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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  

27/01/26

Shout out to the students who stayed behind to meet mentors from 'the Girls network'!       

23/01/26

Hear what some of our brilliant Year 7 students have to say about Harris Academy Clapham!        Video  

22/01/26

TBT to our visit to The British Racing School in Newmarket!         

20/01/26

Applications are now open for Harris Clapham Sixth Form! They have lots of A-Level and Vocational courses available. Visit their website via to find out more.     

12/01/26

Hear what Afnan and Millie Rae have to say about HACL!      Video  

09/01/26

Please read the December edition of our Newsletter either via the link below or on our website!      canva.com/design/DAG8PK1gbUY…

06/01/26

Welcome back to all of our students and staff! We hope you are well rested and enjoying the snow.     

31/12/25

Happy New Year!  Video  

23/12/25

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a restful break from all of us here at HACL!     

10/12/25

We are excited to announce our November Newsletter! You can read it via this link:  canva.com/design/DAG3Llsc0o4…

01/12/25

We have launched our new Instagram. Follow us at  to stay up to date with all things HACL!

28/11/25

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Harris Academies
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Term Dates 2026-27

Autumn Term 2026

  • First day of term (Year 7 only) - Friday 4th September 2026
  • First day of term (Years 8-11) - Monday 7th September 2026
  • Half Term - Monday 19th October 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026
  • Last day of term - Friday 18th December 2026
  • Winter holidays - Monday 21st December to Friday 1st January 2026

Staff INSET Days:

  • Thursday 3rd September 2026
  • Friday 4th September 2026
  • Friday 9th October 2026

Spring Term 2027

  • First day of term - Monday 4th January 2027
  • Half Term - Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February 2027
  • Last day of term - Thursday 25th March 2027
  • Easter/Spring holidays - Friday 26th March to Friday 9th April 2027

Staff INSET Day: Friday 12th February 2027

Summer Term 2027

  • First day of term - Monday 12th April 2027
  • Half Term - Monday 31st May - Friday 4th June 2027
  • Last day of term - Friday 23rd July 2027

Staff INSET day: Friday 23rd July 2027 (twilight)