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04/03/26

Here is what a couple of our students wore today to represent International Women's Day!     

04/03/26

To kick off International Women's Day at HGAED we had the pleasure of hearing about Linda E's career. Linda E is a presenter, actress, model, host and content creator from South London, with Nigerian roots. She inspired many of the girls today!     

04/03/26

International Women's Day is widely celebrated here at HGEAD. Today we look into this year's theme - Give to Gain.     

02/03/26

Happy National Careers Week!      Video  

26/02/26

Hear from our Scholars about what they have been up to!          Video  

25/02/26

This year marks 10 years of creative activism at the Centre for Creative Explorations (CCE). It brings together young people, artists, and creatives to explore identity, community, and social change.           

24/02/26

Check out our Spring 1 edition of the newsletter! You can read the full edition on our website       

23/02/26

Did you know about the Bursaries we have available? Check out our website to find out more!       

19/02/26

Here are some tips for how to stay safe when using AI!       

17/02/26

We have had a busy couple of months, almost 75 students across Key Stage 3 have been involved in King’s Scholars events in school and on Campus at King’s College Strand Campus.         

16/02/26

This year is the National Year of Reading and at HGAED, we are ALL IN! Have a look at what Anna is reading over half term.       

13/02/26

Children's Mental Health Week   

11/02/26

Children's Mental Health Week: This is Our Place!     Video  

06/02/26

The Glee Girls were fabulous and represented HGAED beautifully. Congratulations are due to each of them!        

28/01/26

Character - Courage - Conscience       

27/01/26

Our Year 10 students recently took part in an exciting and highly rewarding Mock Trial competition at the Inner London Crown Court. The day provided a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the workings of the legal system first-hand, inside a real courtroom setting.

23/01/26

Read the Autumn edition of our Newsletter! Keep up to date with life at HGAED via our website or through this link:  canva.com/design/DAG3KM6omC4…      

22/01/26

Some incredible art created by Margot, Roadah and Sarah.         

20/01/26

We celebrated Blue Monday today! Students got free hot chocolate and treats, quiz's and more to promote positive mental health a great day!     

12/01/26

Interested in learning more about HGAED Sixth Form? Visit our website via the link in our bio to learn more!        Video  

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Timings of the Day

All students must be on site by 8.25am.

Lessons begin at 8.30am and the school day ends at 3.10pm for Key Stage 3 Students, which totals 33 hours 20 minutes per week.

Year 11 students have an extended day on a Monday (until 4.10pm) and Thursday until (3.30pm) which totals 34 hours 40 minutes per week.


Please see below for the timings of the school day.

Key Stage 3

Key Stages 4 and 5

7.30am

Gate opens

7.30am

Gate opens

8.27am

Gate closes

8.27am

Gate closes

Period 1

8.30am

Period 1

8.30am

Period 2

9.40am

Period 2

9.40am

Break

10.40am

Coaching

10.40am

Coaching

11.00am

Break

11.10am

Period 3

11.30am

Period 3

11.30am

Lunch

12.30pm

Period 4

12.30pm

Period 4

1.10pm

Lunch

1.30pm

Period 5

2.10pm

Period 5

2.10pm

End of day/clubs

3.10pm

Period 6

3.10pm Monday/Thursday

Dismissal after clubs

4.10pm

Dismissal

4.10pm

*Y11 Monday 4.10pm/3.30pm Thursday

Library Closes

5.30pm Mon – Wed

4.30pm Thu, Fri

Library Closes

5.30pm Mon – Wed

4.30pm Thu, Fri

Our Library is open from 7.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Wednesday and 7.30am – 4.30pm Thursday and Friday.

Breakfast is served in the canteen from 7.30am – 8.20am daily. Every child is entitled to free porridge daily in the canteen at breakfast time.