'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.

• National Careers Week - coming on 1st March 2021

  Wed 10 Feb 2021

  1st March to 5th March 2021 -  NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK

   

  Monday, 1st March 2021 will see the launch of our Year 7 and Year 8 competition which links Careers and World Book Day. The lucky winners will receive a £10 voucher!

   

  A Work Experience Workshop for year 10 students.

   

  Tuesday, 2nd March 2021 will see the launch of an NHS competition where students in year 7, 8 and 9 are able to design a job description for a role in the NHS.

   

  Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 - Virtual Careers Show organised by the Coventry & Warwickshire Careers Hub for ALL year groups and parents. Please click on this link to join;- https://cwcareershub.vfairs.com/. 

   

  Thursday, 4^th March 2021 – University of Warwick Question and Answer session with year 10 and 11 students.

   

  Friday, 5^th March 2021 – Celebrating Women in Careers. A selection of pre-recorded talks, videos, websites etc. will be sent to all year groups.

   

  And there’s more!

  • Inspirational Careers Quote of the Day!
  • Fun careers based activities for all year groups
  • Look out for our teacher interviews with our Careers Champion

   

  And something for parents too!

  Wednesday, 3rd March 2021 at 7pm – The Power of Networks Expert advice on how your child can build a powerful network. Simply register via this link;
  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eYf3fbSdQm2Ouyyi_h6qCQ

  

• Harris Students Mark Childrens Mental Health Week

  Tue 09 Feb 2021

  Watch the video to see how students expressed themselves through creativity during Childrens Mental Health Week.

• National Apprenticeship Activities at Harris

  Tue 09 Feb 2021

  WHAT’S ON DURING NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK AT HARRIS?

  Monday, 8^th February to Friday, 12^th February 2021

   

  The BIG Assembly – Years 9, 10 and 11 – Compulsory attendance!

  Taking place on Tuesday, 9^th February at 11:10am.

  Register early to attend –

  https://www.bigassembly.org/ba-naw2021-register/.

  • .Virtual Apprenticeship Show – Weds, 10^th February from 1pm to 6pm.

  Register via https://nas.vfairs.com/  

   

  • Meet the Russell Group – Weds, 10^th February from 12pm to 7pm

  To attend, sign up here.

   

  • Student Apprenticeship Quiz {Year 10 and 11}  

  For the chance to win a 10” Samsung Galaxy Tablet or £100 Love2Shop voucher, click on the following link; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelj6VxHBF2rDNyocXM16K3SYqnsV5pZY4cPYgrJR5oZsyzlw/viewform

   

  AND THERE’S MORE!!

   

  • Read the newly released Apprenticeship Booklet via https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resource/naw2021-apprenticeship-activity-pack/

   

  • Introduction to an Apprenticeship video produced by the Warwickshire College Group  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjvFxTBYpOE&feature=youtu.be 

   

  • Virtual Work Experience Opportunities

  Students are able to participate in virtual work experience opportunities via Speakers for Schools. Please encourage then to register for free so they can view these opportunities via https://www.s4snextgen.org/

   

   National Apprenticeship Week “will shine a light on the amazing work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.”

• Our Latest House Competition

  Mon 08 Feb 2021
  

• The BIG Assembly

  Mon 08 Feb 2021

  The BIG Assembly is taking place on Tuesday, 9th February 2021 at 11:10am for year 9, 10 and 11 students. Please ensure that you have registered before the event via https://www.bigassembly.org/ba-naw2021-register/.

  
  Alternatively, you can simply type "The Big Assembly 2021" into your browser and register this way. 

  

• Speakers for Schools

  Fri 05 Feb 2021

  Here are the Speakers for Schools Live Presentations w/c 8th February 2021. Remember to let Mrs O'Brien,  Careers Advisor know if you are taking part.

   

  DATE	SPEAKER	INFO
  Mon 8th February 10-11am   LINK TO JOIN	Tom Toumazis MBE, Former Media, Entertainment and Tech Executive, now investor in start ups   For KS4-5/ S4 – 6	We are delighted to be hosting a Broadcast with Tom Toumazis, Former Media, Entertainment and Tech Executive, now investor in start-ups. Tom is a public speaker, sharing his work/life experiences and encouraging young people to explore a career in the world of media and entertainment. He was awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to children. Tom will be sharing insights into the ‘art of nudging’ and how to get noticed in a world of noise!
  Mon 8th February 2-3pm   LINK TO JOIN	Milo Beckman, Author, Maths without Numbers   For KS4 –5/ S4 – 6	Join us here to hear Milo Beckman, a maths prodigy from New York. Milo’s projects and independent research have been featured in The New York Times, the Huffington Post, the Economist and others. He has worked for a US Senator, three tech companies, two banks and taught mathematics in New York, China and Brazil. His debut book, Math Without Numbers, is an illustrated guide to shapes, dimensions, infinity, symmetries, proofs, and more. Milo will be talking about a famous question in abstract maths: Is there anything bigger than infinity? He is looking forward to answering your questions.
  Wed 10th February 2-3pm   LINK TO JOIN	Jean-Patrick Cheylan, Head of Entertainment Partnerships, Europe, Twitter   For KS4-5/ S4 – 6	Speakers for Schools is delighted to be hosting a Broadcast with Jean-Patrick Cheylan. Jean-Patrick is in charge of supporting the leading European entertainment content creators to grow and monetize their audience on Twitter. He leads a 5 people team based in London, Madrid and Paris, which covers partnerships across Tv, cinema, music, fashion, lifestyle, food. Jean-Patrick will be sharing insights into his career journey and where to gain relevant work experience. He will be providing advice on how we can develop our resilience.
  Thurs 11th February 10-11am   LINK TO JOIN	Panel Broadcast with Flipbook Studio David Cordon, Head of TV and film, Jo Wilkinson, Head of Production & Yuval Turgeman, 3D Artist   For KS3-5/ S1 – 6	Join us for a panel discussion with Flipbook Studio, an innovation production studio who provide Visual Effects, Animation, Digital, Immersive and Film for their international client base. David Cordon, Head of TV & Film, Jo Wilkinson, Head of Production and Yuval Turgeman, a 3D artist will be sharing an insight into their careers and will be providing tips for students who are interested in a career in Film and TV. Students will have the opportunity to ask the panel questions.
  Thurs 11th February 2-3pm   LINK TO JOIN	Penguin Talks in Partnership with Speakers for Schools   Lit in Colour: Why Empire is Relevant Today, with Sathnam Sanghera and Zawe Ashton   For KS4-5/ S4 – 6	Award-winning author and journalist, Sathnam Sanghera, joins actress, playwright and director Zawe Ashton, to discuss the impact of Empire on modern Britain, its absence from the school curriculum and why it’s relevant to young people today.

  

• NCS Summer Programme

  Thu 04 Feb 2021

  The NCS {National Citizen Service} Summer 2021 programme is now open for Pre-registration for year 11 students.

   

  This is a fantastic programme where students have the opportunity to attend a 2-3 week placement where they can make new friends, support the community, gain employability skills, interact with businesses and develop confidence and social skills.

   

  Please visit wearencs.com to register. Be quick, as places fill up very fast!  

  

• Bilton 6th Form Interviews for year 11 students

  Thu 04 Feb 2021

  Bilton 6th Form will be commencing their interviews for any year 11 students who have applied to them after the half term. Therefore, please look out for your letter which is being sent this week!

   

  The interview will be an opportunity to discuss your aspirations during sixth form and beyond, as well as an opportunity to discuss your course options further.

   

  If you haven't applied for Bilton 6th Form, there is still time. Simply click on https://www.biltonschool.co.uk/parents/bilton-sixth-form and click "Bilton Application Form" and complete.

  

• Cooking for friends in Children's Mental Health Week

  Tue 02 Feb 2021
  

• Clem donates her hair to the Princess Trust

  Tue 02 Feb 2021

  We are so proud of our amazing Harris family.  Clem has donated her hair to the Princess Trust.

   

  Here is her message:

  I thought you’d like to know that I have cut my hair for the Little Princess Trust! I did it a few years ago too, but wanted to do it again! I hope a little girl somewhere will like to have a wig from my hair!!