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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

02/10/24

The tasting zone was a great success today at lunchtime. Students enjoyed delicious food prepared by an expert chef, including sushi and chickpea wraps. pic.twitter.com/xQex1O6cvu

28/09/24

Yesterday, we held our MacMillan Coffee Morning. Students brought in over 1000 cakes to sell in support of Macmillan Cancer Charity. Thanks to everyone who brought in or bought a cake. It was a fantastic day! pic.twitter.com/iRxxrYzkU4

26/09/24

Please note that entry to the event is by ticket only. Book your tickets now using this link - https://t.co/AfhyvRknNy

26/09/24

We are pleased to invite prospective families to our Sixth Form Open Evening on the 8th of October at 5:30PM. This event offers a great opportunity to tour our school and engage with our students and teachers. Please visit our website for more information and how to book tickets. pic.twitter.com/zXnFM2EVuj

20/09/24

This summer, our new Year 11 students had the opportunity to participate in UCL's renowned  Festival of Engineering! https://t.co/3FjmnOg8FD

18/09/24

Yesterday was our open evening! We were thrilled to meet the prospective students and hope they enjoyed visiting our school! pic.twitter.com/piY65gDC3R

17/09/24

Students can be seen doing some Audition Prep for Beauty and the Beast! It is not too late to audition... Come along tomorrow 3.15pm to audition to be in a tale as old as time!! pic.twitter.com/vdn9MSYg6i

22/08/24

Congratulations to all of our Year 11s on their outstanding GCSE results. We are very proud of them all. pic.twitter.com/4saSTZGQZ1

26/07/24

Which eggs will survive the drop?! More fun at Summer School pic.twitter.com/Jk7xQ0D0Ki

26/07/24

Lots of fun at Summer School with our new Year 7s! pic.twitter.com/9lTC3s53Nx

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26 April 2024Newsletter 26.04.24This week, we have seen excellent team spirit in the Year 9  First Give charity presentations and also in the House trips. In the First Give presentations, each tutor group presented their projects to a panel of judges on their chosen charity and this year, 9 Butler were victorious for the Wimbledon Guild.  Congratulations to everyone involved.  We have had some brilliant house trips this week to Adventure Golf, Boardroom climbing and the Virtual Reality Arcade Experience.  All the students really enjoyed themselves and there are some great photographs in the newsletter.  Thank you to the Heads of House for organising them.  We are looking for nominations for the Jack Petchey Foundation.  Students can nominate their peers to achieve the award.  There is some more information in the newsletter so please encourage your children to get involved.  On the note of getting involved, we have so many different sports on offer this term and we really encourage everyone to find the sport they enjoy. Best wishes, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-26.04.24.pdf  
19 April 2024Newsletter 19/04/2024I always think of the summer term as the celebration term. It is the term for students to celebrate all the knowledge they have gained during the year in their exams and a time for us to celebrate their achievements at a variety of different events. As ever, we have planned a range of exciting opportunities for everyone. Here are some of the highlights: • Outdoor activity week for everyone in Years 7 -10. • Arts Week. • The Year 11 Prom. • Year 7 Honours’ Afternoon. • Years 8-12 Honours’ Evening • Rewards trips. • House Trips. More information will follow as we get closer to the events. Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend,   Mrs Larizadeh    https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-19.04.24.pdf
28 March 2024Newsletter 28/03/2024This has been an incredibly busy and successful term.  Just in the last few weeks, we have had the wonderful school production, an excellent CCF camp, a successful Maths challenge, varied and interesting deep learning days and an array of outstanding sports results.  While the students have contributed in so many ways to all these different events, they have also worked hard in lessons.  It is a crucial time for Year 11 who need to look after themselves; we suggest no more than five hours’ work a day with plenty of breaks in between.  We are also looking forward to seeing them at the Easter revision sessions. Best wishes for an enjoyable break and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday 15th April. Mrs Larizadeh Wishing everyone a joyous Easter or blessed Eid to those who celebrate. May this time bring peace, happiness, and shared moments of love for all . https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-28.03.24-1.pdf
22 March 2024Newsletter 22/03/2024The production of Oliver brought the best bits from a range of genres – humour, songs, music, dance, acting, creative lighting, and more!  The cast performed with confidence and worked collaboratively to create great energy on stage.  We are very proud of everyone who was involved!  In addition, confidence has been shown in many other areas this week - from the students who attended their CCF camp, to Year 12 students involved in the ‘Take the lead’ partnership (with the Old Vic Theatre), to students winning on the sports field.  Well done to everyone!  On Tuesday and Wednesday we have our Deep Learning Days.  As you know, these are different to normal school days and involve students bringing in different equipment and being in different places – all of the information has been in the newsletter for the last two weeks.  We would be grateful if you could check that your children know what they are doing. Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-22.03.24-2.pdf
15 March 2024NewsletterWhat a great week we have had with the whole community committing to ‘make a difference’ to themselves and everyone else around them.  There were plenty of cakes eaten today as we raised money for Comic Relief and lots of joy as the Year 8  girls beat Harris Chafford Hundred 14-13 in a netball competition.  The HAWI singers had an amazing experience performing at The Royal Albert Hall and the bands from HAWI Rocks! received the most popular vote at the Battle of the Bands competition.  It has also been a week of Science activities with an air rocket design challenge, the marble run challenge and a timed themed scavenger hunt.  Thank you to all the staff who have organised and led all the different activities. We hope that you will be able to join us at the school production of Oliver this week  and we wish the students who are participating in the Senior Maths Challenge the very best of luck.   Have a great weekend,   Mrs Larizadeh   https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-15.03.24-2.pdf
8 March 2024Newsletter 08/03/2024We are looking forward to an exciting week of opportunities and activities next week.  On Friday, we are supporting Comic Relief with a Mufti Day, alongside a wider Charity Day led by Year 9.  The students are planning activities to raise money for the charities they have chosen as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.  On Monday our Singers’ Ensemble is performing at the Royal Albert Hall and the Science department have planned a range of exciting activities to promote Science Week.  We have continued our recent success in Sport with two convincing wins; the Year 7/8 girls football team beat Harris Beulah Hill 5-0 and Year 8 boys had a 7-0 victory against Harris Morden.  Congratulations to everyone involved!  We have a bumper edition of the newsletter this week which provides further information on all of the different activities.  The whole community can ‘make a difference’ this week by getting involved in raising money for charity and embracing all the opportunities on offer.    Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-08.03.24-1.pdf
1 March 2024Newletter 01/03/2024HAWI6, our 6th form, is going from strength to strength.  On a Friday afternoon, all HAWI6 students work on a project by volunteering and giving back to the community in some way.  In this week’s article we are sharing the fantastic work that some students are doing with Sustainable Merton.  We are very proud of all our Year 12s who participate fully in these programmes and ‘make a difference’ to those around them.  The partnership with King’s College School (KCS) has enabled HAWI6 students to access additional opportunities such as attending talks on whether AI is transforming our society in a positive or negative way plus they will spend time working with KCS Year 12 students on their university applications in June.  These leads me nicely into Year 11 who are currently doing their next set of mock exams and beginning to think about what they will do next year.  Year 11 have shown a determined and mature attitude this week and they just need to keep this focus for the final mock papers next week. Sport has had a successful week as the Year 7 boys’ football team are through to the next round of the Harris Cup and the Year 7/8 girls’ football team won the 6-a-side Merton tournament – well done to the girls!    Next week, we will be celebrating World Book Day and students can dress up as their favourite book character on Thursday. Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-01.03.24-1.pdf
23 February 2024Newsletter 23/02/2024Welcome back to the second half of the Spring Term; it is lovely to see the lighter mornings and evenings, and let’s hope the rain moves away and we get some nicer weather!  Alongside working hard in lessons, HAWI is very much about providing as many opportunities as we can to help students find their passion and have new experiences.  This half term we have World Book Day, Science week, two deep learning days, our annual school production, CCF camp and our charity day on the 15th March.  Please encourage your children to get involved with everything we have on offer, including the 70 extracurricular activities, we offer every week.   Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-23.02.24.pdf
9 February 2024Newsletter 09/02/2024It has been a whirlwind of a half term which has included the lower school disco, an author visit, Year 7 assemblies, a Year 12 Geography residential, a theatre trip to ‘Oh What a Lovely War!’ and much more!   At the Careers Day on Tuesday, we had the privilege of hosting a number of universities, providers and professionals.  Everyone was incredibly impressed with the students, with one university saying that they had never met such an engaged group of students.  It is never too early to start thinking about possible careers and Year 7 also asked a range of excellent questions.  There is a full article in the newsletter.    Year 11 have had a very productive day on site today finishing off coursework or attending revision sessions for Science.  They need to continue their revision over half term; all students should be doing a minimum of 12 hours revision so they are fully prepared for their next mock exams which start on the 26th February.   Thank you for your continued support and I wish you a relaxing and enjoyable half term break.   Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-09.02.24.pdf
2 February 2024Newsletter 2/02/2024  We were delighted to welcome best selling author Manjeet Mann on Thursday and on the 4th March we look forward to welcoming Anthony McGowan, author of Lark and winner of the 2020 Carnegie Medal.  Evidence suggests that there is a positive relationship between reading frequency, reading enjoyment and how well students achieve at school.  Our library has over four and a half  thousands books and is open every day at breaktime, lunch time and after school.  Please encourage your child to go and see our very knowledgeable librarian, Ms Angely, if they would like any help choosing a book.  Year 7 have their re-arranged theatre trip on Monday and a reminder that all Year 11 need to be in school on the inset day on Friday.  Students in the Lower School are looking forward to the disco on Thursday.  I was delighted to attend the parents’ association (WPA)  meeting last night.  I’d like to thank them for being so generous with their time and for providing opportunities for the whole community; I’d also like to thank you for supporting the events.  Due to this excellent support, the WPA are going to make a donation of £2,000 to the school for some more equipment for the playground.  The next big event is our annual Community Quiz Night on the 7th March – please save the date. This half term has flown by with just one week left.  Please can I encourage full attendance for the whole week. Best wishes, Mrs Larizadeh     https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-02.02.24-7.pdf
31 January 2024Newsletter 15/12/2023This is the last newsletter of the Autumn Term and as we enter the last week, it will be full of festive experiences:  The Winter Celebration, Christmas Lunch, Festive Christmas jumper day, Secret Santa and our annual decorate the door competition.  I have been delighted with the amazing contributions students have made throughout the term including Year 10s supporting Year 7s with their reading,  everyone getting involved with House competitions,  visits to the theatre and London museums, Year 11 trip to Box Hill, Year 12s leading the way and being excellent role models, a fantastic Cultural Evening, the brilliant house trips, representing the academy in many different sports fixtures and much more! I would like to thank the staff who always go above and beyond to provide all these fantastic opportunities.  Students have also done a lot of work as well!  Particular congratulations to Year 11 who have just finished a week of mock exams (just 2.5 more days to go!).  They should enjoy a well-deserved rest for most of the holiday but pick their books back up a few days before we return.   As ever, I am very grateful for all your support for the academy and wish you happiness over the holidays.  Until then, we have three and a half school days to go and it is important that students attend every day until the end of the school term.  Best wishes, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-15.12.2023-5.pdf
26 January 2024Newsletter 26/01/2024Year 11 students received their mock exam results on Wednesday and had their parents evening last night.  They are now putting their revision timetables together from now until the first exam.  They don’t need to panic as we are all here to help them, but they do need to work hard so they can all achieve their potential.  I am very proud of them and know that they will focus on doing their best.  Mr Walsh has been sending out a lot of information about attendance and I can’t emphasise enough how important it is that everyone attends every day.  All the research tells us that poor attendance has a negative impact on achieving young people achieving their potential.  Alongside the excellent work in lessons, the newsletter is jam packed with opportunities for the students – please encourage your child to keep getting involved!  Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-26.01.24.pdf
19 January 2024Newsletter 19/01/2024  We are looking forward to the Year 11 mock exam ceremony on Wednesday.  This is when Year 11 will receive their mock results like they will on Thursday 22nd August when they receive their actual GCSE results.  This is followed by Year 11 parents’ evening on Thursday where they can plan what they need to focus on before the first exam in May.  We will offer an extensive revision programme both in the holidays and on Saturdays to support them to achieve their potential.  Further details will be distributed at parents’ evening on Thursday. Academic results are crucial for opening doors in the future but colleges, universities and employers are also looking for people who have developed their independence, integrity and resilience and can ‘make a difference’ to themselves and to the people around them.  We offer so many extracurricular opportunities that help develop all of these key skills – please spend some time looking at the choices and support your child to attend at least one activity.  Wishing you an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh   https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-19.01.24_v1.pdf
12 January 2024Newsletter 12/01/2024  Happy New Year!   It has been a delight to welcome everyone back to HAWI for 2024.  In assembly this week, I talked to the students about being good citizens and being the best version of themselves so we can fulfil our moto to ‘make a difference’ to ourselves and the lives of everyone else around us.  We also discussed the importance of wearing our uniform with pride and ensuring we have all of the equipment we need for every lesson.  I am very conscious of the cost of living at the moment so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any financial support for uniform or equipment.  Mr Walsh put all the contact details in the letter he sent out on Monday.    In normal HAWI spirit, we have a lot planned for 2024 including the Lower School Disco, a variety of visits on Deep Learning days, the academy production of Oliver and charity day on Friday 22nd March.  This is also the term for many parents’ evenings – please put the dates in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there.   Best wishes, Mrs Larizadeh   https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-12.01.24-1.pdf
8 December 2023Newsletter 08.12.2023I am delighted to confirm that following accreditation, we have been awarded the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools ‘School Mental Health Award’ – Gold​ Status. This is a great achievement for the school and highlights all the fantastic wellbeing support there is on offer at HAWI.   Best wishes and have  enjoyable weekend. Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-08.12.2023-3.pdf
1 December 2023Newsletter 01.12.2023We are looking forward to starting our December traditions with the students: · The Winter Celebration where we share in the many artistic talents of the students. · ‘Decorate the Door’ competition where students compete against each other for house points. · Festive Jumper day and a traditional British Christmas Lunch.  This is also a charity day where we raise money for Save the Children. · ‘Secret Santa’ and tutor group parties. Over the next two weeks, there will be details in the Newsletter about all of these fun events. Alongside the festive spirit, Year 11 are starting their mock examinations and we wish them the best of luck.   I have had the pleasure of visiting many Year 11 lessons over the last few weeks and I am very proud of how hard they are working. Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-01.12.2023-3.pdf
24 November 2023Newsletter 24/11/2023  This has been a great week in all sorts of ways, from excellent focus and engagement in lessons to the paper aeroplane competition in House Huddles!  It is always a delight to see students working together and enjoying themselves, and this week has encapsulated our community spirit.  Mr Walsh led a very important assembly to reflect our Anti-Bullying message and you can see more detail in the section below.  The most important thing in our community is kindness – we want everyone to able to come to school and enjoy their time here.  We have excellent pastoral support across the year groups and if you are ever worried about anything, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s tutor.  We are starting the assessment and mock examination ‘season’.  Year 8 and 10 start their assessments next week, Year 11 in a couple of weeks’ time and Years 7 and 9 after Christmas.  The purpose of these assessments is for the students to understand what they know or don’t know, so teachers can support them to close any gaps during the rest of the academic year.  Thank you for your continued support; it is much appreciated. Best wishes, Mrs Larizadeh     https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-24.11.2023-4.pdf
17 November 2023Newsletter 17/11/2023Thank you to everyone who came to the Cultural Evening last night and in particular thanks to the WPA who did a fantastic job! There have been many other wonderful things happening over the last week including a visit from bestselling author, Sam Angus who inspired Year 7,  and a visit with a group of HAWI6 girls to an ‘Advocating Girls’ Event’ at Wimbledon High School.  Two HAWI6 girls spoke at the event and had the opportunity to network with women from the legal world.  We have our Deep Learning day coming up on the 7th December where there will be more opportunities for the students. You will find further details in the newsletter. We are very pleased and proud of Year 11 students who have their heads down preparing for their mock exams which start in 15 days.  They should now be doing a minimum of 15 hours additional study a week – approximately two hours every evening and five hours over the weekend so they feel fully prepared for the exams.  Please encourage your children to spend at least this amount of time! Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-17.11.2023-5.pdf