Our Website

The concept

The original concept for the new website was proposed by Vice Principal Mrs Jacey Carn. The core of this concept was that the website should contain a rich collection of photos taken by the teachers and the children of Heathcote School, and that new photos and content should be added on a very regular basis. This would provide an exciting window into the life of the school, teachers and most importantly the children of Heathcote.

The project

The task of managing and developing the project was taken up by Mr Stephen Carn (Marketing Director of Ends (UK) Ltd). This included liaising with the Principals, teachers, office staff and many others at Heathcote School to help shape the website with their input. With aid and advice from Michael Summers (a staff member at Ends (UK) Ltd), Stephen was involved in constructing, inserting content and adding a vast number of photos to the new website. Content was also added and shaped by others, including Mrs Jacey Carn, Mr Russell Greenland and many others. Thanks goes out to all those who have helped to give the website a vibrant start.

The future

The website will always be growing. With content and photos being added by teachers and the children, there will always be something new to read and look at. The website will also be the primary place for important information for parents and staff alike.

The Heathcote Galleries

The Heathcote Galleries are hosted on internet system called Phanfare. This system provides secure access to all the photos currently available of the School, it's activities and the children. If you would like access to the Heathcote Galleries please click here to fill out a request form. This will provide you with full access to this wonderful living archive of photographs.

Your Feedback

Do you have a question about the website? Is there content you would like to see on the website? Do you have school realted photo's that you think would be good on the site or in the galleries? All feedback about the website is appretiated and is instrumental in evolving this valuable tool. You can leave feedback by filling in the online form found here.

Heathcote School Web Site Philosophy:

Positive:

We want people to use the web site to share happy moments, strengthen friendships, and to connect with the school.

Creative:

The web site is a tool for the Children, Parents and Staff to record and show people what they can and do archive.

Useful:

We are in awe of the power of digital photography and in part are building the web site to record and remember the time we spend with the children. Digital photography has altered the definition for what is considered a memorable event; today one can casually capture the details of a afternoon spent in the class room teaching children, giving parents the opportunity to share in more intimate moments with their child and see the daily life and happenings at the school.