Welcome to Harris Academy Clapham View our posts @HarrisClapham 02/04/26 Check out the newest edition of our newsletter via this link:  harrisclapham.org.uk/2299/ne… @HarrisClapham 31/03/26 We are so proud of our Student Leaders! Hear what Afnan has to say about the guidance she receives for her next steps. #HACL #NextSteps #StudentLeader #StudentVoices @HarrisClapham 30/03/26 We were delighted to welcome children’s author Sufiya Ahmed for an inspiring talk on Spies and Child Snatchers. #HACL #AuthorVisit #SufiyaAhmed @HarrisClapham 27/03/26 Enjoy your holidays and we look forward to seeing you for summer term! #Easter #Break #Spring #HACL @HarrisClapham 26/03/26 Harris Academy Clapham is delighted to announce that Year 11 student Lili, has been awarded a place on an elite global scholarship programme to complete her Sixth Form studies at Hiba Academy Nantong in China! #studentspotlight #HACL #SixthForm #Scholarship @HarrisClapham 24/03/26 Georgina Luck was invited to do some creative workshops for year 9 at Harris Clapham. This was an opportunity for students to see the work of a practising illustrator and to meet someone they have been studying this year in Art. #HACL #Art #Workshop @HarrisClapham 23/03/26 This week, 35 of our most dedicated English students were treated to an unforgettable day at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see Hamilton. #HACL #Theatre #Hamilton @HarrisClapham 20/03/26 We are wishing you a Happy Eid Al-Fitr! #HACL #Eid #Celebration @HarrisClapham 18/03/26 Theatre trip to see The Hunger Games! #theatre #hacl #hungergames @HarrisClapham 09/03/26 Happy International Women's Day for yesterday! #IWD26 #HACL @HarrisClapham 06/03/26 Read our recent Spring 1 Newsletter via this link:  harrisclapham.org.uk/2299/ne… @HarrisClapham 05/03/26 Can you guess what characters your teachers are dressed as? #WBD2026 #NationalYearofReading #HABS @HarrisClapham 05/03/26 Hear from some familiar faces about what they used to read when they were your age! #WBD2026 #NationalYearofReading #HACL Video @HarrisClapham 05/03/26 Happy Wold Book Day! #HACL #WBD2026 #NationalYearofReading @HarrisClapham 04/03/26 Every Tuesday morning, Volleyball kick starts the day for some of our students! #HACL #Volleyball #Sport @HarrisClapham 03/03/26 We are so excited for our offer holders to see everything our school has to offer! #HACL #AllCanAchieve #OfferHolder #SecondarySchool #Year7 @HarrisClapham 02/03/26 Happy National Careers Week! #NCW2026 #Careers #YourFuture Video @HarrisClapham 02/03/26 We would like to extend our congratulations to the Year 6 students who have secured a place with us for September 2026! #HACL #SecondarySchool #OfferHolder #Year6 @HarrisClapham 26/02/26 Sign up to our alumni network: Harris Futures! 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I am proud and privileged to welcome you to Harris Academy Clapham. We are a fantastic and ambitious academy that opened our doors to our first group of Year 7 students in September 2020. The academy is for boys and girls, of mixed ability and aged from years 11 to 16. David Astin, Executive Principal Quick Links Admissions Curriculum Term Dates Academy Life All News 2 April 2026 @HarrisClapham Check out the newest edition of our newsletter via this link:  harrisclapham.org.uk/2299/ne… 31 March 2026 @HarrisClapham We are so proud of our Student Leaders! Hear what Afnan has to say about the guidance she receives for her next steps.  #HACL  #NextSteps  #StudentLeader  #StudentVoices 30 March 2026 @HarrisClapham We were delighted to welcome children’s author Sufiya Ahmed for an inspiring talk on Spies and Child Snatchers.  #HACL  #AuthorVisit  #SufiyaAhmed 30 March 2026 Spies, Secrets and Storytelling: An Inspiring Visit from Sufiya Ahmed Students were treated to an exciting and inspiring visit from acclaimed children’s author Sufiya Ahmed, who delivered a fascinating talk titled “Spies and Child Snatchers.” Best known for her gripping historical fiction set during the Second World War, Sufiya has written an impressive 41 books. During her visit, she introduced students to her latest release, Escape from the Child Snatchers, and spoke in detail about her popular Rosie Raja series. These action-packed stories follow Rosie, a young girl who becomes a spy like her father, taking readers on thrilling adventures across wartime Europe and beyond. Students were particularly interested to learn how the series travels across different locations, from Paris in the first book to Cairo in the second. The third instalment explores the secretive world of Bletchley Park, where Rosie encounters Alan Turing and uncovers the vital work of codebreakers during the war. The series’ success was recognised when it won the Brilliant Book Award 2024. Sufiya also shared insights into her wider work, including her book about Noor Inayat Khan, a real-life spy whose bravery inspired readers around the world. Beyond discussing her books, Sufiya offered valuable advice to aspiring writers. Her top tips included entering writing competitions, staying curious (“be nosey!”), and always editing work through multiple drafts. She encouraged students to read their writing aloud as a powerful way to improve their editing skills and refine their storytelling. Inspired by authors such as Enid Blyton, Sufiya’s passion for storytelling was clear throughout the session. Her visit not only brought history to life but also motivated students to develop their own creativity and confidence as writers. 27 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Enjoy your holidays and we look forward to seeing you for summer term!  #Easter  #Break  #Spring  #HACL 26 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Harris Academy Clapham is delighted to announce that Year 11 student Lili, has been awarded a place on an elite global scholarship programme to complete her Sixth Form studies at Hiba Academy Nantong in China!  #studentspotlight  #HACL  #SixthForm  #Scholarship 25 March 2026 Year 9 art session with artist Georgina Luck Georgina Luck was invited to do some creative workshops for year 9 at Harris Clapham. This was an opportunity for students to see the work of a practising illustrator and to meet someone they have been studying this year in Art. Students were split into two sessions and Georgina spoke about her career and how she got into the creative industry. Students also took part in a series of creative workshops that were taught by Georgina. Students were very engaged and thought of some great questions about clients, her style and its progression over the years, where she studied and what degree she did. It was a most enjoyable day and gave students a real eye opener into the Art and design industry. 24 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Georgina Luck was invited to do some creative workshops for year 9 at Harris Clapham. This was an opportunity for students to see the work of a practising illustrator and to meet someone they have been studying this year in Art. #HACL  #Art  #Workshop 23 March 2026 @HarrisClapham This week, 35 of our most dedicated English students were treated to an unforgettable day at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see Hamilton.  #HACL  #Theatre  #Hamilton 20 March 2026 @HarrisClapham We are wishing you a Happy Eid Al-Fitr!  #HACL  #Eid  #Celebration 18 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Theatre trip to see The Hunger Games!  #theatre  #hacl  #hungergames 18 March 2026 Hamilton Theatre Trip This week, 35 of our most dedicated English students were treated to an unforgettable day at the Victoria Palace Theatre to see Hamilton. Sitting just three rows from the stage, students were completely captivated by the performance and haven’t stopped talking about it since. Their enthusiasm was a joy to witness and a well-earned reward for their continued commitment to the subject. A huge thank you to the staff who supported on the trip; they were fantastic. Their help made the day run smoothly and ensured our students had an exceptional experience. Miss May, Teacher of English 9 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Happy International Women's Day for yesterday!  #IWD26  #HACL 6 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Read our recent Spring 1 Newsletter via this link:  harrisclapham.org.uk/2299/ne… 5 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Can you guess what characters your teachers are dressed as?  #WBD2026  #NationalYearofReading  #HABS 5 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Hear from some familiar faces about what they used to read when they were your age!  #WBD2026  #NationalYearofReading  #HACL Video 5 March 2026 @HarrisClapham Happy Wold Book Day!  #HACL  #WBD2026  #NationalYearofReading 5 March 2026 World Book Day at Harris Academy Clapham Thursday 5th March is World Book Day and we are celebrating reading at Harris Academy Clapham today, and the power of books to change lives. 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