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16/07/24

Amazing musical acts, food and fun at the HCACP carnival tonight. pic.twitter.com/TXibHIDxgO

16/07/24

The HCACP Summer Carnival pulls into town today, 16th July. Join us for an afternoon of performance and celebration. Doors open 5pm. Tix £3 adult £2 concession. pic.twitter.com/X3dzajTw8J

16/07/24

Y9 had a great end of year trip yesterday exploring Greenwich. They visited the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and the Cutty Sark. pic.twitter.com/ruk5A2ovNG

15/07/24

The HCACP Summer Carnival pulls into town on tomorrow, Tues 16th July. Join us for an afternoon of performance and celebration. Doors open 5pm. Tix £3 adult £2 concession. pic.twitter.com/j26NQ1bxYS

12/07/24

HCACP sports day 2024🏅Well done to all our competitors, every single of you should be proud of yourselves. Special shout out to the ARTS faculty for the overall win 💚 pic.twitter.com/FqB5joJc5i

10/07/24

A few choice snaps from our inspirational HCACP Awards Evening last night. Congratulations to all our exemplary students proving unequivocally that ALL CAN ACHIEVE. Special thanks to HCACP superstar Alumna for presenting the awards. pic.twitter.com/yOtuGRWctq

10/07/24

Yr 12 Taster Day 2024. Team building making sustainable fashion from newspapers!#hcacpsixthform pic.twitter.com/hpAKPzLPKB

08/07/24

The HCACP Summer Carnival pulls into town on Tues 16th July. Join us for an afternoon of performance and celebration. Doors open 5pm. Tix £3 adult £2 concession. pic.twitter.com/cl6VSuWH8f

05/07/24

We are excited to announce our vacancies for the following roles:Director of Art & DTDirector of HumanitiesDirector of MathsDirector of Performing Arts & PEDirector of ScienceFaculty Director of Sixth FormSenior Lead PractitionerFor more info visit https://t.co/AbtGhljtwJ pic.twitter.com/rcTTom6Mie

05/07/24

We were very happy to have Alicia Maker from London Southbank Colleges speak at the Academy today. Alicia spoke to Years 8-10 and 12 about the many different career pathways they might choose. An enlightening experience for everyone. pic.twitter.com/cyH38dY6nq

04/07/24

Students waking up to a sunny morning at our second campsite on their DofE Silver qualifying expedition. pic.twitter.com/f2ZGsQbT94

03/07/24

Yr 12 experience university life in Greenwich and get advice about choosing courses and higher education in general. @#greenwich pic.twitter.com/xzabx6MbId

03/07/24

Some images from our amazing Academy wide thematic day. Sessions from MET+TFL, CPR and Bollywood dancing to name but a few. pic.twitter.com/BSzrs47fdp

01/07/24

The HCACP Summer Carnival pulls into town on Tues 16th July. Join us for an afternoon of performance and celebration. Doors open 5pm. Tix £3 adult £2 concession. pic.twitter.com/TGM4SWrl56

25/06/24

A small selection taken from the fabulous array of student work on display at the HCACP Art Exhibition this week. pic.twitter.com/PRJxqJaCPx

25/06/24

Details of the amazing featuring HCACP,Djembe Kings and more. July 4th 2024. pic.twitter.com/d3WfVNrlbV

25/06/24

The HCACP Summer Carnival pulls into town on Tues 16th July. Join us for an afternoon of performance and celebration. Doors open 5pm. Tix £3 adult £2 concession. pic.twitter.com/ZyhlGxwdoo

19/06/24

Our Y12 Historians had a great taster day at yesterday. They look part in lectures and debates, and got to speak to current UCL Humanities students. pic.twitter.com/bgB3DYAupc

18/06/24

The HCACP Summer Carnival pulls into town on Tues 16th July. Join us for an afternoon of performance and celebration. Doors open 5pm. Tix £3 adult £2 concession. pic.twitter.com/zf3426xjC5

14/06/24

Motivational speaker David McQueen visited HCACP yesterday to give Year 10 students valuable advice and top tips in preparation for their upcoming mock exams. pic.twitter.com/kJXVyJyvIF

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Welcome 

It is my privilege as Principal of Harris City Academy Crystal Palace to welcome you to our website.
 
Our vision is simple - ‘All Can Achieve’.  Students are at the centre of everything we do and we aim to give all the necessary foundations for success by helping students develop the skills and attributes that will provide them with real life-chances.
 
Students are expected to work hard and to achieve their individual best academically, to develop skills relevant to the 21st Century and to develop the self-confidence and sense of purpose necessary for success in a highly competitive global society. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace provides a safe, yet challenging environment where students can succeed and excel, and by having the highest of expectations all can truly achieve.  
 

Broad and varied curriculum

As well as our national achievements, including our third consecutive Outstanding Ofsted (2014), we pride ourselves on the educational experience we give our students. Harris City Academy Crystal Palace has an enviable reputation for academic success and each summer we celebrate impressive examination results both at GCSE and A Level. Our success is down to the hard work of our students, our excellent teachers, a broad and varied academic curriculum and an educational environment emphasising the traditional standards of uniform, discipline and respect.
 
Learning not only happens in the classroom; the Academy has a rich and extensive extra curriculum offer to support our learners and prepare them for life as balanced, happy individuals. We have a wide range of hugely successful enrichment opportunities available including sports -  the Academy competes at both local and national level, extensive arts clubs and a wide range of other activities such as our award winning debating society.  Additionally, the Academy offers The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to Gold level and an extensive programme of local, national, international trips and visits.
 

Forward-thinking

This pioneering, forward-thinking Academy was the first of now 54 academies within the Harris Federation, and in addition to our superb facilities we are also able to access the wide ranging support offered by being part of the Federation.

Please come and see for yourself and find out more about the opportunities on offer. We look forward to welcoming you and your son / daughter to our inspiring Academy.
 
Samuel Rigby
Academy Principal