'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 Has Talent 2025

  Thu 27 Mar 2025 Ms Ellis

  On Thursday March the 20th, parents, teachers and friends gathered to watch the first ever ‘Harris Has Talent’ at Harris Church of England Academy. The students at Harris had been selected through an audition process and had been practicing for weeks in preparation. The winning prize was a £50 voucher and direct entry to the semi finals of ‘Rugby’s got Talent.’

   

  Our judging panel consisted of Dave Pugh, Head of Music at Kenilworth School. Mike Folly, chair of the Rugby Rotary Music Bursary, which has generously donated equipment to Harris School music department.

   

  We also were lucky enough to have professional musician Benji Kirkpartrick join our judging panel. Benji is a professional folk singer and musician, previously a member of Bellowhead, Faustus and Steeleye Span, he now performs as a solo artist and also as a member of the Seth Lakeman band. Benji wrote that it was "enjoyable to see students performing and doing some creative work."

  The evening was opened with our Harris rock band, ‘The Coneheads’ and their brilliant rendition of ‘Mardy Bum’ by the Arctic Monkeys. Ee then moved on to some beautiful Irish dancing, followed by three duets; one vocal and piano; a beautiful vocal duet by two year 7 students and

  then a vocal and guitar duet number, which was awarded our first highly commended prize of the night.

   

  We then had some great commercial dance, followed by Isaac, a year 7 student, on the piano with a self-composed piece called ‘My Imagination.’ The judges especially appreciated this original piece and said it was "skilfully played"

  Things were rounded up with a solo of ‘All of me’, by John Legend, performed on the piano with added vocals, this was selected for a highly commended award by our judges, then a lyrical dance before finishing with classic rock and roll number performed by a year 10 on guitar with vocals.

   

  The winner of the evening was the solo lyrical dance, the judges agreed the performance had a balance of technical skill and creativity as well as confidence and stage presence as a solo performer.

   

  Judge Mike Folly said, "each one is a winner for getting up on stage and performing to us all," he was very impressed with the performances of all our students and that took part.

   

  The performing arts department would like to thank all the parents and friends who came to watch their children, and

  to the rotary club who also came to support the event. Finally, we would like to say a huge ‘WELL DONE’ to all the students involved, it takes such confidence to perform in front of an audience and the skill and talent they all showed was incredible to watch.

  

• Just Giving

  Tue 18 Mar 2025 Ms Fenson

  Four of our teachers are putting themselves through pain this April!

   

  They are taking on different challenges to raise funds for our 4 chosen charities this year. We're hoping to raise £400 so we can donate £100 to each charity.

   

  Mrs Finnemore will hike the Camino Way in Portugal - 280km

   

  Ms Fenson will run the Coventry Half Marathon - 21.1km

   

  Mr Smith will run 2 x Park Runs in South Africa - 10km

   

  Mrs Hummel will take part in a Strong Woman competition which involves walking with a 150kg yoke, deadlifting a 100kg axle with wagon wheels, and other painful exploits!

   

  Please support them and give generously!

   

  Just Giving Link

  

• Neurodiversity

  Mon 17 Mar 2025

  This week, celebrate the diversity of how our brains work with a selection of books that highlight unique perspectives, experiences, and the power of neurodiversity. Explore these recommended titles and see the work through different lenses. Perfect for Ket stage 3 and 4 students.

  

• School of Life Sciences at Warwick University

  Thu 13 Mar 2025 NPI

  As part of Science Week, our Year 9 students had an exciting opportunity to visit the School of Life Sciences at Warwick University. In the state-of-the-art teaching labs, students took part in a hands-on workshop where they recorded their own electrocardiograms (ECGs) and explored how exercise affects heart activity. This experience gave them a fascinating insight into physiology and the real-world applications of science in healthcare.

  

• Charity Fundraising Week

  Mon 10 Mar 2025

  Charity Fundraising Week

   

  7th - 11th April

   

  Start saving the coins to help support a range of House charities.

  Speak to your Tutor / Heads of Houses for more

  

• GB win mixed 4x400m relay bronze at European Indoors

  Thu 06 Mar 2025

  Former student Josh Faulds helped Team GB win bronze at European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn

   

  European Athletics Indoor Championships: GB win mixed 4x400m relay bronze as Femke Bol earns gold for hosts - BBC Sport

  

• Career Detectives Event for Year 7 Students at Harris CofE Academy

  Thu 06 Mar 2025

  As part of our National Careers Week activities, our Year 7 students had an amazing time participating in the Career Detectives event! 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♀️
  
  Throughout the event, students developed essential skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They also gained valuable insights into various career paths and the skills needed to succeed in the future. 
  
  A huge thank you to the companies and individuals who made this event possible! Your support and dedication have truly inspired our students. 
  
  Here are some highlights from the event 📸 with quotes from students involved.
   

  

• Hero paperboy helps save pensioner couple from fire

  Wed 26 Feb 2025

  A hero paperboy helped alert pensioners to a blaze which killed their nonagenarian neighbours, allowing the couple to escape before the fire engulfed their adjoining bungalow.

   

  Joel Hart was delivering the Daily Mail to tragic Len Hall, 96, and wife Pat, 93, when he heard the couple’s smoke alarm ringing and smelled smoke as he opened their letterbox.

  Unable to see inside the property as the blinds were down, the 15-year-old frantically began ringing the doorbell of the Mistrys who lived next door, allowing them to flee to safety.

   

  The schoolboy said: ‘I heard the alarm and could smell burning as soon as I opened the letterbox but when I looked through it I couldn’t see any flames or smoke.

   

  ‘I thought I need to tell the neighbours as something was wrong. I’m just glad I was able to help and they were able to get out, but it’s really sad that two people died.’

   

  Joel said the neighbour, Bhanumati Mistry, went straight to the Halls’ son who lives on the same road in Rugby, Warwickshire, to alert him to the blaze. 

   

  The teenager, who attends Harris Church of England Academy school in the town, then dialled 999 and waited at the scene until fire crews and police arrived.

   

  He told how he saw Mr Hall, 62, attempt to make his way inside the back door of the bungalow to look for his parents, only to be beaten back by smoke.

   

  Newspaper Article link

   

   

  

• Students visit WMG Engineering Industry Day

  Fri 14 Feb 2025

  Some of our Year 8 students had an incredible experience at the WMG Engineering Industry Day! 
  
  Highlights of the day included:

  • Talks from and the opportunity to meet inspiring professionals from the engineering industry
  • An insightful tour of the University of Warwick campus
  • Learning about different pathways into engineering including apprenticeships
     

  

• Paris Trip 2025

  Fri 07 Feb 2025

  Hello from Paris!

   

  We have arrived safely, we are just off for a cruise down the Seine.