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21/12/24

Congratulations to our incredibly talented students for their inspiring performances at this years HGAEDs’ Got Talent Show 🎤 🙌 Thank you to the brilliant audience, the sisterhood was palpable! ❤️#charactercourageconscience pic.twitter.com/px5IEkG8UF

21/12/24

Our students impressive metalwork designs, inspired by Art Deco. So many exceptional pieces! pic.twitter.com/LWRGLCdvAP

17/12/24

An absolute privilege to experience the Club Alt closing event . Thank you to the brilliant students who curated this exceptional project and our Y13 panel hosts for their insightful questions pic.twitter.com/iTLPxAye5V

17/12/24

A brilliant match against . Very deserving winners. Thank you to for hosting! 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/FVqRVvEfK4

17/12/24

Our students visited the in preparation for their collaboration with the museum's "Behind Our Accent" exhibition. Students have shared their personal migration stories in a book written by our students - so inspiring - well done! 👏 pic.twitter.com/cS4vGN4gSr

17/12/24

Ready to welcome Kings 7A to Principal’s Breakfast. Highest attendance in the whole school for Autumn Term! Congratulations 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/A1uWeEnilD

16/12/24

Thank you for your continued support our HGAED football teams by making your exceptional pitches available. We appreciate it 🙏🏻⚽️🏆

16/12/24

Thank you for such informative assemblies today. https://t.co/xuwPCUCXjw

12/12/24

Our Y11 psychologists put their brain and neuropsychology knowledge to the test by creating detailed models of the human brain. From crafting the cerebral cortex to highlighting the hippocampus, students displayed creativity and an excellent understanding of complex concepts! 🧠 pic.twitter.com/TyBKEqd9ip

29/11/24

Our annual Y7 bubble blowing event. Thank you to the Art department for organising - it is always a highlight for our newest students 🫧 pic.twitter.com/t76NlqbXVd

13/11/24

Looking forward to meeting our prospective students tomorrow for our P16 Open Evening https://t.co/1mN6Vqb4EY

13/11/24

A brilliant day for our Y7 Footballers ⚽️ Thank you pic.twitter.com/FEluOOj7nx

13/11/24

Thank you for the recognition 🙌 https://t.co/ngUiJMzsim

13/11/24

Wearing our odd socks with pride and celebrating our differences for pic.twitter.com/62tN9bqukR

17/10/24

More of the incredible GCSE and A level Art Residential. A trip to the and a private water taxi 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/2d4tb9Ye6y

17/10/24

It is not everyday you get invited to the Venice Biennale. An incredible opportunity for our GCSE and A level artists 🎨🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/oviopxdkih

17/10/24

Join us on Thursday 14th November to learn more about our exceptional 6th Form - 5.00pm - 7.00pm. pic.twitter.com/TAiaUsqq6o

16/10/24

Breakfast with Champions 🏆! Oriel 7A enjoying their Principal's Breakfast for the highest attendance in the whole school. Congratulations Ms Hassan, Mr Oviri, Mr Beresford and all of Oriel 7A 👏 pic.twitter.com/gbCcknaovV

10/10/24

Lunchtime fun in celebration of World Mental Health Day. Playing games made everyone smile 😃 pic.twitter.com/iR8RytYciE

10/10/24

World Mental Health Day at HGAED started with a hot chocolate and a chat because connections matter. Thank you to and our Mental Health Ambassadors for organising such a positive start to the day! pic.twitter.com/bhONAHAGI4

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Letters & Emails

This is where you can find copies of letters sent home to parents.

Name Date Category  
11th July 2023 Culture Day End of Term Arrangements 11th Jul 2023Whole school Download
16th January 2024 - Winter Weather and Uniform 16th Jan 2024Letter from Principal Download
18th January 2024 - Ofsted 2023 Report 19th Jan 2024Letter from Principal Download
19 September 2022 - Bank Holiday State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II 12th Sep 2022Whole school Download
25 May 2023 - Summer 2 Letter to Parents 25th May 2023Whole school Download
6 September 2024 - Parent Guide to Social Media Leaflet 06th Sep 2024Whole school Download
6th June 2024 Southwark HGAED Mobile Phone Policy Changes 06th Jun 2024Whole school Download
A Level Spring Assessments - Year 13 11th Mar 2021Sixth Form Download
Admissions Consultation 20th Dec 2023Letter from Principal Download
Arrangements for Industrial Strike Action Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May 24th Apr 2023Whole school Download
Arrangements for September 2022 20th Jul 2022Whole school Download
Arrangements for Strike Days Wednesday 5th July and Friday 7th July 28th Jun 2023Whole school Download
Attendance - Guidance for Parents and Carers 17th Oct 2024Whole school Download
Bus Disruption - Crystal Palace 1-3rd July 2022 01st Jun 2022Whole school Download
Change of School Uniform Provider 24th Jun 2020Whole school Download
Check your eligibility for Free School Meals 23rd Sep 2024Whole school Download
Covid Testing and Consent Arrangements - Letter to Parents 04th Jan 2021Whole school Download
Covid Testing Update 11th Mar 2021Whole school Download
Covid Tests and Return to School 29th Jul 2021Whole school Download
Covid Tests and Vaccinations - Letter From Southwark Council 07th Jan 2022Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Latest Update Parents, 2nd Oct 2020 02nd Oct 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Letter to Parents 25th September 2020 25th Sep 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Single Member of Staff has Tested Positive - Update for Parents 16th Oct 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Update (Years 9 and 10) - 11th December 11th Dec 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Update 10th December 10th Dec 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Update 17th December 17th Dec 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Update 1st December 01st Dec 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 - Update 7th December 07th Dec 2020Whole school Download
COVID-19 Parents Letter 13th Mar 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 Restrictions in London - Update for Parents 15th Oct 2020Whole school Download
Covid-19 Update - Sixth Form - Thurs 30th September 30th Sep 2021Sixth Form Download
Covid-19 Update - Thurs 30th September 30th Sep 2021Whole school Download
Covid-19 update in Spanish 16th Mar 2020Whole school Download
Curriculum and Assessment Update - Autumn 2023 10th Nov 2023Whole school Download
Duke of Edinburgh Award, Parent Meeting, 5th Dec 27th Nov 2019Whole school Download
Election of Parent Governor 09th Oct 2023Letter from Principal Download
End of Autumn 1 Letter 10th Oct 2023Whole school Download
End of Autumn Term 28th Nov 2024Whole school Download
End of Autumn Term 1 17th Oct 2024Whole school Download
End of GCSE arrangements and celebration events 06th Jun 2024Year 11 Download
End of Spring Term 2023 arrangements 24th Mar 2023Letter from Principal Download
End of Spring Term Letter 19th Mar 2024Letter from Principal Download
End of Summer Term 2024 08th Jul 2024Whole school Download
End of Term Arrangements - Thursday 17th December 10th Dec 2020Whole school Download
End of Term Letter from the Principal 05th Dec 2022Whole school Download
End of Term Letter to Parents 13th Jul 2021Whole school Download
End of Term Message - From the Principal 30th Mar 2021Whole school Download
End of Term: Culture Day 22nd Nov 2023Whole school Download
Face Masks - Update from the Principal 16th Oct 2020Whole school Download
Free School Meals - Cost Of Living 04th Oct 2022Whole school Download
Free School Meals and Holiday Vouchers 26th Sep 2023Whole school Download
Free School Meals arrangements 06th Apr 2020Whole school Download
Free School Meals During COVID-19 Closure 23rd Mar 2020Whole school Download
GCSE Tiering: Maths, Science and Modern Foreign Languages 30th Oct 2023Year 11 Download
Getting Ready for Sixth Form - Virtual Meeting, Thurs 8th July 02nd Jul 2021Year 11 Download
Government announcement - phased reopening of schools 14th May 2020Whole school Download
Home Testing - Update 16th Mar 2021Whole school Download
Information for Parents of Year 7 Students 24th Sep 2019Year 7 Download
International Women's Day Celebrations, 8th March 2023 06th Mar 2023Whole school Download
Invitation to attend an online talk about the new Harris Federation Apprenticeship Programme 28th Mar 2024Year 12 Download
January 2021 - Arrangements for the Return to School 18th Dec 2020Whole school Download
Key Worker Application Form 20th Mar 2020Whole school Download
Key Worker Provision - Details 22nd Mar 2020Whole school Download
Key Workers - Letter to All Parents 20th Mar 2020Whole school Download
Letter from Principal 07th Sep 2020Whole school Download
Letter from Principal 07th Sep 2020Whole school Download
Letter from Principal 14th Sep 2020Whole school Download
Letter from the Principal 31st Mar 2020Whole school Download
Letter to Exam Year Groups - GCSEs and A Levels 2021 05th Jan 2021Whole school Download
Letter to Parents - 24th November 2020 24th Nov 2020Year 10 Download
Letter to Parents/Carers from the Harris Federation 21st Apr 2020Whole school Download
Letter to Parents/Carers of Year 11 Students 13th Jun 2022Year 11 Download
Literacy Expectations - Reading and Vocabulary 15th Oct 2020Whole school Download
Logging on to Teams, Outlook from home 08th Sep 2023Whole school Download
Malicious Communications - Letter to Parents From The Police 25th Nov 2021Whole school Download
Message from our caterers - urgent peanut allergy information 24th Sep 2024Whole school Download
Message to Parents - 13th November 2020 13th Nov 2020Whole school Download
Message to Parents - Start of Term 30th Oct 2020Whole school Download
Mobile Phones and Social Media - Guidance for Parents and Carers 06th Sep 2024Letter from Principal Download
National Careers Week - Letter to Parents/Carers From The Government 07th Mar 2022Whole school Download
National Careers Week - Letter to Students From The Government 07th Mar 2022Whole school Download
Next Step Careers Event - Year 12 - 24th March 2021 22nd Mar 2021Sixth Form Download
Online Safeguarding 15th Nov 2021Whole school Download
Parent and Carer Survey 2024 14th Nov 2024Whole school Download
Parent Zone Local - Free Online Safety Support for Southwark Families 07th Oct 2021Whole school Download
Parking Outside The Academy 07th Sep 2022Whole school Download
Positive Case of Covid-19 (Student) - Letter to Parents 23rd Sep 2020Whole school Download
Positive Case of Covid-19 (Teacher) - Letter to Parents 24th Sep 2020Whole school Download
Positive Test - Message to Parents 22nd Mar 2021Whole school Download
Preventing Winter Illnesses - Advice For Parents And Carers 07th Dec 2022Whole school Download
Remote Learning - Parent Survey 18th Jan 2021Whole school Download
Result of Parent Governor Election 22nd Nov 2023Whole school Download
Return to School - Important Information for Years 7-11 01st Mar 2021Whole school Download
Return to school for all pupils and reports years 7,8,9,10 and 12 29th Jun 2020Whole school Download
Return to School, Years 7-11 - Letter from the Principal 24th Feb 2021Whole school Download
Revised Year 11 Intervention Timetable 13th Jun 2022Year 11 Download
RSE Consultation 01st Jul 2020Whole school Download
RSE Consultation 14th Jun 2019Whole school Download
RSE Consultation 01st Jul 2021Whole school Download
School Asthma Card - Form to Complete 28th May 2021Whole school Download
School Closure - Letter to Parents 18th Mar 2020Whole school Download
Self-Testing at Home 15th Mar 2021Whole school Download
September Reopening - Information for Parents 07th Jul 2020Whole school Download
Sixth Form - Reopening of the Academy 26th Feb 2021Sixth Form Download
Sixth Form External Exam Timetable Summer 2024 08th May 2024Sixth Form Download
Sixth Form Medical Care Plan - Letter to Parents (Word) 28th May 2021Sixth Form Download
Sixth Form Open Evening, Thurs 14 Nov 11th Nov 2019Year 11 Download
Sixth Form Open Event, Thurs 18th Nov 16th Nov 2021Year 11 Download
Smartphones - Invitation to participate in survey 11th Jul 2024Whole school Download
Social Media Use and Anti-Bullying Week 16th Nov 2021Whole school Download
Southwark Youth Summer Programme 17th Jul 2024Whole school Download
Stakeholder Consultation: Changes to the School Day 2024-25 02nd Jul 2024Whole school Download
Start of Autumn Term Letter 30th Aug 2024Letter from Principal Download
Start of Spring Term - Important Update 31st Dec 2020Whole school Download
Start of Spring Term - Tests and Staggered Return Dates 13th Dec 2021Whole school Download
Start of term letter 2023-24 01st Sep 2023Whole school Download
Strike Action Weds 15th and Thurs 16th March 13th Mar 2023Whole school Download
Strike Day Arrangements - Thursday 2nd March 27th Feb 2023Whole school Download
Summer 2024 GCSE Examination Timetable 17th Apr 2024Year 11 Download
Summer Term Mocks and Assessments - Years 11 and 13 23rd Mar 2021Year 11 Download
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 05th Feb 2024Year 10 Download
Understanding Attendance 02nd May 2024Whole school Download
Unifrog - Careers Guidance 30th Sep 2022Whole school Download
Welcome Back - Letter From The Principal 02nd Sep 2022Whole school Download
Winter Weather - Important Information 18th Nov 2024Whole school Download
World Events And Their Impact On Students 02nd Mar 2022Whole school Download
Y10 Parent Event - Work Experience 13th Nov 2023Year 10 Download
Y11 GCSE Examinations - Easter Revision 27th Mar 2024Year 11 Download
Y11 GCSE Examinations 2024 Parent and Carer Event 29th Sep 2023Year 11 Download
Y11 GCSE Results Day 2024 09th Jul 2024Year 11 Download
Y11 No Study Leave 17th May 2024Year 11 Download
Y11 Parent Presentation - How to support your child with GCSE Revision 05th Oct 2023Year 11 Download
Y6 Transition Day - Weds 3rd July 2024 27th Jun 2024Letter from Principal Download
Y9 Options Parent and Carer Update 20th Dec 2024Year 9 Download
Year 10 - Start of Term Letter 03rd Sep 2021Year 10 Download
Year 10 Assessment 29th Nov 2024Year 10 Download
Year 10 Assessment 1 Timetable 28th Nov 2023Year 10 Download
Year 10 Assessment 2 timetable 25th Apr 2023Year 10 Download
Year 10 Assessment 2 Timetable 10th Jun 2024Year 10 Download
Year 10 Assessments - Congratulations and Thanks 16th May 2023Year 10 Download
Year 10 Parents Evening 08th Feb 2022Year 10 Download
Year 10 Parents Evening 31st Jan 2024Year 10 Download
Year 10 Parents' Evening, Thursday 9th February 01st Feb 2023Year 10 Download
Year 10 Physical Education 09th Oct 2020Year 10 Download
Year 10 Remote Learning Guidance for Parents and Pupils 19th Mar 2020Year 10 Download
Year 11 - End of Term Arrangements 24th May 2021Year 11 Download
Year 11 - Start of Term Letter 03rd Sep 2021Year 11 Download
Year 11 Centre Assessed Grades - Letter to Students 12th Mar 2021Year 11 Download
Year 11 GCSE Examinations 12th May - 21st June 2023 04th May 2023Year 11 Download
Year 11 GCSE Examinations and Intervention Timetable 04th May 2023Year 11 Download
Year 11 GCSE Examinations and Intervention Timetable 2024 09th May 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 GCSE Parent and Carer Event - October 2024 23rd Sep 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 GCSE Revision Sessions 24th Apr 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 GCSEs 10th Feb 2021Year 11 Download
Year 11 Mock Examinations 10th Oct 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 Mocks Examination Letter 24th Jan 2022Year 11 Download
Year 11 Parent Consultation Day - 15th Dec 2021 10th Dec 2021Year 11 Download
Year 11 Parent consultation day 11th Dec 2020 30th Nov 2020Year 11 Download
Year 11 Parents Evening 28th Nov 2023Year 11 Download
Year 11 Parents Evening 27th Nov 2024Year 11 Download
Year 11 Parents' Evening, Thurs 15th Dec 01st Dec 2022Year 11 Download
Year 11 Teacher Assessed Grades - Letter to Parents 29th Apr 2021Year 11 Download
Year 12 - End of Term Arrangements 25th May 2021Year 12 Download
Year 12 - End of Term Letter 14th Jul 2021Year 12 Download
Year 12 - Letter to Parents 16th Sep 2022Year 12 Download
Year 12 A Level Mock Exam Timetable 25th Jan 2023Year 12 Download
Year 12 A level Mock Exam Timetable 25th Jan 2024Year 12 Download
Year 12 A level Summer assessment timetable 23rd May 2024Year 12 Download
Year 12 A Level Summer Assessments 18th Jun 2021Year 12 Download
Year 12 End of Term Letter 17th Dec 2021Year 12 Download
Year 12 End Of Term Letter 21st Jul 2022Year 12 Download
Year 12 end of term parent letter 20th Dec 2024Year 12 Download
Year 12 End of Term Update for Parents 16th Oct 2020Year 12 Download
Year 12 end of year exam and summer term arrangements 14th Jun 2023Sixth Form Download
Year 12 End of Year Exam Letter 13th Jun 2022Year 12 Download
Year 12 March 2020 Mock Exam Letter and Timetable 09th Mar 2020Year 12 Download
Year 12 Mid-Year Reports 16th Mar 2023Year 12 Download
Year 12 Parents' Evening - Thurs 3rd March 23rd Feb 2022Year 12 Download
Year 12 Spring Reports letter 18th Mar 2024Year 12 Download
Year 12 Start of Term Letter 01st Sep 2021Year 12 Download
Year 12 Start Of Term Letter 05th Jan 2023Year 12 Download
Year 12 Summer External exams for vocational subjects parent letter 24th Apr 2023Year 12 Download
Year 12 work experience and end of term arrangements 03rd Jul 2023Sixth Form Download
Year 13 - End of Term Arrangements 19th May 2021Year 13 Download
Year 13 - Start of Term Letter 01st Sep 2021Year 13 Download
Year 13 End of Term Letter 17th Dec 2021Year 13 Download
Year 13 End of term parent letter 20th Dec 2024Year 13 Download
Year 13 End of Term Update for Parents 16th Oct 2020Year 13 Download
Year 13 March 2020 Mock Exam Letter and Timetable 09th Mar 2020Year 13 Download
Year 13 March 2020 Mock Exam Letter and Timetable 09th Mar 2020Year 13 Download
Year 13 Mock Exam Letter and Timetable 11th Nov 2022Year 13 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams 07th Mar 2022Year 13 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams 02nd Mar 2023Year 13 Download
Year 13 Mock Exams 20th-27th November 04th Nov 2020Year 13 Download
Year 13 November Assessments and Timetable 08th Nov 2021Year 13 Download
Year 13 November Mock Exam letter and timetable 15th Nov 2023Year 13 Download
Year 13 November mock exams 06th Nov 2024Year 13 Download
Year 13 Parent letter re. Parent's evening and upcoming dates 17th Jan 2024Year 13 Download
Year 13 Spring mock exam letter and timetable 23rd Feb 2024Year 13 Download
Year 13 Start Of Term Letter 05th Jan 2023Year 13 Download
Year 13 Summer exams letter 24th Apr 2023Year 13 Download
Year 13 Teacher Assessed Grades - Letter to Parents 29th Apr 2021Year 13 Download
Year 6 to 7 - Transition Letter 30th Aug 2019Year 7 Download
Year 7 Assessment 1 Timetable 20th Dec 2023Year 7 Download
Year 7 Assessment Monday 13th to Friday 24th May 2024 03rd May 2024Year 7 Download
Year 7 Parents Evening 04th Mar 2022Year 7 Download
Year 7 Parents' Evening - 13th October 30th Sep 2022Year 7 Download
Year 7 Parents' Evening Tuesday 19th March 2024 12th Mar 2024Year 7 Download
Year 7 Parents' Evening, 30th March 21st Mar 2023Year 7 Download
Year 7 Parents' Evening, Thurs 13th Oct 05th Oct 2022Year 7 Download
Year 7 Remote Learning Guidance for Parents and Pupils 19th Mar 2020Year 7 Download
Year 8 - Start of Term Letter 03rd Sep 2021Year 8 Download
Year 8 Assessment 29th Nov 2024Year 8 Download
Year 8 Assessment 1 Timetable 28th Nov 2023Year 8 Download
Year 8 Exam Timetable June 2024 23rd May 2024Year 8 Download
Year 8 Parents Evening 15th Apr 2024Year 8 Download
Year 8 Parents' Evening 21st Apr 2022Year 8 Download
Year 8 Parents' Evening 16th Jan 2023Year 8 Download
Year 8 Remote Learning Guidance for Parents and Pupils 19th Mar 2020Year 8 Download
Year 9 - Start of Term Letter 03rd Sep 2021Year 9 Download
Year 9 Assessment 1 Timetable 20th Dec 2023Year 9 Download
Year 9 Assessment Monday 13th to Friday 24th May 2024 03rd May 2024Year 9 Download
Year 9 Options 24th Nov 2023Year 9 Download
Year 9 Options Launch Letter 11th Dec 2024Year 9 Download
Year 9 Parents Evening 19th Feb 2024Year 9 Download
Year 9 Parents Evening, Thurs 23rd February, 3.30-6.30pm 07th Feb 2023Year 9 Download
Year 9 Remote Learning Guidance for Parents and Pupils 19th Mar 2020Year 9 Download
Years 10 and 12 - Phased Reopening - Letter to Parents 28th May 2020Year 10 Download
Yr 7 Parents Evening 03rd Mar 2022Year 7 Download
Yr 9 Parents Evening Letter 27th Jan 2022Year 9 Download