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09/09/24

Our first Weekly Community Bulletin of the new academic year is out now on our website. Please follow the link below. https://t.co/PYjks5xqy4 pic.twitter.com/CpVv0kygxo

04/09/24

It's the first day of the new academic year! Following on from our great exam results, we're really excited to meet our new Y7 students and, of course, welcome back Y12 students. All year groups will be in tomorrow and we are looking forward to a fantastic year. pic.twitter.com/fJ5cEYYDD4

22/08/24

Just two years after opening, HSAEL is celebrating a set of results likely to place it among the most improved schools in England, with a quarter of GCSEs awarded a top grade 8 or 9 – twice the national rate.aWell done to our amazing students and staff!https://t.co/RH96OPVYwT pic.twitter.com/AKsgidKdPt

15/08/24

I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to HSAEL and the entire staff at Harris Academy for the support and guidance that has contributed to my daughter’s academic success. Thank you again for playing a significant role in her educational journey.

15/08/24

This is a phenomenal achievement, positioning the Academy as one of the most improved in the country for second year running.100% of Philosophy students secured A*-B gradesPass rate improved to 97% which is above nat average.The percentage of A*-B grades was up 5% on last year pic.twitter.com/DrD2zGHuD8

15/08/24

(1/2) Year 13 students and staff at HSAEL are celebrating the results of the Academy transformation today, with the average grade secured by each student up by more than a grade in each subject...https://t.co/wIkkACAFwX pic.twitter.com/taMgF3ZZ67

15/08/24

🌟Today's the day. A-Level Results Day 2024. 🌟Good luck and congratulations to all our students receiving their exam results today. Whatever your next step, you have bright futures ahead!#ResultsDay2024 pic.twitter.com/PBVP9VBJuI

31/07/24

Starting to get ready for the new school year?If your teen is staying in education or training, you’ll need to extend your Child Benefit claim.Don’t miss out on up to £1,331 next year - let us know online or on the HMRC app today.Go to https://t.co/B28yjEptHf pic.twitter.com/wbCHrzTyIA

26/07/24

Starting to get ready for the new school year?If your teen is staying in education or training, you’ll need to extend your Child Benefit claim.Don’t miss out on up to £1,331 next year - let us know online or on the HMRC app today.Go to https://t.co/B28yjEptHf pic.twitter.com/5DDdF7Fcyj

24/07/24

Starting to get ready for the new school year?If your teen is staying in education or training, you’ll need to extend your Child Benefit claim.Don’t miss out on up to £1,331 next year - let us know online or on the HMRC app today.Go to https://t.co/B28yjEptHf pic.twitter.com/FVL4N9P8En

17/07/24

Starting to get ready for the new school year?If your teen is staying in education or training, you’ll need to extend your Child Benefit claim.Don’t miss out on up to £1,331 next year - let us know online or on the HMRC app today.Go to https://t.co/B28yjEptHf pic.twitter.com/rzO1Afrjkr

15/07/24

Our latest Weekly Community Bulletin is now available on our website. Please follow the link below. https://t.co/woOCqp7lU7 pic.twitter.com/xaRajtPcW3

12/07/24

Starting to get ready for the new school year?If your teen is staying in education or training, you’ll need to extend your Child Benefit claim.Don’t miss out on up to £1,331 next year - let us know online or on the HMRC app today.Go to https://t.co/B28yjEoVRH pic.twitter.com/p0iRFOaRxp

10/07/24

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Sir Jack Petchey CBE. His has done so much to over the years support young people in education in London and Essex, including so many of our own students. Long may his good work continue. https://t.co/MR3hPuk7az

10/07/24

Great to see HSAEL Site Team Manager Adel Gomez helping out with such good work. https://t.co/SwSHtmYREL

10/07/24

Starting to get ready for the new school year?If your teen is staying in education or training, you’ll need to extend your Child Benefit claim.Don’t miss out on up to £1,331 next year - let us know online or on the HMRC app today.Go to https://t.co/B28yjEoVRH pic.twitter.com/4lkxEynIjK

08/07/24

Couldn’t agree more with on radical long-term planning and the importance of the ‘golden thread’. Inspiring me to be more ant, less grasshopper this summer term 🐜 👏👏👏 https://t.co/fJiqRzoLQ4

08/07/24

In our latest Teaching & Learning Blog, Assistant Principal Emma Connolly takes a look at the rationale behind our approach and philosophy for the 2024-2025 HSAEL curriculum https://t.co/1i8xkmTAdC pic.twitter.com/6ypY4dd9tt

03/07/24

"Great leadership is key" Our wonderful Parent Champions talk about what they and their children like most about HSAEL.https://t.co/DLmcGjHfMa

02/07/24

From Ethics and Drama to Art and Chess, HSAEL organises "amazing lunchtime clubs."Our Parent Champions talk about what they and their children love about HSAEL.https://t.co/wIC4CCYocU

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Personal Development

At HSAEL our personal development at KS5 is centered around broadening opportunities for all and widening the curriculum to include aspects beyond the chosen A-level options for students. Our aim is for every student to leave as well-rounded individuals, who are compassionate and knowledgeable across a broad range of fields and inquisitive about the world around them. 

PD Sixth Form

PD Area 

Information

Lecture Series 
  • A bi-weekly lecture on a specialist subject beyond the A-level curriculum  
  • Exposes students to diverse perspectives and cutting-edge research, igniting curiosity and passion for learning.   
  • Engaging with experts fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and networking opportunities, essential to become a leader in their chosen field.

 

Breadth Studies  
  • Students are exposed to a super-curricular discipline that they do not study at A-level such as 4 distinct pathways in: 
  • Technology/Computer Science,  
  • Languages and Culture,  
  • Humanities  
  • Statistics/data.  
  • They then apply knowledge learnt about this field into an EPQ (worth half an A-level) drawing links between a topic of their interest and the breadth studies subject assigned.  
  • An example for medicine could be the ethical concerns within medicine (humanities pathway), or the use of innovations in treatment (technology pathway). 

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/subjects/AQA-W-7993-SP-19.PDF 

Enrichment  
  • Enrichment helps students have a break away from academic studies, boosting wellbeing and engagement with school life: 
  • Sports Leaders Pathway: By combining sports, coaching, and first aid training, students gain valuable practical experience, resilience, and confidence.  
  • Academic Mentoring can help students grow as leaders in the eyes of the rest of the school and take on responsibilities.  
  • Another option is a volunteering placement which can help students gain valuable work experience. 

https://leadershipskillsfoundation.org/programmes/sports-leadership/ 

Other Opportunities LDT, Careers, Character Ed  

Other Opportunities given are:  

  • 3 university visits a year 
  • 2 sets of interview coaching  
  • One week work experience placement  
  • 2 hours of LDT time a fortnight to develop leadership skills and complete UCAS applications.  
  • 3 rewards trips a year  
  • Careers advisor meetings  

Harris Experience Programme.