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History students have finished their British Experience of Warfare trip and are now heading for the ferry. On their final day they began with a visit to Langemarck Cemetary where they learnt more about the German position in the war and linked to the famous visit by Hitler during 1940. From there students went to the Passchendaele Museum where they learnt of the horrific conditions during the battle and how the British learnt to break the trench deadlock. Outside the museum they were lucky to have a talk through the weaponry of the war such as the Lee Enfield Rifle and the Lewis Machine Gun. Students had a great ending to the tour where they went to Tyne Cot Memorial where Year 12 student, Oliver visited the grave of one of his relatives. Harington students participated in a wreath laying ceremony to conclude the tour.![]()
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Day 2 of the British Experience of Warfare: Students explored Ypres, delving into WW1 adaptations. From Messines Ridge to Bayernwald Trenches, they learned about new technologies and trench life. Hill 60 showcased mining’s impact, and gas dangers were highlighted. After chocolate shopping and bowling in Ypres, they ended with a poignant Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate.![]()
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The Greenpower team have been busy applying the knowledge they have gained from the materials and mechanics topics in Physics, by constructing the school’s second electric car. The initial chassis is now complete. Just four wheels, a motor, two batteries, an aerodynamic carbon fibre body and some electronics needed to complete their scratch-built car. Once the team have recruited a brave driver, they will be ready for racing.![]()
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Harington History students have just finished their first trip as part of the British Experience of Warfare residential. They visited the site of the Battle of Waterloo where the Duke of Wellington famously defeated Napoleon. The trip began with a visit to the Waterloo Museum where they saw the various uniforms and weaponry used by the French and the British armies. They have walked to the top of Lion’s Mound to see the overview of the battlefield, seeing the reverse ridge used to shelter Welligton’s troops and the three farm houses that were vital to the battle. Students then visited Hougoumont Farm which was valiantly defended by the British before successfully closing the doors and securing the farm. As Wellington famously said in respect of those that died defending this farm, “next to a battle lost, the greatest misery is a battle gained.” To conclude, students took part in practising line, square and column formations and discussing their tactical advantages. Tomorrow they move on to Ypres to begin looking at the changes in warfare during WW1.
During the Easter break Year 12 students from Harington School were busy practising for their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s qualifying expedition in an extremely wet Wales. Four teams travelled to the Elan Valley area of the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales, where they successfully completed the expedition over 4 days and 3 nights. Students typically journeyed for 8 hours each day unaccompanied and self-sufficient.![]()
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The aim of the Expedition section is to inspire young people to develop initiative and a spirit of adventure and discovery by planning, training for and completing an adventurous independent journey as part of a team. The remote environment and challenging weather definitely tested all the teams, standards and expectations are set extremely high at this level and the students definitely met them, showing outstanding resilience and teamwork. Well done!![]()
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“I am delighted to announce our new Head Students and Deputy Head Students for the new academic year. We had a large number of applications this year which made our decision even more challenging. ![]()
All applicants completed a one-minute video, attended an interview, took part in a group discussion and gave a presentation to their peers. ![]()
Congratulations to Hannah and Harvey who have been appointed as Head Students together with Georgia, Daniel, Ciara and Tim as Deputy Head Students. I am sure they will make an excellent team.”![]()
Oliver Teasel, Head of School![]()
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Our new Greenpower team have been busy doing some testing at Mallory Park ready for this coming season’s races. Marginal gains, internal resistance and a low co-efficient of drag have been featuring in conversations, along with determining which of our three potential drivers has the lowest mass. Plans are also afoot for a second race car. This time the car is being designed & built to the student’s specification. Watch this space to see how the new “scratch-built” car develops.![]()
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Art students from Harington School and Catmose College have enjoyed great success in the Arts for Rutland Youth Open Art Exhibition. Congratulations to the selected winners; Archie, Edie, Lucy, Oliver and Polly. As well as Anna and Harrison whose entries were highly commended. ![]()
The Art team had a wonderful response from students to the competition. Well done to all the students that took part, to have their work on display is a great achievement. The exhibition of all the fabulous artwork remains on display in Oakham Museum until 30th April.![]()
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Today the majority of Year 12 visited the University and Apprenticeship Fair at the King Power stadium in Leicester, where they met a range of providers and attended talks. We hope that this supported students in gaining information and guidance to make informed decisions in the future.
Incredible effort by the Harington basketball team. Despite facing the undefeated Rawlings side, they showed outstanding skill and determination. Well done on a fantastic game, team!![]()
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TEACHER OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY![]()
Closing date is Tuesday 12 March 2024 at 9am![]()
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This week our A level Art and Design students attended a life drawing workshop with visiting artist Scott Bridgwood. ![]()
Scott is a full-time professional artist. He graduated from Chelsea College of Art in 1992. After exhibiting in and around London, he emigrated to Rome, Italy where he lived and worked as an Artist for ten years. It was there that he discovered his passion for figurative art.![]()
He now lives in Leicester where he still works as an Artist and teaches Life Drawing and Portraiture at Attenborough Arts in Leicester. He is a member of the ‘Leicester Society of Artists’.![]()
As this was some of the student’s first-time life drawing Scott guided them through a series of studies using a range of drawing techniques including drawing shadows, negative space and opposing curves. This artwork supports the work students are doing for their A level qualification and will be particularly useful for those students wishing to apply for foundation and degree courses in Art and Design subjects.![]()
The workshop was an excellent opportunity for our students to broaden their portfolio and gain knowledge from a professional practitioner. The students were a credit to Harington in the way they conducted themselves and the work they produced.![]()
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