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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  

06/01/26

Welcome back to all of our students and staff! We hope you are well rested and enjoying the snow.     

06/01/26

Throw back to the Debate Mate launch! HGAED have a long standing history of success at Debate Mate and many of our senior members are Debate Mate National and Regional finalists.     

31/12/25

Happy New Year!  Video  

23/12/25

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a restful break from all of us here at HGAED!     

16/12/25

Eunice, Tyra and Isla performed at the Hope Collective’s Day of Hope celebration. In memory of Damilola Taylor, students came together on the stage to advocate for young people’s hopes and ambitions for the future.        Video  

15/12/25

Meet 2 of our Head Girls - Eleni and Maxima! We are so excited to see the leadership they bring to our school this year.     

12/12/25

Our talented musicians were giving rehearsals their all yesterday, ahead of the big Winter Showcase!        Video  

10/12/25

Today we want to shout out our brilliant Volleyball team and coach!     

02/12/25

Miata Noah, Director of Pastoral Care introduced the Prime Minister Keir Starmer this morning before he delivered his 'Britain built for all' speech. Miata delivered an incredible speech about all the challenges that our students and all children living in poverty face.  Video  

01/12/25

A Day in the Life at HGAED!      Video  

01/12/25

We have launched our new Instagram. Follow us @ harrisgirlsacademyeastdulwich to stay up to date with all things HGAED!

28/11/25

Our November edition of our Newsletter is here! You can read it via this link: canva.com/design/DAG3KM6omC4…

20/11/25

What a fantastic trip to Harry Potter World with our Year 7's! The day was filled with magic and wonder, as they entered the fictional universe. The snow edition has really got us in the mood for winter at HGAED!    

14/11/25

Today marks the last day of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re learning how to recognise when someone might be experiencing bullying. Look out for changes in mood, behaviour, confidence, or friendships and always speak to a trusted adult if you’re worried about someone.  Video  

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Posted on May 2nd 2013

Tag Rugby Festival

Harris Girls recently competed at The Harris Federation Tag Rugby Festival which was hosted by Crystal Palace in April.

Harris Girls joined up with Harris Boys to form a mixed squad representing East Dulwich. There were six Harris schools who participated in the tournament and games were held throughout the day.
 
Harris Girls and Boys East Dulwich won five out of their six games convincingly, narrowly losing their second game which placed them in second position after Crystal Palace who won overall.
 
East Dulwich finished second out of six academies after Crystal Palace. The Academies who participated in the tournament were Crystal Palace, East Dulwich, Merton, Falconwood, Purley and Peckham.
 

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Captaincy

Squad selection was made as a result of trials which were held for the students and captaincy was awarded to Bintu Freeman based on excellent organisation and leadership.
 
Newcomer Esther Okelola was given (MVP – Most Valuable Player) for her outstanding contribution to a solid defence in a number of games. All the girls had a fantastic day and Miss Finegan remarked that ‘’everyone played incredibly well and showed great sportsmanship on and off the pitch’’.
 
The students received training and guidance from Ben Cramant and Steven Guan from the Croydon Hurricanes at the start of the day to establish the best techniques and competitive tactics they could use throughout the day.
 
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London Youth Games
Based on their performance at the competition, PE teacher Miss Finegan from the Sport and Fitness Department at Harris Girls East Dulwich has selected a number of girls to attend trials for Southwark’s London Youth Games Girls Rugby team on May 1st at Burgess Park.
 
Those successful at the trials will have the opportunity to represent at The Balfour Beatty London Youth Games 2013, Europe’s largest annual youth sports event.
 
 

Harris Girls Academy Tag Rugby Team 2013

 
Fathia Fofanah
 
Deztinie Edwards
 
Ruqayyah Muhammad
 
Esther Okelola (MVP)
 
Bintu Freeman (Captain)
 
Sanatha Sylla
 
Princess Jibril
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