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18/12/24

Today was a joyful festive lunch and jumper day! Teachers and students came together to enjoy a fantastic meal, all while cheerful music filled the air! pic.twitter.com/rOjIUbrWkW

17/12/24

We are proud of our students who performed in the annual Winter Celebration concerts. Yesterday was a fantastic evening that showcased the incredible talents we have here at HAWI. Tonight will be their final performance, and we can’t wait to see them on stage one last time. pic.twitter.com/Gu8myaNN4I

12/12/24

Our student librarian team and volunteers have made bookmarks, Christmas cards, and ornaments using recycled books, which we will sell to raise funds for BookTrust on Thursday 19th December. Join us in this wonderful opportunity to promote the love of reading beyond HAWI! pic.twitter.com/OrrrkveULu

12/12/24

Our Year 12 students had a fantastic day at Royal Holloway University. It was a great opportunity for them to think about their future, as they explored the campus and spoke with current students about university life. pic.twitter.com/WHwgldsfWp

10/12/24

The recommended read this week is "These Stolen Lives" by Sharada Keats. Get ready to immerse yourself in this thrilling and powerful dystopian novel. pic.twitter.com/vVHkhHparj

03/12/24

This week’s recommended read is “Murder in Midwinter” by Fleur Hitchcock. Dive into this chilling story that is perfect for the colder months! pic.twitter.com/uZfQ7G8E6w

28/11/24

The book fair is finally here! Don't miss the opportunity to explore a fantastic selection of books. Plus, with every purchase, you can help our library grow and earn free books in the process! pic.twitter.com/pTuNLwuUJh

28/11/24

As the days grow shorter and darker, our students are in the mood for some dark fantasies. This week, we recommend the book "A Dark Inheritance" by H.F. Askwith. Here are a few more reading suggestions to help set the mood. pic.twitter.com/fPfQaPj4XH

22/11/24

Time is running out! Only a few days are left to submit your diorama for a chance to win fantastic vouchers for free books at our upcoming book fair next week! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your creativity and score some awesome reads! pic.twitter.com/VKRh7adyTU

22/11/24

Come to the Book Fair! Our annual book fair is coming back next week. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy amazing books while earning free books for the school library. 📚📚📚 pic.twitter.com/g3DkiktuI1

20/11/24

Assessments have begun at Hawi, and what better way to relax than with a good book? “Posted” is this week's recommended read, but there are plenty of other options to explore. 📚 pic.twitter.com/nO66HohyCp

19/11/24

Students from HAWI6 English and Drama visited Stratford-Upon-Avon to see the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of ‘Othello’. The performance was brilliant, showcasing impressive acting and beautiful costumes, enhancing our understanding of the play. pic.twitter.com/bDPUUCS59d

19/11/24

This week, girls from our school attended the Girls Robotics Challenge at King's College University. They joined young female engineers and explored robotics, teamwork, and innovation. We’re so proud of their achievements and look forward to seeing what they create! pic.twitter.com/7UoKw0WNhj

15/11/24

What a way to end the last term! students enjoying Paris and performing 🤩! WOW!!! Thank you so much to the music team for organising such a memorable experience for the students 💐! pic.twitter.com/ZHHk9Dyas2

08/11/24

Twenty students had the opportunity to take part in the 'Generation Green' project for two nights during the half term holiday. It was a thrilling experience, where students stepped out of their comfort zone, demonstrating true independence, integrity and resilience. pic.twitter.com/9z7S3lASZl

08/11/24

Over the October half term, our talented choir had the opportunity to perform in the magical surrounding of Disneyland Paris. Their performance was truly outstanding and students made memories that will last forever! pic.twitter.com/jquVSjhB60

08/11/24

Our GCSE History students had the opportunity to visit various memorials, museums, and battle sites in the Ypres region. It was a moving and educational visit, during which students learned about the impact of World War I. pic.twitter.com/EX05QAzYvb

10/10/24

We were very proud to accompany our students to the Jack Petchey Awards ceremony on Tuesday evening. They received awards for being superb role models, overcoming challenges and showing us what we mean when we say 'Make a Difference'. We are so proud of all of them all! pic.twitter.com/tcEvze6IsF

10/10/24

We welcomed many Year 11 students to our Sixth Form Open Evening. It was great to meet enthusiastic students and hear about their A level study aspirations. Our departments showcased their subjects and provided insights into studying at A level. pic.twitter.com/fafnuVF92T

10/10/24

The Y13 Biology had an amazing time at the FSC Juniper Hall Ecology Trip. Students developed invaluable ecological knowledge and practical skills that will help them with their A-Levels and also give them a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife going forward in life! pic.twitter.com/l4GBd8LB2d

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The Arts at Harris Academy Wimbledon

The Arts are an integral part of Harris Academy Wimbledon, the aim is to give all students the opportunity to think creatively, develop self-confidence and to create an atmosphere which encourages all students to be themselves.

Our curriculum is diverse and enables students of all backgrounds, experiences and standards to engage and think and appreciate the arts around them. Students have discrete Art, Music, Drama and Design & Technology lessons each week, in all year groups throughout Key Stage 3, Dance is taken as part of the PE curriculum and they then have the opportunity to choose these subjects at GCSE. The arts are regularly used to support learning cross curricular as well.

The facilities at Harris Academy Wimbledon for the arts are second to none, in the Performing Arts Department we have a Drama Studio equipped with full lighting and sound; a main theatre space in which we host our productions; two music classrooms, which are equipped with keyboards and ‘iMac’ computers, so students can create their own compositions; five practice rooms, an ensemble room and a recording studio; we also have a Dance studio, where our Dance lessons and Dance extra-curricular clubs take place. In the Art and Design & Technology Department, we have a fully operational Food Technology Room and workshop which contains state of the art machinery; such as an A2 laser cutter and a 3D printer. We also have a photography suite, a textiles lab, a photography darkroom, and a specialist ceramics room.

As you can see, we are extremely fortunate, and students are able to use all these facilities which we believe enhances the teaching and fosters the students love of learning within the arts.

At Harris Academy Wimbledon, we pride ourselves on the extensive extra-curricular opportunities that are provided within the school and this can be seen greatly within the arts. We offer Ceramics Club, Food Club, Graphic Design Club as well as Brass Band, Choir and Upper and Lower Academy Players to name a few.  

Our professional designed theatre space allows us to put on numerous shows across the year, for the school and the wider community, from music concerts to whole school musical productions. We are also keen to allow students to get involved with these productions in whichever way they want, including learning about the technical elements of the theatre, from becoming our lighting and sound crew, to designing the set and costumes. Students learn how, through teamwork large-scale performance comes together.

Not only do we have an incredible set of music peripatetic teachers who teach a wide range of instruments, from cello and piano to saxophone and trombone, we also benefit from visiting practitioners across all the arts. These outside practitioners and specialists help inspire our students to consider the different career pathways that can be achieved in the future.

We use the advantage of our school being so close to the centre of one of the arts capitals of the world and therefore, we lead trips each year to theatres, museums and art galleries each to nurture their understanding of the role of the arts within the wider community.

Enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Arts teachers are the basis of what makes the Arts at Harris Wimbledon Academy an extremely successful, engaging and inclusive environment for our students, which will allow them to thrive in whichever pathway they take in the future.