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14/01/21
School food really matters. Thanks to our staff and Met police officers for helping us provide 400 free breakfast bags for #Southwark children this week. Each bag has two weeks’ of breakfasts. Bags went out on Tues and Weds this week. @MPSSouthwark https://t.co/AwjlkJ492v
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14/01/21
HBAED students... do you need more data to help you study? The government has launched a scheme which temporarily increases data allowances for some mobile phone users so that students can access remote education. Click here to find out more and apply https://t.co/jiLFD5e3HK
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13/01/21
It's Wellbeing Wednesday so why not complete this full body yoga session today? https://t.co/VjNSsFO3BM. We've a different suggested wellbeing activity for every single day in January in our HBAED Wellbeing Calendar at https://t.co/6TLBvrc75w. Take a look!
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13/01/21
Over 2,300 e-books are now available through your school Reading Cloud log in. Click https://t.co/8qjGxjnHyG to start reading. Username is your school email address (initial.surname@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk). Password is harrisboys (you can change this). https://t.co/PIVQI1Weye https://t.co/DygbXOxpXo
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12/01/21
@nixie_nix Thanks for getting in touch, Nicole. If you are having problems accessing the dashboard could you email info@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk please? You can mark it for attention of Ms George if you like. We'll then get you the help you need.
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12/01/21
We want to boost our students’ vocabulary and Bedrock is one of the tools we use. Has your child logged on? Are they consistently working on Bedrock? How much progress have they made? See your parent dashboard for an insight. Let’s close the vocabulary gap together!
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12/01/21
Our Health and Wellbeing Calendar has a suggested activity for every day in January, to help you look after your health and wellbeing. See what's on the calendar today at https://t.co/YjQOUyUVYe https://t.co/hpLWpd0vnz
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12/01/21
Retweetd From Southwark Police
Southwark Safer Schools Officers assisted @HarrisEDB food bag packing event this afternoon, 370 students will receive two weeks’ worth of Breakfast Bags to assist during these challenging times, these will be collected tomorrow by the families https://t.co/8nrpiFao0V
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11/01/21
This week's PE challenge is to complete a 5k run, jog or walk. Mr May has been out and running to set you some 5k times to try and beat, if you want to! But it doesn’t really matter how long it takes. Find out how to take part at https://t.co/hdRLfdWpbs https://t.co/Nu48VhQIek
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07/01/21
Thank you to entrepreneur Mark Jenner, Founder of @ridebeeline for his inspirational talk to our Yr 7 boys recently as part of their Active Citizens Enterprise Day. “It was great to to see the boys demonstrate such confidence," he said. Read more https://t.co/vZO9XrCo0H https://t.co/MpxuonVESO
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05/01/21
We are pleased to announce that we are committed to achieving the Quality in Careers Standard in 2021. We aim to provide an outstanding programme of careers education, information, advice and guidance to address the career development needs of all our students @QualityCareersS https://t.co/eJZyq7RJf0
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04/01/21
Getting this lovely message from a parent made a BIG difference to our day today🙂. https://t.co/W0iaNJNPFW
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04/01/21
Covid testing in schools. To see our letter to parents about this national scheme, including the consent form, please visit https://t.co/3ymUT61MVM. Thank you.
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31/12/20
Please see our Covid-19 Updates page for the latest details of start of term arrangements. Thank you as ever for your cooperation. https://t.co/dincMb7BT1
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23/12/20
We are proud to present our Seasonal Showcase 2020 to show that, despite Covid, the arts at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich are thriving! Watch at https://t.co/qNmkKbaSbt https://t.co/K9XcI0uceD
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15/12/20
HBAED staff wishing you festive cheer - watch here! https://t.co/0ZCdWJfh2h
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15/12/20
Thanks for the opportunity and congratulations to the winners! https://t.co/TxtcU4nZS7
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15/12/20
Prof Martin Marshall, Chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners, took the time recently to speak to our Yr 9 & 10 aspiring medics. The boys really valued hearing him talk about the impact of a GP's work and his views on the Covid vaccine. https://t.co/b9kyhpOpqV https://t.co/oEkPCjCXFk
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14/12/20
A nice message from a parent to start the week: "What a wonderful job the staff at Harris Boys' academy are doing. I commend you all for your tenacity and determination and most of all the intensity of the support provided to the boys during these challenging times."🙂
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14/12/20
Denzel is just one of 25 Year 7 boys enjoying breakfast with the Principal this morning. A deserved reward for an excellent first term! https://t.co/fLfGttwFyf
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On this page we will update you with key information relating to the school and Covid-19. Previous updates and letters home can all be found on our Letters Home page.
Update: 15th January
Online Parent Forum on Remote Learning and Support for SEND Students
Tuesday 19th January 4-4.40pm
Vice Principal Chris Brett and Senco Katherine Price will offer suggestions on how to support SEND pupils with remote learning and life. There will also be a chance for parents and carers to ask questions and share successful tips for home learning with others.
Parents/ Carers of boys on the SEND Register have been sent information and a link to a zoom meeting. If you have any particular questions you would like covered in the session, please email them to k.price@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk in advance.
Update: 14th January
Remote learning update
Dear Parents and Carers
We are really pleased with the way the students have engaged with our remote learning this week.
By following our normal timetable it has ensured students are completing their full curriculum which is vital so that they are not further disadvantaged by COVID-19 and the subsequent school closures.
We are constantly looking to develop our remote learning offer to the students and I would like to thank all parents who were able to share their feedback with us through the recent survey. Some of the key things we are looking to address are:
This third point on the use of student cameras we feel will have an incredibly positive impact on the quality of Teaching and Learning. For the teachers to be able to interact with the students and see their reactions they will be able to address misconceptions and support students who do not understand in a more immediate way.
There are some very clear guidelines that students must follow to ensure the use of cameras is safe and effective:
We also wanted to reiterate to you the importance we believe of safeguarding our students even when they are not with us on-site. If you have any safeguarding concerns please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead, Vice Principal Ben Bray or any of the student welfare team. Email: B.Bray@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk
Please do visit the Safeguarding page on our website for further information on how to support students during remote learning:
Additionally, in order to support families with remote learning at home we are currently able to offer the following:
In order to contact us regarding the desks, laptops or places at our Critical Worker and Vulnerable school, please email: info@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk or keyworkersprovision@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk
For information and to sign up for the data allowance increase please click HERE.
Once again, thank you for all your support with the students during their remote learning. We know the challenges that educating students at home can create so we are doing everything we can to provide the best offer we can.
Yours sincerely
Peter Groves Principal
Update: 12th January
Parent survey on remote learning
Please could you take a few minutes to complete this survey. This valuable information will help us to continue to develop our Virtual School experience for students and parents.
Click here to complete the survey now.
Update: 12th January
Extra mobile data to help with studying
The Department for Education has launched a scheme which temporarily increases data allowances for mobile phone users on certain networks so that children can access remote education.
You can get help if you do not have fixed broadband at home, cannot afford additional data for your devices, and are experiencing disruption to your child's face-to-face education.
Children with access to a mobile phone on one of the following networks might be able to benefit: Three, Smarty, Virgin Mobile, EE, Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile. Other providers may join the scheme at a later stage.
To apply, please click HERE.
Over 2,300 e-books now available on Reading Cloud. Read more.
How to access live lessons on Xbox and PlayStation. Read more.
How are we doing? It really mean a lot to us when parents contact us to give us feedback. From a parent: "Organised curriculum, good interaction with teachers. Interesting topics. Thank you to all staff at HBAED for their dedication and hard work." Read more.
As students begin to physically return to the building, they will begin to benefit from free and fast Covid tests at school, as will our staff. This is a national scheme being organised by all secondary schools in England.
Click HERE to download a letter to parents about Covid testing, including questions and answers.
Click HERE to view our consent form, which should be completed by midnight on Thursday 7 January 2021.
Click HERE to view the privacy notice in relation to Covid-19 testing.
Please see our Remote Learning - Information for Parents page, which has details of what to expect from remote education if local restrictions require entire cohorts (or bubbles) to remain at home.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.
If your child or anyone in the household does develop symptoms, you can seek advice from NHS 111 at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/symptoms/ or by phoning 111.
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19.
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Further information is available at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/education-and-childcare
We are following the most recent government guidance to ensure that the academy is fully compliant with the required health and safety standards. You can also download our Student Guide to Returning to HBAED.
Download our Tier 2-4 Local Restrictions planning document, explaining the plans we have in place.
Download a letter to parents from Public Health England, about 'test and trace', and when to request a test.
As always, and particularly through these challenging times, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us should have any questions or feel we can support in any way.
The Recovery Curriculum is our attempt to bridge the gap in learning which took place as a result of Covid-19. It encompasses changes in the overall academy curriculum, subject-specific development, assessment and pastoral support.
We passionately believe that adapting what we are doing this year is best for the students we serve. All the measures put in place form vital parts of the process of recovery for them. Click HERE to read full details of our recovery curriculum.
We are staggering the start and dismissal times from September 2020. Please see details below.
|
Arrival Time |
Entry Gate |
Dismissal Times |
Year 7 |
08:15-08:30 |
Student Gate on Peckham Rye |
Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 14:45 Wed 14.00 |
Year 8 |
08:15-08:30 |
Student Gate on Peckham Rye |
Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri 14:45 Wed 14.00 |
Year 9 |
08:45-09:00 |
Student Gate on Peckham Rye |
Mon – Thurs 15:15 |
Year 10 |
09:15-09:30 |
Friern Road Gate |
Mon/Fri 15:00 Tues/Wed/Thurs 16:30 |
Year 11 |
9:15-9:30am |
Student Gate on Peckham Rye |
Mon/Fri 15:00 Tues/Wed/Thurs 16:30 |
Where possible you must walk or ride a bicycle. If this is not possible and you need to use public transport you must maintain social distancing and follow TfL guidance on wearing a face covering. If you are concerned about this please speak to your tutor or a member of staff.
You must travel alone or with siblings; you are not permitted to wait for friends or meet friends and you are expected to go straight home at the end of the day. On dismissal from the academy students should go straight home each day and avoid congregating outside. Students should not attend local shops or businesses as this will increase the potential for contact between different groups. By following these clear protocols, we will support each other and our local community in our efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
On dismissal, students in Years 7, 9 and 10 will be directed from Friern Road towards Barry Road so that they can get to their designated bus stops. Students in Year 8 and 11 will be directed to the bus stops nearest to their dismissal gate (Peckham Rye).
When schools return after the October half-term, in accordance with the guidance we have received from the Government, students in all London secondary schools, will be required to wear face coverings in communal areas, for example, when entering the building and in corridors. They will need to remove their face coverings when they get to their classroom and store them safely in clear bags.
Some students have been wearing face coverings in communal areas anyway, but whilst London is in ‘Tier 2’ everybody should now adhere to this rule. We recognise that some individuals are exempt from wearing face coverings, such as, if they have a physical or mental impairment that prevents them from using one; if you are unsure whether this applies to your child, please contact us. Likewise, if obtaining a face covering poses a financial difficulty for your family, please let us know and we will provide one.
We have taken steps to ensure that the Academy is a Covid-19 secure workplace for staff and students and the safety of our community remains a top priority. We have implemented the following:
All students must wear full HBAED uniform. The uniform includes black trousers that must be school trousers. Chino or jean style trousers are not permitted. It is also important that your son/ward has the correct shoes. These must be black leather shoes that can be polished. As autumn and winter approach can I also remind you that HBAED students wear a plain dark coloured coat. Camouflage style coats are not permitted. Please check our uniform and equipment policy if you would like examples of acceptable uniform.
If you are worried whether your child’s symptoms may be Covid-19 related, please click HERE to read a guide from Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
You MUST remain socially-distanced from staff and students at all time. You will be expected to wash/sanitise your hands frequently and it will be required at the following times:
The following outlines what students must do while at the Academy:
I have also amended the mobile phone policy whilst students are at the Academy. We operate a ‘not seen and not heard’ system, so that students are able to carry mobile phones at the Academy in readiness for an NHS Track and Trace App to help control the virus.
We have written to each student’s parent/carer with specific information. Please review this carefully paying close attention to the start and end time for your child’s year group. We do ask for your support at the end of the school day if you are picking your child up, in ensuring that you do not wait outside the Academy which would prevent students and staff from social distancing from yourselves and each other.
Thank you.
Peter Groves, Principal