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19/12/24

Thank you Fairfield Halls for a fantastic pantomime. Years 4, 5 and 6 had a great time, 3 students even were selected to go up on stage. pic.twitter.com/N7iYj88Sfj

19/12/24

Year 3 had an excellent time at Dulwich picture gallery and got to enjoy creating their own artwork as well. pic.twitter.com/ZZJNCgaDV9

14/12/24

This week, Year 3 enjoyed their trip to the National Portrait Gallery. They critiqued pieces of art and spent time creating their own artwork. pic.twitter.com/aHkRYriP2N

14/12/24

Well done to EYFS this week for a wonderful nativity. pic.twitter.com/IWoYJWpoeK

07/12/24

This week, Year 5 went on a school trip to the Tate Modern to build on their learning in Art this term. The children had the opportunity to walk about and view different styles of art. They even had a go at being artists. pic.twitter.com/0jjkMB1MCc

15/11/24

Some of our KS2 classes are very excited to meet Jacqueline Wilson in her live virtual visit this morning, thanks to 📚 Y6 are dressed for their Victorian day too, which fits the publishing of her new book ‘Star of the Show’ pic.twitter.com/vQXjo3Mk5f

15/11/24

Y6 have come in as Victorian children today, and will take part in a workshop, with a visit from a Victorian day teacher! pic.twitter.com/MjLsc4IuJn

13/11/24

Year 6 thoroughly engrossed their workshop to understand crime and the consequences of crime. Congratulations to one student who received a good ambassador award. pic.twitter.com/fkBQn3590u

12/11/24

Don’t forget to wear your odd socks today, as we celebrate anti-bullying week! 🧦 pic.twitter.com/42dSTIWbjg

11/11/24

Thank you to all who joined us for our art exhibition this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/XZMY19fNg9

11/11/24

Our remembrance day assembly, reflecting and showing respect for those who fought during the war. pic.twitter.com/X1T7wKvTlX

09/11/24

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Remembrance Day art exhibition on Monday 11th. We will be showcasing the fantastic creations the children have made. pic.twitter.com/jTrpNjANcd

09/11/24

Children thoroughly enjoyed our Black Poppy Rose workshops yesterday and gained further appreciation and respect for those who fought in the war. pic.twitter.com/QFgrTY5I1x

07/11/24

Y6 have been preparing their Remembrance Day art work 🎨 pic.twitter.com/UpcHORKOlY

07/11/24

At the ends of last term, Y5 consolidated their learning of space by creating their own solar systems. The children showed an act of unity by working together too! 🪐 pic.twitter.com/kVvkE3tX6O

07/11/24

In science this week, year 5 children used Newton meters to measure forces. 🥼 pic.twitter.com/BpZlzMzqVV

07/11/24

EYFS have been learning about Remembrance Day this week, making some beautiful artwork! pic.twitter.com/0hZK7ZBxJ2

18/10/24

Our choir sang at Crystal Palace train station yesterday to entertain commuters in our community. We are very proud! 🎤 pic.twitter.com/oStS5OxdYU

18/10/24

This week, Y6 went to visit to get a sneak peak of their talent show. The children thoroughly enjoyed watching the talent of the wonderful students from Y7-12. Thank you for inviting us! 🎤🎸 pic.twitter.com/YTbsLTas8w

17/10/24

Year 6 have made great progress playing Ground Bass of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major on Glockenspiels! pic.twitter.com/Zjs9dEtccg

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Teaching & Learning

Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace provides an exciting personalised learning curriculum, which supports and challenges of all our students and is at the heart of our teaching and learning philosophy. We ensure that all teaching and support staff have access to the highest quality training programmes to provide the most innovative and cutting edge learning opportunities for every student.

The Academy aims to:

  • Meet the needs and aspirations of all students
  • Ensure all students can successfully access the curriculum offer, making any reasonable adjustments required where particular needs are identified
  • Recognise high achieving students and ensure they are given opportunities to stretch and challenge their learning
  • Plan opportunities for students to develop their personal potential
  • Establish an agreed range of policies and practices to guarantee a consistent approach towards learning and teaching in every classroom.
  • Involve all staff in developing and improving the quality of learning and teaching
  • Provide all staff with developmental opportunities to extend and enhance their range of teaching and repertoires
  • Develop staff to deliver skills beyond their own subject specialism and incorporate cross curricular initiatives, in particular Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Enterprise
  • Identify students’ achievements and areas for improvement, through rigorous monitoring of progress and to plan appropriate interventions to enhance learning
  • Realise the entitlements for Learners, Teachers and Curriculum as promoted by the Student Learning Commission

The suite of policies attached provide further details on how the academy support and progress the aims outlined above.

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