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28/02/25

Huge thanks to for inspiring our Year 10 & 11 girls this week! โœจ Through workshops & mentorship, they built confidence, defined their brand & explored their futures. Special thanks to the incredible women who shared their journeys! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿš€ pic.twitter.com/F33F3Jsvhq

25/02/25

Welcome back to the Spring Term! We hope your child had a restful and enjoyable break. As we begin this new half-term, we are excited about the fresh learning opportunities, engaging activities, and enriching experiences ahead. pic.twitter.com/E5XGaftW2f

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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Posted on October 16th 2017

Induction Meetings for Parents of Children in Reception

Our induction meetings for parents of children in reception have been a great success. Each one focuses on a different topic, and how parents can support children at home with their learning. So far we've had sessions on, for example, reading, how to instil a love of books, and maths.

What parents said...

'I found it very helpful. I feel more confident about assisting my child with her studies. The teacher is very friendly and good at explaining how to help. I'm glad she is my child's teacher.'

'The session has been very helpful. Ms Begum explained in detail how to support my child read and write with his phonics and matching sounds to letters. I am glad I was able to attend.'

'Again, thank you for a lovely time together showing us parents how to support my child at home.'

'The session was so helpful for me to teach my little one at home. Thanks for holding these sessions.' 

'Great informative meeting. Thank you again.'

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