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21/09/21

A new way to sign up for after school clubs and enrichment https://t.co/HtkWKmwPmx https://t.co/KFa5lD1Dvr

20/09/21

Year 7s explore the parts of a microscope observing cells. https://t.co/i3sSxVappn

16/09/21

Our Year 11 students are excited to be doing practicals again in their natural environment. https://t.co/cPJ8VGZgHM

16/09/21

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The basketball and rugby academy teams finally get their season underway today. Thank you and for hosting us. https://t.co/11lVKTIsks

09/09/21

Mr Kameni hits a six launching the new HCACP Cricket Club. Every Thurs after school. https://t.co/NtpU0SIpdG

08/09/21

There's never been a better time to study mathematics. Mr Kameni is running a Hegarty weekly competition with amazing prizes available for our top students. https://t.co/JWH60VFWnN

07/09/21

Chef Mat and his team return to serving lunch the old fashioned way...at a table, in the canteen. What is the secret to Chef Mat's outrageous roasted cauliflower? https://t.co/Hfhtn1WjI6

04/09/21

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Teams two and three have just arrived! Four days and three nights hiking across the Welsh mountains completed! Fantastic achievement from all students to complete their DofE Gold Qualifying Expedition! https://t.co/T3rLAugmcE

03/09/21

Looking forward to welcoming our new year 7s and year 12s this morning!

02/09/21

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Second team climbing to the highest point in mid-Wales, at 752 metres above sea level. Heading to their campsite now. https://t.co/kVn1xpGPiK

02/09/21

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First team arrived at the summit of Plynlimon and descending to camp. https://t.co/QpoygGWbxb

02/09/21

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Third team have summitted an incredibly windy but sunny Plynlimon mountain. https://t.co/j9lNQzq2ed

01/09/21

Good luck!!

01/09/21

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Up early and with rucksacks packed, our three DofE Gold teams have now set off on their qualifying expedition. Four days and three nights ahead, hiking over the Welsh mountains to the coast at Borth! https://t.co/VLAY9yoFDU

29/08/21

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... and at the finish! An epic three day DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition completed! Huge well done to all three teams, conquering the Seven Sisters coastal path today. https://t.co/RP0RWZW3z4

24/08/21

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Good morning campers! A beautiful sunny morning at Merrylands eco-campsite. Students getting ready for day two of their DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition. https://t.co/RzTr3Y5UEA

23/08/21

Retweetd From HCACP DofE

Off to the south coast we go! Starting our DofE Silver qualifying expedition in Uckfield, Sussex. Destination after three days: Birling Gap. From countryside to seaside, let's go teams! https://t.co/cpbtkePI1q

13/08/21

Retweetd From Kinetic Foundation

Congratulations to all our students who got their A Level results this week at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. Big thank you to the fantastic teachers for their hard work last 2 years and who played their part in the successful results day - Proud moment! https://t.co/wcNlLVP9SY

12/08/21

Thank you to for hosting Summer School - we learnt so much and had a great day! https://t.co/oTpKQPtFOU

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PSHE at Home

Welcome to our wellbeing and remote learning support area, where we have lots of tips and ideas to help look after your health and wellbeing while learning remotely.

If you or anyone you know has a safeguarding concern, you can contact any of our safeguarding teachers or you can email the following address for support: safespace@harriscrystalpalace.org.uk

LGBT+ History Month

Here's our first LGBT+ hero. HCACP supports all diversity within our community. Check out some of our LGBT+ heroes. A new one will be added each week, in the month of February.

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HCACP wellbeingTips for mental wellbeing

Click HERE to see the HCACP Tips for Your Mental Wellbeing leaflet.

Our leaflet covers a range of topics including balancing study with other activities, giving to others, keeping in touch with friends and family, getting active, eating healthily, sleeping well, and unplugging from your phone for a time.

You'll find lots of tips and links to useful websites too.

MindfulMindfulness at home

Click HERE to see the HCACP Mindfulness At Home booklet.

Everybody will be having completely different experiences in lockdown: every student and every member of staff has challenges to overcome at the moment and one way in which we can keep connected is to join forces in embracing mindfulness.

Our Mindfulness at Home booklet is packed with lots of tips and activities you can try at home. 

Talking in the family

You might find the following leaflets are helpful. They cover talking to parents about mental health, and also parents talking to children.

  • Click HERE to see the leaflet You're Never Too Young to Talk Mental Health: Tips for Talking to Parents and Carers, produced by the Anna Freud Centre.
  • Click HERE to see the leaflet Talking to My Child, produced by MindEd.

Managing intense emotions

People experience emotions at a variety of levels over time, and the way they manage these emotions can change, depending on the context and how they are feeling. Is feeling intense emotions every now and again a problem? When might intense emotions become a problem? What can you do to help?

Download our 'Managing intense feelings' presentation.

Staying connected

How are communities staying positive and connected during these challenging times. Why is it important to stay positive while working remotely from home? How are you connecting with your friends, family and communities?

Key Stage 3 - Download the Key Stage 3 presentation

Key Stage 4 - Download the Key Stage 4 presentation

VodaStaying safe in the digital world

Digital Parenting: What's on the Minds of Kids is a guide from Vodaphone designed to help families live a happy and safe digital life.

How do I raise a digitally-savvy child; the expert’s guide to raising difficult issues with your child; security checklist (what tools can parents choose from); setting digital rules as a family; and more. 

View and download the Vodaphone Digital Parenting guide here (pdf).

Careers - virtual talks from business leaders

All students at HCACP can now hear from business leaders via live streamed speeches and Q&A sessions, organised by Speakers for Schools. Click on this link to see all the upcoming virtual talks.

SpeakrsThe website has a list of upcoming speakers, which will be updated weekly.

Listening and learning from these successful leaders will definitely help you to have more options in future, so do check them out.

Speakers include people such as:

  • actor and director David Morrisey
  • former leader of the Green Party Baroness Natalie Bennett
  • lead director of the BBC Richard Murrell
  • Vice President of Spotify Marco Bertozzi
  • Vice President of Facebook Lady Nicola Mendelsohn
  • and many more.

Sleep - why it matters to our mental health

Download our resources about sleep, why it matters and how you can help yourself to get enough, especially at a time when everyone is more stressed than usual.

Palace Life

Click HERE to visit Palace Life, your one-stop shop for some of the latest chances and choices for students.

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