As part of the aspirational programme we have arranged two trip days on Wednesday 21 June and Thursday 22 June for all learners in Key Stage 3. Learning outside the classroom is widely recognised as a valuable and effective means of extending pupil knowledge, enriching pupil understanding, and promoting personal and social development. The school believes wholeheartedly in the value of these experiences, and during these times the school will be subsidising the costs of the trips by covering more than 50% of the cost of all visits in an attempt to ensure that these opportunities are accessible and affordable to all.

Please log on to your ParentPay account to see the amount you are required to contribute and to give consent for your child to go on the trip.

By Harrow High School

At The Beck Theatre, 21 March 2023

Appraised by Lucy Allan

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Harrow High School, for your marvellous interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing as part of the Spring 23 Shakespeare Schools Festival. It was a great night at the theatre, and I’d like to take this time here to mention a few things that I really loved!

From the opening moments of this classic comedy, you took the text and you made it your own. You used a range of visually exciting stage pictures, music and design elements to bring this story to life. The striking use of masks to tell this tale of deceit and trickery was a particular highlight.

Your characterisation throughout was crystal clear, and a lot of hard work had obviously had gone into bringing these characters to life. The whole company was professional, confident and resilient, and rose to the challenges of performing this play with generosity and maturity. There was active listening and reacting throughout, which gave the scenes texture and made the world onstage feel real and multilayered. 

The dance at the end of your performance really captured the spirit of your production. It was fun, surprising, and demonstrated some really excellently executed stagecraft. I never realised how much Shakespeare was asking to be soundtracked by Prince and Madonna!

This was a fun, visually striking and excellently performed Much Ado About Nothing from a talented and committed cast.

We’re thrilled to back in a theatre with you again this year and have been so impressed by your commitment, bravery and resilience. We hope that you and your teachers are very proud of what you have achieved.

Looking forward to seeing Harrow High School in the next Festival!

Eid al-Fitr is one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This joyous occasion is celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world, including students and staff at Harrow High School. We are pleased that we are able to recognize and celebrate the festival, promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity among our students and staff.

At Harrow High School, we found  many wonderful ways to celebrate Eid. The decorations, special menu in the canteen, and music in the corridors all helped to create a festive atmosphere that was sure to put everyone in a celebratory mood. The free dessert handed out to students and staff, in the form of Turkish delight, was a thoughtful touch that would have undoubtedly been appreciated by many.

It's heartening to see our school and others around the country taking the initiative to celebrate cultural and religious festivals like Eid, as it promotes a greater sense of understanding and acceptance among students of all backgrounds. By embracing diversity and creating a welcoming environment, schools can play a crucial role in fostering social harmony and breaking down barriers between different communities.

Mr C. Preda

(Head of Inclusion Services)