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17/10/25

What a week at HCACP! We welcomed back our brilliant alumni for the Academy’s 35th Celebration, hosted networking with our current sixth formers and today Memphis, another Harris leaver, spoke to our sixth formers about apprenticeships and his awesome journey pic.twitter.com/6J1QjPCZYs

15/10/25

Year 12 attended the University and Careers Fair at stadium and left inspired and informed about their future pathways. Thank you for having us! pic.twitter.com/3hPGSY5UYq

15/10/25

What a brilliant evening showcasing the talent of our HCACP students. We had musical performances from our steel pan bands, spoken word, singing, and several songs from the HCACP gospel choir. pic.twitter.com/Sa9727NdrC

14/10/25

All ready for our annual Black History Month Concert 🎸🥁🎷 Doors open at 17:30, performances start at 18:00. We look forward to seeing you there. pic.twitter.com/MS2UHZhfNr

07/10/25

We are delighted to invite you to our annual Black History Month concert. Our choir will be making its debut with 2 numbers by Kirk Franklin and a well known hit from 'The Greatest Showman'. We will have poetry, steel pans, vocal solos and duos. All welcome pic.twitter.com/UOK07aVpjP

06/10/25

Our enrichment opportunities have launched for the new academic year! First up we have our Chinese language and culture club. They have been cooking weekly afterschool with Mr Wang from the MFL department.#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/85L0kPcOcS

03/10/25

35 years of outstanding education at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. An education second to none-Ofsted 2025#Allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/cQfQOR48Ka

01/10/25

On Saturday, our talented Y10 Steel Pans Band brought vibrant energy and musical excellence to the opening of the new Tapi Carpets store. Performing two lively sets, they drew in crowds from the local area, turning heads and lifting spirits. pic.twitter.com/NbpnqxLPYB

24/09/25

This week we have our Open Evening at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. Come along on Thursday 17:00-19:00, no booking required. Ofsted 'Outstanding' 2025#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/wVAhVyoppc

21/08/25

What an incredible bunch of students we have the honour to teach and support every day. Our Year 11s deserve every bit of success after grinding all year 🙏🏽🎉🥳#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/iOmbV76ZGP

21/08/25

Congratulations to our brilliant Year 11s on their incredible results today ⭐️🌟✨ Hard work pays off! We are so excited to support you through your sixth form studies 📚📘#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/glkwwXcDl8

15/08/25

Huge congratulations to Dipanshu for his brilliant results — we are so proud of you and know you will be incredibly successful at . Well done!! ⭐️🌟✨#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/qscTzKvzy5

14/08/25

Huge congratulations to Prashan for his brilliant results and securing his place at . We are so proud! pic.twitter.com/rZWo2w6iKs

14/08/25

Well done to Ty who has worked so hard and achieved the very top grades in his CTEC qualifications. We wish you the very best of luck at 🍀 pic.twitter.com/P9yC0Qv52d

14/08/25

Huge well done to Nickolas for his total ✨brilliance✨ - off to to study Mechanical Engineering and such a bright future ahead of him. pic.twitter.com/nHOg1Ee3vb

14/08/25

Congratulations to Ademide who is starting a degree apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying after some utterly brilliant results 🏅🌟#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/lp9doqMmZq

14/08/25

Fabulous outcomes for Liam who is off to to study Mechanical Engineering - your hard work has paid off and you deserve every success 🎉🥳 pic.twitter.com/edipYJYRlJ

14/08/25

Congratulations to Annalise for her superb results and very exciting uni place at !! 👏👏🏽👏🏿 pic.twitter.com/tfEyjyrJNG

14/08/25

So proud of brilliant Belina for her wonderful results - we know she will be so successful at and beyond! 🏅 pic.twitter.com/OgbS4WUck2

14/08/25

You’re a superstar Patricia and congratulations on your results 🥳 We wish you the very best of luck at ! pic.twitter.com/qmEJWYnvLN

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17 October 2025@hcacpWhat a week at HCACP! We welcomed back our brilliant alumni for the Academy’s 35th Celebration, hosted networking with our current sixth formers and today Memphis, another Harris leaver, spoke to our sixth formers about apprenticeships and his awesome journey #allcanwewill pic.twitter.com/6J1QjPCZYs
15 October 2025@hcacpYear 12 attended the University and Careers Fair at @SpursOfficial stadium and left inspired and informed about their future pathways. Thank you for having us! #allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/3hPGSY5UYq
15 October 2025@hcacpWhat a brilliant evening showcasing the talent of our HCACP students. We had musical performances from our steel pan bands, spoken word, singing, and several songs from the HCACP gospel choir.@HarrisFed @HarrisFedMusic pic.twitter.com/Sa9727NdrC
14 October 2025@hcacpAll ready for our annual Black History Month Concert 🎸🥁🎷 Doors open at 17:30, performances start at 18:00. We look forward to seeing you there. @HarrisFed @HarrisFedMusic pic.twitter.com/MS2UHZhfNr
7 October 2025@hcacpWe are delighted to invite you to our annual Black History Month concert. Our choir will be making its debut with 2 numbers by Kirk Franklin and a well known hit from 'The Greatest Showman'. We will have poetry, steel pans, vocal solos and duos. All welcome @HarrisFedMusic pic.twitter.com/UOK07aVpjP
6 October 2025@hcacpOur enrichment opportunities have launched for the new academic year! First up we have our Chinese language and culture club. They have been cooking weekly afterschool with Mr Wang from the MFL department.#allcanachieve @HarrisFed pic.twitter.com/85L0kPcOcS
3 October 2025@hcacp35 years of outstanding education at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. An education second to none-Ofsted 2025#Allcanachieve @HarrisFed pic.twitter.com/cQfQOR48Ka
1 October 2025@hcacpOn Saturday, our talented Y10 Steel Pans Band brought vibrant energy and musical excellence to the opening of the new Tapi Carpets store. Performing two lively sets, they drew in crowds from the local area, turning heads and lifting spirits.@HarrisFed @HarrisFedMusic #HCACP pic.twitter.com/NbpnqxLPYB
24 September 2025@hcacpThis week we have our Open Evening at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. Come along on Thursday 17:00-19:00, no booking required. Ofsted 'Outstanding' 2025#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/wVAhVyoppc
24 September 2025Year 7 - The Start of an Exciting New School CareerHarris City Academy Crystal Palace have officially welcomed their new cohort of Year 7 students and smoothly aided their transition into secondary school. HCACP know how scary it can be making the change from primary school to secondary school, which is why the staff and class tutors go beyond to ease the transition. Year 7 attended an early induction day to get comfortable with the school and learn a bit more about what HCACP life will look like for them. They spent the day with their form tutor, who outlined our school values and what is expected of each individual student. However, the key purpose of the induction day was for the students to familiarise themselves with the school and each other. This called for some group icebreakers within the form group. From personalised bingo to ‘two truths and a lie’, fun and laughter enabled everyone to make some friends on their first day. "I have loved having a Year 7 form to help my transition as someone new myself." Ms Watts Form time is important at the start of term, as it provides a safe space for students to ask questions or raise any concerns. The tutors at HCACP aim for each student to finish their first week knowing at least one member of staff well and understanding that they are in a safe space. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace have one simple vision: ‘All Can Achieve’ and this is instilled from day one at the start of each student’s Harris journey. Over the next five years, at HCACP, these Year 7 students will grow into the best version of themselves. "This school is good because I get to learn new stuff, move around, and meet new teachers." Ziya Our Enrichment Clubs are available to all students from the start of term to help students reach their full potential, outside of the academic curriculum. We hope that the Year 7 students are excited to step out their comfort zone and try something new this term. There are a variety of clubs to choose from, ranging from Creative Writing to Robotics or even Chess club. All Enrichment Clubs and the timetable can be found on our website. We look forward to being on this journey with Year 7 and will continue to prioritise their transition into Harris City Academy Crystal Palace.
21 August 2025@hcacpWhat an incredible bunch of students we have the honour to teach and support every day. Our Year 11s deserve every bit of success after grinding all year 🙏🏽🎉🥳#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/iOmbV76ZGP
21 August 2025@hcacpCongratulations to our brilliant Year 11s on their incredible results today ⭐️🌟✨ Hard work pays off! We are so excited to support you through your sixth form studies 📚📘#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/glkwwXcDl8
15 August 2025@hcacpHuge congratulations to Dipanshu for his brilliant results — we are so proud of you and know you will be incredibly successful at @Bruneluni. Well done!! ⭐️🌟✨#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/qscTzKvzy5
14 August 2025@hcacpHuge congratulations to Prashan for his brilliant results and securing his place at @Bruneluni. We are so proud! #allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/rZWo2w6iKs
14 August 2025@hcacpWell done to Ty who has worked so hard and achieved the very top grades in his CTEC qualifications. We wish you the very best of luck at @UniofBath 🍀 pic.twitter.com/P9yC0Qv52d
14 August 2025@hcacpHuge well done to Nickolas for his total ✨brilliance✨ - off to @lborouniversity to study Mechanical Engineering and such a bright future ahead of him. pic.twitter.com/nHOg1Ee3vb
14 August 2025@hcacpCongratulations to Ademide who is starting a degree apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying after some utterly brilliant results 🏅🌟#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/lp9doqMmZq
14 August 2025@hcacpFabulous outcomes for Liam who is off to @QMUL to study Mechanical Engineering - your hard work has paid off and you deserve every success 🎉🥳 pic.twitter.com/edipYJYRlJ
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