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25/11/24

Our Winter Showcase of performing arts is on Wednesday 18th December 2024. Tickets available now on ParentPay. Don't miss! pic.twitter.com/9AmiaDqs3B

17/09/24

“I used to be shy, but this week I’ve started putting my hand up more in class. I’m more confident now, and it feels good to share my ideas.” Shaheem (left), who came to us from John Donne Primary. Come and see our school for yourself. Open Event dates at https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/Iz3TJ5fDEr

17/09/24

Students on our new Performing Arts Bursary pathway met Mr Edwards this morning to map out their pathways for the year. They will receive free musical tuition, major roles in the school performance and courses with our artist in residence, Molly Burrows. https://t.co/pw61lPrnoc pic.twitter.com/mYxxbMUw6a

12/09/24

Year 7 students Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William look back on their first two weeks of secondary school. The five came from different primaries: , Torridon, Bessemer Grange,  and . Read what they say at https://t.co/DF7GtlB2p0 pic.twitter.com/8dsGBTQkH0

12/09/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Events. Our Open Evening is on Thursday 26th September 2024, 5pm-7pm.We also have drop-in mornings from 8.40-10.30am on:Monday 30th September 2024Tuesday 1st October 2024Wednesday 2nd October 2024Details https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/ZREuYAZP1r

22/08/24

Mr Brett pictured with Stanley, who achieved nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s, and Lucas, who achieved six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7. Congratulations to our students, staff and parents for our best ever results. https://t.co/8HL05iUS1j pic.twitter.com/EYkcMWoEvW

22/08/24

Students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich are celebrating achieving the Academy’s best-ever results this morning.Students gained a total of 276 top Grade 9s and Grade 8s across their subjects. Full story https://t.co/8HL05iUkbL pic.twitter.com/ieGFL9vC5u

16/08/24

Harris Academy East celebrates A-level and success with student securing job at @DeloitteUKhttps://t.co/bG4cSWkHgF pic.twitter.com/1Mxh5DdxxH

15/08/24

Amy (pictured with Mr Chan) is taking up a place on the Harris Apprenticeship, an exciting brand-new programme in HR, Talent Acquisition and Finance. pic.twitter.com/9VZAPNBZ6v

15/08/24

Mr Brett and Mr Ingham pictured with Robiq, Elijah and Markell - all going to the University of Leicester after achieving their great results. pic.twitter.com/RKP2QmrThZ

15/08/24

More of our students than ever before have gained places at Russell Group universities including Nottingham, Exeter, Kings College London, Bristol and Southampton. Ryan (left) is going to SOAS to read law, while Sky is going to the University of Exeter to study Business. pic.twitter.com/GkUmaTPS6B

15/08/24

Students at Harris Sixth Form at East Dulwich are reaping the rewards of two years of hard work as they collect their results today. At A-Level, 40% of entries achieved A*-A grades. In Technical Levels in Sport and IT students averaged a Distinction + grade overall. pic.twitter.com/jsvVqviR2X

11/07/24

We hosted a fantastic summer concert yesterday, organised with meticulous care and passion by the ever-dedicated Ms Bee.The event was a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent of students from Years 7-12 and a true celebration of our school's vibrant musical culture. pic.twitter.com/1wc2r4AUGi

10/07/24

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich has scored a major win by clinching the 2024 EY Foundation Impact Award for Southern Education Partner.Announced yesterday, this award highlights the school's positive impact on the community in Southern England. https://t.co/zgJnFv6HP5 pic.twitter.com/8ImbNGi33l

02/07/24

The 30th anniversary of the opening of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London was the occasion for 30 of our Year 8 students to attend a spectacular performance of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the theatre recently. pic.twitter.com/1mPxaGAVpe

26/06/24

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich is proud to have been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard, meaning that our careers programme meets all the gold-standard criteria for world-class advice and guidance. https://t.co/jcBZUJMPk5 pic.twitter.com/CGxkWnJ8Fk

17/06/24

Summer Showcase, 10th July, 6.30pm - Get Your Tickets! pic.twitter.com/VJYChQMf5J

06/06/24

Addressing smartphone addiction - headteachers of 17 Southwark secondary schools call on families to support a new joint approach to tackling the profoundly negative impact of Smartphones and Social Media on young people." Find out more https://t.co/kpYOXZ8hrm

23/05/24

Our Student Council has been working on a group project with students from James Allen's Girls' School to organise a writing competition focused on . Find our more about our neurodiversity writing competition at https://t.co/xnEkgtfYj5 pic.twitter.com/NTHnNajSD4

23/05/24

See our latest science experment with our Science Technician, Dr. Rudolf Van Koningsveld. This one is on convection... https://t.co/boc1XYMjJt

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What Year 7 Boys Say...

Everyone was in Year 7 once. So we asked Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William (pictured) to look back on their first weeks of school. 

The five all came from different primary schools - Ivydale, Torridon, Bessemer Grange, John Donne and Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich – but all managed to make new friends.

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We asked our five Year 7 students to reflect on what they had learned about the five key attributes that are essential to becoming Active Citizens, one of the important topics for the first weeks.

Curiosity: “I’ve been really curious about everything, especially in History. I ask lots of questions because I want to understand how things happened in the past.” Muhammad, who went to Torridon Primary School.

Confidence: “I used to be shy, but this week I’ve started putting my hand up more in class. I’m more confident now, and it feels good to share my ideas.” Shaheem, who came to us from John Donne Primary School.

Ambition: “I want to do really well in all my subjects, so I’ve been pushing myself to work hard. I know that if I keep aiming high, I can achieve great things.” William, who joined us from Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich.

Respect: “I’ve learned how important it is to show respect, not just to teachers but to my classmates too. We’re all here to learn together, and that means treating everyone with kindness.” Othniel, who went to Bessemer Grange Primary School.

Resilience: “The first week was a bit tough, but I didn’t give up. I kept trying even when things were hard, and now I feel stronger and ready for anything.” Robert, who joined us from Ivydale Primary School.


Exciting challenges

We work hard to help students in Year 6 prepare for their time at our academy, including a special taster day in July, and the preparation makes a big difference.

Our new Year 7s embraced their new environment, formed friendships and adapted incredibly well to the exciting challenges of secondary school. They immersed themselves readily in a wide range of subjects, from English and Maths to Science and History, and the feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive.

I really like the science lessons because we get to do experiments and learn about how things work," said Ali. "The teachers make everything interesting!” Another student, Joshua, added: “Maths is my favourite because the teachers explain things so clearly, and I feel like I’m really improving every day.”


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Lunch is a highlight too, with many Year 7s praising the variety and quality of the food in our canteen. “The food in the canteen is so good!” said William. “I love the chicken wraps, and there are always lots of different options to choose from.” Isaiah echoed this sentiment: “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the food here is great! There’s something for everyone, and it’s really tasty.”


Looking ahead

From the very first day, it was clear that our Year 7s were eager to make the most of their time here. “They’ve quickly learned their way around the school and have been enthusiastic participants in both their lessons and extra-curricular activities,” said Ms Okai. “The positive energy they bring to our school community is truly infectious!”


Pictured below are Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William, with Ms Okai, Assistant Principal KS3.

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Students learn about the character traits needed to be an Active Citizen, including resilience. “The first week was a bit tough, but I didn’t give up," says Robert (pictured left), who joined us from Ivydale Primary School. "I kept trying even when things were hard, and now I feel stronger and ready for anything.” 

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Many Year 7s praise the variety and quality of the food in our canteen. “There are always lots of different options to choose from," says William.

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