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27 November 2025@hcacpOur Christmas Concert is approaching! Tickets are available via ParentPay. #HCACP #AllCanAchieve pic.twitter.com/hzGvA9tL1b

27 November 2025Hurricane Melissa Donation Drive - How You Can HelpWe are still accepting donations for those affected by the hurricane in Jamaica. Monetary donations are also available via Parent Pay. Thank you for all your support and generosity! Students are encouraged to collect and donate essential items that are detailed in the poster below. Every contribution makes a difference. If you would like to donate, please bring your items into school and drop them at Reception or in the Canteen. Find more information on the hurricane from The Jamaican High Commission.

26 November 2025@hcacpWe are still accepting donations for those affected by the hurricane in Jamaica. Monetary donations are also available via Parent Pay. Thank you for all your support and generosity! pic.twitter.com/NetPtyW6J7

25 November 2025@hcacpWow! Today we want to say a huge congratulations to our inspiring alumni, Sadia Kabeya. Sadia has just been shortlisted for the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year 2025. We stand behind her and hope to see her win this prestigious award! #AllCanAchieve #HCACP pic.twitter.com/OQRAOSrasg

24 November 2025@hcacpWe want to thank our brilliant students and staff for their generosity towards the Hurricane Melissa Donation Drive! We are proud to stand with our fellow Jamaicans in their time of need. pic.twitter.com/79pMvKsdEp

14 November 2025@hcacpToday 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 November 2025@hcacpOur ‘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! #HCACP35 #Outstanding #AllCanAchieve pic.twitter.com/tiUNFchYOV

14 November 2025@hcacpAt 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. #allcanachieve @HarrisFed pic.twitter.com/HGFtFPXEyo

13 November 2025@hcacpKindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.#WorldKindnessDay #AntiBullyingWeek #PowerForGood #HCACP #AllCanAchieve pic.twitter.com/uipVune7Ub

12 November 2025@hcacpToday 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. #AntiBullyingWeek #PowerForGood #StandUpToCyberbullying #HCACP #AllCanAchieve pic.twitter.com/QUOX5LpzOp

12 November 2025@hcacpIt 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! #HarrisAlumni #HCACP35 #Outstanding #AllCanAchieve Thank you @cleverbox for the brilliant photos! pic.twitter.com/bwx5b7xPP0

12 November 2025HCACP - 35 Years of Excellence and a Fourth “Outstanding” OfstedHarris City Academy Crystal Palace has just celebrated its 35th anniversary, along with the incredible achievement of receiving a fourth consecutive “Outstanding” judgment from Ofsted. To mark the occasion, students and staff hosted a special event, welcoming back alumni and special guests, including Lord Harris and former Prime Minister The Rt Hon Sir John Major, who officially opened the school back in 1990. His return 35 years later made the celebration even more meaningful. The Academy first opened in 1990 as Harris City Technology College, replacing Sylvan High School, which was struggling at the time. With the support of Lord Harris of Peckham, the school quickly turned things around and became one of the first independent state schools in England. In 2007 it officially became an Academy, and helped pave the way for the Harris Federation. Former Prime Minister The Rt Hon Sir John Major, returned to HCACP 35 years after opening the school in 1990. Transforming the lives of students Since then, HCACP has transformed the lives of thousands of students from Croydon and beyond. With consistently strong results at GCSE and A Level, students have gone on to top universities and high-level apprenticeships, often overcoming significant challenges to get there. As part of the event, three major awards were presented. The Sir John Major Award was given to Oscar Ocieczek, who achieved an incredible 4 A*s this summer, and has now started a competitive apprenticeship at Microsoft as a Solution Engineer for Cloud and AI. The Valentine Douglas Award was awarded to Tahseen Miah and Cherise Aboagye-Mensah for their commitment to learning. Each received £15,000 per year to support them during their university studies. The Charlie Harris Award, which celebrates sporting success, went to Ignacy Zakrzewski-Obem for his achievements in basketball. This same award was previously won by Sadia Kabeya, now a professional rugby player for England’s Red Roses. Strong results have transformed the lives of thousands of students from Croydon and beyond. Celebration, reflection and inspiration Guests were given a tour of the school, enjoyed student performances, and joined a speed-networking event where former students shared their career experiences with Sixth Formers. It was an absolute privilege to hear from both Sir John Major and Lord Harris, who continue to inspire our students 35 years on. This was a day of celebration, reflection and inspiration, marking outstanding education and the students who continue to make the Harris City Academy Crystal Palace proud. John Major, left, pictured with Lord Harris of Peckham, at the event to celebrate 35 years of outstanding education. John Major meets students during a day of celebration, reflection and inspiration to mark our 35th anniversary.

11 November 2025@hcacpIt’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. #AntiBullyingWeek #PowerForGood #HCACP pic.twitter.com/ayv29p06L1

11 November 2025@hcacpLest us forget. pic.twitter.com/V6hQ7kD7zi

10 November 2025@hcacpWe 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! #HCACP35 #Outstanding #AllCanAchieve pic.twitter.com/yECP0fQlHT

10 November 2025@hcacpToday 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. #HCACP #AllCanAchieve #AntiBullyingWeek pic.twitter.com/hfM87Lz5v7

5 November 2025@hcacpDonation Drive for Hurricane Melissa. pic.twitter.com/eje1JGthnt

4 November 2025@hcacpMovember 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

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