A SIXTH FORM AT HARRIS ACADEMY WIMBLEDON
HAWI6
WELCOME
HAWI6,
as we are called for short, is an ambitious and exciting sixth form.
Our teachers are experts in their subjects and passionate about equipping students with the combination of academic qualifications and wider skills and experience they need for success in their next steps.
Our sixth formers learn in a brand new, state-of-the-art building with modern facilities and resources. They are enthusiastic learners and our teachers know how to support them to achieve their best grades. But for us, great academic results must go hand-in-hand with a fun and stimulating enrichment programme; our calendar is teeming with performances, sport fixtures, speaker sessions, trips, clubs and societies.
‘Making a difference’ is a concept we live and breathe. Many of our students volunteer in the wider community, contributing their skills to benefit society.
All are role models to children lower down the school and there are opportunities each term for sixth formers to take on positions of responsibility and develop their leadership skills.
Although our sixth form is still new, we are part of a thriving and hugely successful network of sixth forms at the Harris Federation where students obtain places at elite ‘Russell Group’ universities at more than twice the national rate. We work closely with the other sixth forms within this network which gives our students access to well-established careers guidance and university application programmes. In addition, our sixth formers also benefit from our partnership with the nearby King’s College School in Wimbledon which is centred around an exciting joint schedule of academic talks and careers advice sessions.
Our sixth form is set up and run to be ambitious for our students; if you share our drive, then this is the place for you to be.
Joanne Larizadeh, Principal
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STEM FACULTY
Our STEM Faculty comprises biology, chemistry, computer science, design and technology, economics, mathematics, physics and psychology.
Our outstanding teachers are drawn from a full range of specialisms and have in-depth knowledge of their subjects enabling them to provide the greatest level of challenge and support to our students.
During their studies at HAWI6, as well as developing their knowledge in their chosen subjects, students will gain invaluable transferable skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving, which can be applied to a wide range of university courses and professions.
There are exciting opportunities for our STEM students to deepen their knowledge outside the classroom, including trips to CERN in Switzerland, visits to leading medical schools and key scientific institutions including the Royal Society of Chemistry, the National Physical Laboratory and the Royal Society of Biology. These excursions provide opportunities for students to engage with real-life applications of the concepts they are investigating and showcase a wide range of fulfilling careers to aspire to.
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Reflecting a full breadth of studies on human society, nature and culture, our Humanities Faculty comprises English literature, politics, classics, geography, history, sociology and religious studies.
Through exceptional teaching from subject specialists, our sixth formers grapple with the moral and ethical values that underpin society, explore seminal texts and develop knowledge and ideas about the events and ideas that have shaped the world.
With a programme of museum visits and seminars with academics, we aim to expand our students’ engagement with their courses. We make the most of our academy’s location and have excellent links with the Royal Geographical Society, the Historical Association, King’s College School, the British Library and our local Russell Group universities.
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LANGUAGES FACULTY
Our Languages Faculty aims to develop articulate and accurate linguists. We offer A level Spanish led by expert teachers, including native speakers who can offer a personal insight into their country’s culture. Through our partnership with King’s College School, Wimbledon, students have the opportunity to study other languages such as French, German, Classical Greek and Latin.
We promote students’ curiosity and understanding of different countries and their culture, people, history and beliefs. To support this, we have established links with the British Council, the British Film Institute and leading univers ities and offer a range of talks, visits and workshops. We also offer international trips to support our students to develop into conscientious and confident communicators.
The ability to forge deep and meaningful connections, understand world views and communicate with intention is rooted in language.
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ARTS FACULTY
Within our Arts Faculty, courses in art and design, drama and theatre studies and music are delivered within industry-standard specialist facilities.
Our curriculum seeks to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of the powerful and humanising influence of the arts, whilst embedding hands-on practical expertise within their specialist craft.
Students share the teaching team’s passion for the arts and benefit from frequent visits to the world-class galleries, theatres, and music halls on our doorstep in London. Our teachers inspire a deep knowledge of seminal artists, practitioners and composers, which students can use as a springboard for their own practice.
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SPORTS FACULTY
Along with outstanding teaching and coaching, students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including our sports hall, dance studio and multi-use games area.
Our Sports Faculty encompasses not only A Level Physical Education but also a host of sports teams, athletic clubs and recreational games to inspire and support our students to succeed.
Our Sports Faculty has close links with AFC Wimbledon, Merton Cricket Club, the Royal Academy of Dance and Herne Hill Harriers Athletics Club. We also offer professional coaching in athletics, football, netball, cricket and dance to ensure that HAWI6 students can compete at the highest level.
At HAWI6, we believe that encouraging participation in sporting opportunities is crucial to the development of resilience, confidence, competence and leadership.
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PARTNERSHIP WITH KING’S COLLEGE SCHOOL, WIMBLEDON
We are proud of our partnership programme with King’s College School, which gives our sixth formers a range of opportunities to learn alongside highly able students of the same age at a well-established and highly successful neighbouring school.
This partnership enables our students to participate in an exciting schedule of joint academic talks, lessons, university preparation sessions and activities, as well as shared support on UCAS and Oxbridge applications. Our staff regularly share best practice on subject teaching as well as joint departmental training days.
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HARRIS EXPERIENCE ADVANCED
If you are part of our lower school, then you will already know about Harris Experience –the programme across the Harris Federation specifically designed for the most academically promising students.
This scheme continues into sixth form via Harris Experienced Advanced.
Students on this two-year programme will be given outstanding preparation to win places and then thrive at the UK’s top university destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge.
You can follow Harris Experience news on: Twitter: @HFexperience, or visit their website: www.harrisexperience.org.uk
UNIVERSITY AND CAREERS
We will support and advise you throughout the university application process and ensure that you are well equipped to succeed in your chosen degree. As well as individual meetings with a highly qualified careers adviser, you will have the opportunity to meet a range of employers.
You will also have access to a variety of business and university experience programmes run at our academy and across the wider Harris Federation, including:
• University trips and visits to university and apprenticeship fairs
• Access to a weekly programme of online university and careers talks
• The highly regarded ‘Next Steps’ Harris Federation careers event
• Bespoke university events with the London School of Economics and King’s College London
• Year 12 UCAS preparation week, including Oxbridge and medicine conferences
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PART OF THE HARRIS FEDERATION
Our academy is run by the Harris Federation, a not-for-profit charity with over 30 years’ experience of running happy and successful primary and secondary schools in and around London.
Each year, sixth formers from across the Harris Federation gain places on some of the most competitive university courses including medicine, law, veterinary science, economics and dentistry. Harris students attend top Russell Group universities at a rate of more than twice the national average and achieve many Oxbridge offers every year.
We have also supported an increasing number of students to gain places on exciting apprenticeships and degree-apprenticeship programmes at companies including Bloomberg, Bank of America, KPMG, Amazon and UBS.
You can follow the Harris Federation on Twitter: @HarrisFed
APPLYING FOR A PLACE
We have 125 places on offer each year. Please see the Admissions Policy for further details on entry requirements
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Harris Academy Wimbledon
High Path, London SW19 2JY
T. 020 3962 4300 Email. info@harriswimbledon.org.uk www.harriswimbledon.org.uk