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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

18/08/24

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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Posted on October 13th 2021

Black History Month - Black History Is Everyone's History

BLM3This month we are marking Black History Month and adding extra events to the many already integrated within our curriculum, celebrating Black history.

Black History Month is a chance to put British Black history front and centre - amplifying strength and success, and including how Black people have been integral to the growth, success, and development of this country.


What's happening

At HBAED, Black British culture and history is becoming part of our whole-school curriculum all year round, yet we will also join the nation in shining a celebratory spotlight on this month. 

Here is a brief overview of what's available for staff and students, including our assembly for Black History Month (pictured).

Two HBAED boys, Nate and David in Year 9, have won a writing competition describing the Windrush experience. Leaders of the Windrush Foundation will be visiting our school after half-term to award their prize. The students will also meet the Mayor of Lewisham and/or Southwark as part of their prize. A phenomenal achievement at such a young age! 

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The CEO of BeReady, Kyle Burrows will deliver a employability skills workshop and Q&A, which is a great opportunity for our next generation of leaders.

Dr. Funke Abimbola MBE, Solicitor, Business Leader and Diversity Campaigner will be delivering a virtual talk to some of our boys, discussing her career and achievements. Because 'students can't be what they can't see'.

We've also partnered with East London Business Alliance, a social mobility charity which builds communications between businesses and the Black community. 

Dr Misha Ewen, Curator for Inclusive History at HRP, will explore the lives of women and people of colour associated with the palaces. Discover how their lives shaped the palace and its culture, and how their untold stories challenge the dominant narratives of British history. This event is for staff.

Author of The Good AllyNova Reid, will be in conversation with David Harewood, actor, director and author of Maybe I Don't Belong Here: A Memoir of Race, Identity, Breakdown and Recovery, in an event streamed live from the National Theatre. This event is for staff.


Black history is British history

Too often we default to a Eurocentric position and part of the groundwork in preparing our students to be global citizens is a school culture where the parallel stories of our students' diverse richness runs alongside Britishness

This ensures the students feel seen and proud of who they are. As a black student, constantly hearing a victim narrative isn’t empowering. Furthermore, while footballers, popular musicians and actors are important, we can also focus on professors, inventors, politicians, doctors, teachers, architects, poets, artists, scientists, and more.

This is where our teachers and support staff come in, as they highlight and champion Black academic successes as well as our struggles and sporting sensations.

Our school's Anti Racism Group is part of the academy's ongoing commitment to improving racial literacy - for us to unlearn and relearn - and prepare our students for the world ahead. 

Happy Black History Month.

In solidarity,

Lianne George and Charlotte Bateson