'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.

• Harris Academy Big Bang in the news

  Mon 15 Jul 2019

  SCIENCE and engineering came to life with a bang when over 650 primary school children joined pupils at Harris Church of England Academy for a lively annual event.

   

  The Big Bang returned to the Academy for the second year running to introduce youngsters to the world of ‘STEAM’ – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths – through a range of interactive activities, workshops and shows.

   

  They included an onsite planetarium, an Aston Martin car, robots, bikes, an Enigma Machine from Bletchley Park, engaging exhibits, an Atomic Science show, and a textile workshop from Great British Sewing Bee winner Heather Jacks.

   

  Read the full article on the Rugby Observer website https://rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/science-event-goes-off-with-a-bang/

  

• Harris celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths with a Big Bang!

  Fri 05 Jul 2019

  The Big Bang @ Harris Church of England Academy was held on the 3rd July 2019, providing 9 to 16 year olds with a fun and educational experience to help inspire them towards careers using STEAM subjects.

   

  This was the second Big Bang event at this amazing school which already engages its students with a host of extra-curricular STEM opportunities.  The event hosted a wide range of interactive activities, workshops and shows from a number of local and regional providers, companies and institutions all showcasing the wide and diverse world of STEAM. The event had an array of activities and included an onsite planetarium, Aston Martin car, robots, bikes, Enigma Machine from Bletchley Park, engaging exhibits and an Atomic Science show. In addition, Heather Jacks winner of the Great British Sewing Bee delivered textile workshops.  A huge thanks to the following companies that supported the event:

  Autins, Cummins, iChemE, Imagineering Foundation, the Met Office, Peter Brett Associates, Pfizer, Ricardo, EDAG Engineering, Rotary International, Atomic Science, Immersive Experiences, Aston Martin, Bletchley Park, High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC), Medical Mavericks, Morgan Sindall, Kuka Robotics and the Sea Cadets.

   

  We hosted over 650 primary school pupils, as well as our own Academy students and Rugby Mayor Councillor Bill Lewis was in attendance.  

  

• Positive Futures Programme

  Fri 05 Jul 2019

  Fifteen students have signed up to take part in the PET-Xi Positive Future programme in school next week.

   

  This programme provides a high level of personal attention, mentoring and motivational support. Through a personal mentoring approach and comprehensive programme, students have the opportunity to gain qualifications and employability skills with the overall aim of helping them to progress into a positive destination.

   

  Participants in the programme can receive support with important areas like how to go about applying for a job, CV and cover-letter writing and perfecting their interview skills as well as help with building confidence and skills for work.

• Think Higher Revision Workshop

  Fri 05 Jul 2019

  This week, nine Year 10 Think Higher students have taken part in a GCSE Revision Workshop.

   

  Each day centred on a particular theme or core subject.  The focus was on Maths and English and specialists visited the group to deliver interactive workshops and tuition.  They also covered getting exam ready, provided revision support and revision packs.  Workshops were run on the growth mind-set and mental health.

   

  Some feedback from the participants:

  ThinkHigher has helped me understand what life is like after school and it showed me all the options I could do when I finish school. The sessions helped me to see how important my GCSE’s are.

   

  Over the past couple of weeks, ThinkHigher has helped me with things I struggle with e.g. revision.

   

  These sessions have been really useful for encouraging me to go to university and they’ve also helped me develop my confidence. Thank you for the opportunity.

   

  It was epic getting free resources. Also, the English revision was fun.

   

  These sessions have given me a clearer insight to my future and what I should be doing and looking out for. They have also help me improve my life skills like my sociability, confidence etc….

   

  ThinkHigher has helped me to understand how to revise better and also providing me with some necessary equipment to revise better. The maths day did also help with improving my fraction skills. The English day was very enjoyable. Thank you!

   

  These sessions have been good because we have learnt new things and have worked with people we would not normally talk too. I have come out my comfort zone.

   

  It has helped me certify that I want to go to University. The activities have been intriguing and thoughtful.