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15/09/18

of our fantastic performers wowing the crowds at today! https://t.co/8hd1HEkmni

14/09/18

Retweetd From Lyndsay Harris

Thank you to and for inviting to speak at yr6 transition events! We hope to see you soon for a tour!

12/09/18

Retweetd From Lyndsay Harris

Fantastic to have two HAB6 students, Susan and Elaine, attend a STEM residential at College during the summer! HAB6 Open Evening Tuesday 16th Oct, 5.30pm https://t.co/0KiAe4WfJA

11/09/18

Find out about our Open Mornings, Sept-Oct 2018. Full details https://t.co/tMLa3LAVgR. We're passionate about making a difference to the lives of our young women. Meet our students and teachers, and see for yourself what makes our academy so special. https://t.co/cZJBiAMuQR

08/09/18

has had a riveting day at today. Plenty of food for thought. Looking forward to continuing the discussion back at HAB!

04/09/18

Retweetd From HAB Enrichment

It’s ! Lots of our students volunteer at local charities as part of their Award https://t.co/jSXKAhUZ2X

23/08/18

Retweetd From Harris Federation

Congratulations to Lilly from on her spectacular results. “I am shocked and proud. I have achieved these results through lots of revision, resilience and not giving up.” Read about the academy's record results here: https://t.co/Bu1uieR6pg https://t.co/rZogdJjBkW

23/08/18

Huge congratulations to all our fabulous students for their record-breaking exam results. We're so proud of what you have achieved. Amazing work girls! Full story https://t.co/DmkjA4uXAq https://t.co/VIUnIK1hKi

23/08/18

Results Day: Record GCSE results for Harris Academy Bermondsey - Southwark News https://t.co/nkxdD6VY5c

16/08/18

Well done to all our sixth form students for today's excellent results. Every one of you is off to university including , and many more... amazing work everyone! Find out more https://t.co/S4lfnEVhx8 https://t.co/2wNDUib3Ac

16/08/18

We're so proud of Harsa who today becomes our first ever student to go on to study , at . Congrats on your great A Level results, Harsa, and all the best for your career in medicine! https://t.co/S4lfnEVhx8 https://t.co/UPjfyhlXvL

02/08/18

Retweetd From Guy's and St Thomas'

Last week students from across south London found out what it's like to work in health research from some of the country’s top scientists, including those at Guy's and St Thomas'. Now it’s fifth year, find out more about Summer School 👉 https://t.co/38UfNN5FgA https://t.co/t2HDZgZuVT

02/08/18

Retweetd From Geogra-FREE

students get your hats on enter this competition for the best Young Geographer. You have got this! 🥇🗺 🏆 https://t.co/BaVFo3tyVR

19/07/18

Sorry about that. It was OK in the venue but apologies if it disturbed you. We were having a special sports day to make up for the fact our girls missed out on the Federation sports day last week when our coach company let us down. But sorry for the inconvenience.

19/07/18

"This young cast delivers a performance far beyond their years, packing an emotional punch and laughs in equal measure." Mr Tobin reviews our school production of Little Women at https://t.co/xFO4ismrEa https://t.co/gcANhID5Vq

19/07/18

Our girls have won £1,500 from to create their own 'Flower the Youth' garden and performance space at our school. Great idea. Fantastic presentation! Work starts over the summer. Thank you . Full story https://t.co/rC8HKpf7uP https://t.co/poeMq0QyV3

19/07/18

Retweetd From AppsforGood

Are you a tech professional interested in opportunities to your skills? Get involved as an Apps for Good industry Expert and help us empower the next generation of tech makers! https://t.co/wuRO0tvwtY https://t.co/ooPCG8bDCr

18/07/18

Thank you for giving up your time to inspire our girls! It really makes a difference and is much appreciated.

18/07/18

Retweetd From Southwark Local Offer

24/08/2018 Results Day Drop-in for young people with SEND including those with an EHCP. to get information and advice on the different options available. More info will be posted soon on the Local Offer and https://t.co/Mr23ReGEoa

18/07/18

Retweetd From Clare Gilmartin

Thank you ⁦⁩ for inviting me to speak with year 10 and 12 girls - great questions from all of you! Anything is possible if you dig in and do your best! ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ https://t.co/lExrdYqxyK

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Posted on June 20th 2018

HAB Girls to Judge National Science Prize

Book PrizeHAB has been selected to take part in the prestigious Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2018, which celebrates books that communicate scientific topics in an engaging and accessible way to children aged 14 years and under.

The shortlist of six books is picked by a panel of adult judges but its children across the UK, including HAB students, who will decide who wins the £10,000 prize.

HAB girls from Year 9 will review the books themselves and also lead groups of reviewers from years 7 and 8 too. They will also create a video blog about which book HAB students think should win the award. The group will be led by Temitope in Year 9.

The shortlisted books this year are:

  • Dinosaur Atlas (Anne Rooney & James Gilleard, Lonely Planet Kids)
  • Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World (Rachel Ignotofsky, Hodder)
  • Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover (Markus Motum, Walker Books)
  • Exploring Space: From Galileo to the Mars Rover and Beyond (Martin Jenkins, illus by Stephen Biesty, Walker Books)
  • Optical Illusions (Gianni A Sarcone & Marie-Jo Waeber, Quarto)
  • Scientist Academy (Steve Martin, Ivy Press).

The winner will be announced in November. All of the books are currently in the library so please feel free to take a look. We look forward to hearing what all our reviewers think!

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