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  • Doncaster Transport: New Telephone Number

    Published 07/09/25

    The phone number for the Doncaster City Transport Department changed on 4th August 2025.

    If you have any school transport queries please contact:

    Doncaster City Transport Department on 01302 737074

    or email transport@doncaster.gov.uk

    Please remember it is the responsibility of Parents/ Carers to contact Transport in any of the following circumstances:

    • When there are any changes to your child’s attendance, such as absence from school.

    • If you have a new wheelchair (as a new risk assessment will be required).

    • If the bus does not turn up.

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  • Summer Holiday Club

    Published 07/09/25

    Between the 18th and 21st August 2025, Heatherwood held a Summer Holiday Club where pupils took part in a wide range of engaging activities designed to spark joy, build friendships, and support personal growth. Highlights included an Art Therapy Workshop with Andy, Makaton Sing and Sign with Rachel, and Dance Sessions with Anj.

    Thank you to all of the Heatherwood staff who made hosting the club possible. You are all amazing. 

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  • Anne-Marie's Fundraising Adventure

    Published 07/09/25

    Congratulations to Anne-Marie and her husband who participated in a canoeing adventure over the summer holidays. They paddled for 100 miles across the Highlands of Scotland and have raised over £1000 for Heatherwood School Funds. Thank you both so much, and well done on this amazing achievement. 

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  • Thank you to Roger Tuby and Son Funfairs

    Published 07/09/25

    A huge thank you to the Tuby Family who invited Heatherwood pupils (and students from several other Nexus schools) to visit their funfair free of charge on 19th August 2025. A brilliant day was had by everyone who attended. 

    For more details, please click on the following link to read the article which appeared in the Doncaster Free Press:

    https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/education/two-hundred-youngsters-in-doncaster-enjoy-freedom-of-the-fair-at-no-cost-5277822

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  • End of school year 2024-2025

    Published 29/07/25

    We've reached the end of another school year which has been filled with lots of educational activities, community trips, fundraising events and exciting experiences. To find out more about what each class studied during the summer term, please click on the link to view our latest newsletter:

    Heatherwood School - Newsletters & Stars of the Week

    The newsletter also features a letter from the Head, photographs from Heatherfest, a list of useful phone numbers (for those who may need support) and much more. 

     

    We wish you all a safe and relaxing break, and look forward to seeing you all again on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025.

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  • Heatherfest 2025

    Published 22/07/25

    The school hosted their second Heatherfest event on Friday, 18th July 2025. This year was even bigger and better with more local bands, PMLD yoga, face painting, dancing and of course ice-cream! It was lovely to see so many parents and carers supporting the event, and also pupils from Coppice and Northridge schools in attendance. Everyone had a great time and showed their festival spirit.

    More photographs of Heatherfest will be featured in the End of Term newsletter. 

    Thank you to everyone who made the day possible and a massive success.  

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  • Wonderdome Experience

    Published 20/07/25

    Students were able to experience spectacular images of space when the WonderDome mobile planetarium came to Heatherwood on 16th July 2025. WonderDome pride themselves on offering "a very inclusive and flexible experience, providing educational provision for all." Their "sensory shows are a soothing experience with gentle music as the shapes and colours of the Universe dance around the WonderDome."

    For more information, please click on the following link:

    https://wonderdome.co.uk/

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  • Pyjama Day!

    Published 18/07/25

    On Wednesday, 16th July 2025, staff and pupils came to school in their pyjamas! During the day, pupils participated in a range of relaxing activities, including experiencing the Wonderdome. The day raised £70 towards school funds. Thank you to those who made donations. 

     

     

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  • Post 16 Work Experience

    Published 18/07/25

    Students from the Key have demonstrated their customer service, numeracy and organisation skills whilst completing work experience in the community. Thank you to Regatta and The Highwayman for making this possible for our students. This has been a valuable experience for them. 

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  • Class of 2025: Year 14 Leavers

    Published 29/06/25

    On 26th June 2025, we said "goodbye" to eight of our fantastic Year 14 students. Their last week saw more memories being made: final trips, a celebration assembly and Post 16 party.

    It has been wonderful knowing you all and watching your progress at Heatherwood. We wish you all good luck and best wishes for the future. 

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  • Nexus Trust Olympics

    Published 25/06/25

    Over the past two weeks, a small group of pupils have represented Heatherwood at the Nexus Primary and Secondary Olympics. They took part in a range of activities and games alongside pupils from other Nexus schools. Well done to all involved.

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  • The Key: Year 14 Leavers Trip to London

    Published 25/06/25

    On 20th June 2025, a group of our Year 14 students enjoyed one final trip with their Heatherwood teachers and friends. They spent an action-packed day in London, including a river cruise on the Thames. 

     

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