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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.

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!

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Posted on November 20th 2019

Colonialism in Literature Lecture at Queen Mary's University

Twenty four of our English Literature students from Year 12 visited Queen Mary University recently to attend a lecture on colonialism in literature.

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The students found the day fascinating, as you can see from the following comments about the experience.

  • “The trip to Queen Mary University allowed me to look at literature differently; through a post-colonial lens. This priceless knowledge cannot erode over time and allows me to view texts in a whole new light.” RowenaQueen Mary 2
  • “The trip to Queen Mary University was a very eye-opening event which challenged traditional views held by English students. The ‘Kill Bill’ debate was particularly insightful, bringing up new ideas about the relevance of Shakespeare in modern literature.” Chidinma
  • “The trip illuminated my understanding of Shakespeare, allowing me to see him in a new light. The lecture also allowed me to look at a text through a postcolonial lens helping me to become a more critical reader of literature.” Telisha
  • “It was an excellent opportunity to experience a university lecture. It provided me with fresh knowledge and a new way in which I can explore texts more critically and it was a great introduction to what university would be like.” Shahab

The icing on the cake for the day was that students were given the opportunity to select free books from tables outside the lecture hall. Students can be seen in the images having a rummage and making their selection.

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