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05/12/23

A huge well done to everyone who took place in the MiSST 'Play Day'!Students played a wide range of repertoire and a very short period of time culminating in an excellent performance at the end of the day.  pic.twitter.com/CLzhmJ6Rj1

05/12/23

Our second day working, alongside , with Harris Academy schools in London. Today we’re based and our day began with DPhil student Emma Slater looking at literary theory. pic.twitter.com/57ukbV2AbE

05/12/23

Thanks to today’s participating schools: Your students are so engaged and articulate! 🥰

27/11/23

Great to see our Sixth Formers leading the Peer Mentoring programme in the academy. A great way for some of our younger students to build confidence, optimism, and resilience! pic.twitter.com/bqBa1N42hg

24/11/23

We are marking from the moment students arrive today. Here's Mr James and some of our Year 7 volunteers distributing white ribbons and collecting student pledges, as they enter the building. "I promise to never use, excuse..." pic.twitter.com/RzrqU5HyJK

24/11/23

White Ribbon Day at Invictus pic.twitter.com/Z82mp2nnXD

22/11/23

Thank you to the team for the super organised and informative Year 11 Independent Learning Day today! Our Harris Experience Year 11 students loved it, especially the debates and philosophy sessions! pic.twitter.com/ZHq2dRAQpE

20/11/23

Today, our Safer Schools Officers have come in to talk to each year group about Harassment & Inappropriate BehaviourOverseen by Mr James, our Designated Safeguarding Lead, we share the importance of these themes within the Academy & our wider context. pic.twitter.com/9M2iVHZzRd

18/11/23

Yes Tops! Thanks for having him - Best of luck for the season! 💛#SuttonUnited | 🟡🟤 https://t.co/XlwEPOXrBS

17/11/23

A pleasure to host the brilliant Tope Fadahunsi from yesterday!He supported our fantastic Y7 Football team in their first game of the season & talked to the students about what it takes to be a pro footballer. Thank you to Mr Xavier for organising! pic.twitter.com/Q9NOebu5p8

16/11/23

Students came down from as far as Newham to meet the staff and ambassadors.They spoke to Pharmacists, Nurses, Non-Clinical staff, healthcare assistants, and more on the different careers in the NHS. Fabulous crowd of students and families! pic.twitter.com/9EVuem4MAX

16/11/23

Tonight we’re the hosts of a Croydon and Sutton wide event with NHS Careers with a wide range of volunteers in healthcare. What a huge turnout this evening! pic.twitter.com/F6KTvnDdGl

16/11/23

We are celebrating Diwali this week, so It’s Curry Day today! A tasty array of Curries and delicious sundries keeping the students happy and fed throughout the day! Thank you to the and the whole team! to all our celebrating families ! pic.twitter.com/8O1YJrsiRT

13/11/23

Well done to all the schools taking part in our KS4Boys Badminton today.🏸 Congratulations to the winners! 👏👏👏🥇A big thank you to the teachers umpiring the matches. 🙏🏸 pic.twitter.com/XcRQrxfLbU

10/11/23

Well done 🎉🔥⚽️ https://t.co/mF81BizuBY

10/11/23

Here’s a fantastic video of our wonderful science technician, Mr Flemetakis, eagerly prepping for sixth form open evening last night! Superb physics, Mr F! pic.twitter.com/ta23yXMzPS

10/11/23

Today we had the DISCOVER Team from come in to deliver their assembly to 6F on Wellbeing.With discussions on managing stress, workload, and emotional resilience. We’re looking forward to having them back in for their workshop! Thank you Emilie & Ajua! pic.twitter.com/mx57sUd3S9

09/11/23

Our students displayed not only their football skills but our fantastic new 4G pitch for visitors tonight! pic.twitter.com/ZlnuOISf63

09/11/23

Ms Bent, our Associate Vice Principal, and Faculty Coordinators Ms Brown & Mr Barker, talked to prospective students and parents about the vast no. of opportunities offered at our Sixth Form. pic.twitter.com/aLG7lWWy1N

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Introduction to the HIAC Curriculum

Introduction to the HIAC Curriculum

Curriculum Intent

The curriculum is ambitious, broad and balanced and will focus on making sure that students develop a deep body of knowledge. This knowledge will primarily come from the national curriculum, but will also identify opportunities to go beyond this. The focus in our curriculum planning will be the development of subject-specific substantive and  disciplinary knowledge and literacy. We also ensure that all students develop the subject skills needed to apply and make sense of the knowledge that they have gained.

Our curriculum intends to prepare all our students, in a rapidly changing world, for the next step in their lives. We aim to develop the confidence and talents of all our students to ensure they are well-equipped to excel in higher or further education, or training. Our curriculum will make sure that they are ready to meet the challenges of employment.

Our challenging curriculum will provide all students with a wide range of educational experiences and opportunities. Through the academic curriculum, commitment to the E-Bacc, and wider school life, we intend to guarantee that all students continue their development into well-rounded citizens, capable of contributing positively to their communities.

Our curriculum is compliant with our duty in terms of the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs Regulations 2014.

You can find our full Curriculum Policy here and our SEN policy

The current curriculum allocation for learning in 2023/24 is as follows:

Subject

KS3 Lessons per week (one lesson = 50 mins)

 

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

English

5

5

5

Mathematics

5

5

5

Science

4

4

4

Geography

2

2

2

History

2

2

2

Religious Education

1

1

1

Art and Design

1

1

1

Design and Technology

2

2

2

Music

1

1

1

Drama

0

1

1

Performing Arts

1

0

0

Spanish/ French

3

3

3

Physical education

2

2

2

Computer science

1

1

1

Total

30

30

30

Plus Enrichment

From a choice given after the academy day

PSHERE is taught and planned through tutor time.

For our Enrichment timetable click here

Subject

KS4 Lessons per week (one lesson = 50 mins)

 

Year 10

Year 11

English

6

6

mathematics

6

6

science

6

6

Religious education

1

1

Options subjects

4 x 3

4x3

Physical education

2

2

Total

33

33

 

Subject

KS5 Lessons per week (one lesson = 50 mins)

 

Year 12 & 13

A Levels

6

Vocational CTECs

6 for Extended Certificates

6 for Diplomas

Key Stage 4

Students at Harris Invictus Academy Croydon start their GCSE in Year 10. GCSE courses will form the basis of the curriculum at Key Stage 4.  Good advice and guidance on option choices is crucial at this stage.  In the spring term of year 9, the Academy will be addressing “choices and pathways”. Additionally, the Academy staff will interview students, where possible and parents/carers will have the opportunity to receive up-to-date advice and guidance in order to support their son’s/daughter’s options at this stage. Coordinators and Subject Leads will support students in making their choices and will use Academy data and other information to help advise them on the most appropriate choices.  We anticipate that students will be allowed to choose from the option blocks set up and where possible all students should be given their first choice.

Core subjects that are compulsory for all students at Key Stage 4 are:

  • English (GCSE)
  • Maths (GCSE)
  • Science Combined (GCSE)
  • Religious Studies
  • Physical Education

Students will be able to choose from the following options at Key Stage 4:

  • History
  • Geography
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Computer Science
  • Business Studies
  • Art, Craft and Design
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Drama
  • Design and Technology
  • Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
  • Religious Studies
  • Music
  • Triple Science