The Hurst Community College

As the final English examinations, worth 60-70% of the overall grade, draw ever closer, the English Department is pleased to offer revision classes.  Details regarding these classes can be found on the letter dated 8th February 2010 or by clicking here.

Every year we lose a substantial number of days of attendance to family holidays.  Family holidays were responsible for 0.8% of our absences last year.  Pupils miss vital work and struggle to catch up when they return (We have families who take their children out of school when crucial revision sessions are taking place and occasionally even during important external examinations!).

Starting from January 2010, parents must apply for authorisation of a family holiday at least four school weeks prior to the start of the holiday.  Parents complete a holiday request form which is available from Reception.  We will then fill in the calculation chart (click here to view).  Any pupil who gets more than seven points will not have their holiday authorised by the school.  Parents will be notified in writing whether the holiday has been authorised.

Please note that unauthorised holidays may be used by the Education Welfare Services as evidence for the issuing of penalty fines and/or court action.

Thank you for your support in ensuring that your child's education is not adversely affected by family holidays.

The school website has been shortlisted in the category "Best Education and Learning website" (sponsored by ExxonMobil) in the prestigious Hantsweb Awards. This year there were 135 sites nominated in this category and the Hurst website has made it through to the shortlist with 9 other candidates.  Click on the image below for more information. The finalists for this years award are expected to be announced in January 2010.
Last Year the School Website was been awarded "Runner up" in the Best Secondary School or College Website category.