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28/03/24

Our future lawyers loved their day . Thank you for the opportunity. https://t.co/gs8cQlBw8X

27/03/24

You’re very welcome - thanks for continuing to invite me! Your brilliant school has a special place in my heart.

27/03/24

Not everyday you have your GCSE Text signed by the author pic.twitter.com/INXqgCT6Pd

27/03/24

Our Y11s loved their creative writing workshop with . The next generation of authors here 👏 pic.twitter.com/hGWzx8e3kY

27/03/24

Almost a decade of studying 's brilliant 'Pigeon English' at HGAED. The highlight of every Y11's year in English is the Q&A with the author himself! Thank you so much for being so generous with your time. 📙 pic.twitter.com/yviphuxdUe

22/03/24

Our brilliant Ms Noah being recognised for all her work to promote good mental health in our communities. A inspiration to our students! 👏 https://t.co/JA2Ohfty3d

21/03/24

Our brilliant choir performing with 6,000 young people . We could not be prouder of your passion, resilience and confidence. A proud day for HGAED! pic.twitter.com/7e9Jj784b8

20/03/24

Our Art History Society visited the Courtauld Gallery to learn more about significant figures in art including Edouard Manet. pic.twitter.com/DCbaowPri8

19/03/24

Inspiring trip to Dulwich Picture Gallery for our Y10 GCSE Photography students. pic.twitter.com/WNeINtAaWG

19/03/24

Wonderful Shibori creations by our Y10 Art Textiles students 💙 pic.twitter.com/mxP9qi7QBV

15/03/24

Great day for year 10 students. Visit to with and thanks to the staff and students making us welcome. Interesting Q&A and debate. pic.twitter.com/YHIkTZKN6r

15/03/24

ASME Clinic guided our students through the process of creating and marketing a skincare product for pic.twitter.com/yf8nRksi8R

15/03/24

A huge thank you to ASME Clinic for their brilliant careers event. Our students loved making their own skincare! 💜 pic.twitter.com/MyTsyWyhcF

13/03/24

Great day for year 10 students. Visit to with and thanks to the staff and students making us welcome. Interesting Q&A and debate. pic.twitter.com/YHIkTZKN6r

11/03/24

A huge thank you to for celebrating with us. Our students loved learning about all the protective equipment officers use and were delighted to have the opportunity to try the shields! pic.twitter.com/3p5awMov6J

11/03/24

Capturing 💜 pic.twitter.com/PqgTtePL58

08/03/24

Our pledges were written collaboratively by students in their coaching groups. Wise words from our brilliant young women💜 pic.twitter.com/CRhmIIXIyi

08/03/24

Happy International Women's Day 💜 Excited to welcome 20+ companies to HGAED who will be delivering inspirational workshops to our students https://t.co/CEtlUEDcnY

06/03/24

Proud to celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March pic.twitter.com/ZbKP1EvfJJ

06/03/24

Fantastic morning for year 10 finding out about Great sessions, with wonderful views. Thanks to all the staff for their time. pic.twitter.com/hilotVQVLQ

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Academy Values and Principles

Our vision is develop students with character, courage and conscience, who become academically and personally successful and lead in their community and beyond.


Our values

Our values help us define our culture and how we do things.

  • Fairness. Our moral purpose: We believe in giving our girls and our staff incredible opportunities so that they can grow and develop into great people. We make good humans with character and conscience.
  • Relationships. We value relationships based on mutual respect and trust, building a strong team who are honest and open with one another. We have courage.
  • Authenticity. We consciously aim to embed trust and honesty in our daily working practices.
  • Generosity. We value a generosity of spirit and recognise this brings out the best in people. We offer our time and attention to others and appreciate one another’s efforts.
  • Happiness. We believe that we are at our best when we have a rich life beyond our studies.

IMG0194Our principles

The academy will provide an educational community that is calm, welcoming and inclusive, and in which diversity is celebrated.

Academy students and staff together strive for academic excellence through collaborative partnerships involving staff, students, parents, and a wide range of external experts.

Everyone at the academy will be studious, articulate and resilient. As a team-player, they will be responsible for their own learning and for the learning of others.

Learning in the academy will be high-quality, relevant and production-focused.

Student leadership and robust student engagement with the academy will secure excellence for all.

Creativity, innovation, problem-solving and risk-taking will be features in all aspects of the academy life.

Active citizenship will be encouraged amongst all students and will develop in our community a strong understanding of, and striving for, social justice locally, nationally and internationally.

Academy students will develop financial awareness, economic independence and the skills to be leaders, employees, employers and entrepreneurs in the workplace of the 21st century.

The health and wellbeing of students’ own lives and that of their community will be promoted at the academy.

The academy will promote access to a wide network of health communities who can support pathways to career choices.