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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.      

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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! 

06/11/25

Our first ever Duke of Edinburgh groups are away on their qualifying expedition. All now sitting down to dinner. 

06/11/25

Our Spanish A level students visited the BFI in central London today for an all-day workshop on the Spanish director, Pedro Almodóvar. - The workshop was at the IMAX, which is WICKED.#PedroAlmodovar pic.twitter.com/otktHFhEX0

05/11/25

Such an important topic, which Movember is uniquely placed to tackle. 

03/11/25

8 days until our Open Evening on Tuesday 11 November. Book your place today! pic.twitter.com/N5R9h9wNza

03/11/25

Welcome back to an exciting new half term everyone!

25/10/25

Today was a truly educational experience for us in China, from the city museum to visiting a Chinese school. Everything was absolutely brilliant and we are learning so much! 🇨🇳🍜🧧#allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/sgTPTTh1GV

22/10/25

This morning we said goodbye to Beijing and hello to Xi’an! The best way to get acquainted with a new city is to explore its ancient history by bike 🚴🇨🇳🚴🏾‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/nbCxVUmhOw

21/10/25

Smiles all round after successfully climbing up to the Great Wall of China pic.twitter.com/GsT1l8liIs

18/10/25

The China trip is off! 🇨🇳 20 HCACP students set off to China this afternoon. They will be spending the next 10 days there. #allcanachieve pic.twitter.com/OdHyVPRnFc

17/10/25

What a week at HCACP! We welcomed back our brilliant alumni for the Academy’s 35th Celebration, hosted networking with our current sixth formers and today Memphis, another Harris leaver, spoke to our sixth formers about apprenticeships and his awesome journey pic.twitter.com/6J1QjPCZYs

15/10/25

And we’re off! pic.twitter.com/eEvVkjE3Qn

15/10/25

Open Evening 2025, Tuesday 11th November, 16:30-19:00. More information in the picture. We look forward to seeing you!#HCL6F pic.twitter.com/2OLbexAoEt

13/10/25

A reminder that Sixth Form Open Evening is on Thursday, November 6th. Internal students from 1630-1900.https://t.co/85YShwnNw7 External students from 1730-1900.https://t.co/SaLLY6XEMr#Open Evening Form pic.twitter.com/AKJugVC8gL

13/10/25

This week in Mr Leprêtre's Lexicon: Mollify, v. appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). e.g. "nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify the local conservationists"#HCL6F

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A Day In The Life

Have you ever wondered what an average day at Harris Academy Clapham looks like? Here's a quick overview of a typical school day.

Before school

The Academy gates open every morning at 7.45am and there is always a member of staff on duty to welcome our students. Our students and staff greet each other politely.

At 8am the canteen start serving breakfast and the library opens, if you want to pick up a new book to read or do some reading before the day starts. You can also use this time to play outside if you want to.

Personal Development and lessons

At 8.25am the whistle goes and we all line up in our tutor groups. By the time the next bell goes at 8.30 we are all already lined up in silence and paying attention to the instructions or messages.  All our tutor groups move off swiftly to registration.

Students have personal development every morning for half an hour. During this time, students study our PRSHE programme to help prepare them for life beyond the academy. 

At 9am students move to the first lesson of the day. All lessons last 80 minutes.  

We have a split break and lunchtime at the academy, please visit timings of the day. Students get a 20 minute break time and a 40 minute lunch time. 

Break and lunch time is a time to catch up with your friends, get something to eat, visit the library or play outside. Before school, break and lunch you are only allowed in the library, the canteen or outside. Eating is only allowed in the canteen. You are very welcome to bring your own packed lunch to eat at break or lunchtime. 

Remember that we do not want to see you eating big bags of crisps, sweets or cookies. They really are not good for your body or your brain. And we definitely do not want to see you drinking any energy drinks! We are an allergy aware academy, so plan your packed lunch carefully. 

After school

The end of the day is at 3:20pm on Monday -Thursday, after which our enrichment clubs start. You are expected to attend at least one enrichment club every week. On a Friday, the academy closes at 2:00pm.