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27/03/24

The year 7s have arrived safely at and are starting their afternoon activities! pic.twitter.com/RO7I84x0Wk

26/03/24

in HCACP delivering an inciteful and important workshop on consent. pic.twitter.com/ObdNiaU0O0

26/03/24

There's still a few days of to go. See how you make out with this problem. pic.twitter.com/UNn0ySLcbA

25/03/24

Congratulations to the U14 girls basketball team who were crowned champions today for a third successive year!! 🏆🥇🏀⛹🏽‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/Y9tQeR7WGm

22/03/24

Maths never sleeps! Another illuminating problem as part of and HCACP. pic.twitter.com/G4NMy1bthQ

20/03/24

Congratulations to young HCACP artist Sebastian in Year 7 for earning himself a prestigious Principal Award, certificate and badge for his outstanding art homework. pic.twitter.com/4vYIlDaClL

20/03/24

Another problem for . How many have you solved so far? pic.twitter.com/MkowQWHJVB

19/03/24

Continues at HCACP with this tricky musical teaser. pic.twitter.com/LhoDzGtd3t

19/03/24

HCACP announces our new Lingua Chef competition, Le gâteaux edition. pic.twitter.com/HkcjrrUQIS

18/03/24

Three DofE Bronze practice day walks completed this month, giving students some valuable map-reading and navigation practice before expeditions begin in April. Very muddy conditions, but great effort from all students! pic.twitter.com/GxANQEPut2

18/03/24

Three DofE Bronze practice day walks completed this month, giving students some valuable map-reading and navigation practice before expeditions begin in April. Very muddy conditions, but great effort from all students! pic.twitter.com/GxANQEPut2

15/03/24

50% of the way through . How many problems have you solved so far? Todays thorny problem. pic.twitter.com/PTP0Vj3HfF

14/03/24

Celebrating the real star of science week. The Scientific method. This simple framework with It's inherent error correction has given humans the modern world and emancipated Homo sapiens from our primitive origins. https://t.co/7LOl6kgcI3 pic.twitter.com/bUSAU2RNUS

13/03/24

Live in Croydon? In Year 7-11? Join our free football training camp 9th-12th April! ⚽️🍝🧃Check your emails and sign up using the voucher code from Holiday Activities 📧 | pic.twitter.com/jT1w90Kg8o

13/03/24

Live in Croydon? In Year 7-11? Join our free football training camp 9th-12th April! ⚽️🍝🧃Check your emails and sign up using the voucher code from Holiday Activities 📧 | pic.twitter.com/jT1w90Kg8o

13/03/24

More from HCACP . Todays tricky teaser. pic.twitter.com/PSkrlYEl97

12/03/24

HCACP continues with todays head scratcher. Now, let solve the oldest problem in math https://t.co/IilKGUL76f pic.twitter.com/iqIaE9tg7Y

12/03/24

Well done Kevonae who represented HCACP in the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge Regional final on Thurs 7th March with a speech entitled 'Breaking the Wall' about insecurities and the power of positive thinking. pic.twitter.com/oEBRLfFQfW

12/03/24

It's science week at HCACP. Lots of science oriented learning all week. Watch this space for more... pic.twitter.com/770M0qbPaE

08/03/24

In our final tweet for the week, much loved science technician and all round good egg Richard Scott retires after 34 faithful years service to the Harris cause. Richard you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/ZkPwZJ0Ri0

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Student Welfare

The Student Support Centre (SSC) which forms part of the Student Services Faculty provides the central provision for student welfare within the Academy.

  • The person responsible for medical needs is Elijah Wilson
  • The Health & Safety Officer is Michael Williams
  • The Academy Counsellor is Michael McCallum

Reporting a student absence

To report your child's absence, please email the Student Support Centre (SSC) at the address below.  Please include your child's name, tutor group, the reason for their absence and the anticipated date of their return.

absences@harriscrystalpalace.org.uk

For example, email something such as: "Please could you excuse Joe Bloggs in 8AP from school today as he has been feeling sick all morning. I suspect he will feel better tomorrow and will be attending school unless otherwise stated. Mrs Bloggs (Joe's mother) Mobile: 07877 877 8787."


Attendance and punctuality

The Academy's attendance target is 97%. Regular attendance and punctuality to the Academy and to lessons is essential for all of our students to make good progress, achieve their academic potential and consequently have better chances in life. Attendance is a key performance indicator within the Academy. It is the responsibility of everyone in the Academy community to ensure they achieve this. The Academy monitors the attendance and punctuality of all students and reviews and publishes it internally weekly.

  • 98% attendance = fewer than 4 days absent from school
  • 95% attendance = fewer than 10 days absent from school
  • 90% attendance = 4 weeks absent from school
  • 85% attendance = 5 ½ weeks absent from school
  • 80% attendance = 7 ½ weeks absent from school (Equivalent to one day per week absence for the whole year).

A child who misses a day of school per week throughout Years 1 – 11 misses an equivalent of over two years of their learning time in school).


Uniform

An overview of our unform and required equipment can be found HERE

Our full Uniform Policy can be found HERE


Security

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace employs state of the art security technology, in closed-circuit television, which is sited both internally and externally as well as intruder detection systems and access control on its external entrances. The use of CCTV complies with current legislation as does notification signage and labelling. A copy of the Academy's CCTV Policy is available on request.

The Academy also has a modern and comprehensive fire detection system. Access to the main Academy buildings for staff, students and visitors is carefully monitored by the reception team and everyone on site is required to be identifiable at all times so that items such as face coverings (e.g. motorcycle visors, full face goggles or veils) which obscure clarity of identification of an individual must be removed for the duration of a person’s time on site.

Identification badges and lanyards are issued to visitors and photo ID cards are also worn by all staff and 6th Form students. The remainder of students in the Academy are identifiable by their Academy uniform and Faculty ties.


Medical Needs

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace is an inclusive community that aims to support students with medical conditions.  Student medication is stored in the Student Support Centre (SSC).  This department is overseen by Ms Cusick, with Ms Wilson being the Medical Needs Officer, responsible for the administration of medicines. Should you have any queries about the medical needs of your child then please email  EWilson@harriscrystalpalace.org.uk or alternatively call on 0208 771 2261 and press option 1. It is your responsibility to ensure that the medical needs of your child are clearly communicated to the school so we in turn can care for them appropriately. The medical needs policy and allergy awareness policy that the school adheres to are attached below for your convenience. In addition, all forms that you may need to complete and return are attached in the Medical Forms Folder:

  • Form 1 to be completed by all parents/carers
  • Form 2 to be completed if your child requires medication to be stored at the academy (consent to administer medication)
  • Students with Asthma (form to be completed if your child has Asthma)
  • Students who require the use of an Auto Injector (Jext) to be completed, please note a photo is not required
  • Students who require the use of an Auto Injector (Epi Pen) to be completed, please note a photo is not required
  • Students who require the use of an Auto injector (Emerade) to be completed, please note a photo is not required
  • Students who have allergies but do not require an Autoinjector (No Auto Injector required) to be completedplease note a photo is not required
  • If your child has any dietary needs (Special Diet Procedure form to be completed), please note a photo is not required

Please note that it is at the discretion of the Principal to refuse your child’s attendance if we do not have life saving medication on site.

Page Downloads

Title Date  
FORM 1 Medical Information Form 31st Jan 2020 Download
FORM 5 Parental Agreement for Academy to Administer Medicine 31st Jan 2020 Download
Special Diet Procedure 2019 31st Jan 2020 Download
Students who have allergies but do NOT require an Auto Injector 31st Jan 2020 Download
Students who use a Emerade Auto Injector 31st Jan 2020 Download
Students who use a Epi Pen Auto Injector 31st Jan 2020 Download
Students who use a Jext Auto Injector 31st Jan 2020 Download
Students with Asthma 31st Jan 2020 Download

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