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22/10/25

This morning we said goodbye to Beijing and hello to Xi’an! The best way to get acquainted with a new city is to explore its ancient history by bike 🚴🇨🇳🚴🏾‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/nbCxVUmhOw

21/10/25

A fantastic second day in China visiting the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and a variety show at a prestigious Tea House to close out the evening! 🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/7RU6dTECAL

21/10/25

Smiles all round after successfully climbing up to the Great Wall of China pic.twitter.com/GsT1l8liIs

20/10/25

We have arrived in China! 🇨🇳 First dinner, and getting ready to explore the Great Wall.#ChinaTrip2025 pic.twitter.com/5t4mmma5mw

18/10/25

The China trip is off! 🇨🇳 20 HCACP students set off to China this afternoon. They will be spending the next 10 days there. #allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/OdHyVPRnFc

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

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Working With Parents

Our Parents' Forum and Parents, Teachers and Friends Association are an important part of school life.

Why not attend one of our social events or meetings? Details can be found in the diary pages of Harris Insight or on the PTFA notice board in the Academy reception, or on our website.


Parents, Teachers and Friends Association

Our children deserve the first rate education that Harris City Academy Crystal Palace provides, yet this high quality education requires the participation of all parties: students, top-class teaching staff and the full involvement of parents.

Secondary school brings with it a whole different set of challenges not present at primary school, not least of which is adolescence. Our students need careful nurturing and this is where the Parents, Teachers and Friends Association needs your help. From a social point of view, parents can exchange ideas and be of support to one another, and the means to do this can be via organised events, which unite us all.

We welcome ideas from all quarters, which will in turn enhance the Academy experience and encourage greater networking opportunities. We are part of a community of fun people after all, and everyone has something to offer, no matter how insignificant you might think your idea is.

Fortunate as we are to have a dedicated team in the form of teaching and support staff, led by our Principal Mr Sam Rigby, that team cannot fully function without the full support and involvement of parents. 


Parents' Forum

The Parents' Forum is an opportunity for parents of students from all key stages to meet with staff on a half-termly basis. The agenda usually includes a presentation from a member of staff informing parents of recent or forthcoming areas of interest and activity, but we also host external speakers and visitors. We also provide time for parents to raise questions and to meet with members of staff from the Academy leadership team.

The meetings are on the Academy calendar and usually take place at 6pm on the penultimate Tuesday of each term. If you would like to attend, there is no need to book.

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