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27/03/25

Just one week left to book your space for our Book Donation evening on April 3rd, at 6:30 pm! Join us for an engaging discussion with publisher Lucy Rogers and author/illustrator Jack Noel! Please register using the link below or the attached QR code.https://t.co/xii1qu6XBy pic.twitter.com/0J0WORg9Wg

27/03/25

After a tough 46-60 loss to St. Marks Sixth-form team last Friday, Hawi is determined to bounce back with a victory against their rivals, Harris Academy Sutton, this Friday! Get your tickets now and don't miss the game of the month. pic.twitter.com/44PXBvdPmx

20/03/25

Congratulations to all Year 9 students who participated in the First Give Presentations! They delivered outstanding talks and showed genuine engagement and a profound understanding of their selected charities. Overall, the quality of presentations was remarkable! pic.twitter.com/16KvtujLd7

20/03/25

Well done to all the year 7s who participated in Pi day, they have done some excellent work with circumference and biscuits. And thank you to Ms Parker for leading great sessions! pic.twitter.com/LvCwE5F66c

20/03/25

Join us for an exciting Book Donation at HAWI on Thursday, April 3rd, at 6:30 pm, followed by an engaging discussion with publisher Lucy Rogers and author/illustrator Jack Noel! To attend, please register using the link below or the attached QR code.https://t.co/xii1qu6XBy pic.twitter.com/EsmH4KLqlq

14/03/25

Year 9 organised a successful fundraising day for their chosen charities through the First Give Initiative, with karaoke, penalty shootouts, and a scavenger hunt... The money raised will support great causes and contribute to their Bronze DofE Volunteering section. pic.twitter.com/9ZPedWYtOb

14/03/25

Thanks so much to everyone who attended Quiz Night yesterday! It was a fantastic evening, lots of fun, with the teachers' team victorious for the 5th year in a row! Thanks to your support we raised lots of money for the school! pic.twitter.com/OQAK35uqFa

14/03/25

Today, year 8 celebrated those who completed the Race to 15 and those who won the 96%+ attendance raffle with a pizza party! Year 8 know just how important it is to attend school everyday - so those showing great resilience with great attendance should be celebrated! pic.twitter.com/ZwLqVnvsJe

13/02/25

What a spectacular performance! Our recent production of 'Beauty and the Beast' was enchanting, with breathtaking costumes and mesmerizing performances that captivated the audience. A heartfelt thank you to our talented cast! pic.twitter.com/XvkR3zTH1m

12/02/25

Thursday 13th February is National School Governors' Awareness Day. We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all the governors! Effective governance is crucial to the success of our academy, so thank you for your support, enthusiasm and contribution.

07/02/25

Our students attended their last session at KLC before the big challenge Robotic Challenge in April. They have showcased incredible innovation and teamwork, problem-solving skills and creativity. We can’t wait to see them in action at the final challenge! pic.twitter.com/eg3cXcgDH8

07/02/25

We are thrilled to announce that the HAWI A team were victorious in the Merton Football Club Tournament! Congratulations to all of the players for their hard work, dedication, and fantastic team spirit! pic.twitter.com/vfsxuoqPDR

06/02/25

We look forward to meeting talented educators at the Harris Federation Recruitment Fair on Saturday, February 8, in Central London. You can register your interest in the event here: https://t.co/MxHB66woDp pic.twitter.com/QhpXIpY1WT

04/02/25

Show week is just one week away, and students are working hard to make this a magical and memorable event. Tickets can be purchased through ParentPay. The shows will be held at 6:30 PM on February 11th&12th. We invite you to join us for this enchanting experience. Be our guest! pic.twitter.com/ok0Wcl0VO3

28/01/25

Show week is approaching, and tickets for this year's performance of "Beauty and the Beast" are now available! You can buy tickets through ParentPay. Shows will start at 6:30 PM on the 11th-12th February. We invite you to join us for a magical and memorable event. Be our Guest! pic.twitter.com/9Ct1IukIzd

24/01/25

‘Lightlark’ by Alex Aster is a perfect read for fans of romantasy, enemies to lovers, and love triangles. The artwork is gorgeous, and the story ends with an insane twist! To read if you loved Poweless, The Hunger Games, or Shatter Me. Cecilia, Year 8. pic.twitter.com/JtZR4dzwpU

16/01/25

The book of the week is “The Light in Everything’ by Katya Balen. Emotional, moving and bold all at once, it is a must read! pic.twitter.com/nAeSYdl3vZ

10/01/25

Harris Federation will hold a recruitment fair on February 8th, 2025. Join us for a day dedicated to exploring career pathways for teachers, at all stages of your career!https://t.co/MxHB66woDp pic.twitter.com/IiZOuYEchp

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

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Music

What is Music?

‘Music is all around us. It is the soundtrack to our lives. Music connects us through people and places in our ever-changing world. It is creative, collaborative, celebratory and challenging. In our schools, music can bring communities together through the shared endeavour of whole-school singing, ensemble playing, experimenting with the creative process and, through the love of listening to friends and fellow pupils, performing. The sheer joy of music making can feed the soul of a school community, enriching each student while strengthening the shared bonds of support and trust which make a great school... Music has a rare and unique ability to bring people together; music making can make a whole class, school and community feel connected to others and part of something bigger’ - DFE Model Music Curriculum 2021 

Why do we teach Music at HAWI?

Music is a universal language, which expresses ideas and emotions. Music teaches creativity, refines discipline and patience, boosts self-esteem, and introduces our students to different cultures. The HAWI music curriculum prioritises the powerful musical knowledge that we believe our pupils are entitled to, so that we ensure pupils are engaging with music that reflects their own interests as well as going beyond them. The intent behind the music curriculum is to engage and inspire students to develop an understanding of music as an art form and inspire students to develop a love and appreciation of many different musical genres.

How do we teach Music at HAWI?

The spiral curriculum revisits the three areas of study of performing, composing, and listening, throughout the key stages. The areas of study are taught through units of work which explore music across a range of historical periods, genres, cultures and traditions, allowing students to develop a broad and powerful musical knowledge. Across the key stages our curriculum is taught using ‘Big Questions’ based on each unit which students are challenged to answer as their musical knowledge develops. In every lesson throughout the performing, composing and listening units, music theory is taught. This includes understanding musical notation, which can grant access to a lifelong passion for music making. Alongside music theory, musical creativity is a priority, with students being encouraged to express themselves through music making, whether that is through playing an instrument or singing.

How do we make Music memorable at HAWI?

Alongside class music lessons, there are a wealth of opportunities for students to develop a passion for music at HAWI, and to make musical memories during their time at school. We have visiting instrumental teachers who deliver weekly one-to-one lessons to our students on drums, guitar, piano, singing, strings, woodwind and brass.  There is a busy schedule of extra-curricular activities taking place each week. No matter what a student’s instrumental / singing ability or previous experience is, they have the chance to become part of choirs, orchestra and bands, or even the HAWI Rap club. As well as our extra-curricular activities, there is also optional enrichment in music where students have the opportunity to develop their music technology skills, or learn to play a brass instrument from scratch. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students, some of whom go on to continue developing this new skill in one-to-one lessons with our visiting instrumental teachers. Our extra-curricular and enrichment ensembles work together to perform music from a variety of genres in concerts and performances throughout the year, including the Winter Celebration, which brings together every student in year 7 to form a huge choir, the annual musical theatre show, which brings together the music, drama and dance departments, and the Summer Arts Festival, which involves a week of activities, culminating in a concert for our ensembles as well as some soloists.

If your child is interested in receiving instrumental music lessons, please download the following form, complete and email to k.whitefield@harriswimbledon.org.uk  

Instrumental Tuition Booking Form

Please click here for Year 7 curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 8 curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 9 curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 10 curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 11 curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 12 curriculum guide

Please click here for year 13 curriculum guide