Yesterday (Thursday 11th July) year 10 Geographers visited the Dorset coastline as a part of their GCSE course. We had a great time at Lulworth Cove with all pupils (and teachers!) making the trek across the hill and down to Durdle Door. Pupils learnt about the different features along the coastline and saw the magnificant [...]
On Thursday 11th July, Harrow Way showcased its musical talent in the annual Summer Music Department Showcase. The evening gives an opportunity for studetns to perform what they have learnt over the last term in their music lessons and after school clubs. Performing were the school band, school choir, soloist singers, students who have guitar [...]
Today students spent the day at Auschwitz concentration camp, where they had a full guided tour. The day was quite emotional and thought provoking for the students and staff but they behaved fantastically and were a credit to the school. Currently there is a big storm, but everyone is looking forward to an evening meal [...]
Today (Thursday 4th July) 24 History students departed for Krakow in Poland. They have all arrived safely after a great flight and early departure. The weather is hot and sunny, as they head off to a water park this afternoon.
Harrow Way held their annual sports day on the morning of Wednesday 3rd July. There was a lot of throwing, running and jumping sports for students to compete in. In joint first place was Hawks (yellow) House and Buzzards (blue) House and they share the Sports Day house cup. It was very close and was [...]
Tuesday and Wednesday have seen lots more activities and the groups have also got onto the water. Water sports include Windsurfing, Kayaking and Sailing. All of the students have said how much they are enjoying trying new sports, but are very tired by the evening. Tuesday night activity was led by the school staff, we [...]
On Monday 45 excited year 8 students boarded the coach heading to Calshot Activity Centre for the week. After a quick tour around the centre and a big lunch the students got stuck into activities. A couple of groups had to use their brains on the initiative course, while others had ago a climbing a [...]
On Tuesday 4th June, 15 students from Harrow Way went on a GCSE P.E trip to Bath University. Some students had the opportunity to try out specialist fitness testing equipment used on some of the top athletes in the country. When we arrived at the University we met a sport physiologist [...]
48 Year 8 students had a great day at the Hawk Conservancy on Wednesday 1st May. The aim of the trip was for students to develop their understanding of predation and to think about the adaptations that some of the birds have to help them in their fight to survive. The students particularly enjoyed holding [...]
The OPAL (Open Air Laboratories) Weather Roadshow rolled into Harrow Way Community School last week to give Year 7 and 8 Science and Geography students the opportunity to explore the science of climate and weather. The OPAL Weather Roadshow is a travelling exhibition which examines different aspects of climate, weather and the atmosphere. Alongside professional [...]