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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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26/11/25

Book-buying Reward Trip to Heath’s Book-showroom for The Big Read Summer 2025! Thank you to the  for the day out and your generous book donations!

25/11/25

What an honour to have a library visit from Catherine Johnson! Year 8 have been reading her book 'Freedom' and had this incredible opportunity to hear about Catherine's life and her inspiration behind the book.   

25/11/25

Our Duke of Edinburgh Bronze trip to Box Hill! Well done to our Year 11 who completed it.   

24/11/25

Our brilliant art club in today painting their beautiful clay sculptures today. Well done everyone. 

24/11/25

Thank you to everyone involved in the campaign to raise supplies for the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. We are proud of the generosity from students and staff, who came together as a community to help support those in need.

14/11/25

Today marks the last day of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re learning how to recognise when someone might be experiencing bullying. Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, confidence, or friendships and always speak to a trusted adult if you’re worried about someone. Video  

13/11/25

Kindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.       Video  

12/11/25

Today we’re standing up to cyberbullying. Every message, comment, and post matters, so let’s choose kindness, respect, and support online. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone.       Video  

11/11/25

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10/11/25

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09/11/25

The poppy reminds us of those from all communities serving today and our shared history. This , join people across the nation in wearing a poppy and send a personal message of thanks and support to everyone in the Armed Forces community. pic.twitter.com/MgdrhfzSte

07/11/25

30 bronze Duke of Edinburgh students successfully home. Amazing job to all! You were absolutely brilliant! 

07/11/25

Fantastic Duke of Edinburgh Weather for our bronze students! 

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Term Dates 2026-27

Autumn Term 2026

  • First day of term - Thursday 3rd 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)