Latest News
'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.
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STEM Day Sparks Curiosity and Innovation at Harris
Wed 16 Jul 2025On 10 July, Harris was alive with energy as students immersed themselves in the exciting world of STEM! From hands-on workshops and interactive exhibits to inspiring talks, the day was a celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths.
Highlights included virtual reality experiences, dry ice experiments, coding challenges, and real-world engineering demonstrations—each one sparking curiosity and creativity in our young learners. 💡🔬🚀
A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible organisations and individuals who made this event such a memorable and inspiring experience for our students. Your support and enthusiasm truly brought STEM to life!
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Harris Wimbledon Trip
Wed 16 Jul 2025A few lucky Year 7 students had an unforgettable day at the All England Club, soaking up the atmosphere of the Men’s Doubles Semi-Finals on Court One! 👟💥
From a tour of the iconic grounds, to exploring the Wimbledon Museum, and of course enjoying the classic strawberries and cream 🍓, it was a day full of inspiration, history, and tennis magic.
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Harris students help smash Guinness World Record
Wed 16 Jul 202520 of our Year 7 students took part in Jamie Oliver’s Biggest Cooking Lesson world record attempt on 1 July — and what a fantastic experience it was!
During the event, students worked brilliantly to prepare a delicious pasta dish within an hour, following along with Jamie Oliver’s live cooking lesson. Their enthusiasm, focus, and teamwork were a joy to see, and they should all feel very proud of what they achieved.
It was a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved, and we’re thrilled that our students were part of such a special, global event. A big well done to all of them for their excellent effort and positive attitude throughout.
The Guinness World Records title was broken with 10,515 cooks, across 6 continents and 42 countries.
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Wicked Workshop Magic for our Singing Group
Tue 01 Jul 2025Our talented singing group joined schools from across Warwickshire at Warwick Arts Centre for a Wicked-themed vocal workshop hosted by Warwickshire Music.
Led by the amazing Suzzie Vango and her team, students explored a medley of songs from the hit musical Wicked, picked up top vocal tips, and took part in a powerful collaborative performance in a packed auditorium of singers from Year 7 to Year 13. The sound? Absolutely spellbinding!
Huge congratulations to all our Harris performers — you were fantastic!
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Year 8 at the Festival on the Close
Tue 01 Jul 2025Our Year 8 students had an unforgettable day at Rugby School’s Festival on the Close — a celebration of creativity, performance, and inspiration! From live music and theatre to hands-on workshops and thought-provoking talks, it was a day packed with energy and imagination. 🌟
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Year 7 Girls Inspired by Science and Engineering at the Big Bang Fair
Thu 19 Jun 2025Today, a group of enthusiastic Year 7 girls from Harris had the exciting opportunity to visit the Big Bang Fair at the NEC Birmingham — the UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) for young people.
Throughout the morning, the students explored interactive exhibits, took part in hands-on activities, and spoke to experts from a wide range of industries. They discovered how STEM shapes our world and learned about the variety of exciting careers available in fields such as engineering, technology, healthcare, and environmental science.
The trip aimed to inspire our students to consider future pathways in STEM and to show them how their curiosity and creativity can lead to exciting opportunities.
Well done to all the students for representing Harris so brilliantly — we hope the experience has sparked new interests and ambitions for the future!
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The Art of Our Schools
Thu 19 Jun 2025We’re excited to announce that Harris School will be hosting an interschool art exhibition at Rugby Art Gallery this September! The exhibition will run from Monday 8th to Monday 22nd September and will showcase a selection of outstanding artwork from students across local secondary schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the creativity and talent of young artists in our town. We’re proud to be leading this event and look forward to seeing the gallery filled with inspiring work from every year group, including GCSE students. More details will be shared at the start of the new term.
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Future Faces Success at Rugby Art Gallery
Thu 19 Jun 2025We are thrilled to share the fantastic achievements of our talented Year 9 and 10 students who recently took part in the Future Faces competition, hosted by Rugby Art Gallery and Museum. This prestigious opportunity invited young people from across the region to submit artwork that reflects their identity, passions, or future aspirations.
Out of all the entries, three of our students—Sofie Hartwell, Derek Anish, and Oliver Francis—were selected to have their work displayed in the Balcony Gallery, a public space that welcomes visitors to the library, museum, and art gallery. Their creative work will be admired by the local community over the coming weeks.
A special congratulations goes to Oliver Francis, whose exceptional piece was awarded Best Artwork in his age category (Years 10–12). This is an incredible achievement and a proud moment for both Oliver and our school.
In addition, the following students had their artwork selected to feature in a printed book accompanying the exhibition: Arnie S, Lexi-Lou M, Rose H, Skye A, Ben C, Jonah O, Melissa M, Katie B, Maria G, Ciara O, Maison T, Aimee H, Amber M, Larrissa D, Hermione R, Oliver F, Olivia G, Maysa B, Gabrielle P, and Ruby B.
Well done to all involved. We are so proud of your creativity, effort, and ambition—your work truly represents the future faces of the art world!
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Empowering Futures with Employability Skills
Mon 16 Jun 2025Today, some of our Year 9 and 10 students took a big step toward their future careers at an inspiring Employability Skills Workshop.
Huge thanks to Proactive Young People and all the amazing visitors from local companies who made this day possible.
🧁 From blind cupcake decorating to build communication and teamwork…
📝 To crafting standout CVs, practicing interview techniques, and speed networking with professionals — our students gained invaluable experience and confidence.We’re so proud of their enthusiasm and growth. The future is bright! 💡🚀
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Careers with German Conference
Fri 13 Jun 2025Yesterday, our enthusiastic Year 9 and 10 German students took part in the Careers with German conference at the University of Birmingham, organised by the Goethe-Institut. The event offered an exciting opportunity to explore how German language skills can open doors to diverse career paths in business, science, tourism, engineering, and beyond. The tour of the campus also gave students a taste of life at university.
Throughout the day, students engaged in interactive workshops, heard from professionals using German in their daily work, and discovered the real-world value of language learning. The highlight of the day was Harris students winning 1st and 3rd place in the Cultural Quiz.
