Monday 9 July 2018

Oak Heights school in Hounslow, a school with exceptional standards


http://www.oakheights.co.uk


Oak Heights High School in Hounslow is a vibrant and welcoming community where the importance, both academically and socially, is on discovering and make the most of the potential of each child. The school stands out from the prevailing educational environment as a school that achieves academic success without unnecessary pressures and social success through the development of relationships and responsibility.  It is a school that is genuinely loved by students, parents and staff alike and we value the communication we have with the parents of each individual as this helps forward and improve a student’s progress and allows parents to offer more support. We aim to provide a happy, compassionate environment in which the emotional, physical and social development of the child are held in equal regard to academic progress. Our aim is to provide students with a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum that fosters a love of learning and enables all students to reach their academic potential.
At Oak Heights School in Hounslow, creativity is more than just an artistic endeavour. Creativity is also finding new ways to accomplish tasks and being innovative in finding solutions to difficult problems. The ability to be ready and willing to adapt to new situations is a valuable skill in a changing world and is incredibly valued as we want each child to exceed their own expectations. One of the goals of education is to give students independence so that they can flourish on their own. This means taking the initiative and having a sense of responsibility for your own learning.
Our curriculum ensures that all students have an excellent grounding in traditional, academic subjects, and particularly in STEM subjects whilst creating opportunities to discover and pursue their own passions. All students follow a core curriculum and are provided with all the necessary learning materials to successfully ensure progress and a smooth transition from high school life to higher education or employment.
At Oak Heights independent school in Hounslow West London we promote a culture of equal opportunity and equality. We celebrate effort and determination above all else and ensure that the students are aware that through resilience and perseverance, they can achieve their goals and take charge of their own future. Our expectations of our students and staff are high in all areas including academic outcomes, students’ attitude towards their own learning, their learning behaviours and the quality of support offered to them as they learn
We systematically monitor the quality of our learning and teaching and also evaluate each student’s progress throughout the academic year. Teachers intervene and modify the learning experience to ensure that students are stretched and supported to secure the highest outcomes possible.
Our rules and codes of conduct are clear and our expectations of behaviour are high. This expectation is matched by a commitment to support our young people, with members of staff taking a nurturing approach and keeping in close contact with families. We place great emphasis on the transition from primary to secondary school to ensure that our youngest students quickly feel part of our community.