Headteacher’s Blog – Week 8 – Remembrance

2016-11-11T13:18:58+00:00November 11th, 2016|

In assemblies this week, we reflected on ways in which students can assess the impact of the war on history and also explore how remembrance has become part of national life in the UK and other countries. Students were encouraged to consider how remembrance has evolved to include World War Two and later conflicts. The [...]

Netball Results

2016-11-10T16:08:55+00:00November 10th, 2016|

The Year 8 netball team stood up to the mark and played in place for the Year 9 team on Wednesday 9th November in their match against Winton Year 9. Despite being a younger team, they fought hard to keep the game low scoring being defeated 10 - 6. Player of the match went to [...]

Year 8 & 9 Girls Football

2016-11-10T14:23:42+00:00November 10th, 2016|

The Yr8 & 9 Girls Football team had a great start to their first match against John Hanson winning a comfortable 5-0. Harrow Way played at John Hanson on the floodlit AstroTurf, not in the best weather conditions; but that didn’t stop the girls. The girls worked very well together and played great as a [...]

Much Ado About Nothing

2016-11-07T13:23:46+00:00November 7th, 2016|

This year Shakespeare project had its public performance on Friday 4th November. Eleven Year 11 BTEC Performing Arts students gave up their half term and evenings for a week to produce a performance of Much Ado About Nothing in two weeks. Their first performance took place in front of Year 7 on Friday afternoon. The [...]

The Voice – Public Speaking Competition

2016-11-07T10:50:25+00:00November 7th, 2016|

On Friday 4th November, we held our first House competition of the year - The Voice. Students had to talk on a subject of their choice unaided in front of an audience of Year 7 for 3 minutes. Speakers were judged on the clarity of their chosen topic, the use of language and body language. [...]

Year 8 Football Report

2016-10-21T12:33:54+01:00October 21st, 2016|

The year 8 football team won through to the Quarter Finals of the County Cup with an impressive 4-3 win against Wyvern School. The lead changed hands on various occasions and we looked comfortable at 3-1 with 10 minutes to go. However, Wyvern kicked into gear and scored two good long range goals. Harrow Way [...]

The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers support Food Technology

2016-10-19T09:19:48+01:00October 19th, 2016|

Harrow Way Community School Food Technology students will be growing their own fresh produce, herbs and spices following a generous donation from The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London. The funding of £981.00 will finance the purchase of nine glass garden cloches (low protective structures which act like greenhouses) to [...]

Media Students attend Cheltenham Literature Festival

2016-10-18T13:33:37+01:00October 18th, 2016|

​On Friday 14th October, Year 11 Media students attended the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Their morning was spent in a workshop with Deputy Editor of The Times, Emma Tucker and columnist Phil Collins. After learning how the newsroom worked, and a brief visit to the Waterstones tent, they then attended The Times Live debate, listening in [...]

Year 10/11 Netball Results

2016-10-18T08:54:03+01:00October 18th, 2016|

Harrow Way Year 10/11: 23, Test Valley: 9 Harrow Way made it four wins out of four so far this season with a resounding victory over Test Valley. Excellent team play and some superb set plays allowed them to score with relative ease. The centre and defensive players worked exceptionally well, denying Test Valley many [...]

Tuesday is Mexican Day!

2016-10-17T10:31:39+01:00October 17th, 2016|

On Tuesday 18th October, the canteen are offering a Mexican Themed lunch – items on offer include Tacos and Vegetable Enchiladas. View the full menu here.

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