremendous amount of dedication by the students and staff and represent rich reward for all their hard work - well done!

There are 3 new vacancies being advertised on the HGS web site:

Catering Assistant

Cleaners

Lunchtime Supervisors

For further information and an application form please visit our Vacancies page

All books should be returned on Tuesday 22nd June. Please report to the Main Hall at 10.00am when a leaving form will be issued. Staff signatures are required for all your subjects including the Library. Completed forms should be handed in to Mr Taylor. School uniform should be worn.

Metal locker keys should be returned to Matron who will be in the Main Hall. Charges will be made for any losses. Outstanding monies owed to the Business or Examinations Offices should be settled immediately.

If you have a tie or blazer in good condition which you wish to donate, please hand it to Mr Cook or Mrs Soles.

Making music can be an incredibly rewarding activity whether it is personal satisfaction and pride in mastering a new skill, or the thrill of performing in front of friends and family in a major concert venue. As well as learning a specific skill which can remain for life it can also enrich and support many other aspects of learning. There are many instruments to choose from and such a wide range of musical styles from different times and places - everyone can enjoy the experience of playing a musical instrument. Music is an important part of many people’s lives and the experience of learning a musical instrument will help develop a deeper understanding and life long love of music.  Further information click here.

Heckmondwike Grammar School has vacancies for September 2010:

• Teacher of Chemistry
• Teacher of Mathematics
• Teacher of Performing Arts

For details and an application form visit our Jobs / Vacancies page. The closing date for Application is 11th May 2010

Heckmondwike Grammar School has a vacancy for a Head of Design Technology. For further details and an application form visit our Vacancies Page.

Heckmondwike Grammar School has a vacancy for a Deputy Head Teacher. For further details and an application form please visit the Jobs / Vacancies page

Would you like help to improve your grades this summer?  HGS are running courses for AS/A2 Level (Y12/13) and GCSE/AS (Y11 / MFL for Y10). (Available to HGS students only)

Click the links above to download the registration form and return it to Mrs J Hunter / Student Services.  Closing date: Thursday 11 March 2010. (applications will be accepted after this date but places/courses will be limited)

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

At Heckmondwike Grammar School we view work related learning as an important introduction to the world of work and an opportunity for pupils to observe and develop qualities and skills valued by employers.