The A-Level Geographers enjoyed a residential trip down to London to look at regeneration projects. The trip involved a guided tour of the Olympic Site and students were invited to look at how the area has been redeveloped over the past 20 years. The students enjoyed a trip to ArcelorMittal Orbit which is the world's longest and tallest tunnel slide. Students also visited Covent Garden, the Sky Garden and Spitalfields Market! ...
17 / 03 / 2025
Dear Parent/Carer Re: Year 10 Parents’ Evening Tuesday 1 April 2025 – 3.15pm to 5.45pm I would like to extend to you a warm invitation to visit the school for the Year 10 Parents’ Evening. If you would like to attend, please ask your child to arrange appointment times for you with subject staff who will be available from 3:15–5.45 pm. Pupils will be issued with cards on which to record their appointment times, after consultation with parents and subject teachers. Please ensure that appointment times made are acceptable to you. We will use both of our main buildings for the parents’ evening. Design...
14 / 03 / 2025
Scholastic Book Fair: 21 March to 2 April
From Friday 21st March until Wednesday 2nd April, Harton Academy will be hosting a Scholastic Book fair, held in the Library. Students will have the opportunity to browse the book stands towards the end of their library lesson. If there is a book they wish to buy, then can take a “Wishlist” home with the book written on that they wish to buy. All purchases should be made at home by scanning the QR code on the wish list or by visiting ...
14 / 03 / 2025
Dear Parents and Carers, We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all who attended the Year 9 Options Evening last night. It was wonderful to see so many of you showing your support for the school and, most importantly, for our young people as they make these important decisions about their future studies. For anyone who was unable to attend or for those who wish to review the information shared, please find a link to the presentation from the evening: Y9 Options 2025-26. We hope this will be a helpful resource as you and your child conside...
12 / 03 / 2025
Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football Trip
On Ash Wednesday the year 12 A level PE group travelled to Derbyshire to watch the annual Shrovetide Mob Football game on a gloriously sunny day. It is part of the history of sport part of the course that looks back at traditional festivals and activities that took place in pre-industrial Britain. Mob football dates back hundred's of years and now only played at a few places around the country and the traditional in Ashbourne is very strong and the game is as it has been for many years. It certainly has to be seen to be believed as the goals are 3 miles apart and the town is split in to Up'Ards and Down'Ards who compete against each other fro...
12 / 03 / 2025
