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08/10/24

Year six enjoying a visit from a local Diversity group which focused on prejudice and unkind and unfair behaviour towards vulnerable groups. The talk focused on the importance of being an upstander when witnessing prejudice or bullying. pic.twitter.com/KUM0azoLvn

08/10/24

Today Ladybirds have been exploring the different spatial patterns to represent the number 3. We enjoyed describing them in our carpet session then recreated our own using stickers during our child-initiated learning. 🐞 pic.twitter.com/MKPLyPdsE5

07/10/24

Our lovely parent visitor sharing how she celebrates Diwali with her family. pic.twitter.com/2fD9qMeO7i

07/10/24

Team Dahl partaking in a brilliant diversity workshop! pic.twitter.com/u3BxsrLBtI

07/10/24

Moomin class have enjoyed their ‘Diversity Role Models’ workshop this morning ! pic.twitter.com/ou356DwkzE

04/10/24

TeamDahl were so lucky today to come into contact with real-life Hindu artefacts from their homes of two of our students! pic.twitter.com/52YFgp4pnW

04/10/24

Happy World Smile Day from Team Dahl! pic.twitter.com/SiVtxg7BgJ

03/10/24

Today, Year 6 enjoyed an afternoon of safety activities at St Albans Fire Station. From recognising the dangers of underage drinking to learning about the most common fire hazards that can happen in our homes. pic.twitter.com/Zn6n4R7WBG

03/10/24

Today, Year 6 enjoyed an afternoon of safety activities at St Albans Fire Station. From recognising the dangers of underage drinking to learning about the most common fire hazards that can happen in our homes. pic.twitter.com/zY6ewOkR1H

01/10/24

Year six writers using new strategies - ARMS and CUPS and reading aloud whilst covering their ears - to proof read, edit and improve their stories. pic.twitter.com/y6FHymQQKt

01/10/24

Year six writers performing their mystery and suspense stories focusing on varying their intonation, pace and volume. pic.twitter.com/AQ7GuHhJkM

01/10/24

It is lovely to see each class’s book-themed display which this half term links to our drivers: belonging and emotional resilience. pic.twitter.com/hyv0MHwha5

01/10/24

It is lovely to see each class’s book-themed display which this half term links to our drivers: belonging and emotional resilience. pic.twitter.com/HbOJrBhPNG

01/10/24

In Monday’s assembly we launched our October value: resilience. We explored how biographies and autobiographies are great ways to learn about inspirational people who have undoubtably shown resilience in their journeys to success. pic.twitter.com/9n1EFEyT1I

01/10/24

Year six gymnasts creating matching routines incorporating moves in unison and in canon. pic.twitter.com/BenuwFI69C

01/10/24

Thank you to those parents who came along to the book fair. If you were unable to make it, please head online to support this wonderful local bookshop (Next Page Books) and treat your child to a new book. pic.twitter.com/HRL7RAZkib

01/10/24

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01/10/24

Year 3 scientists testing the permeability of a variety of rocks. pic.twitter.com/OLWJxL3sqo

01/10/24

A fascinating trip to Lydekker Park yesterday for Moomin class. We explored lots of different habitats and micro-habitats and thought about why animals and plants living there were suited to that habitat pic.twitter.com/5tIOd0O2zi

27/09/24

All packed and ready to go - just waiting on the coach (slight delay there). What a magnificent week! pic.twitter.com/XsSRgCsbde

27/09/24

Bags are packed (mostly!), cabins tidied (mostly!), incredible memories made (100%!), final morning challenge completed and now we’re making our packed lunches ready to bring with us when we leave! Many, many thanks to all of the staff here on Trinity - a magical place! pic.twitter.com/YUO8FlFSqo

26/09/24

Fallen behind on updates. Such a busy day - not to worry, the photos will be shared soon (except for kingball and Korean dodgeball which the teachers all joined in for!). The children have now all packed and are snug as bugs in rugs ready for our final day tomorrow - good night! pic.twitter.com/4zBa7h9kXf

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Reception Admissions 2025

Welcome to Harpenden Academy

Harpenden Academy is a single form entry school with education, inclusivity and nurture at its core. We pride ourselves on being a school which educates “hearts and minds” but also that our dedicated team of teachers, teaching assistants, office staff and wrap around care staff always go the extra mile for our children and families. We are a small school, foster on values dear to us- we believe you will feel there is a place for you here at our school.

There's nothing like first hand experience to give you the insight you need when choosing your child's school. At Harpenden Academy we are holding tours during the Autumn term to give prospective parents the opportunity to visit the school and see us in action.

We are pleased to confirm that we have published the dates for the school tours for any new Reception parents with children starting school in September 2025. Each tour will take an hour. To offer parents a personal tour we limit our tours to 12 people max. 

You will have the opportunity to see the classes and the event will be hosted by our Headteacher, Mrs Davies and our EYFS Teacher, Mrs Withers.

Please click here to book your place on one of our school tours

Dates
Monday, 11th November 2024, 9.15am-10.15am
Wednesday, 13th November 2024, 1.45pm-2.45pm
Monday, 18th November 2024,  9.15am-10.15am
Wednesday, 20th November 2024, 1.45am-2.45pm
Wednesday, 27th November 2024, 1.45pm-2.45pm
Monday, 2nd Decemmber 2024, 9.15am-10.15am
Wednesday 4th December 2024, 1.45pm-2.45pm
Monday, 9th December 2024, 9.15am-10.15am
Wednesday, 11th December 2024, 1.45pm-2.45pm
Wednesday, 8th January 2025, 9.15am-10.15am
Monday, 13th January 2025, 1.45pm-2.45pm

At Harpenden Academy we have:

  • A dedicated team of experienced teachers who go above and beyond to create outstanding learning opportunities.
  • Well-constructed learning opportunities through interactive experiences, and school trips and residentials making learning memorable and fun!
  • A curriculum that is varied, exciting and creative which is underpinned by rigour and academic results. It allows children to be fully absorbed into their learning and make links between subjects, topics and themes.
  • We nurture and care for our children very well and have designed a curriculum with drivers to stretch our children's abilities but to also support them in specific areas.
  • Families from many parts of the world, speaking many languages, with a diversity of cultural, religious, historical and geographical experience. We aim to ensure that our curriculum draws on all this richness.
  • A greater the variety of activities children experience, the better they do in all subjects across the curriculum. A child who is encouraged to develop confidence and self-expression will clearly be one who is better equipped to learn generally. We believe in educating the whole child.
  • Varied extra-curricular activities covering a multitude of sports, dance, languages and musical instruments.
  • A full sporting involvement including football, netball, cross county, athletics and rounders.
  • Full wrap around care which opens at 7.15am to 6.15pm (Monday to Thursday) and 7.15am- 5.15pm Fridays only. These times plus the very close proximity to the train station makes it ideal for many working parents.
  • A strong and proactive parent body called Friends of Harpenden Academy- FoHA- who support the school and all its endeavours massively.

From September 2011 all primary schools must offer children a full-time place at the start of the September term. However, legally children do not have to be in full-time education until the term after their 5th birthday.  Delaying your child’s entry into school is called ‘deferred entry’. You can request this, but your child must start before the end of the school year during which they turn 5.  The expectation is all those starting in September will attend full days but if you are a parent of a summer born child and have concerns over full school days please talk to us.

We hope to welcome you to our school soon. 

 

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