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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 💫 x.com/talkthetalkUK/status/1973368320733962336

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… x.com/HarrisGirlsED/status/1969031956735164823

19/09/25

Come and see what makes our Ofsted Outstanding academy so special. Our Open Mornings are Monday 22nd September, Monday 29th September and Monday 6th October 💙

19/09/25

Thank you to everyone who came to our Open Evening last night. We are looking forward to seeing you again at our Open Mornings, starting this Monday 22nd September 2025. See our website for details! Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich

06/09/25

I can’t believe my daughter is about to go into her 3rd year of uni. It feels like yesterday that she started her 1st day at . If you are looking for an outstanding girls school please attend one of our open days. When I look back it was the best decision I made! 🎓 pic.twitter.com/A17gkpOFyu

05/09/25

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21/08/25

An incredible set of GCSE results for our exceptional Class of 2025. Over 1/3 of grades at Grade 7+. This cohort epitomises sisterhood, loudly championing and cheering for each others successes. Today was no exception. We could not be prouder 💙

21/08/25

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14/08/25

Milestone for Harris Girls’ Academy as first student earns place at Oxford University Margot Henderson is set to go to Wadham College, Oxford University to study Art History. Dulwich @UniofOxfordhttps://t.co/7lV0etmiPh pic.twitter.com/LJEyAjryYG

14/08/25

Huge congratulations to Margot, who secured a place at University of Oxford to read the History of Art. Margot has been an exceptional student at HGAED since Y7 and is an inspiration to all! Well done Margot! 💫

14/08/25

Incredible results and destinations for our Post 16 students today. Huge congratulations to all - we are incredibly proud of you and your hard work and resilience. We cannot wait to see what the future holds! 💫

18/07/25

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11/07/25

Always a pleasure to see theatre at  . Our Y9s loved The Crucible.

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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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