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20/11/24

Our students are currently diving into the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge workshop! They're honing their public speaking skills and discovering the power of their voices. Stay tuned—future leaders are being shaped today! 💬💡 pic.twitter.com/lteNGz2E8u

19/11/24

We're excited to partner with the EEF and SSAT on embedding formative assessment, investing in staff development, and driving impactful educational projects at Harris Academy Bermondsey. Together, we're making a difference in education and shaping brighter futures! pic.twitter.com/rCjDlru5vo

18/11/24

Year 7 Crack the Case!Our Year 7s became detectives in a thrilling Library Murder Mystery! They mastered library skills like Dewey Decimal & solved clever clues to uncover the victim & book.📚 Read all about it on our website!#LibraryFun pic.twitter.com/aTmF1IpfFf

11/11/24

Harris Academy Bermondsey excelled in the national C3L6 Chemistry competition—a “mini-Chemistry Olympiad” by St Catherine's College, Cambridge. This achievement showcases our students' dedication and hard work. 👏 Read more on our website! pic.twitter.com/nipFkovqFX

07/10/24

🍰🍪 Huge thanks to our amazing staff and students for bringing in cakes and cookies for our Macmillan Coffee Morning!We raised £200, but more importantly, we helped raise awareness for Macmillan’s life-changing work supporting those affected by cancer. 💚 pic.twitter.com/aY3CwtNHZG

03/10/24

Keep up-to-date with any upcoming events here at HAB https://t.co/BvpAbxDttU pic.twitter.com/7tYmtwnzMe

17/09/24

Only 4 HAB Open Events Left This Year! Secure Your Spot Now and Discover What's in Store! pic.twitter.com/2QyYWPHxUs

16/09/24

🚀 HAB6 & Year 10! Join our online event with top law firms like Clifford Chance & Linklaters! Gain insights, work experience & apprenticeships.📅 Thurs 19th Sept, 5-7pm🔗 Sign up: https://t.co/iz7Z95lJY7 pic.twitter.com/9kXAc3SxaX

12/09/24

You can now download the application form directly from our website! Just head over to the Announcements page for all the details. pic.twitter.com/3UoRLbLL02

22/08/24

We proudly celebrate all our students' GCSE results at HAB! Their achievements reflect unwavering ambition, compassion, and respect. From late joiners to EAL learners, each has shown incredible resilience and dedication. Here's to their success! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/koAkW8V6Oc

15/08/24

HAB6 students are celebrating incredible results, reflecting their hard work and dedication! Nearly 40% have secured places at Russell Group universities, pursuing degrees from dentistry and law to architecture and pilot training. Well done, HAB6! pic.twitter.com/zoD3t8K5Z3

31/07/24

We’re rooting for you, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix! 🏅 Dive into greatness today at 10am—HAB is behind you all the way! #AndreaSpendoliniSirieixhttps://t.co/9IjzeuWulV

19/07/24

What a fantastic sports day to wrap up the summer term at HAB! 🏅☀️ From thrilling races to nail-biting matches, our students showcased incredible talent and teamwork. Kudos to everyone who participated and made it a day to remember! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/Dy05s7hL4Q

18/07/24

Year 9 students visited The National Gallery on 17th July, exploring renowned artworks and expanding their vocabulary. They discussed "The Execution of Lady Jane Grey" and Hogarth's "Marriage A-la-Mode," enhancing their appreciation of art. https://t.co/0g3o2banUz pic.twitter.com/8uppeePGdA

17/07/24

Year 9 students visited South London Gallery and participated in a workshop, creating collages inspired by the idea of 'utopia'. pic.twitter.com/0dT0GSdygr

16/07/24

Good luck to our Yr 10 students in the Motivez 'Sustainable Southwark' competition at UCL! Join us at 5pm Wednesday to support them in winning the cash prize and TfL work experience. Promoting STEM careers and sustainability! RSVP: https://t.co/qveOsYXkDp pic.twitter.com/FWwJ7A5q7U

15/07/24

Celebrating Diversity 🎉Our Culture Day at HAB last week was a fabulous celebration of our diverse community, proudly presented by our school. Click the link below to read more about the day 👇🏽https://t.co/p6e8O9FoAo pic.twitter.com/uzKq8hnyOu

09/07/24

Only 1 Day Left! 🎟️Get your tickets from Ms. Morris in the Library. Don't miss out on this exciting event! pic.twitter.com/Lvq4JU50ZV

04/07/24

HAB Summer Music Concert Shines with Spectacular Success. Huge thanks to all performers and 6th formers back stage, for making the HAB Summer Music Concert such a great experience. Your talent and hard work made the night unforgettable. Photos by Vidhi HAB6. pic.twitter.com/4RxSMh8FLe

03/07/24

Welcome Class of 2031: Your New Journey Begins!#Year6Transition pic.twitter.com/4J7Dz2zA4O

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Posted on June 11th 2024

Young City Poets' Festival

On Thursday 6th June, Ms. Morris took a group of our Year 8 students to St. Paul's Cathedral for the Young City Poets' Festival! This fantastic event celebrated the brilliant poetry produced by students from across the city.

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Our talented students shared their powerful poems with a captivated audience, who were incredibly impressed by the creativity and skill displayed by our HAB poets. Angelina, one of our shining stars, said, "Today was nerve-wracking, but once I got on stage, I started to feel comfortable. The day really improved my confidence in public speaking, especially in front of strangers."

Participating in the Young City Poets project was a truly positive experience for our students, boosting their confidence and showcasing their talents. A huge thank you to the National Literacy Trust for organising such a wonderful project! Let's keep celebrating and nurturing our young poets at HAB!

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Here are some examples of the marvellous poems by our year 8 Young City Poets...

Forever Tower Bridge by Lily

I am Tower Bridge 

Marvelous, 

Historic,  

Ancient,  

As most would describe me. 

 

I stand tall and tower, 

gears mangle and move. 

I watch as people pass by

gasping at my awfully spiffing beauty, 

I find it such a shame

that there’s all this “contemporary modernism” now, 

it just can’t live up to my greatness.  

 

I am Tower Bridge 

Old, 

Tired,  

Confused, 

As I would describe myself. 

I have witnessed many things,

but I have never truly adjusted. 

I don’t think I’ll ever understand new technology, 

or new music, 

or anything new at all. 

I want to go back to how things used to be,

burning coal in clouding furnaces. 

I refuse to believe in so called “pollution”,

it’s honestly ridiculous. 

 

I am Tower Bridge, 

Marvelous, 

Tired, 

And forever standing

 

 

Tower Tingz by Angelina

What you man saying? 

I’m Tower Bridge 
But the mandem call me TBtrappy 

 

Lemme not lie, I’m a young yute still, 

But I haven’t been able to live my life. 

I get bored easily 

Watching you man link your tings 

Walking over me like I’m nothing. 

 

But I’ll be so real 

It’s not that deep though 

Cuz the gyaldem love me 

Always taking pictures of me 

I’m just leng like dat 

You man should get like me still. 

 

London Bridge could never though. 

He’s a meady yute 

A neek 

An op 

A complete wasteman 

He don’t get no gyal whatsoever 

And he just be giving bare verbs. 

Always saying how I beg it 

How I always think I’m on badness 

But to be fair 

He’s right. 

 

I’m forced to be like this, 

To keep my name high innit 

Can’t let them see my true and gloomy colours 

But I’m not on that emo nonsense,

so lemme not say too much. 

 

 

Lost, Not Found by Mercy

Surrounded by South Londoners for all this time, 

Now I’m all covered in grime, 

I feel so misunderstood, 

I would break down if I could, 

But I cannot disappoint,

my family,

my community,

the people of South.

 

I’ve known them for more than a century, 

Bermondsey has been my home. 

So why do I feel so unknown? 
I’ve tried to be their friend, 

So why do they treat me so badly… 

Again. Again and again.

 

I’ve been fuelled by coal, 

It wasn’t healthy for my soul, 

But I got through it, 

Now I renew my mind, 

I see people love, 

I want that feeling too, 

But I feel like no one loves me, 

Not even the sky that’s blue.

 

I want to be wanted, 

I want to be known, 

But I feel so neglected, 

So sad and alone.