Harris Academy Rainham

Welcome from the Principal

An extremely warm welcome to The Harris Academy Rainham website. I hope that the website provides you with the information that you require and gives you a flavour of what our academy is about. Harris Academy Rainham is a great place to be.

Mr. G Stananought - Principal

6 November 2024HarrisRainhamA message from the Head of Year 8: This week I would like to congratulate Aygul in 8Musawi due to her efforts in her subjects. Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance is inspiring. You’ve shown that success comes from consistent effort and a strong commitment to your work. Keep pushing forward, because this is just the beginning of all the incredible things you’ll accomplish. - Ms K Harrison

6 November 2024HarrisRainhamMessage from the Head of Year 9: Today I am so pleased to be celebrating Lemuel O in 9COHEN for being identified as a student who is always polite, helpful and kind to others. He is always actively engaged in lessons and has a positive attitude to learning. Well done Lemuel, keep up the great work! Miss Hill

5 November 2024HarrisRainhamThursday 7th November HAR will be holding a parent information evening for students in years 7 to 10 on homework procedures and expectations. This event will be from 6pm to 7pm in the main hall. K. Watson Assistant Principal

4 November 2024HarrisRainhamYear 11 parents/carers a reminder that tomorrow (5th November) between 630pm-730pm we will be running an English and Maths 'how to revise in English and Math' session at the school. We will also be handing out revision material for the year 11 end of topic tests that start week commencing 18th November for two weeks. English and Math tests take place on the 26th and 27th November. Look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow. Assistant Principal - Mr Bridges

18 October 2024HarrisRainhamDue to our inset day last week, Principal's Praise was postponed, which means this week we have two winners of the award! Ronnie in 11Encelan and Alex in 8Musawi! Both of these students work incredibly hard every single day and definitely deserve to be recognised for their dedication and commitment to learning. Well done boys, keep it up, we all believe in you!

18 October 2024HarrisRainhamThis week's proud Thursday is a continuation of our amazing turnout from last week. So many inspiring students came to showcase all of their hard work and dedication. We're extremely proud of you all and can't wait to see what you'll produce next half-term!

18 October 2024HarrisRainhamThis weeks year 11 shout outs go to Theo from 11Catalano and Natalie from 11Jones. Over this half they have both attended a minimum of 3 interventions a week, had 100% attendance and consistently showing the right habits that will help them take on the national competition in their GCSE in their summer exams. BBB points for all, Assistant Principal -Mr Bridges

18 October 2024HarrisRainhamThursday 7th November HAR will be holding a parent information evening for students in years 7 to 10 on homework procedures and expectations. This event will be from 6pm to 7pm in the main hall. K. Watson Assistant Principal.

17 October 2024HarrisRainhamToday I would like to recognise Leila in 10Blake for her efforts this year so far. Leila, you are showing real scholarship this year so far in your studies. You are working hard in class and very focused on striving for success. You are always polite and helpful and I'm so proud to see you working so well and demonstrating excellent motivation towards achieving your aspirations. Keep it up! - Miss Koyas Head of Year 10.

17 October 2024HarrisRainhamYear 9 Boys football Team - today they represented the academy amazingly away to St Clere's in the Essex Cup where the boys won 5-0. Player of the match - Harry H. Looking forward to the rest of the season. Mr Bridges

17 October 2024HarrisRainhamDear parent and carers, below is the October half term year 11 intervention offer for students to boost and support their GCSE knowledge. Look forward to seeing all the students there. Mr Bridges - Assistant Principal

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16 October 2024HarrisRainhamMessage from the Head of Year 9: Today I am pleased to celebrate John N in 9RANU for working consistently hard in all lesson. Teachers have described his written work as sophisticated and noted the huge improvements he has made already this year. Well done John, keep up the great work because we are so proud of you! Miss Hill

15 October 2024HarrisRainhamI am thrilled to announce that Jason F in 7Thomas has so far collected the most BBB points in his year group and is currently 2 points off of being awarded the most in the school! Jason has consistently been rewarded for his confident, curious, and informed nature, making him a shining example for his peers. His dedication to learning and positive attitude are truly inspiring. Congratulations, Jason! - Mr Ward, Head of Year 7

10 October 2024HarrisRainhamLast week our GCSE Drama and Music students, along with our Sixth Form Drama electives, went to see Tina The Musical at the Aldwych theatre in London. This included a pre show workshop that gave students an insight into the opportunities and careers in the theatre industry. This included lighting, sound, stage management, costume and sound. It was Simply the Best day!

10 October 2024HarrisRainhamOn Tuesday evening, 26 volunteers from a diverse range of careers joined us to share their career journeys and insights into their current roles with our students. Their stories, experiences, and advice were invaluable in informing and guiding our students as they begin to explore potential career paths. By offering first-hand perspectives on different industries and professions, the volunteers provided our students with both inspiration and practical knowledge, helping them to better understand the opportunities that lie ahead as they plan for their future. Students expressed that they felt more motivated and inspired to pursue their career goals. Thank you to all of our volunteers for supporting the careers education of our students. Mrs Kears - Assistant Principal

9 October 2024HarrisRainhamThis week, I would like to shout out Amna D in 7Dharmani. Amna has been consistently kind towards both teachers and her peers throughout her brief time at HAR, but she already embodies our school's values wholeheartedly. Congratulations Amna, for your unparalleled kindness and generosity. - Mr Ward

9 October 2024HarrisRainhamMessage from the Head of Year 9: Today I am so proud to be highlighting Safat C in 9HADDOW for excellent work in History. Miss K Harrison said the response he produced about the impact of the British Empire on India was amazing, one of the best she had seen! We are so proud of your hard work Safat, keep it up! Miss Hill

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