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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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Science

What is Science?

Science is the study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Science is continually refining and expanding our knowledge of the universe, and as it does, it leads to new questions for future investigation. Science will never be ‘finished’. 

Why do we teach Science at HAWI?

All students should gain a level of scientific competency allowing them to succeed in all areas of their life. Science equips students with the ability to describe and explain phenomena they notice in the world around them as well as teaching a range of skills such as scientific enquiry, literacy, numeracy and evaluation. Through Science students learn to understand that every effect has one or more cause and develop logic reasoning to make informed rational decisions about everyday Science contexts. For example, evaluating side effects versus benefits of vaccines or evaluating the development of new technologies in terms of resource availability, carbon footprint, energy inputs and cost analysis. Through scientific enquiry students are given a framework to question the world around them. We teach them how to design valid experiments to find answers to their questions while also developing creative problem-solving skills.

How do we teach Science at HAWI?

We have created a challenging curriculum that offers our pupils the opportunity to gain a breadth and depth of scientific knowledge. The curriculum builds upon the content taught at KS2 and prepares students for success at KS4, KS5 and beyond. The curriculum is mapped across the years in a spiral design. Topics are interleaved and get progressively harder each year. In chemistry for example, students learn about elements in year 7, types of reaction in year 8, bonding, structure and properties of matter in year 9, quantitative chemistry in year 10 and rate and extent of chemical change in year 11. Working scientifically skills are taught across all topics and it is expected that lessons have a practical element when possible. Across the key stages our curriculum is taught using ‘Big Questions’ which students look to answer as their powerful scientific knowledge develops through each lesson and unit.

How do we make Science memorable at HAWI?

Alongside science lessons, the curriculum at HAWI is comprised of many memorable moments which bring the subject to life. These include visits to the Science Museum, The Royal Observatory and the Natural History Museum. These excursions provide opportunities for students to explore a topic beyond the curriculum and engage with real life applications of the concepts studied in class. Alongside these excursions, students have the opportunity to meet science graduates and STEM ambassadors who have made a career from the subject for example in chemical engineering, quantum mechanics, or medicine. We have developed links with King’s College Wimbledon and Wimbledon High School who offer science workshops delivered by their GCSE and A-level students. These workshops offer the opportunity for our students to see academic role models and boost engagement in science. There is also optional STEM enrichment offered for year 7 and 8 students. STEM puts students’ innovation to the test by combining knowledge from science, technology, engineering and maths to design and carry out experiments or build and test products to solve problems.

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 Science curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 10 Triple Biology curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 10 Triple Chemistry curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 10 Triple Physics curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 11 Science curriculum guide
 

Please click here for Year 11 Triple Biology curriculum guide  

Please click here for Year 11 Triple Chemistry curriculum guide  

Please click here for Year 11 Triple Physics curriculum guide

Please click here for the Year 11 Health and Social Care curriculum plan

Please click here for Year 12  Biology curriculum guide 

Please click here for Year 12 Chemistry curriculum guide

Please click here for year 12 Physics curriculum guide

Please click here for Year 12 Psychology curriculum guide