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28/03/24

Today marks the end of the term, but the beginning of a well-deserved break! 🌟 Wishing all our students a fantastic holiday. Rest, recharge, and get ready to leap into a new term filled with more learning and adventures on April 15th. See you then!

28/03/24

Year 12 have been honing their life drawing skills in collaboration with King's School this week, showcasing incredible observations and techniques. Kudos to all who attended! 🎨 We're proud of our talented students and excited to support their ongoing development! pic.twitter.com/454TvNnVCo

27/03/24

Massive applause for our Maths Challenge Team! 🌟 Showcasing incredible teamwork and resilience, they stood out with two Year 11s, finishing in the top third of the toughest round. Here's to their brilliant success and looking forward to next year. WELL DONE!!! pic.twitter.com/mMFPYzkGZq

26/03/24

Our HAWI Cadets shone at Pirbright, acing their Weapon Handling test with unparalleled dedication & skill. 🌟 Their conduct and resilience earned high praise, setting a solid foundation for summer camp. Proud of their growth and commitment! pic.twitter.com/cTXiRXa2gl

25/03/24

Standing ovation for our students & team for an incredible Oliver production! 🎭✨ Their talent, hard work, and dedication brought the story to life. I was an amazing performance. Bravo to all involved! pic.twitter.com/m9jycaRsbv

22/03/24

Huge applause for Dominika, Sienna, Deniel, and Andre on their amazing iStopMotion animation this term! 🌟🎥 Their creativity knows no bounds. Check it out. pic.twitter.com/eCUdXpMXvc

22/03/24

🏑🏐 Our HAWI athletes shining! The hockey team showed incredible skill at Raynes Park, gearing up for the London Hockey Tier 3 finals. Meanwhile, our Year 8 girls clinched a thrilling 14-13 netball victory against Harris Chafford Hundred, propelling them to the semi-finals! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/5hJMpF8utj

21/03/24

Final Gym session of the academic year for our year 11s. Thank you Nuffield Health Merton Abbey for exposing our students to the health and social benefits of leisure centres delivering weekly fitness and gym floor sessions pic.twitter.com/Vqu2TRIg3x

21/03/24

On Mar 11, our Y7 & Y8 music students shined at the Royal Albert Hall with 1,500 peers for the Merton Music Foundation's Change is Coming Concert 🎶🌟. An incredible achievement & experience, showcasing their outstanding talent! pic.twitter.com/hN4xuFNA9E

20/03/24

Kudos to HAWI Rocks, our Sat Music School, for rocking Wimbledon High's Battle of the Bands on Mar 8! 🎸🌟 Clinched top 3 with the audience's love. Open to Yr 5-9, no experience needed. Join us for the Summer term starting Apr 20! Want in? Scan the QR code to sign up! pic.twitter.com/OUY31bzc4i

20/03/24

Kudos to HAWI Rocks, our Sat Music School, for rocking Wimbledon High's Battle of the Bands on Mar 8! 🎸🌟 Clinched top 3 with the audience's love. Open to Yr 5-9, no experience needed. Join us for the Summer term starting Apr 20! Want in? Scan the QR code to sign up! pic.twitter.com/GLeIfUB86B

19/03/24

Get ready for a captivating journey with our Oliver production! 🎭 Join us on March 20th & 21st for an unforgettable evening of drama, laughter, and heart. Experience the classic tale as you've never seen it before. Don't miss out on the . Book now! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/eQirMrO0WC

18/03/24

Dive into a world where beauty defines everything. Our Book of the Week is 'Uglies' by Scott Westerfeld, a tale that challenges perceptions and takes you on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion. Uncover the truth behind perfection. 📚✨ pic.twitter.com/SwuYWiSHP4

15/03/24

Step into the world of Oliver! 🎭🌟 Join us for our mesmerizing production on March 20th & 21st. Experience the magic, the music, and the unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Let's bring the story to life together! Don't miss out. pic.twitter.com/ja1dgS8lRM

15/03/24

Great day for year 10 students. Visit to with and thanks to the staff and students making us welcome. Interesting Q&A and debate. pic.twitter.com/YHIkTZKN6r

15/03/24

Step into the world of Oliver! 🎭🌟 Join us for our mesmerizing production on March 20th & 21st. Experience the magic, the music, and the unforgettable journey of a lifetime. Let's bring the story to life together! Don't miss out. pic.twitter.com/ja1dgS8lRM

14/03/24

Thrilled to welcome author Anthony McGowan to our academy! His energetic talks, filled with humor and engaging stories from 'LARK' and 'DOGS OF THE DEADLAND', captivated our students. Memorable experience for all! 📚✨ " pic.twitter.com/OyQh68QaWT

13/03/24

📚✨ Celebrating the magic of World Book Day with a flourish of activities! We were thrilled to host amazing authors, dive into the art of manga drawing, and see everyone's creative costumes. A day where stories came alive and inspiration soared. " pic.twitter.com/0jMeDbHPzA

12/03/24

Big congrats to HAWI Rocks 🎸, our new Sat Music School, for shining at Wimbledon High's Battle of the Bands on Mar 8! Clinching top 3 with the most audience votes, we're beaming with pride! Open to Yr5-9 students, no experience needed. Summer term starts Apr 20. pic.twitter.com/BzM9KXaxpR

12/03/24

Y12History students embarked on a profound journey with the Holocaust Educational Trust, visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau.The experience left an indelible mark, with reflections highlighting its significance: 'A once-in-a-lifetime experience that everyone should witness.'#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/TSUIiSruEx

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Art

What is Art?

Art encompasses diverse media such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, art-textiles, photography, and installation. It is a visual creation in which people can connect, communicate and reason and is therefore a crucial element in society, both in understanding the past but also the current world ever evolving around us. By studying art students are able to analyse, express and explore their own pathway, as well as other people, cultures and experiences, equipping our students with powerful academic knowledge and helping them to become well-rounded, empathetic individuals.

Why do we teach Art at HAWI?

Within Art and Design, our key aim is based on the recognition of the universal human necessity for visual communication. Central to this is our commitment to provide an environment for students to challenge and inspire with the ability to express themselves aesthetically, both individually and collaboratively. Students build a body of knowledge about the history of art and design, embodying digital work and contemporary artists with traditional, major art movements, understanding how they have shaped our history and contributed to the culture, creativity and wealth of our world. By expressing reasoned judgements, students respond within inspired projects and personal, highly explorative outcomes, highlighting proficiency in the use of differing materials and observation and, ultimately, love of the subject.

How do we teach Art at HAWI?

The Art & Design curriculum at HAWI is similar to that of a spiral curriculum, split into 3 units per year, which:

  1. Develops experimentation and mastery of technical skills and processes across a variety of disciplines, such as painting, art-textiles, and ceramics.
  2. Divulges students with a knowledge of art history, visiting a broad range of art periods and styles. It builds awareness and empathy for how and why art developed when it did and how it still plays a huge role in the modern day.

These two elements are revisited throughout Key Stage 3 and become increasingly complex and challenging as the curriculum progresses into Key Stage Four. For instance, in Year 7, students look at analysing abstract art by Kandinsky, which helps underpin knowledge and analytical skills for comparing Dadaism to Surrealism in Year 9.

How do we make Art memorable at HAWI?

Schemes of work are created specifically for our students at HAWI, using popular and political current events and an array of artists and art styles both from traditional art periods and contemporary artists. Even through KS3, students have exposure to incredible resources to explore a wide range of disciplines from ink and bleach drawings to textile art and ceramics. Going into KS4, students have use of the photography darkroom and are given more freedom to select their own art style and artist to influence their personal project.

Alongside regular art lessons, the curriculum at HAWI is adorned with memorable moments, which builds an understanding of how art is applied and executed out of the classroom. These include visits to Kew Gardens, the annual KS3 Arts Festival, careers days and visits and for KS4, frequent curriculum visits to artist studios and inspirational settings in Central London.

We also hold weekly enrichment for our students, with current sessions on Photography and Graphics. Within these, students have opportunity to explore the use of digital equipment and the darkroom, prior to starting their GCSEs! There is a very popular Art Club for students in Lower School, and a KS4 Club for those who have opted to take art through to GCSE. These are hubs of activity, with students frequently partaking in national competitions as well as planning the set design for our current school show.

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