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22/10/24

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22/10/24

🎉 Celebrating in style at our assemblies with powerful performances! 🎤 From moving skits to vibrant musical acts and slam poetry, our students are showcasing the rich history, culture, and achievements of Black communities. 🌍🎶✨ pic.twitter.com/Aa2aCZQmX1

17/10/24

A pleasure to host such an event in order to give as many children in Thamesmead a chance to engage in sport and exercise whilst also have the privilege to represent their schools!

17/10/24

On your marksGet setGoProject Thamesmead cross country is about tostart. This great project sees working with to provide young people in Thamesmead schools the opportunity to represent their school in sport & physical activity pic.twitter.com/x5viNArTip

15/10/24

Our latest primary PE challenge saw our students and staff tackle the chest push.We saw an incredible amount of children attempt to beat their previous personal bests. Congratulations to all that took part and our overall winners! pic.twitter.com/QfO4CWXkQW

13/10/24

Well done to our primary boys football team on winning their first trophy of the season! https://t.co/sSAJF8RM5f

13/10/24

SCHOOLS Today we held our autumn boys football competition at CAFC Training Ground with Harris Academy Garrard winning overall 👏Well done to all teams who took part ⚽️#CACTFSD ⚽️🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/LJm8i1fCy9

11/10/24

Proud to see Harris Garrard Academy highlighted at the Harris Conference for our exceptional results this year! 🎉👏 A big thank you to our dedicated staff and hardworking students. pic.twitter.com/QVzEML8NjV

10/10/24

Great evening at HGA’s Meet the Tutor event! 🎉 It was fantastic meeting our Year 7 parents and carers, sharing the culture we’re building here, and offering 1:1 time with form tutors. 💬💡 Excited for the journey ahead! pic.twitter.com/yUsRimWCaZ

03/10/24

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03/10/24

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03/10/24

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03/10/24

Fantastic turnout at our Year 6 Open Evening tonight! 🎉 It was great to see so many families exploring all we have to offer at Harris Garrard Academy! 💼✨ pic.twitter.com/ViZYTtOTEv

30/09/24

📢 Join us this Thursday for our Open Evening! 🎉Discover what makes Harris Garrard Academy special! Meet our passionate staff, explore our state-of-the-art facilities.🗓️ Thursday, 3rd October ⏰ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Harris Garrard Academy👉 https://t.co/jLG3a6fwzT pic.twitter.com/62lJbtzlDz

30/08/24

🚀 So proud of our former student Chizaram Ezenwata for being selected to represent England in the U17 squad!🇬🇧 His journey from Harris Garrard Academy to the international stage is truly inspiring. Keep shining, Chizaram! ⭐️#LearningChangesLives pic.twitter.com/JaW9U8bdBz

27/08/24

📅 Autumn Term 2024 Start for Secondary Phase:🏫 Students return:• Yrs 7 & 12: Tues, 3rd Sept• Yrs 8-11 & 13: Wed, 4th Sept👨‍🏫 Inset Day: Mon, 2nd Sept(Students do not attend)Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

22/08/24

Huge congratulations to our Year 11 students on their amazing results this year! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and collectively achieving the best set of results the school has ever had. 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZAncClSWqj

16/08/24

We were excited to spend yesterday with staff and students at Harris Garrard Academy to celebrate their A-Level results day! Well done everyone! 🌟 #ResultsDay2024 pic.twitter.com/m4d16h1o4c

15/08/24

⭐Congratulations to twin brothers Arturs and Kristians who have secured top university places for Medicine and Law! pic.twitter.com/acZtsKO5Pv

19/07/24

📚 GCSE & A-Level Results Days 2024🗓️ GCSE: Thurs, Aug 22 (10am)🗓️ A-Level: Thurs, Aug 15 (8am)✅ Support available on-site✅ Help with next steps (6th form, uni, apprenticeships)✅ Staff ready to assist throughout AugustGood luck to all Year 11 & 13 students! 🍀

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Posted on November 16th 2018

Year 7 Students on Their First Term at Secondary School

As we approach the end of the Autumn term, we asked five of our fabulous Year 7 students how the first term of secondary school has been for them. Here's what they told us.


Omar, on making friends...

"I was nervous on my first day and wondered if I’d make friends. Making friends was easy as in the playground there are lots of children who come up to you and say ‘What’s your name’ and and then we play with each other and you become best friends."

Omar and Basma

Omar (left) and Basma.


Basma on the best and hardest things about secondary school...

"Secondary school is a very big place and the rules are a bit more strict than at primary school. On the first day everybody was very supportive and the teachers were very kind and they helped us to settle in by starting slowly and getting to know everybody. The best thing for me is the wide range of co-curricular activities and things for you to do. I think I’m going to try Cooking Club. The hardest thing is catching up with everything as you get five pieces of homework to do each day. But the teachers are very supportive and explain everything to the last detail."


Zackery, on why he likes the variety of lessons...

"I have a bit of a journey to get here but I’ve developed a schedule so that it works for me. On the first day they didn’t instantly throw us into work but slowly eased us in. We get homework but it’s a good amount and the teachers don’t go overboard on it. The best thing about secondary school is being able to study a broad range of subjects rather than just English, Maths and Science. At the moment we’re doing all kinds of different stuff including Music and Performing Arts and Food Technology and it’s great. The teachers help by taking everything step by step and making sure everyone understands it. The teachers are always there for you if you are having difficulties in school."

Zackery


Firdaos, on why she wanted to stay here after primary school...

I went to the Harris Garrard primary school and wanted to stay at the same school because I was happy here and I liked the secondary building. I’m enjoying the many different lessons. I was nervous on my first day but at the same time I was really excited to see what it would be like, and meet the teachers. The teachers help by asking us how we feel and telling us if we have any problems we can speak to them. I like the different lessons, especially technology.”

Firdaos


Ade, on a very important topic...

"I like the food. You get more choice of food than in primary. Making friends was easy. The teachers help anyone who needs help. My favourite subject is PE.”

Ade