Year 6 Virtual Open Day

Welcome to Hammersmith Academy’s Year 6 Virtual Open Day for prospective parents and students. We know that this is an important time for families who will be deciding which school best suits their Year 6 child.

On this page you will find information to help you get a good understanding of life at Hammersmith Academy to help you make an informed secondary school choice.

Headteacher’s Welcome

Hammersmith Academy has ‘established a culture of high aspirations for all members of the school’ and the ‘leadership team and a committed governing body have created an inclusive and nurturing environment that values the learning needs of both pupils and staff.’ Ofsted

Hammersmith Academy – Where all this happens!

The average day for a Hammersmith Academy student is a busy one, full of lessons and activities. Listen to Georgia as she explains what a HA Day is all about!

 

Student Experiences 

Amira is in Year 8 and she joined the Academy last year as a new Year 7 student. Listen to her talk about her experience of transitioning between primary and secondary school and how she coped during the lockdown period.

 

Shehad is a Sixth Form student in Year 13 who joined the Academy as a Year 7 student six years ago. She explains what her journey through the Academy has been like and what Year 6 students hoping to join the Academy can expect.

 

Take A Tour 

Take a guided 360 degree tour around the Academy and have a detailed look at the key areas including classroom bases, specialist teaching spaces and state-of-the-art facilities. Make sure you have your sound on to listen to your tour guide!

Click on the screen below to begin your tour.

 

 

Year 7 Subjects 

When students join us in Year 7, they are surprised by the range of different subjects that they study. Click on the link below to listen from our Heads of Departments who explain what your child will be studying in the different subjects when they start in September.

 

Live Presentation

The Academy held a live presentation to prospective parents. You can watch the recordings of the presentation here:

For further information please contact:  admissions@hammersmithacademy.org