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30/06/25

Ahead of their residential in Yorkshire, the Year 6 children all received their leavers hoodies! They couldn’t wait to put them on! Thank you to Miss Williams for organising this wonderful memento 💜 pic.twitter.com/D7Hckm8Fuc

30/06/25

We are so lucky to have several different fruit trees in our Nursery garden. All the glorious sunshine has ripened the cherries and the children enjoyed picking them and taking a bag of cherries to eat at home🍒 pic.twitter.com/PH7BBTZV7a

23/06/25

Careers in Tech – Part 3 Smashing Stereotypes. In the afternoon, the girls met professionals from across the tech world. It was eye-opening, confidence-building, and a lot of fun. The big message? Tech is for everyone — and the girls saw that for themselves. pic.twitter.com/KNdPhi58ly

19/06/25

Careers in Tech - Part 2 App Design Challenge. The girls worked in teams to tackle real world sustainability problems. They brainstormed, designed app storyboards, and pitched their ideas to industry experts. pic.twitter.com/WDfWMVARA5

19/06/25

Careers in Tech - Part 1 The Journey & Arrival. A group of year 5 and 6 girls attended the TCS office in London through a STEM programme. The TCS building was incredible, with stunning views and such a warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/KHfV8HDttv

11/06/25

The children in Nursery, Reception & Year 1 had a visit from a Dental Nurse. She spoke to the children about keeping our teeth clean and healthy and why it is important to visit the dentist. The children then had a go at cleaning Dexter’s teeth using a very large toothbrush! pic.twitter.com/UqLR43v04q

04/06/25

👏 Clap and Code! Our KS2 children have been learning how to use Micro:bits to detect sound. They created a fun project where the Micro:bit lights up when you clap! It was a great way to learn about sound sensors and how we can use code to control what happens. pic.twitter.com/7HyoxSiV6o

02/06/25

Monday Club Night - Year 6 Steel Pan club performing Katy Perry ROAR 🦁 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/SJgx90ztvj

14/05/25

In History this term, the topic for Year 4 is ‘How can we learn about the Kingdom of Benin?’. To broaden the horizon for our children, we had a school trip to the British Museum, here the children were able to further their understanding and learning of the Kingdom of Benin. pic.twitter.com/7uHs76vZD4

12/05/25

It has been a very egg-citing day in EYFS - the arrival of 30 eggs, which have been placed in incubators in Nursery and Reception. Hopefully by the end of the week we will have 30 very cute fluffy chicks 🐣 pic.twitter.com/qCkVncHxYL

09/05/25

VE Day celebrations at HPAMA 🇬🇧 Every class created celebratory window displays, children and staff came to school dressed in red, white and blue and had traditional fish and chips for lunch all whilst learning about the history of VE Day. pic.twitter.com/ukV9S4qxbQ

07/05/25

Thank you to Mrs Hollington and the parents that attended this mornings Garden Workshop. We hope you enjoyed spending time in our garden, in the lovely spring sunshine and learnt some interesting gardening facts and tips 🪴🌸🌼 pic.twitter.com/kuoK73U5o3

06/05/25

We had a visit from a very well known author called Lisa Williamson. She spoke to the children in years 3-6 about her journey to becoming an author, she read aloud to the children & discussed what inspired her to write the books. Some children received a signed copy of her book! pic.twitter.com/MPP3sYa2wb

02/05/25

Reception - This term in art we are focussing on the artwork of American sculptor Augusta Savage. The children have had the opportunity to create their own sculptures using clay and spoke about what methods they used for creating different marks, impressions and shapes. pic.twitter.com/JU7vIhoYf3

01/05/25

Butterflies class are making the most of the lovely sunny weather this week and spending a lot of time in the outdoor area. The water play has been extremely popular, as well as watering the flowers, herbs and vegetables and enjoying snack time as a picnic! pic.twitter.com/gmIQJVuyYG

29/04/25

🌟 Every Step Counts in Computing Club! 🌟 Our talented pupils put their coding skills to the test by creating step counters with Micro:bits! 🏃‍♂️💻 Working carefully through design, coding, & testing, they brought their ideas to life & proudly explained the process themselves. pic.twitter.com/Mup1ED8UA1

25/04/25

The HPAMA allotment has had a makeover & the transformation is fantastic! The bark paths have been replaced with paving slabs, which will make it easier for the pupils to access the area to complete their gardening jobs! The allotment is blooming in the spring sunshine ☀️ pic.twitter.com/4HKwIXvuSP

24/04/25

Saint George’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🐉🗡️ The children in Reception created their own shields just like St. George’s. They were inspired by the flags of their heritage and of things and people that are important to them. pic.twitter.com/WxDZPCqmfW

04/04/25

Thank you Miss J for organising and hosting our Easter family workshop. Parents, grandparents and younger siblings were shown how to decorate eggs using several different techniques and the results were egg-ceptional! pic.twitter.com/vvggoZMYc7

28/03/25

At HPAMA, we’re creating a space where every girl can shine in the world of Computing! Hear directly from our incredible students about their experiences in the Computing Club. We’re proud to empower & inspire the next generation of female tech leaders! pic.twitter.com/M5h5QuaCp9

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Posted on June 19th 2014

New Harris secondary school to open in Chafford Hundred

A new Harris Secondary Free School in Thurrock has been approved to open by the Department for Education. The school will help to provide new and high quality places for local families, where our existing secondary Academy is regularly oversubscribed on first choices alone.  

Sir Dan Moynihan, Chief Executive of the Harris Federation, said:

“We are delighted that the new secondary school has been approved to open in September 2015 by the government.  Like the existing Harris Secondary Academy in Chafford Hundred, which is oversubscribed with around four applications for every place, it will provide education with drive and ambition for local families. 

“The new school will share an Executive Principal and Governing Body with Harris Academy Chafford Hundred and will initially be located on a high quality but temporary site next door to it. It will replicate the exceptional standards of teaching and behaviour that Harris Academy Chafford Hundred has achieved and sustained.

“We are hugely looking forward to opening the school next year and will be working closely with the local community in the meantime.  Admissions will open in September 2014.”

Jackie Doyle-Price, Member of Parliament for Thurrock, said:

“I am delighted that the new school has moved a step closer.  This is great news for parents and children across West Thurrock and Chafford Hundred who will now have more choice about where to send their children to school. 

“It will also see the creation of more good quality school places in the west of the borough where they are much needed.  I have nothing but praise for the energy and commitment that Harris Federation has to providing high standards of education in Thurrock.  I will continue to support their efforts which will only lead to better education for the borough’s children.”

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