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10/10/24

We were very proud to accompany our students to the Jack Petchey Awards ceremony on Tuesday evening. They received awards for being superb role models, overcoming challenges and showing us what we mean when we say 'Make a Difference'. We are so proud of all of them all! pic.twitter.com/tcEvze6IsF

10/10/24

We welcomed many Year 11 students to our Sixth Form Open Evening. It was great to meet enthusiastic students and hear about their A level study aspirations. Our departments showcased their subjects and provided insights into studying at A level. pic.twitter.com/fafnuVF92T

10/10/24

The Y13 Biology had an amazing time at the FSC Juniper Hall Ecology Trip. Students developed invaluable ecological knowledge and practical skills that will help them with their A-Levels and also give them a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife going forward in life! pic.twitter.com/l4GBd8LB2d

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

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Curriculum Overview

Harris Academy Wimbledon is committed to its duties in the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs Regulations 2014, our intent is that all students will, irrespective of their background or context, will: 

  • Experience a broad, deep and knowledge-rich curriculum 

  • Be literate and numerate 

  • Have high expectations for their behaviour and achievement 

  • Build their independence, integrity and resilience 

  • Take part in enrichment, extra-curricular clubs and deep learning days so that they develop their academic knowledge and cultural capital beyond the classroom 

  • Secure foundations for future academic and social progression 

The key stage three curriculum 

The key stage three curriculum is broad and balanced and enables students to deepen their powerful academic knowledge across a range of subjects over time. All students study the national curriculum subjects, as well as Latin, Drama and human and life skills which includes personal, social, health, cultural, citizenship and economic education.  

The key stage four curriculum 

The key stage four curriculum is designed to be broad enough for students to cover a range of subjects so that further study and career pathways remain open to them, whilst also providing sufficient depth so that they develop their powerful academic knowledge within subjects and excel in their GCSE exams.  

All students study the core subjects of English, Maths, Trilogy or Triple Science and Physical Education, and most students study Spanish. Students must also choose at least one Humanities subject and two additional options from a range of creative, performative and technical subjects. All key stage four students continue to broaden their cultural capital through the academy’s rich extra curriculum programme.   

Memorable moments 

Whilst the primary concern of the curriculum at Harris Academy Wimbledon is the mastery of powerful academic knowledge, we know that students learn best when they can immerse themselves in wider curriculum opportunities. As such, each subject area thinks carefully about the ‘memorable moments’ which students will encounter as they progress through the academy. These include careers talks, trips and visits, author visits, competitions and much more. These memorable moments deepen students’ love of learning as well as further develop the powerful academic knowledge and cultural capital of those learning at the academy.  

Enrichment and Extra Curricular 

We believe that the academic curriculum should be complemented with enrichment and extra-curricular activities, and we pride ourselves on our outstanding enrichment and extra-curricular programme. The enrichment curriculum is on offer for all students in Key stage three and gives students the opportunity to broaden, extend and challenge their knowledge and skills within a specific subject of their choosing.  

In addition to enrichment all students select at least one weekly extra-curricular activity. These activities help foster a spirit of independence, integrity and resilience, while developing cultural capital, creativity, character and confidence.  

Additionally, embedded within our curriculum are a number of deep learning days. Deep learning days provide fantastic opportunities for teachers to deepen the powerful academic knowledge of their students through enquiry, discussion and debate as students work off-timetable in subject areas. 

Students also benefit from opportunities to take part in sporting, cultural and charitable events such as the cross-Federation sports day, volunteer work in the local community, guest speakers, and visits to art galleries, museums and the theatre. These events and excursions help to develop cultural capital as well as our academy values of independence, integrity and resilience.  

Please click here for our Curriculum Policy

Please click here for the Year 7 Curriculum Evening presentation slides

Please click here for the Year 10 Curriculum Evening presentation slides

Please click here to find our Deep Learning Day overview for 2023-2024