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19/12/24

This Christmas 🎄, Harris Garrard Academy has embraced the spirit of giving ❤️. Through our Happy Holly Harvest campaign, students and staff donated food 🥫 to support those in need and local shelters 🏠. Together, we share hope, love, and kindness this festive season 🌟. 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 🌟 and ‘Well Above Average’ nationally 📊. A huge thank you to our amazing staff and students for their hard work and dedication! 🎉👏#LearningChangesLives pic.twitter.com/or9gpEyOfi

22/11/24

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22/11/24

🌟 Last night’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. 💬📚 📸 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 night’s epic Culture Week event celebrated the rich diversity of HGA! 🌍✨ Huge thanks to our talented students, amazing staff, and Student Council for making it unforgettable. Together, we raised over £1,100! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/rUOVN53IRP

15/11/24

💬 “I’m so glad I chose Harris Garrard Academy – the teachers go above and beyond to support us with our university applications!” – Year 13 Student 🎓✨

14/11/24

💬 “I’m glad I joined Harris Garrard Academy – 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.” – Year 13 Student 🌟

13/11/24

💬 “This school is truly special – it’s given me lifelong friendships and the academic support I needed whenever I asked.”– Year 13 🌟 📅 Don’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! 👋📚

12/11/24

🎉 Join us for the Harris Garrard Sixth Form Open Evening on 21st November 2024, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm! ✨ We can’t wait to see you there! 👋📚 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. 🇬🇧🙏 pic.twitter.com/iqvbbmReBF

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 marks Get set Go Project Thamesmead cross country is about to start. 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

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

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

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

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Posted on July 1st 2024

Holiday Activities and Food Programme - Summer 2024

On this page you'll find details of free activities and food for children and young people in Bexley and Greenwich over the summer holiday, including special events for SEND students (see below).

Thamesmead Festival - Saturday 10th August

Click HERE to download the festival programme. Events run from 12pm to 7pm at Southmere Park. Four stages with live music plus arts and crafts and food stalls. Free entry.

Don't miss the Sensory Tent & Calm Space!  See below for details.

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Holiday Activities & Food Programme - Bexley & Greenwich

Screenshot 2024 07 01 at 12.41.47The London boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich are delivering the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which is being funded by the Department for Education.

The HAF programme provides a variety of fun activities, including sports, food making activities, arts and crafts and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills. It’s for school aged children and young people from Reception to Year 11, and runs during the easter, summer and winter school holidays.

Click HERE to visit the Bexley website where you can see a full listing.

Click HERE visit the Greenwich website where you can see a full listing.

Places are funded for those who receive benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). Children and young people also receive a free balanced meal as part of their day.

Click HERE for details of free meals for kids in Greenwich over the school holiday.

Good Food in Greenwich Community Kitchen

Good Food in Greenwich Community Kitchen is back – there's no forms or fuss, just tuck in! The Good Food in Greenwich Community Kitchen, a monthly community meal organised by volunteer Community Food Champions with support from GCDA and the Royal Borough of Greenwich. 

Join us for a free Community meal.

  • Wednesday, 24th July, 2024
  • St Nicholas Church, 66a Whetstone Road, Kidbrooke, SE3 8PZ
  • Lunch served at 1pm - 2.30pm
  • Buses: 386, 178, 89
  • On street parking available

No booking is required. Just turn up!

Everyone is welcome, bring your family and friends. Please bring along a Tupperware and carrier bag as there is often extra food to take away after 2pm! All our venues have wheelchair/disabled access. If you would like to volunteer, please get in touch with Nicola on 07843 978716 or Fay on 020 8269 4886.

Free summer events for SEND students

Access Sport and Peabody are hosting a free inclusive multi-sport SEND event for disabled young people and their families as well as free holiday provision. Please find more information below.

Image005Thamesmead SEND multi-sport festival

Saturday 27th July, 2 – 4 pm

Sports Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, SE28 8NJ

Ages 5 – 25

Free for the family. Register here. 

Thamesmead SEND holiday activities

Free for the family. Register here: https://bit.ly/SignUp-InclusiveSummer24

  • Hula hooping – Monday 29th July and 5th August, 10:00am to 11:00am, 5 to 16 year olds, Sports Club Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ.
  • Inclusive rugby – Tuesday 13th and 20th August, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, 8 to 16 year olds, Sports Club Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ.
  • Zumba – Wednesday 31st July and 7th August, 11:00am to 12:00pm, 5 to 16 year olds, Waterways Children’s Centre, SE28 8EZ.
  • Yoga – Friday 2nd and 9th August, 10:00am to 11:00am, 5 to 16 year olds, Waterways Children’s Centre, SE28 8EZ.
     
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