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			<title><![CDATA[Annie Rehearsal Tracks - View Here]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/45/annie-rehearsal-tracks-view-here</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are you getting ready for our Primary School performance of the musical Annie&nbsp;Jr later this term?

To help you prepare, view or download the choreography videos, rehearsal tracks and performance tracks at the link below.

View&nbsp;the tracks and videos here]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exceptional Ofsted Outcome]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/42/exceptional-ofsted-outcome</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to share with you the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection.

Since our previous inspection, when we were rated Good across all areas, Ofsted has changed both its inspection framework and the way it reports outcomes to parents through the introduction of the new Report Card system.

This system replaces the previous overall judgement and provides a more detailed picture of a sch...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 3 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inside Harris: Securing Reception Year Quality: Workshop 18th March 2026]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/36/inside-harris-securing-reception-year-quality-workshop-18th-march-2026</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Harris Garrard Academy is hosting Inside Harris: Securing Reception Year Quality on 18th March 2026.

This leadership workshop will explore evidence-informed approaches to strengthening Reception year provision, raising standards, improving outcomes, and closing attainment gaps in the Early Years.

It offers a valuable opportunity for Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, and Early Years Leaders to e...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Paintballing Reward Trip -  Fun, Strategy, Teamwork]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/40/paintballing-reward-trip-fun-strategy-teamwork</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Students enjoyed an actionâpacked day on the Paintballing Reward Trip, celebrating their hard work and positive achievements.

The trip offered a fun mix of strategy, teamwork, and friendly competition as participants navigated different courses and challenges.

Filled with laughter, adrenaline, and plenty of colorful paint splashes, the experience was a memorable way to reward students and stre...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HGA Competes at Battle of the Bands]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/39/hga-competes-at-battle-of-the-bands</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[HGA brought energy and school pride to the Battle of the Bands, hosted by Harris Academy South Norwood, as students took the stage to showcase their musical talent and teamwork.

Their performance highlighted hours of dedication and collaboration, earning enthusiastic support from the crowd. The event was a fun and memorable opportunity for HGA musicians to shine and represent their school with cr...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harris Garrard Receives International School Status]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/33/harris-garrard-receives-international-school-status</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[We love working with our local community and also take every opportunity to widen our students perspective beyond.&nbsp;

This has led to really exciting work done from our Spanish team who have been working alongside schools in both Abu Dabi and Spain. We have been sharing our language, learning about other cultures and even working to solve problems across the world with our Eco-Team.&nbsp;

Thi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Student Leaders Get Their New Ties]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/38/student-leaders-get-their-new-ties</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[During a special recognition event, Student Leaders received their new ties &ndash;&nbsp;an important symbol of their leadership roles and responsibilities within the school community.

The ceremony celebrated their commitment, dedication, and the example they set for their peers. With their new ties, these students proudly step into their positions, ready to represent the school and contribute po...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 7 and 8 Stories... Read Their Advice to New Students]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/35/year-7-and-8-stories-read-their-advice-to-new-students</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[A big thank you to Year 7 and 8 students Anjola, Nicholas, Thanushik, Thannuska and Susie who took the time to talk to us about their experiences, and give some advice to new students.&nbsp;We hope you enjoy reading what they have to say!

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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Deputy Head Boy, Daniel, Meets HRH Prince of Wales]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/37/deputy-head-boy-daniel-meets-hrh-prince-of-wales</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[This week, our Deputy Head Boy, Daniel,&nbsp;had the exciting opportunity to meet HRH Prince of Wales who joined a roundtable discussion about career opportunities for black young people.

The roundtable was part of Daniel&rsquo;s involvement with BBC Children in Need&rsquo;s We Move FWD programme which seeks to create opportunities for black children and young people.

Discussions with HRH Prince...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Formers Organise Charity Games Night]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/41/sixth-formers-organise-charity-games-night</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Sixth Form students took the lead in planning and hosting their own Charity Games Night, transforming their initiative and teamwork into a funâfilled event for a good cause.

From organising activities to managing the evening&rsquo;s logistics, they showcased impressive responsibility and creativity. The night brought the school community together for friendly competition, laughter, and generosi...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sixth Form Open Evening, Tuesday 25th November - 5:00-7:00pm]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/31/sixth-form-open-evening-tuesday-25th-november-500-700pm</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to invite you and your child to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 25th November, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Harris Garrard Academy.

This is a bookable event, and we kindly ask you to reserve your place using the link&nbsp;below.

Click HERE to reserve your place.

Guests are welcome to arrive from 4:45 pm to enjoy a selection of refreshments and sample dishes provided by our s...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Primary Results Put HGA in Top 5% Nationally for Second Year in a Row]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/32/primary-results-put-hga-in-top-5-nationally-for-second-year-in-a-row</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our superb primary students for the outcomes in their recent 2025 SATs assessments.

Alongside EYFS and MTC results, which were both 20% above the national picture, these results have helped place our school in the top 5% of primary schools nationally.&nbsp;

This is a wonderful result which highlights the hard work of our students, the staff and our parents who have worked so h...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Year 5 Explore Virtual Learning]]></title>
			<link>https://www.harrisgarrard.org.uk/academy-life/news-highlights/item/34/year-5-explore-virtual-learning</link>
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			<description><![CDATA[We love the chance to leave the classroom and head out on trips that help us to expand our horizons.

Our Year 5s have been learning about Space this term and while the Harris Garrard Space Programme is not yet up and running, we wanted to find a way to take our Year 5 students up into the stars!

Our students loved the chance to use virtual headsets to fly through outer space and learn more about...]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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