@harriswimbledon • Apr 20

On Thursday 9th July, the annual Harris Federation Music Festival will take place at Fairfield Halls in Croydon. This fantastic event showcases the musical talent across the Federation. This year is even more exciting, as we have two fantastic Year 7 students performing solos in the concert, as well as students taking part in the choir and orchestra. If you would like to buy tickets for this wonderful concert, please see the link below. Tickets are selling fast ! https://tickets.fairfield.co.uk/30238/30239?queueittoken=e_general3~ts_1776326344~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_0e64e1f9248b5abacf771e4e854a4474065f0e3e1e8fce0a55a1972a1f4aee91

@harriswimbledon • Apr 17

Congratulations to Mia (10 Dowding) and Cerys (10 Butler) for representing our school with excellence at the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge! Out of more than 400 participants, they earned a place in the top 15 with their extraordinary speeches, showcasing eloquence and confidence. Mia went even further, securing runner‑up for the entire borough! This is a remarkable achievement and a truly standout performance that deserves major recognition. Well done for representing our school so brilliantly! #jackpetchey #speakoutchallenge #hawi

@harriswimbledon • Apr 14

Before the half-term, we had a busy day focused on careers at Hawi. Year 10 students participated in their first mock interview. Our external volunteers noted that this year, the students appeared even more prepared and confident, which is promising for this wonderful group of future professionals. Meanwhile, Year 7 students (Y7) explored the construction industry, one of the key growth sectors. They tackled a challenge in pairs and then presented their ideas to professionals from the construction field. The professionals were very impressed by their work! A special shout-out to Iris, Bianca, and Nefeli, who did an exceptional job and greatly impressed both the teacher and the industry professionals!

@harriswimbledon • Apr 14

Congratulations to Zara for winning the Word of the Week competition! Enjoy hours of reading with your new Kindle! #Reading #Kindle

@harriswimbledon • Mar 26

We are delighted to share that a group of our Nature Club students recently took part in a special community event to celebrate the official opening of High Path Pocket Park. On Thursday 26 March, students attended a morning planting session where they actively contributed to establishing this new green space. They worked alongside members of the local community, taking part in hands-on planting activities and helping to bring the park to life. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with nature, learn more about the environment, and make a positive contribution to the local area. We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, teamwork, and commitment to supporting a greener community. Well done to all students involved!

@harriswimbledon • Mar 24

The students set the stage on fire during HAWIVision last Friday! What a show! Thank you to everyone involved for these fantastic performances, and congratulations to Butler for winning the competition with their incredible medley!

@harriswimbledon • Mar 20

The Year 7 and Year 8 netball teams delivered two exciting and competitive matches against Hollyfield last Thursday. The Year 7 team secured a fantastic 6–3 victory, with all six goals scored by Diane in an outstanding shooting performance. The team worked brilliantly together, rotating players through different positions and showing great versatility across the court. In defence, Marnie and Astrid formed a strong partnership in GD and GK, while Florence, Iris and Zara linked play effectively through the centre third in C, WA and WD. In attack, Grace, Isabella, Lauren and Diane combined well in GA and GS to maintain the team’s winning momentum. The Year 8 team narrowly missed out on a win, losing 7–6 in a hard-fought and closely contested match. It was an excellent defensive display, with Roheya at GK and GDs Savannah and Maya working tirelessly to disrupt Hollyfield’s attack. Gabi controlled the game well in the centre position, while Amelia and Alba showed determination in WD to limit the opposition’s progress into the attacking third. In attack, Tess and Anna worked tirelessly at WA to create opportunities for shooters Zaina (GS) and Caroline (GA), who made the most of their chances in a very competitive game. #Netball

@harriswimbledon • Mar 20

Congratulations to Rico in Year 9 who has won the Pi recital competition by correctly recalling an astonishing 150 digits of pi! #Pi #Maths

@harriswimbledon • Mar 19

Yesterday, our Sixth Formers attended a fantastic lecture on the causes and impacts of climate change from UCL's professor Mark Maslin! #climatchange #ucl

@harriswimbledon • Mar 18

Today, our Year 9 and 10 students had an exciting opportunity to visit Wimbledon Tennis Club! They enjoyed a fantastic tour of the grounds, where they learned about the history of the tournament and gained a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of this iconic venue. It was an unforgettable experience filled with enthusiasm and inspiration! #Wimbledontennis

@harriswimbledon • Mar 17

Today, our Year 9 students presented their final projects for the First Give initiative, which supports various charities, including Dons Local Action Group, Wimbledon Guild, and Cancer Support UK. They delivered engaging and passionate speeches, advocating for their chosen charities in front of a panel of judges. Congratulations to all participants! The judges were impressed by the students' presentations, commitment, and research efforts. Congratulations to Lily, Grace, and Lola, who were awarded the first prize for their outstanding presentation in support of Stop Hate UK! Additionally, well done to the Cancer Support UK team who received a commendation prize from the judges for their engaging presentation and dedication to the cause! #firstgive #charity @stop_hate_uk

@harriswimbledon • Mar 13

On Saturday 7th March, Year 9 Academy Scholars competed in the Young Citizens' Magistrates Mock Trial competition at Wimbledon Magistrate's Court. Taking the roles of Lawyers, Legal Advisors, Witnesses and Ushers, the students the trial of a person accused of phone snatching in a real courtroom. The students' confidence and preparation was extremely impressive!

@harriswimbledon • Mar 13

HAWI's Y9 Hockey Team travelled to the U14 London State School Championships at Southgate Hockey Club last Friday. In an amazing outcome, the A team finished 3rd place (winning 4 games, drawing one and losing only one match). They were fantastic throughout and only missed out on second by goal difference (they also beat the Central Foundation, who ended up finishing second!). The B team also showed a good account of themselves, drawing two games to take 6th place overall. Overall, we had some of the best teams there; in the end, the boys missed out on winning the whole thing due to 1-2 individual players at Kingsdale and CFB who made the difference (due to a gap in hockey experience). This is a culmination of a huge amount of commitment and hard work from this group, who have barely missed a hockey club session since Year 7. The team has won 3 medals in tournaments this year, including 1 gold, 1 silver and one bronze. Furthermore, most of the team are now training at Merton Hockey Club on Thursdays and Saturdays; a few of the team have represented them at U14 an U16 already. Mr Heald is excited about what will come in future years! Well done to them all.

@harriswimbledon • Mar 13

Year 9 students led a brilliant day of fundraising for their chosen charities as part of the First Give Initiative. Students from the different groups organised a wide range of activities, including a bake sale, push up competitions, penalty shoot out, selling homemade lemonade, raffle and a spin the wheel event to raise money! It was extremely impressive to see how year 9 students took responsibility for their own organisation of fundraising, demonstrating a great deal of independence. Alongside raising money for some wonderful charities such as Dons Local Action Group, Wimbledon Guild and Cancer Research UK, their social action will also count towards their Bronze DofE Volunteering section, making the day even more worthwhile. #charityday #DofE

@harriswimbledon • Mar 13

This year, students at Harris Academy Wimbledon enthusiastically took part in British Science Week 2026, exploring a wide range of scientific ideas through hands-on activities and investigations. Year 7 and Year 8 students focused on the important topic of the water dilemma. They explored global challenges surrounding access to clean water and investigated different methods of water purification. Through practical activities and discussions, students learned how science and engineering can help provide safe drinking water around the world. Year 9 and Year 10 students delved into the curiosity of mammals and broader biological sciences. Through a rat dissection, students were able to explore mammalian anatomy and understand how organ systems work together. Students also took part in a DNA extraction practical, where they learned how genetic material can be isolated and studied. In addition, they explored the fascinating field of astrobiology, investigating how scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth and what conditions might support living organisms. Our after-school science activities were equally engaging. Students participated in a variety of enrichment projects, including: • Making new paper from recycled paper, learning about sustainability and material reuse. • Dissecting a dogfish, which helped students compare fish anatomy with other vertebrates. • Further exploring rat anatomy, building on classroom learning. • Designing and building insect hotels, discovering how these structures support biodiversity and provide habitats for beneficial insects. British Science Week was a fantastic opportunity for students to experience science beyond the classroom, developing curiosity, practical skills, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and dedication shown by our students throughout the week. #britishscienceweek #science

@harriswimbledon • Mar 12

Wishing our Year 11 students an incredible experience as they embark on their Silver DofE expedition this Thursday! Embrace the challenge ahead! #DofE

@harriswimbledon • Mar 11

Yesterday was an absolutely exciting day for our KS4 and KS5 students! They had the fantastic opportunity to visit the career fair, where they engaged with a vibrant array of professionals from different fields. The students asked questions and explored various career paths! This career day not only enhanced their understanding of the working world but also sparked inspiration for potential careers and courses they may not have even considered before. We hope this experience ignited a passion in our students to dream big and explore the endless possibilities ahead! #careerday

@harriswimbledon • Mar 10

Today was an exciting day for the Year 9 students as they dove into an engaging workshop to hone their public speaking skills in preparation for their First Give presentations! With energy in the air and ideas flowing, everyone was eager to improve and showcase their talents! #firstgive #publicspeaking