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18:00 PM - 21 Jan 2025

Our German exchange students had a great weekend with their host families and last Friday the students enjoyed a trip to Hampton Court Palace. Today, we said goodbye until February when our students will head to Wolfsburg, Germany, for the next chapter of the exchange program. pic.twitter.com/WKqvC55pSl

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18:00 PM - 17 Jan 2025

A HUGE Willkommen to our German Exchange Students from the Ratsgymnasium School in Wolfsburg, Germany! This incredible exchange programme allows students from HWS and Wolfsburg to, explore a new culture, sharpen their language skills and build life-long friendships. pic.twitter.com/e9Q8zJ5etB

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18:00 PM - 16 Jan 2025

Yesterday, our Yr 11 students got a glimpse into life as a 6th former! From A-level taster sessions to enrichment activities (and some well-earned free time in the common room), it was an incredible day! We can’t wait to welcome them officially to our 6th form next year! pic.twitter.com/si2oQ9WXbo

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18:00 PM - 15 Jan 2025

Our 52 GCSE Drama students were blown away by the phenomenal War Horse at New Victoria Theatre, Woking. From the moving performances to the exhilarating storytelling, it was truly a night to remember. Some students even said it was "the best thing they had ever seen"! pic.twitter.com/5FgmF332EO

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18:00 PM - 15 Jan 2025

Our 52 GCSE Drama students were blown away by the phenomenal War Horse at New Victoria Theatre, Woking. From the moving performances to the exhilarating storytelling, it was truly a night to remember. Some students even said it was "the best thing they had ever seen"! pic.twitter.com/43kbz0eKbf

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17:00 PM - 4 Jan 2025

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18:00 PM - 20 Dec 2024

Wishing you all a peaceful and restful break. From the staff and students of Hinchley Wood School. Please see below our December Newsletter.https://t.co/p6TRpWj2hh

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18:00 PM - 18 Dec 2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night of festive music and community spirit in support of the Dementia Centre at the Claygate Centre for the Community. Proceeds from the concert will fund visiting musicians to bring joy and comfort to those living with dementia. pic.twitter.com/OcU6wZvuGA

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18:06 PM - 12 Dec 2024

Our Year 7 and 8 students spread holiday cheer this Wednesday by visiting the Dementia Centre in Claygate to sing carols! They started with traditional favourites, followed by modern tunes, and wrapped up with a joyful sing-along to 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'. pic.twitter.com/Dpeb2VlEfA

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15:35 PM - 10 Dec 2024

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Pastoral Care Journey

Year 7

  • Tutor groups allocated taking into consideration student friendships, parent/carer views, recommendations from Primary school and discussions with relevant staff.
  • If appropriate, some Year 7 students will join a transition group, where they are taught in small classes for a number of different lessons and receive specific support from the transition group team.
  • Each tutor group is allocated Year 11 student mentors who support the form as a whole and/or on an individual basis.

Year 8

  • Tutor group moves with tutor from Year 7 into their second year.
  • Teaching groups are also formed to help students to gradually learn to work with different students
  • Year 11 mentors continue support tutor times.

Year 9

  • In their third year students start to explore and consider their choices for the GCSE subjects to be studied in Years 10 and 11.
  • A ‘Guided Choices’ evening early in the spring term offers students and parents guidance and advice on how to make these choices.  Form and subject tutors play a key role in helping and supporting students at this stage.
  • Guidance is also offered on career paths that might include post-16 school and college provision.

Year 10

  • Students continue in the Tutor Groups, however, new teaching groups are formed based on their Guided choices.
  • As they start their GCSE courses a range of pastoral support is available to help students to both maintain academic success and ensure their overall wellbeing. 

Year 11

  • The full range of pastoral care options continues to be available if and when required and is particularly important as the summer exam period moves closer.
  • During this busy year, students also start to consider their post-16 options – which A Levels, which sixth form, which college?
  • Advice and guidance for these important decisions is paramount and the school – including careers guidance team, tutors, heads of learning - works with both students and parents to help make the best choices for each individual.

6th Form

Throughout

  • The Pastoral and EWMH teams provide access to, a range of support, including: 1:1 intervention sessions, supported study and emotional literacy support.