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14/11/25

Today marks the last day of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re learning how to recognise when someone might be experiencing bullying. Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, confidence, or friendships and always speak to a trusted adult if you’re worried about someone.#HCACP pic.twitter.com/ECnGYoQi13

14/11/25

Our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Celebration reminded us just how talented and passionate our HCACP student community is. We are so proud of everyone who took the stage and showed our special guests what we are all about! pic.twitter.com/tiUNFchYOV

14/11/25

At HCACP one of our core values is democracy. Today HCACP are voting in the student council elections. Here we have the Arts and Communications Faculties casting their vote. pic.twitter.com/HGFtFPXEyo

13/11/25

Kindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.#WorldKindnessDay pic.twitter.com/uipVune7Ub

12/11/25

Today we’re standing up to cyberbullying. Every message, comment, and post matters, so let’s choose kindness, respect, and support online. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone. pic.twitter.com/QUOX5LpzOp

12/11/25

It was a pleasure to host our brilliant alumni and share this big achievement, which they have been a huge part of. Thank you for taking the time to reconnect and celebrate with us! Thank you for the brilliant photos! pic.twitter.com/bwx5b7xPP0

11/11/25

It’s Day 2 of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re focusing on the Power for Good that each of us has. When we choose kindness, support one another, and stand up against bullying, we help build a community where everyone feels valued. pic.twitter.com/ayv29p06L1

11/11/25

Lest us forget. pic.twitter.com/V6hQ7kD7zi

10/11/25

We recently celebrated 35 years of Harris City Academy Crystal Palace and our 4th consecutive 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating! We were honoured to welcome Sir John Major and Dame Norma Major, alongside our other amazing guests and alumni! pic.twitter.com/yECP0fQlHT

10/11/25

Today marks the first day of Anti-Bullying Week. The theme this year is 'Power for Good'. Follow along this week to see what exactly the 'Power for Good' means and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. pic.twitter.com/hfM87Lz5v7

05/11/25

Donation Drive for Hurricane Melissa. pic.twitter.com/eje1JGthnt

04/11/25

Movember aim to change the face of men's health! Movember is uniquely placed to address this crisis on a global scale. They fund ground breaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.#AllCanAchieve pic.twitter.com/RHzx54gSDp

03/11/25

Welcome back, we hope you had a restful Half Term! pic.twitter.com/T6zEmUJwMf

28/10/25

After a final day spent at a beautiful water town and learning the art of Chinese calligraphy, we are saying farewell to China after a phenomenal 10 days. Time for our 18-hour journey back home. ✈️🇨🇳#hcacpinchina pic.twitter.com/Gbk0RA0hH8

27/10/25

The group has spent the penultimate day soaking up everything Shanghai has to offer: exploring the Old French quarter, visiting the Yu Zu gardens, viewing the city from 119 floors up and seeing the famous ERA show. Now off for nighttime glimpse of the Bund! 🌃🇨🇳🍜 pic.twitter.com/EE73zjYl0P

25/10/25

Today was a truly educational experience for us in China, from the city museum to visiting a Chinese school. Everything was absolutely brilliant and we are learning so much! 🇨🇳🍜🧧#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/sgTPTTh1GV

23/10/25

Our day ended with a trip to the Night Market for some retail therapy. 12 hours well spent 🙌🏾#hcacpinchina#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/qXxVsMea4X

23/10/25

What a fun filled morning! We visited the Terracotta Warriors and got the chance to create our own versions. Incredible! Then a trip to the Muslim Quarter for a competitive game where students practiced their mandarin skills to gain points - brilliant work🏆🗣️🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/AcYJZXOMZ4

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

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Posted on September 1st 2023

Super excited!

On the way to school, l was walking with my friend; we live down the road from each other and we were super excited! We talked about making new friends and wondered what our first lessons would be. Recently we had started playing Dungeons  and Dragons (a role-playing fantasy board game) so we were wondering if we could make a club about that there. And before we knew it, we were at the school gates being greeted by the Deputy Principal.  

When we arrived, our first thought was how much bigger it was compared to primary school. The second thought was who looks nice and friendly. But before we could greet anybody, our Head of Year had blown the whistle and it was tutor time. We were taken to our class by a teacher, who was very friendly and keen to know everybody by the end of class. Later, we were handed our timetables; my first class was with one of the computer science teachers. Afterwards, it was break time where we could go to the cafeteria and get a snack before the third lesson. Then I had science before lunch (lunch was super tasty!) And for my fourth lesson I had D.T. By the end of the day, I had made four friends! All in all, it felt like it was going to be a very welcoming first day and it was! 

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