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29/05/20

Just one example of fantastic resilience shown by our students - a Maths 'Try Now' complete with mistakes. Mistakes are how we learn! https://t.co/mCK7VX6hQ6

29/05/20

Discover the story of the codebreakers at Bletchley Park while keeping both physically and mentally active - a great opportunity for our students to get involved! https://t.co/uFR7SrGMTf

22/05/20

Today we celebrated Vivienne’s birthday! Lots of cake was consumed courtesy of Miss Pocock. All at a safe distance, naturally. https://t.co/e3mdi525Y7

22/05/20

Here is this week’s Student Video Bulletin. Everyone at HAWI is so proud of all of our students and the work they are doing and we wish you all a relaxing half term! https://t.co/pSyX8xMwi7 https://t.co/33K83VGbcD

20/05/20

It is National Thank a Teacher day. If you would like to say thank you to a teacher for all their hard work in supporting you grow as a person why not send them a message of thanks? I guarantee it would put a smile on their face! https://t.co/JvlWjTBAMJ

19/05/20

Retweetd From HAWI Library

Not sure what to read next? Fear not, there are loads of places to look for inspiration. Check out the reading list folder on the virtual school and the fabulous "Love Reading 4 Kids" for reviews and recommendations. https://t.co/NyFWDF1ppf

18/05/20

Fantastic efforts from our Year 7 Geographers! Such impressive work being completed at home. Here is just a small sample. Well done Sanjay, Wiktoria, Monika and Alexandra! Keep up all your hard work https://t.co/FrfiHITVNk

18/05/20

Remember to watch our Virtual Assembly today. This week it’s Mr Walsh’s turn talking about ‘Times like These’. Keep watching until the end for a very special performance. https://t.co/qGlqBReb35 https://t.co/pEHWevaRVQ

15/05/20

It’s Friday again and that can only mean one thing...the release of our next Video Student Bulletin. Follow the link to watch... https://t.co/3RFLSm7LwH https://t.co/D2aCCvOU6A

15/05/20

The Orwell Youth Prize 2020 theme has been announced. This year we are seeking creative responses to ‘The Future We Want’. Journalism, essays, short stories, blog posts, poems, and plays are all welcome. How you respond to this year’s theme is your choice https://t.co/7DAkHOWTO8

15/05/20

Some more fantastic pencil pots from our Year 7 students. Well done Monika (7W), Holly (7L) and Jenny (7W). https://t.co/dSk23nBfCu

14/05/20

Virtual Brass Band is up and running under the helm of Miss Allen. They’ve all be practising and we can’t wait to hear their rendition of ‘Oh When the Saints’ https://t.co/mjjR6uLepb

13/05/20

I think the pen thief is Boz!

13/05/20

Some of the fantastic pencil pots being made by our Year 7s at home. Brilliant job Harry (7W) and Boz (7M). We can’t wait to see what you make next. 🖍✏️ https://t.co/aGiAJqs2Ua

11/05/20

It's never too early to consider the future for your child. University College London have created a fantastic guide for parents who would like to know more about how their child can access university: https://t.co/4GMiz196OJ

11/05/20

If you enjoy both keeping fit and cracking codes, check out the Operation Bletchley missions! Named after Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers https://t.co/uFR7Srpc1H

11/05/20

We’ve loved being able to send home postcards and encourage our students through our Virtual School rewards. Hopefully it will make lots of our students smile! https://t.co/DvUpJRtOkF

11/05/20

Happy Monday HAWI! Make sure you all watch Mr Maurice’s virtual assembly today on the very important idea of ‘Keeping Going’. Here’s the link: https://t.co/0Clbxrp3qw https://t.co/liYvppm8ym

10/05/20

Well don’t these look delicious! Well Done to Charlie in 8W for making these Bake Off worthy scones. https://t.co/rLJ2PJLnSm

09/05/20

The perfect time to pick a new book and start reading. But what will you choose to read? 📚 https://t.co/mxV9ovn9DD

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Posted on September 9th 2018

Principal's Blog

HARRIS ACADEMY WIMBLEDON OPENS ITS DOORS TO ITS FIRST STUDENTS

 

On Thursday, the brand new Harris Academy Wimbledon opened its doors to its first ever students.  I am extremely proud to be leading an ambitious new academy and it has been a pleasure to welcome our first Year 7 students this week.

The students arrived with a mixture of excitement and nerves, looking exceptionally smart in their brand new school uniform.  In our first assembly I spoke to them about our motto ‘Make a Difference’ and how they can make a difference to their own lives and the lives of others around them.  In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Dumbledore says the following:

‘It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities’

This central message of the Harry Potter series is what I want the students to think about and act on.  I know our students already have a variety of abilities - we have budding leaders, sportsmen and women, mathematicians, journalists, lawyers and much more – but I want the students to make the right choices to maximise their abilities, to work hard and to be kind.

Next week brings the first full week of the school timetable and the students will need to be organised, ensuring they bring in the correct books and equipment to school.  Tuesday sees the launch of our exciting enrichment programme and during the week they will begin to find out about all of the extra-curricular activities they can be part of.

I wish you all a very successful and enjoyable week.

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