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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

11/10/25

Another great day in NYC for HABE Performing Arts students. Today we have done a stage combat workshop with broadway actors 🎭, seen the Statue of Liberty 🗽on the Staten Island Ferry ⛴️ and done a spot of souvenir shopping! Last day tomorrow!

09/10/25

73 of our wonderful students off to the London Docklands for their Geography Field Work.  Have a great day everyone!     

09/10/25

Our final open morning is this morning! Book on here:  harrisclapham.org.uk/38/anno…

08/10/25

Our STEM Club students took innovation to the next level today—building their own robots! 🤖 pic.twitter.com/v5LUpMuteM

08/10/25

Our brilliant Activity Studio.

08/10/25

We are so looking forward to our open evening tonight!   

08/10/25

On Friday, 30 students from Years 7 to 13 proudly represented our school at the Merton Cross Country Trails. They ran 2.5km for Years 7–9 and 3.6km for the senior runners. Well done to everyone who took part, your hard work and commitment made our school proud! pic.twitter.com/Vm8L1DLnPN

06/10/25

Only 2 Open Mornings left! No booking needed — just come along and see what makes our Academy special. We can't wait to welcome you! pic.twitter.com/BhB93SVf8B

05/10/25

Year 12 Open Evening is on Thursday, November 6th. Internal students from 1630-1900. External students from 1630-1900 If you are an external student, please complete this Microsoft Form for attendance:https://t.co/SaLLY6YcBZ#AllCanWeWill

04/10/25

Harris Clapham Students Shine on Unforgettable Ski Trip to Italy.  harrisclapham.org.uk/28/late…

04/10/25

The Scholars Programme  . Unlock your child’s potential with a Harris Scholarship. Find out more at our Open Evening this Wednesday 8th and on our website.  harrisclapham.org.uk/2042/ha…

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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.