I want to extend a very warm welcome to parents of our New Intake 2026 as members of the Harrow Way Community and to our weekly E-news. We look forward to working closely with you over the next five years.
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Of particular interest to new parents will be the Welcome Pack, which will be posted to your home address after half term. This will include essential information about Induction Day and preparing for secondary school. We will use either your address given to us by the local authority, or one subsequently updated by you. If you do not receive a Welcome Pack by 19th June, please contact us at school on 01264 364533 to check we have your correct address details.
It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of this summer half term already. It has been a busy six weeks, with GCSE examinations in full flow.
Our Year 11 students have continued to impress us with their hard work, maturity and positive attitude throughout the examination period. Their conduct in the exam hall has been exemplary and they have approached each day with real determination and resilience. We are very proud of the way they are representing both themselves and the school community.
I strongly believe that commitment and dedication should be recognised and celebrated, so today we arranged a surprise ice cream van for Year 11. Students enjoyed spending time together on the field in the sunshine, taking a well-earned break and enjoying a delicious ice cream after a demanding few weeks. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, and the students were absolutely delighted by the treat.
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Each week, I receive many kind emails and messages celebrating our fantastic school community. While it is always lovely to hear recognition for our students, so many of these messages express thanks for the care and support shown by our staff each day. Our school is successful because of the exceptional team of people who work here and the difference they make to the lives of our young people.
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National Thank a Teacher Day, taking place on 17th June, provides a perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate all staff. Every member of our team, including teachers, support staff, office staff, site staff and all those working behind the scenes, plays an important role in supporting our students and school community. If you would like to share your thanks with a member of staff, you can send a free e-card via Thank a Teacher. I know that any messages would be much appreciated.
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It just remains for me to wish all our families a happy and restful half term break. Year 11 students will obviously be continuing their revision, and this is important, but take time out to rest and recuperate too. We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Monday 1st June.
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| 25th - 29th May 2026 |
Year 9/10 Iceland Trip |
| 25th - 29th May 2026 |
Half Term |
| Monday 1st June 2026 |
Return to School |
| Tuesday 9th June 2026 |
Yrs 7/8/9 Royal Signals Trip |
| Thursday 11th June 2026 |
Harrow Way’s Got Talent Show |
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Assembly
This week, Mr Whitworth has been delivering assemblies on the six learning habits at Harrow Way Community School. These habits are important because successful learning is not just about intelligence or talent, but about consistently using behaviours that help knowledge stick and understanding deepen over time. Paying attention, thinking hard, participating, practising, asking questions, avoiding distractions, and being prepared to make mistakes all help students learn more effectively. These habits support concentration, memory, confidence, and resilience, helping students become more independent and successful learners both inside and outside the classroom.
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Harrow Way's Got Talent
Tickets are now available to purchase for Harrow Way's Got Talent on Thursday 11th June at 6.30pm.
Tickets cost £1 and can be purchased through SCOPAY under the Trips and Events heading.
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Newspaper Weekly Voucher Collection Competition
The school is taking part in a voucher collection competition ran by the local newspaper, the Andover Advertiser. The school that collects the most tokens from the paper can win a voucher for £1000 to put towards new equipment for the school.
Please collect tokens from the newspaper from 11th May 2026 and hand them into the school. Students can hand tokens into Student Reception. The deadline for tokens to be handed into school is 3rd July 2026.
Many thanks for your support.
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New Intake - Year 7 - September 2026
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Induction Day – Lunch Reminder
If you have not yet signed up for the free school lunch, please do so using the link below. Please note that all families must complete the form, including those whose children are eligible for Free School Meals, as this information will not be available to us on the day. If you do not sign up, your child will need to bring a packed lunch.
Link to the form: HERE. Deadline is Friday 5th June 2026
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Parents of secondary age children in mainstream school and children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) can now apply for School Transport for the 2026/27 academic year. Applications for primary age children in mainstream school will open on 16 April.
Application deadlines
You can check whether your child or young person is eligible for transport on the School Transport webpages. If you believe they meet the criteria, and you need help getting them to school, you must apply on time to make sure your application is reviewed before September. The deadlines are:
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- For children attending mainstream primary and secondary schools - 31 May 2026
- For children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - 30 June 2026
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CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all our Maths Challenge winners. Mrs German presented Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates to Year 7 and Year 8 students in assembly this week.
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GCSE Contingency Day 2026
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has set aside Wednesday 24th June as the GCSE Contingency Day 2026. This means that pupils need to be available up until this day to sit an examination even if their timetabled examinations finish sooner. The reason for this day "is to reschedule exams if a national incident or widespread disruption prevents them from taking place as planned, ensuring all students have a fair chance". If a pupil is unable to attend this date "they will be considered absent and will not receive a grade for that component". We therefore strongly advise that you do not make any plans to go on holiday until after this date.
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Harrow Way Community School is thrilled to be supporting the “10@10 or 2.5@5”.
Get ready to light up the night and make a difference! Whether you're up for a late-night challenge or looking for a fun, family-friendly experience, there's something for everyone in this year's event.
NEW for 2026: 2.5@5 Family & Friends Challenge. Starts at 5:00pm. A relaxed and inclusive option for all ages and abilities.
Location: Harrow Way Community School, Andover (SP10 3RH).
Date: Saturday 20th June 2026.
Start Time: 10:00pm for 10@10 or 5pm for 2.5@5.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award for Students with SEN or Disabilities
DofE is open to all young people aged 14 to 25 of all abilities, but we have a group of young people with disabilities or special needs working towards the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. To find out more and how to take part, please follow this LINK
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Ways Forward - our weekly newsletter for Careers, Apprenticeship, College, Work and Work Experience.
This week we're promoting several webinars:
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- What do geographers actually do?
- Employability skills - what skills you need to succeed
- Women in Engineering
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You can also find out about careers in forensic accounting, and space.
Year 11 students might like to view the latest local apprenticeship vacancies: trade supplier apprentice, trainee electrical fitting and assembly apprentice, early years educator apprentice, childcare apprentice, chef apprentice, bar and waiting apprentice, and dental nurse apprentice.
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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE UPDATE
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We have taken delivery of some great new book stock this week. Some of it has been purchased to specifically support year 7 readers who require reading support through our Reading For Success Program. Photo below. Students can see what's new on the homepage of Reading Cloud. They can also see suggested reading lists, check their own account , write book reviews, see the Book of the Week and more. Link here. There is an app available too.
Our new Romantasy genre collection saw a lot of excited interest earlier this week.
In order to continue to provide many thousands of free resources, loans need to be returned and in a condition which means they can continue to be borrowed. Our Unreturned Loans Reimbursement Policy can be read here. Unreturned loans will be charged at £5.00 per item and this is notified through Scopay. As this amount does not cover replacement costs, it will be kept under review. Thank you for your support.
National Book Tokens are offering the chance to win a Parkdean Resorts holiday with a £650 voucher - information here
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Bath University ‘Sports Science in Action’ Trip
On Monday 40 GCSE PE and NCFE Health & Fitness students visited Bath University.
Along with a tour of the campus, including seeing their world-class sports facilities, the students also experienced fitness testing and a strength and conditioning circuit.
The highlight of the day was the opportunity for all to use some of the fitness testing equipment that GB athletes, including the GB bobsleigh and skeleton teams use to help monitor the fitness and record improvements. These included a VO2 max test, Wingate power test and various strength tests.
The group also had the chance to talk to current university students about their experiences of university. An excellent day was had by all, and they can now apply all they have learned in their course.
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Year 9 and 10 District Athletics
On Tuesday, 52 Year 9 and 10 students went to Charlton Track for the District Athletics Competition. We had wind, rain and sunshine, however, a great day was had. The students competed to the best of their ability and their behaviour was exemplary they made Mr Briggs and Mrs Vout proud. Final, official results to follow!
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Attendance Fact of the Week
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External Clubs and Events
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For local community events and information, please click the button below:
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The Andover Roundtable in conjunction with the Musical Theatre Company is hosting a murder mystery evening to raise funds for their charities.
A crime is brewing in Andover... and we need your help to solve it.
The Andover Musical Theatre Company and Andover Round Table invite you to an unforgettable night of intrigue: Jazz and Jeopardy. While you hunt for clues and interrogate the suspects, enjoy a full evening of entertainment including:
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- A chilled welcome drink on arrival
- A delicious 2-course meal
- An immersive, high-stakes murder mystery performance
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Planning a night out with friends? Group bookings are more than welcome—it’s the perfect way to test your teamwork and see who can catch the killer!
Best of all, you’ll be supporting local arts and community projects. All proceeds go directly to our two registered charities Andover Musical Theatre Company & Andover Round Table.
THE DETAILS:
When: Saturday 13th June, 7:00 PM.
Where: Keystone Hall, Andover, SP10 1EP.
Tickets: £37.50 per person
READY TO SOLVE THE CASE? Secure your tickets here:
https://buytickets.at/andoverroundtable237/2102350
Questions? Contact us at: andover@roundtable.org.uk. Registered Charities: 1143762 & 1058023
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Avalon Family Gameshow Casting
Please follow this LINK to read the parent letter from Avalon - The Makers of Taskmaster are casting now!
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Harrow Way Community School,
Harrow Way,
Andover,
Hampshire.
SP10 3RH
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