This week, commencing 14th January, students on the applied science course were making esters. Esters are chemicals which are found in nature that have a smell. Some esters have nice smells and some have horrible smells. Students reacted a carboxylic acid and an alcohol with concentrated sulphuric acid to make thier esters. [...]
On Wednesday 16th January Harrow Way hosted the annual district 5-aside football competition. There were 5 teams that entered: Harrow Way, John Hanson, The Clere, Test Valley and Winton. […]
On the last day of term Mr Baxter, head of Performing Arts, took his acting to new heights as he was air lifted by helicopter to Middle Wallop Primary School, dressed as Father Christmas. A crowd gathered to see him off, as he flew off to deliver presents to the local Primary school. To view [...]
The Yr10 BTECÂ performance of 'A Christmas Carol' brought the hectic performance season to a fitting end. For galleries of pictures taken at the events click Dance Competition, Mrs Essop's Dance Club, Music Concert, and 'A Christmas Carol'. The picture on the left shows the dramatic appearance of the Ghost of Jacob Marley. [...]
I am delighted to present this, my tenth edition of Head’s Corner, which is published in both leaflet and web form. This has been another extremely busy and productive term in all areas of the school and even more so in the run up to Christmas. […]
A selection of Christmas Cards created with Adobe Fireworks. View them all in the Gallery.
Students should be bringing home a letter today from Mr Currie. This can be viewed here: Headteacher's letter 18 Dec 07 The Newsletter will be published tomorrow and sent home with students. This will include an updated calendar of important dates in the school year. We wish everyone a restful Christmas Holiday and look forward [...]
During the day on Monday 17th December 2007, each year group had a chance to play Maths Millionaire. All money raised was in aid of the charity NSPCC. Each team which took part was full of enthusiasm, and were kept entertained by ‘Will Stop’ the NSPCC logo which ran down the [...]
The 2007 Christmas Fair was a great success, with over 20 stalls and games. The first ever fair was well attended, and saw students coming up with excellent ideas for stalls. This included chocolate fountains, popcorn, homemade biscuits and cake, darting santa, xmas pudding shoot out, guess the name of the reindeer and a [...]
A record number of students entered the 8th HWCS Annual Dance Competition. 18 groups of students danced a selection of well choreographed and well polished dances. […]