To celebrate National Writing Day 2023, Harrow High School had its first Creative Writing Workshop on Friday 26 June. A select group of learners, picked by their English teachers for their creativity, imagination and effort, were invited to partake in the workshop. 

It opened with an improvisation game that encouraged the learners to build stories based on what the previous person said. This resulted in one very spooky horror story and one captivating mystery! 

The students were then invited to spend the rest of the session working on their own piece of work. With the support of a few visual and written prompts, each learner created their own poem or story in complete silence. 

As well as its many benefits, writing is an excellent method of self-care. The learners commented on how the silent, relaxed atmosphere allowed them to unwind and destress. The slower pace gave them space to take stock of their week and process their emotions in a calm environment. The end of the day came too soon for many students (and Ms. Rajeev and Ms. Z!) who raved about the workshop with one learner calling it an, “amazing opportunity to empower the writing skills of young people.” The entire workshop was thoroughly enjoyable and the work produced in a short amount of time was imaginative and insightful. Well done to everyone who participated! 

Miss Rajeev (English Teacher)

Miss Zvobgo (Librarian)

With the school year coming to a close, all parents have been contacted regarding any expiring medications that are being held by the Medical team. This has been done by either a phone call, email or voicemail. 

If you have been contacted, please ensure that you bring your child’s up to date medication at the beginning of the new term. Please ensure that the medication is handed in on the first day back to school in September. 

It is crucial that the school has in date medication for your child to ensure their safety and wellbeing whilst in school. 

Please see the information below regarding dates and timing. 

Photo ID will be required. 

Thursday 17 August 2023

GCE/BTEC Results Day (Year 12 and 13 )

10:00 - 11:00 Year 13 and 11:00 - 12:00 Year 12.  

Enter via the side door of the library. Sixth Form team will be available for any help with UCAS queries. 

Thursday 24 August 2023 

GCSE/BTEC Results Day (Years 10, 11 and 12 (resits))

10:00-12:00

Enter via the side door of the library. There will be staff present to help enrol at the Sixth Form or give advice for other options. 

Any requests for results to be sent via email or results picked up by family members, must go to Beatrice Conquest, our exams and data assistant on bconquest1.310@harrowhigh.com by 15 July 2023. 

We wish all our exam cohorts well going forward.

Apprenticeships are designed by employers so the training reflects the skills, knowledge and behaviours an apprentice will need for a particular occupation. Apprenticeship training is of a high standard and only training providers who are on the register of apprenticeship training providers can deliver the training. Working as an apprentice means they earn as they learn. An apprentice works in a real job and spends 20% of their working hours training. So they gain the skills needed for their chosen occupation. 

Some apprenticeships include a qualification, including a degree. All of the training is free, so the apprentice has no student debt to worry about. A school or college leaver can apply for university and an apprenticeship at the same time. They can make their final decision after they’ve had time to consider their options.

In this edition, we find out how best to support your child in searching for an apprenticeship and who to follow on social media to support them in their journey. From September we will upload these on the website every month.