'While we have time let us do good to all’. (Galatians 6:10)'

Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Your Future Roadshow

  Thu 18 Apr 2024

  Year 8 students joined the Your Future Roadshow hosted live by Think Higher.
  
  This aimed to inform young people about future pathways from an early stage, helping with future decisions including GCSE choices.

   

  Students were also asked to sketch their dream job.

  

• Careers School for Year 10 Students

  Thu 18 Apr 2024

  Some of our Year 10 students have signed up for @investin_education Careers School. As part of this programme, they have access to a day of virtual work experience, two workshops and a mock assessment centre.
  
  Last week, they had their first live virtual workshop in Public Speaking. Our next will be Entrepreneurship.

  

• Exploring careers using Lego

  Fri 22 Mar 2024

  Eleanor from the LEGO Group delivered a careers workshop at Harris this week. Our Careers Champions built workplaces of the future which encouraged many conversations about pathways and the future of work. The activity led to discussions about the impact of AI, their own plans, prioritising mental health in the workplace and more.
  
  Workplaces created included a boat for conducting Marine Biology research whilst out on the sea, restaurants run by robots and offices with mental health spaces.
  
  These students will help me to roll these sessions out to other groups with the box of bricks kindly donated by Lego.

  

• Warwickshire Book Awards Trip

  Wed 20 Mar 2024

  Our Warwickshire Book Awards group have been busy reading and reviewing the shortlisted titles. Today they travelled to King's High School in Warwick for the announcement of the winner

   

  See below photos of the trip and the group with shortlisted author Nathanael Lessore. Well done to Cheryl for winning the book review competition.

   

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• Lessons in Brain Awareness Week

  Wed 20 Mar 2024

  Last week was Brain Awareness Week and Year 11 Psychology students created models of neurons using sweets and then dissected a sheep brain to look at the internal structure and discuss localisation.

  

• Teamwork in Year 8 STEM workshop

  Wed 20 Mar 2024

  Some of our Year 8 students have taken part in a STEM workshop today. They were tasked with designing and creating a model of an electric vehicle.
  
  They formed teams and decided upon individual job roles which encouraged them to reflect upon their skills and strengths.

  

• British Science Week at Harris

  Fri 15 Mar 2024

  It's British Science Week, a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. Year 9 stduents visited the University of Warwick for an interactive Slice of Science trip. Year 7 have had a visit from Zoolab and all science lessons this week have had a lesson starter linking the curriculum to some exciting careers.

  

• International Storyteller Inspires Student as part of Careers Week

  Fri 15 Mar 2024

  Read about our World Book Day and National Careers Week celebrations in the Rugby Advertiser.

   

  Please click Here to find out more

  

• World Book Day Celebrations

  Thu 07 Mar 2024

  Alim Kamara from Storie Storie spoke to students in Years 7-10 as part of our World Book Day celebrations.
  
  He inspired students with his personal journey, career and interactive storytelling.
  
  Mrs Parmar has had activities in the library including a treasure hunt and book displays. Also pictured is the popular February Blind Date with a Book.

  

• SIAMS Inspection Results

  Wed 06 Mar 2024

  Harris Church of England Academy is delighted to announce the results of their recent SIAMs inspection that took place in January. 

   

  As a Church of England School, Harris is subject to the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) to assess whether the school has embedded and is reflecting a Christian Vision.  The report states unequivocally that Harris is “living up to its foundation as a Church School, and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish”.  Harris are pleased that the judgement given by SIAMS inspector reflects the school’s Christian ethos in caring for all those in its family, with the report stating that “The culture of care for all at Harris is exceptional”.

   

  The report also praises the students who “behave well, showing empathy and loyalty towards others”, and stated that the staff “are committed to making learning in lessons the best it can be for all”.  It also highlighted the school’s partnership with The Brooke School as a mutually beneficial arrangement that “enhances the expertise and support for SEND within the school”. 

   

  On receiving the positive report from the inspector, Headteacher, Roberta Harrison stated “I am thrilled that our commitment to every member of our Harris family has been recognised and we will continue to ensure that we do everything that we can, whilst we have time, to do good to all.”