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15/07/24

Our sixth formers attended a day at Stubbers Adventure Centre, where they demonstrated excellent teamwork, kindness, and encouragement towards one another. They participated in a variety of activities, including kayaking, rifle shooting, axe throwing, wall climbing, raft building pic.twitter.com/QgkOiB2wY3

12/07/24

Their placements included solicitors, NHS hospitals, engineering companies, roles within the education sector, dentist practices, pharmacies, insurance brokers, Network Rail, banks, tech companies, and many more.

12/07/24

Year 12 students have successfully completed their work experience week, demonstrating commendable effort in securing placements in highly competitive areas. Students have acquired valuable lifelong skills that will significantly enhance their competitive profiles. pic.twitter.com/7Uf4YISO3n

08/07/24

A huge thanks goes to Prisca for organising the cultural food stall and to all the students who cooked and baked to make the event so special. Thank you to those who wore clothes representing their cultural heritage. It was a pleasure to celebrate the diversity we have at HSRF. pic.twitter.com/ul0MRr3uuZ

08/07/24

Culture Day at HRSF was a wonderful celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion. It was fantastic to see so many of our students wearing their cultural attire and educating others through talks in assembly. pic.twitter.com/e5hth8sqb8

08/07/24

Students have been eagerly preparing for our HSRF Culture Day, a celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion. This is organised by our Diversity and Inclusion lead, Alicia, with valuable assistance from our student president, Sarah, along with the student leadership team. pic.twitter.com/nPg5o8YJj4

08/07/24

This experience sparked many interesting conversations throughout the day, particularly about the abstract ideas behind some of the works. I am excited to see how this exposure will influence the students' personal investigations and the creative work they produce.

08/07/24

This week, our A Level art students visited two prominent London galleries: The National Gallery and The Tate Modern. They had the opportunity to see a vast range of artworks, from the very traditional to the ultra-modern. pic.twitter.com/pGYmnkQfCE

06/06/24

Students were given a tour of the grand library and an academic referencing workshop by the university’s librarians. Followed by an undergraduate style lecture by Dr Nicola Abbott, in her specialism, on social psychology and bystanders.

06/06/24

HRSF psychology and sociology students were treated to an academic outreach programme put on by the Institute of Education at University College London. pic.twitter.com/DhC2KZjuGh

04/06/24

This week a group of our sixth formers attended an English Literature event at Royal Holloway, University of London. They received keynote lectures on key texts such as Shakespeare’s Othello and were given a tour around the beautiful campus. pic.twitter.com/UAC8SQZix9

04/06/24

Mrs Ward shared her career in politics, including her time working as part of the Foreign Office, and her current work representing local residents in her ward. Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed Mrs Ward's visit and found it insightful to see how local government operates.

04/06/24

On Tuesday 22nd May, Politics students at Harris Rainham Sixth Form received a visit from Mrs Lee Ward, a member of Thurrock Council. Mrs Ward is the councillor for the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and represents the Labour Party. pic.twitter.com/nsYCMfU4aR

04/06/24

HRSF has a Chess Society! Chess is a game of objectivity, concentration and commitment. It has been associated with better educational outcomes, helping students to improve their memory and deepen their focus. If you are interested in joining: Music Room- Thursday Lunch. pic.twitter.com/XbfeYKPZ1S

04/06/24

Enoch has successfully achieved a place on the In2STEM pathway. This programme offers a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping sixth formers with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.

04/06/24

We wanted to acknowledge more fantastic achievements this week. Enoch and Harrison have both been accepted onto different STEM programmes which will support them on their journey towards university and STEM focused careers. pic.twitter.com/XvyqpWbJ3e

03/05/24

Congratulations to Aliyah who has been accepted onto the Target Bath programme! Target Bath supports students of Black African and Caribbean heritage to gain places at the University of Bath. pic.twitter.com/uuPGanRVqC

03/05/24

Congratulations to Jomi who has been accepted onto the Bright Ideas Medicine Pathway. Jomi has already benefitted from Saturday sessions and will soon be attending a medical summer school at Anglia Ruskin University. What a fantastic opportunity! pic.twitter.com/auietyIn8K

29/04/24

We wanted to congratulate Oden who has been invited to attend an Insight Day with Macquarie, a large asset management group. Oden will then have the opportunity to apply for a work placement and a possible financial scholarship for university through the company. Well done! pic.twitter.com/r42EW8PNTL

29/04/24

We wanted to highlight a fantastic achievement from Nimrut, who has been selected to take part in the Sutton Trust US Programme following an application process. Nimrut is one of 100 students who were selected nationally, and we are very proud as a sixth form team. pic.twitter.com/IZaMvueaX9

Overview

What is our vision for personal development?

At Harris Rainham Sith Form our Personal Development approach is encompassed within our character and co-curriculum which is designed to prepare students for adult life. It aligns with our school vision as it will enable our students to develop the knowledge and skills to flourish in an increasingly complex world and to access the best universities, apprenticeships and employment opportunities that exist.  Below are the key aims for each area:

Character Curriculum:

  • Active citizens
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Respectful relationships

Co-Curriculum:

  • Embodying scholarship
  • Academically curious
  • Informed and competitive

These aspects to our curriculum which are rich in knowledge and experiences help ensure students become happy, safe, successful and respectful individuals who are unafraid to tackle injustice and can engage effectively in society. The knowledge acquired through the curriculum will ensure students are informed to make decisions and bold choices about their future destinations.  They are able to safe, confident choices when faced with challenging situations in their lives or communities.

Our personal development curriculum has been inspired by the 7 habits of highly effective teens by Sean Covey.  Sean Covey argues that exceptional young people tend to have seven habits in common.  These are:

  1. The willingness to be proactive, or to tackle problems head on.
  2. The ability to begin with a preferred end result in mind.
  3. The ability to prioritize important tasks.
  4. The ability to believe everyone can win.
  5. The willingness to understand others before they seek to be understood.
  6. An eagerness to work with others to create better results.
  7. A continual thirst for self-improvement.

These habits have informed our approach which can be seen below

 

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How do we ensure our vision becomes a reality?

Our curriculum is implemented in many ways:

  • PSHE/Citizenship sessions which take place during tutor time.
  • Morning tutor sessions
  • Personal development enrichment drop down days and activities
  • A carefully planned and sequenced assembly map that directly links to our morning tutor curriculum
  • Extra-curricular activities before and after school
  • Careers curriculum, experiences and activities
  • Reading programme that includes our reading canon
  • A wider curriculum that includes essential experiences, trips, external speakers, student voice and whole school events or celebrations
  • A co-curriculum that includes electives, guilds and societies.
  • Academic and cultural enrichment including Harris scholars, Harris experience advanced and schemes such as the Sutton Trust pathways programme

 

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