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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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24 May 2024Newsletter 24/05/2024HAWI students should be very proud of themselves this week; they have approached exam week with dedication, focus and a desire to share their knowledge. This all helps them build the resilience they will need for their GCSE exams in the future. On the subject of GCSEs, Year 11 are now half way through and are showing brilliant determination and resilience. We paused revision today for a formal leavers ceremony, where they had the opportunity to hear from their house tutors and sign shirts. I cannot believe that the HAWI journey began with this year group in 2019 - it doesn’t seem possible that almost 5 years have gone by. Year 11 have grown into wonderful people and we will miss their creativity, humour and genuine desire to ‘make a difference’. Of course, we are looking forward to welcoming many of them back into the 6th form. Thank you for all your support during this half term; I really appreciate it. Wishing you an enjoyable half term break , Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-24.05.24.pdf
17 May 2024Newsletter 17/05/2024This week we have been celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year was ‘Movement’! Assemblies focussed on the importance of movement and students heard the inspiring story of Curtis McGrath, who after becoming a bilateral amputee, went on to become a 2x Paralympian in Sprint Canoe. Curtis says that it was exercise that saved his life. Students then took part in our ‘Wear it Green’ day to raise awareness about Mental Health and the importance of talking about it openly. We also had a House competition to see who could stand on one leg the longest. This was a highly contested competition with students still standing on one leg at the end of Tutor time and not wanting to put their foot down. However, the winner came from 7 Wilberforce. Congratulations to Dexter who would probably still be standing on one leg now if he had been allowed! Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh   https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-17.05.24.pdf
10 May 2024Newsletter 10/05/2024We have over a hundred students representing us at the Merton Borough Sports Day and are looking forward to hearing whether we have retained the trophy for the best co-educational school. I look forward to sharing the news with you next week. Year 11 have completed four written GCSE papers this week and today was the first exam which all Year 11 students sat. Feedback has been positive so far! We are very proud of Year 11 and wish them the very best as they navigate the next seven weeks. HAWI6, our sixth form, is going from strength to strength. A number of our students have begun to receive offers from university summer schools. In particular we have students who have been accepted into Bath and Cambridge prestigious summer programmes. This is such an exciting opportunity to learn more about these Universities and to live the life of a university student for a week. We are very proud of their achievements and cannot wait to hear about all they learn this summer. Sending my best wishes for an enjoyable weekend, Mrs Larizadeh https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-10.05.24_v1.pdf
3 May 2024Newsletter 03/05/2024We wish Year 11s the best of luck as they enter their final weekend before the written exams start on Tuesday. In the assembly this morning, we reminded them that alongside working hard, they need to look after themselves by having plenty of sleep and eating well. They all should be aiming to be in school by 8am every day so that they can have some breakfast (which we will provide) and get support from their teachers. Before every exam, a teacher will do a ‘warm up’ where they remind Year 11 of some key knowledge they think will come up in the exam. We are delighted to be crowned champions of the U12 Harris Football Cup and the Harris Year 11 netball competition; we are incredibly proud of all the students involved. We encourage everyone to join an extracurricular sports club and so if your child isn’t involved, please encourage them to sign up for one of the different sports programmes. Students in Years 7 – 10 have two weeks until their exam week. You can find all of the revision guides on the website and students should be spending time revising for them. If you have any further questions, please liaise with your child’s Head of Year. Best wishes for an enjoyable weekend and bank holiday Monday, Mrs Larizadeh   https://0e58658be539ee7325a0-220f04f871df648cf4a4d93a111e3366.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com/harris_secondary_wimbledon/uploads/document/Newsletter-03.05.24.pdf
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