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02/10/24

The tasting zone was a great success today at lunchtime. Students enjoyed delicious food prepared by an expert chef, including sushi and chickpea wraps. pic.twitter.com/xQex1O6cvu

28/09/24

Yesterday, we held our MacMillan Coffee Morning. Students brought in over 1000 cakes to sell in support of Macmillan Cancer Charity. Thanks to everyone who brought in or bought a cake. It was a fantastic day! pic.twitter.com/iRxxrYzkU4

26/09/24

Please note that entry to the event is by ticket only. Book your tickets now using this link - https://t.co/AfhyvRknNy

26/09/24

We are pleased to invite prospective families to our Sixth Form Open Evening on the 8th of October at 5:30PM. This event offers a great opportunity to tour our school and engage with our students and teachers. Please visit our website for more information and how to book tickets. pic.twitter.com/zXnFM2EVuj

20/09/24

This summer, our new Year 11 students had the opportunity to participate in UCL's renowned  Festival of Engineering! https://t.co/3FjmnOg8FD

18/09/24

Yesterday was our open evening! We were thrilled to meet the prospective students and hope they enjoyed visiting our school! pic.twitter.com/piY65gDC3R

17/09/24

Students can be seen doing some Audition Prep for Beauty and the Beast! It is not too late to audition... Come along tomorrow 3.15pm to audition to be in a tale as old as time!! pic.twitter.com/vdn9MSYg6i

22/08/24

Congratulations to all of our Year 11s on their outstanding GCSE results. We are very proud of them all. pic.twitter.com/4saSTZGQZ1

26/07/24

Which eggs will survive the drop?! More fun at Summer School pic.twitter.com/Jk7xQ0D0Ki

26/07/24

Lots of fun at Summer School with our new Year 7s! pic.twitter.com/9lTC3s53Nx

16/07/24

Today is a day of celebration! We are immensely proud of our students' accomplishments throughout the year. Well done everyone! pic.twitter.com/NLgOf7bpMZ

12/07/24

We are delighted to share all the photographs from Outdoor Activity Week and Aim High Week. It has been a fantastic week and everyone has really shown their resilience. pic.twitter.com/sg1781Cpyq

12/07/24

We are thrilled to share the exhilarating experiences of our Year 9 Cadets during their recent deployment to Longmoor Training Camp. This unforgettable adventure was packed with a diverse range of activities designed to challenge and inspire our students! pic.twitter.com/ou6UPCYsWc

12/07/24

Our Year 10s embarked on a series of enriching University Visits over the week, and the experiences were nothing short of remarkable, leaving our students inspired and broadening their horizons into the world of different careers! pic.twitter.com/X5nbptyOyO

12/07/24

Year 7 & 8 had a brilliant time at the residential in Kent, they were able to learn new skills, for example learning how to make fire as well asfacing their fears of heights. It was a wonderful experience and all students showed resilience and leadership in the activities. pic.twitter.com/GBtO8AyGzH

28/06/24

It's Heritage Day at HAWI! It is wonderful to see students and staff dressed in their traditional attire and enjoying music and food together! pic.twitter.com/R4iUmTkWSU

27/06/24

Tonight is our Art Exhibition ! We are proud of our talented students and excited to share their amazing creations with you! pic.twitter.com/OLNC6Rezxi

27/06/24

This week has been our HAWI Arts Festival and it has been a brilliant celebration of all our wonderful students across the arts. Thank you to all the students involved and well done for the amazing performances! pic.twitter.com/vbVxsMapYJ

21/06/24

Excitement is building for the HAWI election! Today candidates have campaigned for the prestigious title of ‘Principal for the day’. All students will be voting on Tuesday 2nd for the political party that they think has the best policies for HAWI. 🗓️🗳️ pic.twitter.com/mB8JYIPLak

13/06/24

Our Year 12 Politics class enjoyed a great trip to the Houses of Parliament. With MPs away, they were able to visit both chambers and then took part in a workshop applying their knowledge from their A-level studies to the passage of a new law. pic.twitter.com/GKaMkyGfyt

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Homework

Homework is a key part of our curriculum which will not only develop your knowledge but also develop your independent learning skills. Independent learning is vital for success as you progress through your education and into the world of work. This page explains the importance of homework, as well as other opportunities to learn and develop outside of the classroom.

Why does homework matter?

  • It will provide you with the opportunity to review and consolidate your learning to ensure it is not forgotten
  • It also provides you with the chance to extend and build upon your knowledge
  • It develops your independence; the ability to organise and manage your time as well as a sense of responsibility and resilience.
  • It supports a valuable learning link between home and school

How is my homework set and submitted?

  • Your teacher will set homework and explain it verbally at the start of the lesson
  • You will make a note of the task and deadline using your planner
  • You will complete the homework that evening so that you are not rushing your work
  • If you are struggling to complete homework at home you will be able to attend homework club which runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school
  • If you do not submit your homework on time you will receive a 15 minute detention the first time, and then a 45 minute detention each time thereafter

How much homework will I receive?

  • If you are in Year 7 you will receive between 30 and 45 minutes of homework for most of your subjects
  • If you are in Year 8 you will receive between 40 and 45 minutes of homework for most of your subjects
  • If you are in Year 9 you will receive between 45 and 50 minutes of homework for most of your subjects
  • If you are in Year 10 and 11 you will receive between 60 and 90 minutes of homework for each of your subjects

A detailed summary of how much homework you will receive each week can be found here.

What other independent work can I do outside of lessons?

There are lots of ways that you can show independence and resilience through self-study. Self-study means going above and beyond your teachers’ expectations and completing additional work that will help you further progress. Here are some tips how:

  • Ask your teacher for additional work. For example, past exam papers, research projects and summary reports of topics you have been learning about.
  • Carry out independent revision. You can watch these helpful videos about how to revise independently.
  • Sign up for additional tutoring in English and Maths as part of our National Tutoring Programme. These sessions are free of charge and last for between twelve and fifteen weeks. See Mr. Dinh if you are interested in a place.

How else can I learn outside of lessons?

Sitting outside of your homework there are a host of extra-curricular opportunities which will further broaden your horizons, develop your cultural capital, and improve your understanding of the academic curriculum. Each of these feed into our overall vision of what we want a HAWI student to become:

  • Deep learning days - these are days when you will be off timetable, immersing yourself in a specific subject or theme.
  • Trips, visits and external speakers - these take place throughout the year and include theatre trips, visits to museums, and talks by prominent speakers.
  • Extra-curricular clubs - these run before, during and after school every day and include sporting clubs as well as interest groups such as historical film club, Student Investor Challenge, and debating (to name just a few).
  • Performing Arts - across the year there are chances for you to perform in theatre productions as well as music recitals. You do not need any prior experience; we just want you to have a go and get stuck in so that you build in confidence.
  • Duke of Edinburgh - all Year 9 students will take part in Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, and many Year 10 students continue this to the Silver Award. 
  • Community outreach - this is an integral part of our vision as a school for the community, and includes fund raising, community service, and volunteering with local charities.