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As we are fast approaching the end of the school year, June has been a busy and productive month, marked by key milestones, exciting events, and plenty of student achievement.
In KS3, Year 7 students have completed their first year at Little Heath, and our Year 8s have been working towards their graduation, and enjoyed a well-deserved trip to Thorpe Park to celebrate.
KS4 students have been taking part in a number of trips and careers opportunities this month, including Year 10 Mock Interviews with business professionals. You can read more in the articles below.
Our Year 12 students have also had a valuable few weeks, taking part in Work Experience, Futures Day and the Careers and Higher Education Fair. I cannot express how fantastic and well attended the Careers Fair was. The event provided excellent opportunities for students to explore future options, speak with employers and university representatives, and start planning their path ahead.
And of course, our Year 11 and Year 13 students have now completed their summer exams. We’re proud of the hard work and commitment they’ve shown over the past months, and we can't wait to celebrate their achievements with them on results day in August.
One of the highlights of the month was our annual Sports Day, which brought the whole school together for a day of friendly competition and great team spirit. Congratulations to Conway, who came out on top and took home the trophy.
In this month’s Student Spotlight, we’re celebrating a range of sporting successes, both in and out of school. From athletics to Taekwon-do and boxing, it’s been great to see so many students representing their teams with enthusiasm and determination.
Finally, a big well done to everyone involved in this term’s school production, "Once Upon a Stage". The performance was a great showcase of creativity and talent.
As we head into July, we look forward to rounding off the term on a positive note and celebrating everything our students have achieved this year.
Mr David Ramsden
Headteacher
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Calendar dates for the next month can be found below.
For information on Term Dates, please click here.
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| Date* |
Event |
| Wednesday 2 July |
Year 7 Eco Day |
| Thursday 3 July |
Year 8 Graduation Evening
Year 10 Business trip, Zebra Technologies
Year 12 Geography fieldwork, Chesil Beach |
| Friday 4 July |
Sixth Form Induction Day |
| Monday 7 July |
Year 7 Transition Day (Sept 2025 intake)
Meet the Tutor Evening for Parents/Carers (Transition event) |
| Wednesday 9 July |
Summer Concert |
| Thursday 10 July |
Year 9 Ninja Warriors trip
Year 13 Prom |
| Friday 11 July |
Year 7 Geography trip, Kew Gardens |
| Monday 14 July |
Year 11 Prom |
| Tuesday 15 July |
Year 10 Guess my Job? Careers event |
| Friday 18 July |
SMILE Training Day |
Friday 18-
Sunday 20 July |
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze expedition |
| Wednesday 23 July |
END OF TERM (1pm finish) |
| *Dates may be subject to change. Correct at time of publication. |
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 In the run up to Sports Day, students took part in events including Shot Put, Javelin, Long Jump and the 1500 metres. These events are crucial when it comes down to Sports Day and of course, the all important end of year House results!
 Well done to all of our spectators, athletes and staff who took part in Sports Day. It was a fantastic afternoon! An even bigger thank you must go to our amazing PE Department for organising the afternoon!
The results for Sports Day are...
4th: Warwick
3rd: Arundel
2nd: Stirling
and in 1st place... Conway!!!
You can watch the video from the day on our YouTube account here: Sports Day 2025
Year 7 History Trip - Hampton Court Palace
 Almost 90 Year 7 students went to Hampton Court Palace to take part in their first ever Schools Festival. The morning was all about how Henry VIII prepared to go on his royal progresses (tours) around the country.
Students took part in several interactive historical activities, including Tudor dancing, listening to Tudor music, preparing food, and even jousting. Students found out about how the Tudors kept track of the monarchs' spending and how they made and fitted Tudor armour.
 After lunch, students were able to tour several parts of the Tudor section of the Palace. They learnt about why Henry VIII built Hampton Court, and considered the Tudors' links to the wider world, as well as how ordinary people might have experienced Hampton Court.
To see more photos, visit our Facebook page @LHSReading
 Our Year 10 students recently took part in a Mock Interviews event run by Education Business Partnership. All students had to prepare their CV and be interviewed by a volunteer from local businesses.
Multiple business volunteers attended to enable each student within the year group to participate in a 15-20 min interview slot which included feedback and advice from the interviewer.
For more news, visit our Instagram page @LHSReading
Year 12 Careers and Higher Education Fair
  Earlier this month, our Year 12 students had the opportunity to attend our Careers and Higher Education Fair held in the Sixth Form Centre. We had an incredible attendance of over 80 different universities, apprenticeships and companies attend to meet and speak with our students about post-Sixth Form life.
Thank you to all of the companies who attended and to our amazing careers team for putting on such an incredible event!
"Thank you for organising such a brilliant fair - we had lots of students interested in Brookes!" Oxford Brookes University
"It was an amazing event. We will definitely be back next year!" Southampton Solent University
"It was really lovely how enthusiastic and genuinely interested your students came across. We would love to come back next year." Ernst and Young LLP
"We had some fantastic conversations with your students. They always seem so well prepared and engaged with the event. Needless to say, we would love to come along again next year." James Cowper Kreston
"The interactions our STEM ambassadors had with the students were absolutely incredible. They had some really interesting and thoughtful questions and discussions." AWE
"It was a most enjoyable morning and the students were really engaged." Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
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For more of our latest news, follow us on social media or view the latest news articles on our website.
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @LHSReading
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Senior Student Leadership Team 2025-26
We are incredibly proud to announce our Senior Student Leadership Team for 2025 / 2026. All of these students worked incredibly hard on their applications and throughout the interview process. This group of 11 students will be an integral part of the Little Heath School community over the next academic year, and we are so excited to see what positive changes they can make!
Well done to all the students who applied to be part of the Senior Student Leadership Team. All the applications and interviews were very impressive and all students should be so proud of themselves!
We also want to say a huge thank you to Aaron and Zoe, and the team of students that formed the SSLT this year. They did some incredible work over the past academic year and we wish them all huge success with their exam results and theirs futures beyond Little Heath.
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Laura Competes at European Taekwon-do Championship
Earlier this term, Year 8 student, Laura, was selected to represent Great Britain at the European Taekwon-do Championships in Tallinn, Estonia.
Unfortunately, Laura didn't take home a medal on this occasion, but she was very happy with her performance at her first European Championships, and she had the most amazing experience!
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Laura showed true grit and determination after she injured her foot in the middle of her fight. However, she didn't give up, and she saw the fight through to the end! We are so proud of her achievements. Well done Laura!
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Amelia goes 30 Days Wild
Year 8 student, Amelia, is a member of the Eco-Committee and regularly attends the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust BBOWT Teen Rangers sessions. During June, the Rangers were challenged to take action for wildlife at home.
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Amelia decided to bake for wildlife, and made a bird-friendly feast of sandwiches, chips, curry and a dipping sauce! The robin visiting her garden appeared to enjoy the gourmet treat! If you want inspiration for your wild June, sign up here: buff.ly/YpO18pK
Amelia also saved a stag beetle from harm by moving it to safety. The stag beetle is our largest land beetle - but don’t worry, they are harmless. In fact, they desperately need our help.
These amazing creatures used to be a common sight, especially in the south of the UK, but sadly they are declining and at risk of becoming extinct. If you've seen a stag beetle, make sure you log it here: The People's Trust for Endangered Species - Stag Beetles. The website also has ways you can support these beetles in your garden, including building a log pile.
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Boxing Success for Finley
Year 7, Finley, competes with England boxing and represents West London.
He recently competed in a three-day Olympic-style boxing tournament, the Hull Box Cup.
We are thrilled to say that Finley beat the England national champion in the finals, taking away a Gold medal, and a Hull Box Cup champion 2025 T-shirt. We are so proud of you, Finley!
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LHS Alumni makes it to the Final of BBC Glow Up
Well done to former Little Heath student Jade, who made it to the final of BBC's make-up competition Glow Up, series 7 this month.
Throughout the series, she has created some amazing make-up looks, well outside of her comfort zone.
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Known as the 'queen of glamour', she aspires to be a celebrity make-up artist. We hope her time on Glow Up will open some doors for her to achieve her goal.
We wish you every success for the future, Jade!
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Sporting Success
The U15, U17 and U19 Berkshire Athletics finals took place in Bracknell this month, with a number of our pupils competing in the West Berkshire team.
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Congratulations to Year 12 student, Patricia, for winning her 400m and being selected to compete in the Berkshire Team at the National finals in Birmingham in July.
Year 10 students Niamh, Nadia, Jack and Kennady, all ran well in their events, with many achieving personal best times.
Another well done to Glenda in year 7 for being selected to run 150m for West Berkshire Athletics team in the County finals in Bracknell.
Well done to everyone who has taken part in a sporting event this month, and representing Little Heath so brilliantly.
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JUNE: Sports Fixture Results
Results from Little Heath's recent PE Fixtures:
- U13's Boys Cricket League, Little Heath 49 - 37 Bohunt, (10/06)
- U15's Boys Cricket League, Little Heath 118 - 136 Theale Green, (17/06)
- U13's Boys Cricket League, Little Heath 61 - 63 Theale Green, (17/06)
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We are a school with a strong sense of community.
Please read the notices and event information from the local area below.
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Community Events & Activities
West Berkshire Libraries - Summer Volunteering Opportunities
Find out more about how you can volunteer to support the Summer Reading Challenge in West Berkshire Libraries here: West Berkshire Libraries - Summer Volunteering flyer
Events at Shaw House and the West Berkshire Museum over the summer months:
What's On - West Berkshire Museum flyer
Shaw House Summer Fair flyer
Waterside Centre Holiday Activities
Our Summer Holiday Junior Club for ages 8-11 at Waterside Centre is incredible value - just £20 for a full day (9am-3pm) or £25 for extended hours (8.30am-4.30pm) including breakfast and teatime sessions! Running every Tues–Fri in August. Safe, fun, and engaging activities right in the heart of Newbury town centre.
Our Summer Holiday Youth Club for secondary school students is totally FREE and packed with fun, games plus dinner is included too! Running every Tues–Fri in August 4pm – 8pm.
Don’t forget to add on a Paddle Sports session for just £7 to any of our clubs. Or book separately into a Paddling Class throughout the holidays. Plus there are Climbing sessions too to keep your young people entertained all summer!
Want to celebrate Waterside Centre’s 4th birthday? Come along on the 2nd of August to celebrate in style, with canoe rides, arts and crafts, music, boxing sessions and more! See the attached poster for more details!
Book now: https://widget.eola.co/rh365
Spaces fill fast — don’t miss out!
MINDFUL BRAIN WORKSHOPS
August and September
Katie, at Mindful Brain, will be offering a number of local workshops during August and September.
Big Feelings, Brave Minds is a fun interactive family workshop for children (aged 6-12yrs) and their grown-ups. It's designed to help you understand how your brain and body react to tricky situations - and what you can do to stay calm, focused and confident.
The Big 'A' Anxiety Workshop is a 5-week online course aiming to empower parents and practitioners to help anxious children.
There is more information on this flyer: Mindful Brain workshop flyer
To book, visit the website: Events | Mindful Brain
Discounted Summer Activities for Families
We have put together a great summer of fun at discounted prices for all families. As a charity we will be helping with the cost of fun activities to make things more accessible for all. We will subsidise the difference in price.
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Little Heath School
Little Heath Road
Tilehurst, Reading
Berkshire RG31 5TY
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