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27/03/24

🌟 Our amazing pupils showcased incredible 'Character (to)day' diving into a variety of topics & activities! 🚀 Year 7s showed immense Courageous Advocacy, delving into Bee habitats and acing the Big School litter pick! 🐝🗑️ pic.twitter.com/zt2ebNR4ea

27/03/24

Ahoy there! ⚓️ The Year 9 crew from HGA set sail today for the Maritime Museum in Greenwich. 🌊 Anchors aweigh for a character-filled adventure on the high seas! ⛵️🌟 pic.twitter.com/yTfUrlmJjh

26/03/24

🏐🎉 Incredible news! Our year 8 netball team has smashed their way to the Harris Cup semi-finals! 🌟👏 Big shoutout to our amazing players, especially the year 7 stars shining bright! 🌟✨ Let's cheer them on as they face ! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/E4mK2T0cAT

20/03/24

🚀 Kicking off Creative Careers 2024! 🎨 Students are diving into a world of possibilities, exploring diverse pathways in the creative industry. 📸#CreativeCareers2024 pic.twitter.com/otVpl4Ua0K

20/03/24

We are officially 8th best school in London for Indoor Athletics!This week, our primary team took part in the SHA finals. The team, who represented competed against the 11 other best boroughs in London. Huge congrats to our students and pic.twitter.com/3SK9s4WLpc

19/03/24

🌟 Thrilled to share moments from the Speak Out Regional Final! 🎤 Megan Farr and May Mbabazi shone brightly, representing Harris Garrard Academy with their powerful voices. A celebration of young talent and the magic of expression. ✨ pic.twitter.com/yI8GICW9uF

15/03/24

Off to the we go, with Year 8 in tow, to witness love's timeless tale in a contemporary glow. Thanks to ’s generous sponsorship, Shakespeare's words will leap and dip. 🎭💔 pic.twitter.com/ezNpvHdema

08/03/24

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07/03/24

📚✨ The halls of HGA have transformed into a literary wonderland as our secondary staff channel their inner bookworms, dressing up as their favorite book characters! From the whimsical to the wicked, can you guess the characters? 📸🎭 pic.twitter.com/y8azMifcNq

06/03/24

The yr5/6 Netball final took place between today.Both teams have done exceptionally well to reach the final & were undefeated in their league so we knew we were in for a close game

05/03/24

The yr5/6 Netball final took place between today.Both teams have done exceptionally well to reach the final & were undefeated in their league so we knew we were in for a close game

01/03/24

Just wrapped up another fantastic week at HGA, proving that even when the skies open up, we find our pot of gold in the learning of our students. 🌈 pic.twitter.com/jKjPQHPkQ2

01/03/24

HGA Sixth Formers' visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau was a powerful reminder of history's darkest chapters. Their solemn reflections will echo in our hearts and history classes. pic.twitter.com/k1CaBME2Ns

29/02/24

Excited to kick off day 1 of the Y12 Biology Residential! 🌿 Stay tuned for updates, insights, and all the fascinating discoveries we'll make together! pic.twitter.com/6nqWUWrZBE

27/02/24

We're looking forward to National Careers Week, 4th-9th March 2024. We will be using the many resources available, such as a virtual careers fair, films, talks and booklets to inspire our students about their future options and pathways. https://t.co/kTXTWlyLix pic.twitter.com/RyYS0u3HQR

20/02/24

🎉 What an inspiring afternoon at our Careers Fair! Students explored a world of opportunities with leading employers, colleges, and universities. Their futures look bright! 🌟 Check out the highlights 📸 pic.twitter.com/D5uRNqGvDW

09/02/24

Congratulations to everyone you have done yourselves, your school and your Borough proud https://t.co/AxU7Tsxvjc

09/02/24

Congratulations to everyone you have done yourselves, your school and your Borough proud https://t.co/AxU7Tsxvjc

09/02/24

We are officially through to the Sports hall finals. We finished inside the top 3 of todays qualifier and now will be one of 12 schools in the grand finals on the 19th March! This is the first time in the 3 years we have achieved this! pic.twitter.com/hw1DbJxEo1

09/02/24

We have officially arrived at for the indoor sports athletics London finals representing to team Let’s go Garrard!! pic.twitter.com/op0BNKu50R

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Posted on January 13th 2021

Virtual Work Experience Opportunities - Apply Now

Speakers for SchoolsWe've teamed up with Speakers for Schools to offer exciting remote placements which will give Harris Garrard Academy students opportunities to try out industries they are interested in. 

You can use these remote placements to gain insights into the career pathways available in various industries. Please apply as soon as possible to have the best chance of success.


NHS: Meet the people behind the masks

Dates: 11th February 2021.

Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds keen to find out more about a career in the NHS.

Application Deadline: 21st January 2021


Build Yourself with Wates VWEX

Dates: 15th  - 19th  February 2021.

Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds keen to find out more about a career in construction, development, and property services.

Application Deadline: 15th January 2021


Willmott Dixon Management Careers VWEX- Future Leaders Wanted

Dates: 15th  - 19th  February 2021.

Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds interested in management careers in construction.

Application Deadline: 31st January 2021


Arts and Culture Exhibition VWEX with Regents Place

Date: 15th – 19th February 2021.

Eligibility: 15 – 19 year olds interested in arts, creativity, and community action.

Application Deadline: 15th  January 2021


Marketing & Digital Communications VWEX with Oakridge

Dates: 1st – 5th March 2021.

Eligibility: Creative 15 – 19 year olds interested in marketing research, data collection and analysis.

Application Deadline: 18th February 2021


Tourism Insight Day with VisitBritain/VisitEngland

Dates: 15th February 2021

Eligibility: Year 10/11 students who are keen to gain insight into hospitality and tourism.

Application Deadline: 15th January 2021


Skanska UK Insight taster day all around Social Value and Digital Tools

Dates: 18th  February 2021.

Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds interested in the use of digital tools in the construction industry.

Application Deadline: 20th January 2021


Leadership insight session run by the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

Dates: 15th February 2021.

Eligibility: 15 – 19 year olds interested in developing confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Application Deadline: 15th January 2021


Farrans Construction Insight Day

Dates: 24th  February 2021.

Eligibility: 16 – 19 year olds students interested in real industry knowledge.

Application Deadline: 22nd January 2021


For a full list of placements sign in HERE to search and apply.