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04/02/26

This LGBT+ History Month, HABS are celebrating some of the inspirational figures that have impacted the gay and civil rights movements. Justin Fashanu was Britain's first openly gay footballer, he showed incredible bravery to face the toxic masculinity embedded in men's football

03/02/26

Listen to why Shalom and Mariam think you should come to HABS!        Video  

30/01/26

This morning we heard Sandra Miller talk about her mum Sabina. Sabina was living in Warsaw when Germany invaded Poland and the Warsaw Ghetto became her reality. This is a story of luck and kindness, and the message is one of tolerance and acceptance.   

29/01/26

A very successful week for our Basketball players! So far both the boys and girls are undefeated this season in the league and cup.       

28/01/26

The students taking part in the Our Air, Our Action project carried out a review of car‑idling around their school and found a mixed picture across the local area.       

27/01/26

Year 7 and 8 students attended and competed in the Wandsworth Sportshall Athletics competition against ten other secondary schools from across the borough. The Year 7 boys, Year 7 girls, and Year 8 boys finished 5th overall, and the Year 8 girls achieving an excellent 4th place

23/01/26

The long awaited Sports Hall Update! The countdown is on...            Video  

22/01/26

Throw back to the Press Club's visit to the CNN Studio, what a cool opportunity!             

20/01/26

The HABS boys were in action yesterday against a strong Harris Wimbledon side. The boys rose to the challenge and delivered an excellent performance, securing a hard-fought 45–40 victory in a close, nail-biting game.     

15/01/26

HMRC came in to host an informative workshop for our Sixth Form students. Victoria and Jonny, from HMRC, explained what the tax system does and what the social implications are. It is great to develop life skills, such as this, with our students!       

14/01/26

Our newsletter recapping all things HABS is now available to read via our website or the link below:  canva.com/design/DAG8PN-73I4…

09/01/26

Meet some of our Year 12’s!      Video  

06/01/26

Welcome back to all of our students and staff! We hope you are well rested and enjoying the snow.     

31/12/25

Happy New Year!  Video  

23/12/25

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a restful break from all of us here at HABS!     

11/12/25

On Tuesday evening staff and Sixth Form students came together for a heartwarming Christmas celebration filled with food, reflection, music, and festive cheer. The evening began with a delicious spread of food generously donated by staff and students.     

11/12/25

Our students have received revision work books to aid them in their preparation for exams. The CGP series are a great support for students in the study period!   

10/12/25

One of the most exciting BHM celebrations was the school-wide poetry competition, for which students were tasked with creating and presenting poems to mark this year’s theme of ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who got involved!

03/12/25

Congratulations to our Basketball team and their big win 56:16! 

03/12/25

What a great time at the Ice Rink for our Year 7 Trip!     

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Posted on July 12th 2023

Year 12 Careers and Skills Trip to Octopus Energy

Twenty-three Year 12 students, who have been taking part in careers and skills workshops every Thursday afternoon for two terms, went to the Octopus Energy London Head Office recently.

After journeying on London buses and a short walk to the offices near Oxford Street, it was fantastic to see the students being inspired and developing their knowledge of the STEM careers sector.

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First, they listened to four speakers about their work within Octopus Energy and their career paths. Then they engaged with group tasks to learn more about specific job roles within the energy and STEM careers sector.

After a brief snack and refreshment break, the students then toured the offices and met staff within the different teams. They asked many mature questions and were very interested in the brokerage team's work. Finally, students had a Q&A session where they received an awards ceremony and goodie bags!

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Octopus Energy staff said that Harris Academy Battersea was “the best school they’ve ever worked with”! The Year 12 students came away with increased knowledge of the STEM sector, improved communication skills, and even a multitude of free items like octopus soft toys. Furthermore, it opened up potential summer school internships and apprenticeships in the future with the company.

Learning about careers in the STEM sector at Octopus Energy.

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