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09/03/26

Happy International Women's Day for yesterday!   

06/03/26

Read our recent Spring 1 Newsletter via this link:  harrisclapham.org.uk/2299/ne…

05/03/26

Can you guess what characters your teachers are dressed as?     

05/03/26

Hear from some familiar faces about what they used to read when they were your age!      Video  

05/03/26

Happy Wold Book Day!     

04/03/26

Every Tuesday morning, Volleyball kick starts the day for some of our students!     

03/03/26

We are so excited for our offer holders to see everything our school has to offer!         

02/03/26

Happy National Careers Week!      Video  

02/03/26

We would like to extend our congratulations to the Year 6 students who have secured a place with us for September 2026!       

26/02/26

Sign up to our alumni network: Harris Futures! Signing up with allow you to hear about brilliant career development opportunities through our partners, offers you the opportunity to come along to events to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

25/02/26

Check out some of our cool student artwork!       

23/02/26

All Year 9 girls took part in an engaging and empowering series of workshops delivered by Action Breaks Silence. Students took part in active demonstrations, practising defensive stances, strikes, and safe disengagement techniques.       

19/02/26

Here are some tips for how to stay safe when using AI!       

18/02/26

8 high achieving Year 10 students were taken to the Royal Opera House to watch La Travaita the opera. It was great for the students to watch this is most of them had never watched a opera.         

16/02/26

Hear from Kirk about why he chose Harris Academy Clapham      Video  

11/02/26

Year 10 students invited to the Head of Academy breakfast with their Assistant Principal, Ms Adewale. Such a lovely way to kick start the week - with students who go above and beyond at the academy.       

03/02/26

School Council Hitting the Ground Running in 2026!     

30/01/26

We held an event yesterday to mark Year 10 results ahead of their Parents' Evening. Lots of very happy students who did incredibly well in their first set of GCSE style exams.

29/01/26

TBT to our trip to the British Museum.       

29/01/26

Meet Leo and Romi      Video  

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About Personal Development

Personal Development Intent – The Clapham Way 

At Clapham, we believe that Everything is Possible when you CARE. Our personal development programme is built on the values of Commitment, Ambition, Resilience, and Empathy, ensuring every student grows into a confident, compassionate, and future-ready individual. Through The Clapham Way fof Personal Development, we weave these values into every aspect of school life — from the curriculum to enrichment — so that students thrive academically, socially, and personally. 

Ambition – Future Readiness & Life Skills 

We inspire ambition through careers education, life skills, and preparation for success beyond school. Students develop confidence and aspiration to achieve their goals, supported by opportunities that broaden horizons. Commitment drives students to pursue excellence and take ownership of their future. 

Resilience – Character, Citizenship & Curriculum 

We embed resilience through character education and active citizenship across all subjects and experiences. Students explore values such as integrity and perseverance through curriculum content, classroom culture, and enrichment opportunities. Commitment underpins this pillar, as students are encouraged to consistently engage and contribute to their learning and community. 

Empathy – Wellbeing, Inclusion & Identity 

We foster empathy through a culture of belonging, diversity, and emotional wellbeing. Our approach ensures every learner feels valued, supported, and empowered to express their identity. Commitment is reflected in our dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. 

Entry, Evolve, Excel – Our PD Journey 

Our Personal Development programme is designed as a structured journey, guiding students through three progressive stages. This approach ensures that every learner builds a strong foundation before advancing to deeper engagement and ultimately achieving mastery. The stages below outline how students grow from understanding our CARE values to applying them in leadership and life beyond school. 

Entry: Students begin by understanding CARE values and developing foundational skills in wellbeing, character, and citizenship. 
 
Evolve: Students deepen their engagement through leadership roles, enrichment activities, and applying CARE values in real-life contexts. 
 
Excel: Students demonstrate mastery by leading initiatives, mentoring peers, and showcasing readiness for life beyond school through ambition-driven goals. 

PRSHE

PRSHE is delivered through the taught Personal Development programme. You can find our curriculum for PRSHE on our website here: The-Clapham-Way-Curriculum-Long-Term-Planning-PRSHE-For-Website.pdf

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