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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.        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

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28/11/25

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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  

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.       Video  

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.       Video  

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.     Video  

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Posted on November 13th 2017

"Dear (super talented) Harris Girls..."

BBC Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Brenda Emmanus has written a special letter to our Year 10 GCSE Drama students as they get ready to perform Much Ado About Nothing at The Albany in Deptford next week.

Brena EmmanusDear (super talented) Harris Girls

Firstly,  let me congratulate you on getting as far as ‘performance ready’ with your cool adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. It shows that you have worked together as a team, listened to your tutors, and are expressing your wonderful creative talents. Pat yourselves on the back for that alone. 

I hope that you will use this opportunity to shine. Whether you are on stage performing, assisting backstage, or have created the outstanding costumes - you all have something special to share with your school, your community - and soon the big exciting world. 

Art and creativity plays a huge part in our personal growth. It can inspire, entertain and transform lives.  You are about to prove this.  Be a tight team. Be sisterly - take care of each other. Drop any negativity- it hurts you as much as the person on the receiving end. Learn from every experience and respect the teachers that have dedicated THEIR lives to making you a better person. 

Much Ado will be a great production - and your version sounds innovative and exciting. Knock em out with your show. Remember when God made you - he was showing off!!

I wish I could make it to support you but I am away developing myself on a course. You too must never give up learning. 

My last demand of you - you fabulous young students - is to genuinely say a big thank you and show gratitude to Ms Osborne. I know for a fact that she genuinely respects and cares about you all. Just trust me on this. 

Good luck with the production and the rest of your school lives. Let’s all meet at the top by being our best selves.

Love and best wishes

Brenda Emmanus

Arts and Entertainment Correspondent - BBC London News

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Our students will perform Much Ado About Nothing at the Albany in Deptford on Wednesday 15 November, 7pm, as part of the Shakespeare Schools Festival.

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