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14/11/25

Today marks the last day of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re learning how to recognise when someone might be experiencing bullying. Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, confidence, or friendships and always speak to a trusted adult if you’re worried about someone.

13/11/25

Thank you to everyone who came to our 6th Form Open evening last night! It could not be done without the help of our brilliant students and amazing staff.   

13/11/25

Kindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.      

12/11/25

Today we’re standing up to cyberbullying. Every message, comment, and post matters, so let’s choose kindness, respect, and support online. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone.      

11/11/25

It’s Day 2 of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re focusing on the Power for Good that each of us has. When we choose kindness, support one another, and stand up against bullying, we help build a community where everyone feels valued.     

11/11/25

Lest us forget.

10/11/25

Today marks the first day of Anti-Bullying Week. The theme this year is 'Power for Good'.   Follow along this week to see what exactly the 'Power for Good' means and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.  

04/11/25

Movember aim to change the face of men's health! Movember is uniquely placed to address this crisis on a global scale. They fund ground breaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.  

03/11/25

Welcome back to Harris Academy Battersea! We hope you had a lovely half term.   

31/10/25

Happy Halloween!

24/10/25

Our Air Our Action! Wandsworth Local Authority are working with MP Smarter Travel to inspire student to travel sustainably around Wandsworth. They presented the 'Our Air Our Action' sustainable travel assembly, holding a workshop after!     

21/10/25

Celebrating Outstanding Success at the Harris Federation Year 7 Maths Challenge! We are proud to share the outstanding achievements of our Year 7 students who recently represented our school at the prestigious Harris Federation Year 7 Maths Challenge. We are incredibly proud!

20/10/25

A huge shout out to Khalil Coker, who is currently representing West Ham FC and went on tour with them to Holland!     

09/10/25

Our new members of HABS Book Club and our Student Librarians enjoyed the excitement of a book hunt to find the first book of a series to take home with them! We are very grateful to Amazon for providing us with 256 new books and their volunteers who helped.   

09/10/25

We had a great evening showing the prospective Year 7 students everything Harris Academy Battersea has to offer!         

24/06/24

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09/05/24

24 Y12 Chemists ventured to Imperial College and  carried out practical techniques, calculations, identified common method mistakes and accurately observed then recorded results. The students were described "as role model students" by the university staff! 

25/04/24

I found a king in me and now I love you I found a king in you and now I love me' On Monday some of students saw the play 'For Black Boys...' at the Garrick Theatre. The group roared with laughter, sang along and (almost) cried during the emotional performance! 

25/04/24

Well done to all students who took part in Wandsworth Schools Athletics Champs. Congratulations to Tom Radford-Silver in the Shot Putt, Kymarley Morrison-Silver in the Triple Jump, Samuel Mireku-Kwasi-Silver in 100m Hurdles and Ajdin Sabic-Bronze in the Shot Putt. 

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Posted on July 10th 2023

The Adolescent Brain - Workshops July & August 2023

BrainWould you like to understand more about the developments your brain goes through during adolescence and some skills and strategies to help you manage?

Have you ever wondered why it is difficult to control your emotions?

Do you want to learn more about how the adolescent brain works and how it links to decision making and managing your emotions?

If you have answered yes to these questions, Daniella Drakos and Naomi Rogers (Drama therapists) would like to invite you to a FREE 3-day educational and creative workshop where we will be exploring how your brain works in a fun and creative way - using group activities, music, drama and movement!

The workshop will take place at St John Bosco College, Parkham Street, London SW11 3DQ and run for three hours, from 11 am - 1 pm on:

  • Monday 31st of July
  • Tuesday 1st of August
  • Wednesday 2nd of August

Click HERE to sign up for the event.

Click HERE to download a parent consent letter.

Please discuss with your young person and get their consent before signing them up to the workshops. The expectation is that they are present for all three workshops.

This Workshop is open to students who will be attending Schools that partner with the Wandsworth Education Wellbeing Service. (Ark Putney Academy, Aschroft Technology Academy, Bolingbroke Academy, Burntwood School, Chestnut Grove Academy, Ernest Bevin Academy, Graveney School, Harris Academy Battersea, Southfields Academy, Saint Cecilia's CofE School, St John Bosco College).

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