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01/07/25

🎉Join us for the HASU Open Evening on 10th July, 4pm-7 pm! Discover what makes HASU special, meet our amazing team, and explore all the opportunities waiting for you. 🎟️Book your tickets now👇https://t.co/S4pwe6qzA0 See you there!#HASUOpenEvening pic.twitter.com/A0L3QPLS4E

30/06/25

Good luck to our incredible Year 11s! Whether you're heading into sixth form, college, apprenticeships or something entirely new! Your journey is just beginning, and we know you'll continue to do amazing things. Go out there and make your mark!#Year11 pic.twitter.com/jF2AQDFHxW

30/06/25

🎓This morning we welcomed our Year 11s for their last ever assembly at HASU. We’re so proud of how far they’ve come and we can’t wait to see them shine one more time at Prom this evening!#HASUClassOf2025 pic.twitter.com/8QT6JiH6wD

27/06/25

HASU at the UK Championships 2025 thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters who helped up get here. 2026 season here we come! Watch this space! pic.twitter.com/yFXbE7twNJ

26/06/25

🤖Our amazing team left for the Nationals at iconic CopperBoxArena. They'll be competing alongside 64 top teams from across the UK in the world's largest student robotics movement. Good luck! We are all cheering you on!#MoreThenRobots pic.twitter.com/BKHCd1x3u9

23/06/25

Our Y7 students are stepping back in time today at the Tudor Festival . They're soaking up history where kings and queens once walked. A truly unforgettable way to bring history lessons to life! 🏰 pic.twitter.com/q5J29KwAvl

20/06/25

Congratulations to , who received the award for Trust Team of the Year – 10 schools or more. 🎉#TesAwards pic.twitter.com/qMdcdho3sU

20/06/25

Congratulations to , who received the award for Trust Team of the Year – 10 schools or more. 🎉#TesAwards pic.twitter.com/qMdcdho3sU

20/06/25

HASU STEM at the congratulations to everyone who made it here tonight! Shortlist “Best Use Of Technology” pic.twitter.com/lgnLo1xy5O

19/06/25

🌟 Happy Day! To all our incredible HASU teachers, your dedication, compassion, and wisdom shape lives every day. You teach, you lead, you inspire. We see you, we appreciate you, we thank you!🩵🩷👩‍🏫👨‍🏫#HASU pic.twitter.com/QzjDlhis8B

12/06/25

The scores are in! Congratulations UREY HOUSE! thank you all for coming down to support HASU Robotics at the Bake Sale today! pic.twitter.com/1OD8eCqg2w

12/06/25

⚽️ Lunchtime just got competitive at HASU! Thanks to our new football tables, students and staff are going head-to-head in epic matches during breaks! ⚽️👏🌟 pic.twitter.com/BIuHcglK14

12/06/25

📚 Our incredible librarians wrapped up the Year with a magical visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour yesterday! A well deserved reward for their hard work. 👏 🌟📚#ThankYouLibrarians pic.twitter.com/5jEgakmRNZ

11/06/25

Its house week at and the HASU Robotics Society are mixing up a treat for the school community. Don’t miss out on the house themed bake sale tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/xg44478Blc

11/06/25

Well done to our 6 form students who competed yesterday at Federation Sports Day. A big shout out to Josh, who ran a PB to become Federation 200m Champion. Also to the boys 4x100m runners who comfortably took gold. Well done! 👏🌟 pic.twitter.com/PiO5884VcT

11/06/25

🎉HASU House Week is in full swing! Get ready for Guess the Number, Nintendo Switch play time, Lollie Letters to friends, Dodgeball battles, and of course... DONUTS! 🍩🔥 Which House will take the crown this week? Let the games begin! 🏆💥 pic.twitter.com/2AlQr98hSP

04/06/25

The sun is out, smiles all round! HASU Robotics are proud to present our team kit sponsor for INTO THE DEEP 2024 - 2025 SEASON! Thank you so much for your support ! We love it! See you all at the Copper Box Arena! pic.twitter.com/YeVsXATWd4

03/06/25

1/4 Yesterday, together with Councillor Christopher Woolmer, Chair of Environment & Sustainable Transport Committee, I was delighted to host London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner and his team as part of their Big Community Transport Tour pic.twitter.com/tfsq4vJ17S

03/06/25

And thank you to our Head of for donating this amazing boxset. There were very excited students this morning! pic.twitter.com/3VjtzIsa1O

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Performing Arts

What is Performing Arts? 

Performing arts at HASU allows students to study a range of dance and drama genres in a practical environment learning about the variety of styles and cultural influences that surround us.  As we move further up the school, performing arts splits into different disciplines which are taught separately as dance and drama GCSE. 

Why do we teach Performing Arts at HASU? 

Whether it be theatre, TV or film, our lives are influenced by the arts on a daily basis.  As the students at HASU become skilled in the variety of techniques studied through their dance and drama lessons, they will be more able to access the wealth of diverse opportunities and platforms that the arts world provides.  Learning to appreciate and engage in the arts from different communities and cultures is an important component in aiding children’s development as global citizens. 

Studying performing arts enables students to learn and develop lifelong skills that will enable them to become more reflective and independent learners as well as confident adults.  The collaborative style in which the performing arts lessons run means that students are consistently challenged to work with different people with a strong focus on resolving conflict, sharing ideas and championing each other’s achievements.  Exposure to the arts can help young people develop many positive skills that are valued by leaders and employers, such as persistence, creative thinking, motivation and problem solving. In addition, several studies demonstrate that exposure to the arts can improve a young person’s academic performance and make their school experience happier and more fulfilling. 

How do we teach Performing Arts at HASU? 

Every performing arts lesson is based on practical exploration of the topic that is being studied. Students are given tasks that require them to learn by ‘doing’. Additionally, this learning is supported by the theory that underpins the skills being taught as well as reflective tasks to ensure that students are clear of their current ability and how they can move forward.  Projects are often script-based giving the students an opportunity to improve their literacy and oracy as well as offering a forum to investigate the variety of themes and issues that may arise.  Students are also offered the chance to devise their own scripts and performance pieces encouraging their creativity and independent thinking.  The lessons are designed so that each student can develop at their own individual pace. Expectations will vary depending on the student’s ability as well as their practical confidence. We understand that students come with a range of abilities, so we encourage each learner to express themselves, push themselves and take risks, whilst working towards their own goals. 

We are fortunate here at HASU to have fantastic facilities including a mirrored dance studio, outside theatre and a studio theatre with lighting rig and sound desk.  All students will benefit from these facilities during their time at HASU with the older students getting the opportunity to learn how to operate the lighting and sound desks.  

Our extra-curricular offer at HASU is rich and varied including four dance companies, two drama companies and a technical theatre club.  We perform two full school productions a year, at Christmas and in the summer, as well as smaller performances including chamber concerts and a play in the spring term and encourage all children to participate in as many of these opportunities as they can.  Where possible, we perform to audiences ensuring that the families of HASU students and the local community are able to share in our students’ successes. 

Passionate Performing Arts students have the opportunity to student Drama and Dance GCSEs at Key Stage 4.