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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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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! 🍀

18/07/24

An evening of excellence! 🌟 Our Annual Awards Ceremony is underway, celebrating outstanding achievements across Creative Arts, Active Science, Enterprise, and World Studies. From musical performances to inspiring speeches, we're showcasing the best of our talented students. pic.twitter.com/K7FKCTpGQx

08/07/24

🌟 Year 7 had an amazing trip to Crossness Pumping Station! They explored Victorian engineering marvels and learned about London’s sewage history. A memorable day of history and science! 🏛️💡 pic.twitter.com/g3G6jm25SN

14/06/24

Last week, our primary took part in the sports day, with 22 Harris primary schools attending. Incredibly, our team achieved their best ever medal and point totals and were crowned overall champions! We are super proud of all the athletes who represented HGA. pic.twitter.com/wj16AuNNbR

12/06/24

🌈 Supporting & advocating for our LGBTQ+ community this month with a vibrant Pride Picnic! 🏳️‍🌈🧁 pic.twitter.com/qbkgrzCglO

12/06/24

📣🌈 We’re keeping the Pride Month spirit alive with a vibrant mini Pride Picnic 🧺🍉 and a wonderful selection of Pride bookmarks in our library! 📚🏳️‍🌈 We celebrate LGBTQ stories and authors. pic.twitter.com/1whzSpwfHd

10/06/24

🚀 The latest Harris Garrard Academy Secondary Newsletter is out now! Highlights include Year 11 exam prep, Pride Month celebrations, the Year 9 boys' football team reaching the Harris Cup semi-final, and student visits to Ada College and more. 📚🎉 https://t.co/yfWFIigIQp pic.twitter.com/76YIGUWJLo

08/06/24

Year 11 students are in for their last Saturday of exam prep! 📚 From Spanish and History to Science, and a walking-talking Maths mock, they’re giving it their all. 🌟 We’re so impressed and proud of their dedication. Can’t wait to see their amazing results this summer! 🎓👏 pic.twitter.com/OpiKjYWHBC

04/06/24

🌈🎉 Harris Garrard Academy is decked out in vibrant bunting to celebrate Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Honoring incredible LGBTQ+ pioneers from the past and present who inspire us every day. 🌟💪 Let's keep spreading acceptance and pride! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 + pic.twitter.com/VsuX1M4P5K

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Term Dates 2025-26

Autumn Term 2025

Wednesday 3rd September - Friday 19th December 2025

Staff training days (students do not attend):

  • Monday 1st September 2025
  • Tuesday 2nd September 2025
  • Friday 10th October 2025

Start of term (secondary)

  • Years 7 and 12: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
  • Years 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13: Thursday 4th September 2025

Start of term (primary)

  • Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6: Wednesday 3rd September 2025
  • Reception children start: parents will be informed of staggered start dates

Half Term Holiday: Monday 20th October – Friday 31st October 2025

End of term: Friday 19th December 2025

Christmas break: Monday 22nd December 2025 – Friday 2nd January 2026 inclusive


Spring Term 2026

Monday 5th January - Friday 27th March 2026

Staff training day (students do not attend): 

  • Friday 13th February 2026

Half Term Holiday: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February 2026

End of term: Friday 27th March 2026

Easter Break: Monday 30th March – Friday 10th April 2026 inclusive


Summer Term 2026

Monday 13th April - Friday 17th July 2026

Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026

Half Term Holiday: Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May 2026

End of term: Friday 17th July 2026


Twilight secondary staff INSET sessions - students attend as normal on the following dates:

  • Thursday January 22nd 2026
  • Thursday June 25th 2026