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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.

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!

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.

01/12/25

A Day in the Life at HGAED!

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.

13/11/25

Kindness costs nothing but changes everything. This World Kindness Day, let’s show how powerful kindness can be in person and online.

12/11/25

Today we’re standing up to cyberbullying. Every message, comment, and post matters, so let’s choose kindness, respect, and support online. Together, we can make the internet a safer place for everyone.

11/11/25

Odd Socks Day at HGAED! The mismatch of socks celebrate what makes our students unique and promotes kindness and inclusion.

11/11/25

It’s Day 2 of Anti-Bullying Week, and we’re focusing on the Power for Good that each of us has. When we choose kindness, support one another, and stand up against bullying, we help build a community where everyone feels valued.

11/11/25

Lest us forget.

11/11/25

Today marks the first day of Anti-Bullying Week. The theme this year is 'Power for Good'. Follow along this week to see what exactly the 'Power for Good' means and how you can prevent and respond to bullying.

08/10/25

Come and visit our Ofsted 'Outstanding' 6th Form on Thursday 16th October from 4.30 - 6.30pm. Do make time to visit our joint site

08/10/25

Our Y7 students absolutely loved the workshop! A great opportunity to share their experiences of starting year 7 💫

29/09/25

Another brilliant Open Morning. If you missed out the final Open Morning of the season is Monday 6th October. See our website for details and sign up harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk/10…

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Posted on June 1st 2011

Author Karen McCombie visits year 7s

Year 7 students Sandra Adjei and Dalena Chau report on a recent visit to the school by author Karen McCombie. 

Author of 66 books, Karen McCombie, paid a visit to Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich to meet the year 7s. We were very lucky because the day that she visited was the publication date for her latest book, Six Words and a Wish.

Karen talked about her life and her inspirations to write.  It seems she is crazy for coincidences, and most of her childhood and adulthood have been riddled with them.  She worked at the same company as Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson - all three went on to become successful published writers after they left.  What a coincidence!

Karen convinced me to start writing up my own stories and keep news cuttings of unusual events. What she also advised us to do was to keep a little notebook and a pen to jot things down.  Karen loves purple and always uses a purple pen to make her notes. 

Her newest book, Six words and a Wish, was based on a few more coincidences, mainly referring to the Christmas tree she’d arrived with.  The tree, which she had seen through a neighbour’s window (in July), had intrigued her and the plot of the story revolves around that.

Is curiosity killing you? Visit her website, www.karenmccombie.com, where you get a free glimpse at a few of her books. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.

By Sandra Adjei and Dalena Chau

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