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07/12/25

Look who has arrived at HABE... Harris the HABE elf from the North Pole. Countdown to Christmas has started and the kindness tree is ready to reward some students! pic.twitter.com/FKZBuOi7li

05/12/25

We have six stunning designs created by our talented students from across the school. How to purchase - Use ParentPay to place your order.  Thank you for supporting our students and the Art Department! pic.twitter.com/aSxCujiKql

05/12/25

The Art Department is excited to announce the sale of our beautiful HABE Christmas cards! All proceeds will go directly towards funding materials for the Art and Design Department. How to purchase: Use ParentPay to place your order. Thank you for supporting!🎄🎄🎄 pic.twitter.com/ePJTRMdDrL

03/12/25

We have launched out new Instagram. Stay up to date with all things HABE pic.twitter.com/2QcoYq08SG

01/12/25

We have launched our new Instagram. Follow to stay up to date with all things HAB! pic.twitter.com/FPyYULie8v

01/12/25

Welcome to the November 2025 edition of our Newsletter! You can read it via this link:https://t.co/OxFtarwfNn pic.twitter.com/uVw3H9vkyk

17/11/25

We are so excited for our taking place on Thursday 27th November. Come and join us for brilliant talks, engaging subject sessions and a chance to speak with some of our Alumni! pic.twitter.com/Hgn5yRPEY2

12/11/25

Group B update: over and out… ✅ ETA back to school is 4:34pm pic.twitter.com/6PFZ6Jvoux

12/11/25

Group B update: more photos from this afternoon! pic.twitter.com/EvGYf2oAAI

12/11/25

Group B update: sumo suits 🤣 pic.twitter.com/N2lRWoUfWf

12/11/25

Group B update: lunchtime! Students have been amazing! pic.twitter.com/vxyzIlPg99

12/11/25

Group B update: blindfold trail! pic.twitter.com/JqXEJkkGnR

12/11/25

Group B update: Mrs Torrance continuing the trend of PE teachers showing students how it is done! 🏹 pic.twitter.com/CpGEoGu8Ld

12/11/25

Group B update: more tunnels… and shelter building! 🏠 pic.twitter.com/0RwdJcEdTd

12/11/25

Group B update: tomahawking and orienteering time! pic.twitter.com/YdhWjgsNm6

12/11/25

Group B update: disc golf! 🥏 pic.twitter.com/OGAqkEGdgI

12/11/25

Group B update: due to the nicer weather, the tunnels are now open! We apologise to parents for all the mud in advance… ☀️#Year7trip pic.twitter.com/hDY2rIXNl6

12/11/25

Group B year 7 trip: X band are on their way to Frylands for a fun, action packed day! ☀️ pic.twitter.com/wgo3uj84tE

11/11/25

This morning at line ups we honoured Remembrance Day with The Last Post pic.twitter.com/y1TMh7sDmW

11/11/25

Group A - Frylands 2025 - completed it ✅ ETA back to the academy is 4:30pm pic.twitter.com/TAr3Y17n1P

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Taster Lessons

In this section, you will find an array of sample lessons to give you an idea of learning at secondary school. Why don't you choose some to watch?

Each lesson has an activity attached that you can choose to complete. Please send in your completed work to transition@harrisbeckenham.org.uk We'll be celebrating your efforts in the July newsletter and there will be prizes for the best ones!

Art

Art resources needed - teabag, herbs and spices, water, stick, pen and paper.

Computer Science

Computer Science resources needed - Access to website: https://makecode.microbit.org/ pencil and paper.

Year 6 Induction - Computer Science

DT

DT resources needed - marbles, cardboard, toilet loo rolls, glue, masking tape and scissors.  

Year 6 Induction - DT

English

English resources needed - pen and paper.

Food Tech

Food tech resources needed: 150g plain flour, 100g butter, 50g caster sugar, Rolling pin (optional), Cookie cutter (optional), Mixing bowl, Baking tray, Parchment paper.

Year 6 Induction - Food Tech

Geography

Geography resources needed - pen and paper.

Maths

Maths resources needed - pens (at least two different colours) and A4 paper.

MFL

MFL Resources needed - Compulsory - Pen and paper. Optional – Landmark building materials (i.e. Paper, Magazines, Toilet or kitchen roll tubes, Old pens, Jenga blocks, Lego, Lollipop sticks, Sellotape, Glue, Straws, Anything in the recycling bin, Cake baking (any ingredients).

Science

Science resources needed - Egg shell, small paintbrush, white glue, food colouring, Epsom salt or alum powder (in the cooking section of your local grocer), water, paper towels, bowl, heat proof containers (coffee cups work well), spoon.