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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!     

01/12/25

We are excited to announce the launch of our new Instagram. Follow us at harrisacademybattersea to stay up to date with all things HABS!

28/11/25

We are excited to release the November edition of our newsletter! You can read it via this link or access through our website in the bio: canva.com/design/DAG4B4j-ct8…

24/11/25

Thank you to everyone involved in the campaign to raise supplies for our fellow Jamaicans in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Your generosity and compassion have made a meaningful difference during an incredibly challenging time.

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. Video  

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.       Video  

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.       Video  

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.      Video  

11/11/25

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Posted on March 19th 2025

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Build at HABS

There was great excitement at Harris Academy Battersea this week as students and staff saw work begin on the construction of their new Sports Hall. Students and staff were joined by members of their local community to a special ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of construction and hear more about plans for the new sports hall.

Once built, the sports hall building will include a fitness suite, two classrooms and a large new multi-use sports hall. The new sports facilities, which are being built on the Battersea Park Road site, will be open to the local community to hire outside of school hours and it is hoped that a range of sports and fitness clubs will be made available to local people of all ages.

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Proposed Rendering for the New Sports Hall

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Proposed Rendering for the New Sports Hall

Students and staff were joined by local community leaders, including Lisa Fenaroli, the Director of Education for Richmond and Wandsworth and local Metropolitan Police officer PC Darren Hawkett. During the event, Harris Academy Battersea’s Principal Charlie Comerford conducted the ceremonial groundbreaking after which attendees came together to discuss potential uses for the site beyond school activities.

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Met Police PC Darren Hawkett discussing the New Build plans with some of our students.

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PC Darren Hawkett with some of our students pose for a photo before going to the construction site.

Charlie Comerford, Principal of Harris Academy Battersea said:

“It is fantastic to see construction begin on our new sports hall.  Sport is an intrinsic part of Harris Academy Battersea and I am excited to see what new sporting opportunities the sports hall will open up for us.  We have some excellent sports clubs and teams, and I can’t wait to see them take full advantage of the new facilities.

“Likewise, I look forward to sharing the facilities with our local residents and it has been wonderful to mark the start of construction with members of our local community.  I very much hope that this will be a facility that local people will use and enjoy coming to.  A local Cheerleading Group has already shown an interest in using the venue and I hope that we will see many more activities taking place here.

“Our students are keeping a close eye on the construction process and a group of Year 12 students will be updating us with regular updates as the building takes shape.

“Thank you to Assured CMS, Dean Street Developments and AF&F Construction for their support in helping us make our vision for a new sports hall into a reality.” 

Saim, one of the Year 7 students who took part in the groundbreaking event, said:

“I feel that the new gym is really an exciting opportunity for me because it helps me with my physical education and it will also help other people in the community, making sure that everyone gets a chance to be part of this”.

Author's note: Please have a look at our press release from London World and London News Online by clicking on the images below

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HABS Students with members of the community on site for a quick photo op to commemorate a successful Groundbreaking Ceremony.

 

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