Yesterday marked the grand finale of our Entrepreneur Academy, and what an incredible experience it was! The energy in the room was electric as our talented students took the stage to present their final ideas. We were thrilled to be joined by an esteemed panel of judges—Jamie Mason, Jordan Smith, Tina Dulieu, and Dean Franklin—who each brought their unique expertise and perspectives to the table. Jamie, Tina and Dean are all ex pupils and alumni members.  As always, our students did not disappoint. The level of creativity and professionalism in the presentations was truly outstanding, leaving everyone in awe. We saw some groundbreaking ideas, and the future of entrepreneurship is certainly in good hands! And the winners are... The winners of the Entrepreneur Academy final were celebrated for their innovative idea of an anti-spiking straw. This concept addresses a significant issue in the hospitality industry and could help protect people from the dangers of drink spiking. It’s an idea that blends practicality with social impact—an impressive achievement from our talented students. Meanwhile, our runners-up presented an exciting app that pairs players with available football pitches. This simple yet powerful idea has the potential to streamline the way people access sports facilities, making it easier for players to find the right venue and play the game they love. A big thank you to our judges A heartfelt thank you to our incredible panel of judges for taking the time to evaluate our students' hard work. Your feedback and guidance were invaluable, and we’re grateful for your support in making this event a success. Shoutout to Dean Franklin! A special mention has to go to Dean Franklin, one of our judges, who reached the final five on last night’s episode of The Apprentice! We couldn’t be more proud of Dean and are all cheering for you as you continue your journey. Your success is an inspiration to us all, and we’re excited to see where your entrepreneurial path leads! To our students, we say... Finally, a massive thank you to all of our students. You were absolutely amazing—your dedication, creativity, and passion for entrepreneurship were evident in every presentation. You’ve all shown incredible potential, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish in the future. We’re so proud of each and every one of you. Keep dreaming big and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. You are the future of innovation!

On a gorgeous day in March, HEATS students temporarily became official Mudlarkers, hunting for treasures on the foreshores of the Thames in Greenwich. Through an organisation called the Thames Explorer Trust, we spent the morning sifting through this unique archaeological site, as the exposed riverbed at low tide revealed a wealth of historical objects.  Mudlarking is a practice that has grown from a means of survival in the 18th and 19th centuries to a popular hobby today – but you can’t get involved without a permit! With the help of our registered guide, students uncovered Tudor pottery, shards of 17th century beer jugs, countless Victorian pipe stems, and some very impressive animal bones! One student found a strip of leather which had been preserved in the Thames since before the Industrial Revolution. Afterwards, our guide gave us an archeological workshop. Our students sorted through various objects and learned about their provenance, how to identify them, and how they worked together to tell us the story of the layers of London’s rich history. The students did us proud, as always. Our guide commented on how bright and engaged they were and said they were one of the best groups he’d taught. It was so wonderful to see them enjoying their city from a whole new angle. Thank you, as always, to the staff at Clack who supported this trip, whether it was with cover, or finance, or uploading pictures – we couldn’t do it without you!