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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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Religious Studies

What is Religious Studies?

Religious Studies is a study of religion and beliefs which forms a crucial part of our culture and identity. Religious Studies promotes students to explore how religion and beliefs inform our values and develops their understanding of challenging questions such as, the meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, nature of reality and what it means to be human.

Why do we teach Religious Studies at HAWI?

The RS curriculum aims to contribute to students’ personal development and well-being and to community cohesion by promoting mutual respect and tolerance in a diverse society. At HAWI, the RS curriculum offers opportunities for personal reflection, deepening the understanding of the significance of religion in the lives of others – individually, communally, and cross-culturally. Fundamentally, we teach RS to provide the knowledge, skills, and understanding to discern and value truth and goodness, strengthening their capacity to make moral judgements and to evaluate different types of commitment to make positive and healthy choices. With this in mind, it is clear that the RS curriculum contributes to other parts of the school agenda, such as fundamental British Values, social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development (SMSC), Human and Life Skills, ethics, and philosophy. RS will provide a firm academic foundation for further study in history, literature, art, science and many more - both in terms of knowledge and in terms of skills learnt through the curriculum.

How do we teach Religious Studies at HAWI?

Our RS curriculum considers accurate knowledge based on religious traditions in Great Britain, taking into account the six main world religions and non-religious traditions (humanism). Students will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the continuity and progression of various religions, through synthesising significant features of religion together. Inevitably, students will develop their knowledge and religious vocabulary through their deliberate practice in KS3, which will interplay with their specified learning at KS4.

At KS3 and KS4, the RS curriculum will offer:

  • Students to acquire and develop substantive knowledge in Christianity and other principal religions in Great Britain.
  • Challenging questions about the meaning and purpose of life, beliefs, the self, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human.
  • Students to develop mutual respect for others, including people with different faiths and beliefs, and help to challenge prejudice and misconceptions.
  • Narratives, texts, debates, case studies, figurative language, and symbolism to evaluate religious and non-religious views on human identity and experience – both in historical and cultural context.

How do we make Religious Studies memorable at HAWI?

At HAWI, we want to ensure that the RS curriculum and enrichment opportunities leave memorable moments for our students. In lessons, students will have the opportunity to engage with religious sources and artefacts to experience places, traditions, festivals, and events that happen beyond the classroom. For example, Year 8 students during the Judaism module experience Hanukkah - eating Challah bread whilst making Dreidel in their groups. Alongside lessons, students are able to participate in Philethics – an enrichment programme designed to raise and develop young philosophers. Students in Philethics sceptically investigate and explore the most significant, yet controversial issues in history, from utilitarianism to the existence of God. Students engage in activities and modules such as, Philethics Court (group debate with case studies), Philosophical Room Escape, Philosophy in Greek Mythology and Religion in Philosophy which provides memorable moments in RS.

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