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			<title><![CDATA[Baroness Paul of Shepherds Bush gives students an insight into the work of the House of Lords]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/75/baroness-paul-of-shepherds-bush-gives-students-an-insight-into-the-work-of-the-house-of-lords</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students in Year 11 Citizenship and the Sixth Form Politics classes were given a fascinating insight into the work of the House of Lords during a visit from Baroness Paul of Shepherds Bush.

Baroness Paul spoke to students about her work as a member of the House of Lords, sharing her experiences of participating in debates and contributing to discussions on important issues, including her work on...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deeper Learning Day 3: Inspiring Learning Beyond the Classroom]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/74/deeper-learning-day-3-inspiring-learning-beyond-the-classroom</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students across the academy recently took part in another highly successful&nbsp;Deeper Learning Day, stepping away from their usual timetable to engage in a wide range of enriching experiences designed to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for life beyond the classroom.

Throughout the day, students participated in workshops, educational visits and practical experiences exploring...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Outstanding Achievement: Evans Y12]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to share&nbsp;the incredible achievement of Evans Ssebatta in Y12 who recently took part in the Under Armour Next London programme (which all began on a Deeper Learning Day at HABS!).

UA Next London is Under Armour&rsquo;s athlete development programme for talented 16&ndash;20-year-old athletes across London. The programme is highly competitive and involves a series of stages, in...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HABS Boys Crowned Harris Cup Champions!]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/72/habs-boys-crowned-harris-cup-champions</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our HABS Harris boys&#39; basketball team, who have been crowned Harris Cup Champions after an outstanding tournament performance.

The team battled their way through a number of strong Harris schools, including several with established basketball academies, making this achievement even more remarkable. Their success is a testament to the hard work, resilience and dedication the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Early Starts Pay Off for Year 7 Girls' Basketball Team]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/71/early-starts-pay-off-for-year-7-girls-basketball-team</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dedication, teamwork and plenty of early mornings are paying off for our Year 7 girls&#39; basketball team, who recently showcased the progress they have made in their fixture against St John Bosco.

Over the past few months, the girls have fully embraced the school&#39;s basketball programme and the mentoring that accompanies it. With training sessions beginning at an impressive 6:45am, their com...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 9 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Robotics Club Visits Amazon Fulfilment Centre]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/70/year-9-robotics-club-visits-amazon-fulfilment-centre</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Today, 13 members of our Year 9 Robotics Club enjoyed an exciting and educational visit to the Amazon Fulfilment Centre in Dartford, where they discovered how robotics and automation work together to ensure millions of parcels are delivered efficiently every day.

The visit began in the receiving area, where students observed how products arrive at the warehouse before being categorised, coded and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Robotics Club - Final Session]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/68/robotics-club-final-session</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Year 9 students taking part in the Amazon-sponsored Robotics Club programme successfully completed their course yesterday with an exciting final challenge and judging event.

Working in teams, students designed, built and programmed Lego Spike robots capable of detecting obstacles and sorting coloured cubes into the correct piles. The challenge showcased the creativity, teamwork and problem-solvin...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 7 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reward Trip to  Hercules the Musical]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/69/reward-trip-to-hercules-the-musical</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[A group of selected students from Years 7, 8 and 9 recently enjoyed an exciting reward trip to a special dress rehearsal performance of Hercules the Musical, featuring the production&rsquo;s brand-new cast.

The visit was organised to recognise students&rsquo; exceptional effort, dedication and commitment throughout the year. Places on the trip were awarded to pupils who had demonstrated outstandi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HABS Sporting Success – Federation Sports Day Grand Final Qualifiers!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news from the recent Federation Sports Day heats!

Following results from across the entire Federation, an outstanding group of HABS students has qualified to compete in the Grand Final &ndash; an incredible achievement and a true reflection of their hard work, talent, and determination.

Our HABS Grand Final Qualifiers are:

Year 7
&bull; 100m &n...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Young Enterprise Club Gets Creative with Tie-Dye Designs]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/66/young-enterprise-club-gets-creative-with-tie-dye-designs</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, students took part in an exciting and creative Young Enterprise Club activity where they designed and created their own tie-dye shirts. Students selected colours that reflected unique product ideas and future brand identities, while logos will be added at a later stage to complete their designs.

This engaging activity linked closely to Business Studies by encouraging students to think...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 9 Robotics Club]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/65/year-9-robotics-club</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Over the last 10 weeks, students have been working incredibly hard on their Lego Spike robots, developing both their engineering and coding skills through teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

Recently, the students had the exciting opportunity to present their latest robot designs to the Amazon team, who visited to offer advice and feedback ahead of the final challenge taking place on 6 J...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Beat Goes On]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/64/the-beat-goes-on</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[As part of the HABS Press team, we were given the exciting opportunity to represent our school at an event at Battersea Power Station. The Beat Goes On, held on 21st March, brought together a wide range of cultures, celebrating diversity through music, performance, and creativity.

A Day Behind the Scenes

We arrived at Battersea Power Station and met the production crew who would be supporting us...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inspire Tournament Finals – A Day to Remember at Chelsea FC!]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/63/inspire-tournament-finals-a-day-to-remember-at-chelsea-fc</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 7th May, six of our talented Year 8 and 9 girls travelled to Chelsea FC&rsquo;s world-class training ground in Cobham for the Inspire Tournament Finals &mdash; and what an unforgettable day it turned out to be!

From the moment we arrived, the excitement was clear to see. The girls were each presented with brand-new Chelsea shirts to wear throughout the day &mdash; and keep afterwards...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 7 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Business trip to the Museum of Brands]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/62/business-trip-to-the-museum-of-brands</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students embarked on an engaging and educational business trip to the Museum of Brands on 29 April, gaining a fascinating insight into the evolution of consumer culture and marketing.

During the visit, they explored a wide range of Victorian artefacts, including historical packaging, advertisements and everyday consumer goods. This immersive experience enabled students to understand how products...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Y12 Trip to LMAX: Bringing Financial Markets to Life]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/61/y12-trip-to-lmax-bringing-financial-markets-to-life</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Y12 Business, Economics and Maths Students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit LMAX Exchange, where they experienced the fast-paced world of financial trading first-hand.

A key highlight of the visit was an interactive trading simulation. Students took on different roles within a marketplace: some acted as sellers of raw materials, others as buyers producing goods, and another group tr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trip to Eastbourne]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/60/trip-to-eastbourne</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Wednesdays 15th and 22nd April, our Year 10 geographers travelled to Eastbourne to carry out physical fieldwork as part of their GCSE course.

Having studied coastal management in class, particularly the role of wooden groynes, students had the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. They used a range of fieldwork techniques to investigate how effective these structures ar...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chelsea's Football Tournament]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/58/chelseas-football-tournament</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[A group of Year 8 boys and a group of Year 8 and 9 girls attended a football skills workshop and tournament at Chelsea&rsquo;s training ground in Cobham.

The day began with students creating their own goal celebrations&mdash;some of which were incredibly creative and entertaining, and certainly worthy of professional players! They then moved on to a series of skills workshops, where they were put...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HABS Press Club Wins Top Award for Local News Reporting]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/59/habs-press-club-wins-top-award-for-local-news-reporting</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[HABS Press Club Wins Top Award for Local News Reporting The HABS Press Club has been recognised for excellence in journalism, winning the award for Best Local News Reporting as part of the &ldquo;Welcome to Wandsworth&rdquo; journalism project. The competition featured over 12 schools from across the borough, making this achievement a remarkable testament to the skill, dedication, and creativity o...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Parliament Trip]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/57/parliament-trip</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Monday, students of A-Level Politics and History visited the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court in Westminster to support their study of political systems and modern Britain and to better understand the way the law-making works in the UK.

Students&nbsp;were able to visit the King&rsquo;s Robing Room and Royal Gallery where preparations are already underway for the State Opening of Parl...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unbeaten Success at the 3v3 Basketball Tournament!]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/56/unbeaten-success-at-the-3v3-basketball-tournament</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students from Year 9 and Year 10 took part in an exciting 3v3 basketball competition on Wednesday 11&nbsp;March at Ark Putney Academy, delivering excellent performances throughout the event.

The Year 10 team were outstanding, winning all of their games with confident attacking play, strong defence and excellent teamwork. Their consistency and determination meant they finished the competition unbe...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Empowering Girls Through Football]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/55/empowering-girls-through-football</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Today we were delighted to host our very first all-girls morning football session, and it was fantastic to see such a strong turnout. Sixteen students from Years 7&ndash;10 came along to take part, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a brilliant team spirit to the pitch. It was a wonderful start and a clear sign of the growing interest in girls&rsquo; sport across the school.

The session comes at a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Robotics Club Launches at Harris Academy Battersea]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/54/robotics-club-launches-at-harris-academy-battersea</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, students at Harris Academy Battersea kicked off an exciting new&nbsp;Robotics Club, created in partnership with Amazon Robotics.&nbsp; In the very first session, students met members of the Amazon team, learned about the challenge ahead, and jumped straight into&nbsp;building and testing their first robots. Working in&nbsp;3&nbsp;teams, they experimented with motors,&nbsp;sensors&nbsp;a...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World Book Day Celebrations at Harris Academy Battersea]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/53/world-book-day-celebrations-at-harris-academy-battersea</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students and staff at Harris Academy Battersea came together to celebrate World Book Day with a day full of creativity, curiosity and a shared love of reading. Teachers across the academy joined in the spirit of the day by dressing up as characters from well-known books, bringing stories to life around the school. Students were then challenged to take part in a fun scavenger hunt, where they had t...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Long Service at Our Academy]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/52/celebrating-long-service-at-our-academy</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[On 3 March, we took a moment as a school community to celebrate and recognise members of staff who have dedicated 10 or more years of service to our academy and to the wider Harris Federation.

Long service recognition is an important opportunity to thank colleagues for their commitment, professionalism, and the lasting impact they have had on our students and the wider school community. Teaching...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ahlan min Battersea! (Welcome from Battersea)]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/51/ahlan-min-battersea-welcome-from-battersea</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[KS3 have done spectacularly well in Arabic club. We started off with a real mix of learners, from those who have never studied the language before, to fluent speakers &ndash; everyone got involved and all should be extremely proud! Students begun revising the alphabet and learning short greetings and key words. More experienced speakers helped being teaching assistants for others in the class.

We...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 2 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dhuhr Prayers at Harris Battersea during Ramadan]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/50/dhuhr-prayers-at-harris-battersea-during-ramadan</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Celebrating Ramadan at HABS

At Harris Academy Battersea, Ramadan is a special time for reflection, community, and togetherness. In previous years, we have celebrated in a variety of ways, including daily reminders during tutor time, assemblies, and congregational prayers. Last year, we were proud to host our first HABS Iftar for sixth form girls, marking a wonderful moment of connection and celeb...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our Year 8 Root’d Residential was truly one to remember!]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/48/our-year-8-rootd-residential-was-truly-one-to-remember</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[From abseiling, archery and rock climbing to shelter building, knife carving, tracking and even camouflaging, students threw themselves into every challenge with enthusiasm, resilience and fantastic teamwork.

Throughout the experience, they supported one another, built confidence and embraced life outdoors.

The evenings were just as special, ending with cosy campfires, toasted marshmallows and l...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Westminster Abbey Sixth Form Question Time]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/47/westminster-abbey-sixth-form-question-time</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 10 February 2026, a group of Sixth Form students travelled to Westminster Abbey to participate in a special Question Time event.&nbsp;The occasion provided students with the valuable opportunity to engage with and listen to the perspectives of a distinguished and diverse panel of speakers.

The panellists included Father Patrick Moriarty, who chaired the discussion, The Rev&rsquo;d Dr M...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sports Hall Update]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/46/sports-hall-update</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone its Samuel your sports hall ambassador!

We recently visited the sports hall for a final update ahead of the grand opening. The Head Boy, Moyin, had the opportunity to look around and shared how excited he is to see the improvements and the positive impact the new facility will have on the school community.

The building work is now nearing completion. Doors have been fitted in the...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Holocaust Memorial Talk: Generation2Generation]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/45/holocaust-memorial-talk-generation2generation</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[To mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, today we welcomed Sandra Miller from Generation2Generation, who came to speak about her Mum, Sabina Miller n&eacute;e Najfeld, who was living in Warsaw when Nazi Germany invaded Poland in 1939.

The Warsaw Ghetto soon became the reality for her and her family. This meant living in horrible conditions that took its toll on her parent&#39;s health. Sabina then ma...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our Air In Action: Idling]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/44/our-air-in-action-idling</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The students taking part in the Our Air, Our Action&nbsp;project carried out a review of carâidling around their school and found a mixed picture across the local area. Battersea Road and Culvert Road&nbsp;showed encouraging results, with no idling vehicles. Because of red lines and here potentially drivers are generally being receptive to cleanerâair messages.&nbsp;

Dagnall Street, however,...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HMRC Tax Session]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/43/hmrc-tax-session</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students took part in an engaging HMRC tax session, where they developed a greater understanding of taxation, payslips, and the responsibilities of individuals and businesses.

The session supported business learning by helping students understand how tax affects business costs, profits, and compliance with government regulations. Additionally, students were also exposed to how tax is used to fund...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 students competed in the Wandsworth Sportshall Athletics competition]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 students attended and competed in the Wandsworth Sportshall Athletics competition against ten other secondary schools from across the borough. All teams performed strongly, with the Year 7 boys, Year 7 girls, and Year 8 boys finishing 5th overall, and the Year 8 girls achieving an excellent 4th place.

Throughout the competition, students demonstrated Harris Academy Battersea&rsquo;s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A message from Bridget Phillipson]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/49/a-message-from-bridget-phillipson</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The HABS boys were in action against a strong Harris Wimbledon side!]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/41/the-habs-boys-were-in-action-against-a-strong-harris-wimbledon-side</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The HABS boys were in action against a strong Harris Wimbledon side. The boys rose to the challenge and delivered an excellent performance, securing a hard-fought 45&ndash;40 victory in a close, nail-biting game.

Zandrae James was outstanding throughout, taking control of the game at key moments, and finishing with 16 points and 9 assists. It was fantastic to see him run the team with such compos...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Form and Staff Christmas Celebration]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/40/sixth-form-and-staff-christmas-celebration</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[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. The shared meal set the tone for an atmosphere of kindness and togetherness, reminding everyone of the spirit of giving that defines the season.&nbs...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Basketball Success for HABS!]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/39/basketball-success-for-habs</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, the Year 9 &amp; 10 girls&rsquo; and boys&rsquo; teams had a fixture against Bacon&rsquo;s College. We finished 1&ndash;1 overall. The girls lost by a small margin; however, they dug deep, showed great character, and, importantly, everyone got playing time, which reflects our ethos. The boys secured a convincing win, taking it 16&ndash;56.

There will be many more fixtures next year and...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Our Air Our Action]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/30/our-air-our-action</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wandsworth Local Authority are working with MP Smarter Travel to inspire student to travel sustainably around Wandsworth. On Thursday 16th October, they presented the Our Air Our Action sustainable travel assembly to Year 8 and Year 9 students.&nbsp;

After the assembly they held a workshop to teach students about the benefits of sustainable travel and ways they can alter their travel behaviours...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Amazon Book Hunt Frenzy! The hidden surprises for the launch of Harris Academy Battersea’s Book Club.]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/31/amazon-book-hunt-frenzy-the-hidden-surprises-for-the-launch-of-harris-academy-batterseas-book-club</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The thrill of a book hunt surged through Harris Academy Battersea during Enrichment time on Monday. Our Book Club students and Student Librarians were welcomed by a surprise in the library, to mark the launch of this year&#39;s Book Club.



In partnership with Amazon, Harris Academy Battersea have been gifted 256 books, worth &pound;2,000! These books serve multiple purposes to the school and stu...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 2 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Royal Institution Youth Summit]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/32/royal-institution-youth-summit</link>
			<guid>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/32/royal-institution-youth-summit</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Year 13 Physics Students Attend Royal Institution Youth Summit on Space

On Monday, twelve of our Year 13 Physics students had the exciting opportunity to attend the&nbsp;Royal Institution Youth Summit, this year themed around&nbsp;Space. The event brought together students from across the country to explore cutting-edge developments and critical questions in modern space science.

The day began w...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Warm Welcome to Year 7]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/33/a-warm-welcome-to-year-7</link>
			<guid>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/33/a-warm-welcome-to-year-7</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[The start of a new and exciting school career at Harris Academy Battersea.

Harris Academy Battersea has opened its doors to a new cohort of Year 7 students, going above and beyond to ensure a smooth transition into secondary school.

There are three key values Harris Academy Battersea aim to instil in their students from the very first day: &lsquo;Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience.&rsquo; We ar...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 2 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harris Academy Battersea Celebrates Brilliant GCSE Outcomes]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/35/harris-academy-battersea-celebrates-brilliant-gcse-outcomes</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Harris Academy Battersea&rsquo;s Year 11 cohort are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results this summer.&nbsp;

This summer,&nbsp;70% of students achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, while&nbsp;55% achieved grade 5 or above in both subjects&nbsp;&ndash; a reflection of the hard work, ambition, and resilience shown by pupils.

Among many exceptional individual performances:&nb...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harris Academy Battersea Celebrates Best Ever A Level Results]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/34/harris-academy-battersea-celebrates-best-ever-a-level-results</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Harris Academy Battersea is celebrating record-breaking A Level results this summer, marking the most successful year in the school&rsquo;s history.

Students achieved an&nbsp;average A Level points score of 35.1&nbsp;&ndash; the equivalent of a&nbsp;B- average grade&nbsp;&ndash; alongside an exceptional&nbsp;A Level&nbsp;Value Added score of 0.51, meaning students made significantly more progress...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 10 Geographers head to the beach]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/36/year-10-geographers-head-to-the-beach</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our Year 10 Geography students swapped their classrooms for the coastline as they embarked on their GCSE Physical Geography fieldwork at Eastbourne Beach.



With clipboards in hand and the sound of waves in the background, students set out to investigate the effectiveness of the beach&rsquo;s groynes in protecting the coastline from longshore drift. The fieldwork involved measuring the height of...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HABS Students Experience the Magic of Opera with "Carmen" Performance at Royal Opera House]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/38/habs-students-experience-the-magic-of-opera-with-carmen-performance-at-royal-opera-house</link>
			<guid>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/38/habs-students-experience-the-magic-of-opera-with-carmen-performance-at-royal-opera-house</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Students from Years 7, 8 and 9 had the wonderful opportunity to attend a matinee performance of Georges Bizet&rsquo;s Carmen at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

The trip offered students a rare chance to experience live opera in one of London&rsquo;s most prestigious venues. Carmen is one of the world&rsquo;s most famous operas, known for its dramatic storyline, vivid characters and unforg...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HABS Sustainability Trip to the Science Museum]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisbattersea.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/37/habs-sustainability-trip-to-the-science-museum</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[The sustainability ambassadors took a trip to the National Science Museum in South Kensington. The first gallery was Energy Revolution and it was great! This is where we were able to explore and interact with the various models and exhibits. It was productive and extremely informative, teaching us the history of energy production so we could comparatively review the most effective and sustainable...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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