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17/10/25

Year 7 Team building DAY 2! We are having the best time the girls’ are demonstrating our CORE values perfectly 😊 pic.twitter.com/Q5NJR3hpXl

16/10/25

Raft building, obstacles courses and more! pic.twitter.com/Ag2mFzaRqQ

16/10/25

Year 7 Green and Blue faculties having great fun on their team building day so far! pic.twitter.com/99kheRVzAN

16/10/25

A Letter From A Criminal Lawyer: Dr Edwards visited the Law Courts in Croydon with fifteen aspiring students. During proceedings a hand-written letter was passed to us by a young lawyer, which warmed our hearts. pic.twitter.com/oloMOSbnKo

16/10/25

Law Courts & Magistrates: 15 talented Health & Social Studies accompanied Dr Edwards to Croydon Magistrates Court. We were met by four magistrates, who were magnificent guides. We saw the law in action!#AllCanWeWill pic.twitter.com/6LuydtN3ZJ

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

10/10/25

You wouldn't think they had just walked 13km, racing to be the next team home on day 2 of Silver! pic.twitter.com/FyLPP1ejYq

09/10/25

Yesterday we welcomed Joyce & Sandra to the academy, 70years since they met at Cator Park School for Girls and became best friends! It was very special to hear their memories of school and our girls’ loved hearing about their enduring friendship. pic.twitter.com/JcxLiZU4Gx

08/10/25

CRASH TEST DUMMIES at the F1 building. Students were challenged to design crumple zones for an F1 car using only paper and card. Designs were put through a crash test and teams gave design presentations. Challenging and nerve wracking. pic.twitter.com/gO2PRu6Jog

08/10/25

Our fabulous Most Able lead, Mr Griffith, pulled some strings at Formula One and got a group of 40 students a tour of F1. Surrounded by 300 million pounds worth of F1 cars....What a day! pic.twitter.com/2RdHrvu0yG

08/10/25

Wera won a commendation for her debating skills at Alleyn's Model United Nations meeting. Her research and debating skills were second-to-none. We are sure that she will be speaking at the UN building in New York in a few years.#AllCanWeWill pic.twitter.com/7KqLM3TPS4

08/10/25

Our outstanding gang of delegates at the Model United Nations debate at Alleyn's School, Dulwich. They were world class and we are truly proud of every single one of them!!! Well Done.#ModelUnitedNations pic.twitter.com/dD1hyNclQc

08/10/25

Year 11 turned Geography into Funography. Our GCSE students were studying Whitstable's sea defences. Everyone (almost) avoided getting wet feet.#GCSEGeography pic.twitter.com/hNDrUhZOGW

01/10/25

An amazing talk for sixth formers in the library about apprenticeships. - Super practical. Super interesting. It will have changed at least one person's life forever.#careers pic.twitter.com/NH7gv5f2V0

20/09/25

Our students have made it to the top of Mount Vesuvius early this morning! No eruptions this morning thankfully, just views! 🌋☀️ pic.twitter.com/nD839XgYWk

19/09/25

Our biggest & best Open Evening ever last night with a record number of excited visitors coming to see our very special community. Best of all of course were our incredible students, radiating passion, enthusiasm, & kindness. We continue next week with our sell out open mornings! pic.twitter.com/LbLJwXZqNm

19/09/25

The bay of Naples trip has arrived 🇮🇹 And just look at the view 🌊 pic.twitter.com/n1md3l8B9b

04/09/25

The rain and wind didn’t dampen our spirits yesterday as 180 brilliant girls joined the HGABR community. We were so impressed with their enthusiasm & optimism and we are excited for the 7 year journey! pic.twitter.com/DK2PiiG0uh

27/08/25

🎒 📅Back to school! This week’s guide shares 10 top tips to support children with the transition back into school life 🧠💬 Download your FREE copy here > > https://t.co/yGtGA9CUUv pic.twitter.com/4CplKvt78F

26/08/25

Late enrolment takes place this Thursday, 28th August at our school site from 1000-1300. Don't forget your GCSE results and be there as soon as you can! We have spaces on some courses, but don't be late!#lateenrolment pic.twitter.com/MApv2dK6E8

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Term Dates

Click HERE to download the 2025-26 term dates as a pdf.

Autumn Term 2025

Monday 1 September to Friday 19 December 2025 incl. (early closure at 12.35pm)

Staggered start:

  •  Wednesday 3 September 2025 - Year 7s and Year 12s only
  •  Thursday 4 September 2025 – All students

Half term: Monday 20 October to Friday 31 October 2025 incl.

Staff INSET days – no students to attend.

  • Monday 1 September 2025
  • Tuesday 2 September 2025
  • Friday 10 October 2025 (Federation Teaching and Learning)

Year 6 Testing Day: Friday 12 December 2025 (Academy closed)

Christmas Break – Monday 22 December 2025 – Friday 2 January 2026 incl.                         

Back to School on Monday 5 January 2026

Spring Term 2026

Monday 5 January to Friday 27 March 2026 incl. (early closure at 12.35)

Half term: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026 incl.

Staff INSET day – no students to attend.

  • Friday 13 February 2026 (Federation Post 16)

Spring Break – Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026 incl.                                   

Back to school on Monday 13 April 2026

Summer Term 2026

Monday 13 April – Monday 20 July 2026 incl. Last teaching day Friday 17 July (early closure at 12.35).

Half term: Tuesday 26 May – Friday 29 May 2026 incl.

Bank Holidays - Monday 4 May 2026 and Monday 25 May 2026 (Academy closed)

Staff INSET days – no students to attend.

  • Monday 20 July 2026 (Taken as Twilight)             

Since attendance at school is key to success, Parents and Carers are urged not to take family holidays during term time. It is now illegal to take students out of school during term time without the Principal’s written authorisation.                                                                             

               

Click HERE to download the 2026-27 term dates as a pdf.

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