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04/02/25

๐ŸŒฟโœ๏ธ Poetry meets nature! Guided by poet and educator Esme Allman, students explored the Conservatory through a creative lens. Through metaphors, descriptive language, they crafted their own eco-poemsโ€”blending art and nature in a truly inspiring workshop. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“– pic.twitter.com/e3P3J6iHtj

01/02/25

Huge well done to our Year 11 students for showing up en masse for this morningโ€™s Maths Walking Talking Mock! ๐Ÿ“šโœ๏ธ Itโ€™s amazing to see such dedication as they enter their third week of mock exams๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’ช Keep pushing, youโ€™ve got this! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐ŸŽ‰ pic.twitter.com/qni24angxY

24/01/25

Weโ€™ve been soaring through the first week of our Year 11 mock exam series! โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š With two more weeks to go, we couldnโ€™t be prouder of the dedication and focus Year 11 have demonstrated in preparing for their exams. ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ Keep up the fantastic work! pic.twitter.com/Vy7eVpV7wf

18/01/25

Around 80% of our Year 11 students came in today to work with their English teachers โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š, sharpening their skills for exam practice ahead of next weekโ€™s mocks. Well done for showing such dedication to your success! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŽ“ pic.twitter.com/yXUqaYrdug

10/01/25

๐ŸŽคโœจ Performance Podium has launched at Garrard Academy! ๐ŸŒŸ Lunchtime kicked off with an inspiring session from the Spoken Word Society, led by the amazing Francis and our fabulous Year 7 stars! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ pic.twitter.com/DFGHAbL6FC

09/01/25

Thank you to Elevate Education for working with Year 11 today ๐ŸŽ“. The time management session โณ was brilliant in helping them prepare for mocks ๐Ÿ“š. We canโ€™t wait to see you again later this year for the โ€˜Crossing the Finishing Lineโ€™ workshop ๐Ÿ! pic.twitter.com/aK3jR4xxG5

19/12/24

This Christmas ๐ŸŽ„, Harris Garrard Academy has embraced the spirit of giving โค๏ธ. Through our Happy Holly Harvest campaign, students and staff donated food ๐Ÿฅซ to support those in need and local shelters ๐Ÿ . Together, we share hope, love, and kindness this festive season ๐ŸŒŸ. pic.twitter.com/HGGIK4h3wu

05/12/24

Delighted to share that we are ranked as one of the top-performing schools for progress in Bexley ๐ŸŒŸ and โ€˜Well Above Averageโ€™ nationally ๐Ÿ“Š. A huge thank you to our amazing staff and students for their hard work and dedication! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘#LearningChangesLives pic.twitter.com/or9gpEyOfi

22/11/24

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22/11/24

๐ŸŒŸ Last nightโ€™s Sixth Form Open Evening was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our amazing staff and students for showcasing the best of Harris Garrard Academy. ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿ“ธ Check out some highlights! pic.twitter.com/oRrFDNy3N4

20/11/24

Our Athletics team were over the moon when they received the news that they had won the Sports Hall athletics event. Congratulations to the team and the other schools who put on such a high quality display! We look forward to attending the in feb! https://t.co/VoSqccgbTq pic.twitter.com/bkpgei8pOZ

15/11/24

Last nightโ€™s epic Culture Week event celebrated the rich diversity of HGA! ๐ŸŒโœจ Huge thanks to our talented students, amazing staff, and Student Council for making it unforgettable. Together, we raised over ยฃ1,100! ๐Ÿ™Œ pic.twitter.com/rUOVN53IRP

15/11/24

๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€œIโ€™m so glad I chose Harris Garrard Academy โ€“ the teachers go above and beyond to support us with our university applications!โ€ โ€“ Year 13 Student ๐ŸŽ“โœจ

14/11/24

๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€œIโ€™m glad I joined Harris Garrard Academy โ€“ the Sixth Form team and teachers are so dedicated! They work hard to help each student reach their personal goals while encouraging us to achieve our very best.โ€ โ€“ Year 13 Student ๐ŸŒŸ

13/11/24

๐Ÿ’ฌ โ€œThis school is truly special โ€“ itโ€™s given me lifelong friendships and the academic support I needed whenever I asked.โ€โ€“ Year 13 ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ“… Donโ€™t miss the Harris Garrard Sixth Form Open Evening on 21st November 2024, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ“š

12/11/24

๐ŸŽ‰ Join us for the Harris Garrard Sixth Form Open Evening on 21st November 2024, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm! โœจ We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ“š pic.twitter.com/ulLzK0zeo9

11/11/24

Today, our secondary students gathered for a moving Remembrance Service, honouring those who served with a live performance of the Last Post and drill displays from our dedicated cadets. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ™ pic.twitter.com/iqvbbmReBF

22/10/24

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22/10/24

๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating in style at our assemblies with powerful performances! ๐ŸŽค From moving skits to vibrant musical acts and slam poetry, our students are showcasing the rich history, culture, and achievements of Black communities. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽถโœจ 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!

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Posted on December 11th 2019

'Cooking on a Budget' Workshop for Sixth Form

Cook 1Our Sixth Formers were 100% hands-on in their Cooking on a Budget session as part of our latest Character Day.

They rolled up their sleeves for a workshop designed to equip them with great set of skills to cook healthy, quick and easy meals for life after Year 13.

They received plenty of tips on cooking techniques and recipe preparations and alterations when working with basic, cheap food commodities. They found the skills empowering and a confidence-booster as they move towards being independent adults.

Factors influencing food choices were at the heart of the session as it catered for meals below a ยฃ1 per portion, as well as different dietary needs, including vegan and religious diets.

You can see some of their tempting dishes below!

Ms Miller-Peart

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