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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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Science

What is Science?

Science is the study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Science is continually refining and expanding our knowledge of the universe, and as it does, it leads to new questions for future investigation. Science will never be ‘finished’. 

Why do we teach Science at HAWI?

All students should gain a level of scientific competency allowing them to succeed in all areas of their life. Science equips students with the ability to describe and explain phenomena they notice in the world around them as well as teaching a range of skills such as scientific enquiry, literacy, numeracy and evaluation. Through Science students learn to understand that every effect has one or more cause and develop logic reasoning to make informed rational decisions about everyday Science contexts. For example, evaluating side effects versus benefits of vaccines or evaluating the development of new technologies in terms of resource availability, carbon footprint, energy inputs and cost analysis. Through scientific enquiry students are given a framework to question the world around them. We teach them how to design valid experiments to find answers to their questions while also developing creative problem-solving skills.

How do we teach Science at HAWI?

We have created a challenging curriculum that offers our pupils the opportunity to gain a breadth and depth of scientific knowledge. The curriculum builds upon the content taught at KS2 and prepares students for success at KS4, KS5 and beyond. The curriculum is mapped across the years in a spiral design. Topics are interleaved and get progressively harder each year. In chemistry for example, students learn about elements in year 7, types of reaction in year 8, bonding, structure and properties of matter in year 9, quantitative chemistry in year 10 and rate and extent of chemical change in year 11. Working scientifically skills are taught across all topics and it is expected that lessons have a practical element when possible. Across the key stages our curriculum is taught using ‘Big Questions’ which students look to answer as their powerful scientific knowledge develops through each lesson and unit.

How do we make Science memorable at HAWI?

Alongside science lessons, the curriculum at HAWI is comprised of many memorable moments which bring the subject to life. These include visits to the Science Museum, The Royal Observatory and the Natural History Museum. These excursions provide opportunities for students to explore a topic beyond the curriculum and engage with real life applications of the concepts studied in class. Alongside these excursions, students have the opportunity to meet science graduates and STEM ambassadors who have made a career from the subject for example in chemical engineering, quantum mechanics, or medicine. We have developed links with King’s College Wimbledon and Wimbledon High School who offer science workshops delivered by their GCSE and A-level students. These workshops offer the opportunity for our students to see academic role models and boost engagement in science. There is also optional STEM enrichment offered for year 7 and 8 students. STEM puts students’ innovation to the test by combining knowledge from science, technology, engineering and maths to design and carry out experiments or build and test products to solve problems.

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 Science curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 10 Triple Biology curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 10 Triple Chemistry curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 10 Triple Physics curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 11 Science curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 11 Triple Biology curriculum guide  

Please click here for Year 11 Triple Chemistry curriculum guide  

Please click here for Year 11 Triple Physics curriculum guide

Please click here for the Year 11 Health and Social Care curriculum plan

Please click here for Year 12  Biology curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 12 Chemistry curriculum guide

Please click here for year 12 Physics curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 12 Psychology curriculum guide

Please click here for year 13 Biology curriculum guide

Please click here for year 13 Chemistry curriculum guide

Please click here for year 13 Physics curriculum guide

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