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28/11/22

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28/11/22

Please see our website for information about the Year 7 Language choice process.https://t.co/ob1pEQCkli

28/11/22

Reminder: Sixth Form Open Evening Tuesday 29th November from 4.30pm to 6.30pm pic.twitter.com/vpMQVdSZBC

24/11/22

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08/11/22

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12/10/22

Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday 13th October is the last day of term for students (Friday 14th October is an INSET day so school will be closed for all students). Students return to school on Monday 31st October.

12/10/22

Message from Havering Council: The Council have created a one-stop-shop for all of the financial & other support that may be out there for residents this winter and beyond, all in one handy place on our website.https://t.co/wmO4LD98Gq

05/10/22

YEAR 11 REVISION EVENING We are inviting you and your child to attend our mock examination preparation information evening which will be held on Tuesday 11th October 2022 at 6pmPlease see our website for full detailshttps://t.co/ob1pEQBMvK

01/09/22

You are invited to attend the Year 11 parents’ consultation evening on Thursday 8th September 2022 between 4.00pm and 7.00pm. This evening will be held onsite at Harris Academy Rainham. See our website for full details https://t.co/ob1pEQBMvK pic.twitter.com/ZvgTeGccBU

31/08/22

We are delighted to welcome our students back to the Academy next week. Dates and times for each year group are as follows;Year 7 - Monday 5th September 8.30amYear 11 - Monday 5th September 8.55amYears 8,9 & 10 - Tuesday 6th September 8.30am pic.twitter.com/WTAfsqVUuq

27/05/22

The Harris Academy Rainham Geography department is excited to launch a new gardening club In the spirit of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle”, we would appreciate donations of gardening equipment, hand tools, gloves, seeds, soil, pots and anything gardening related. pic.twitter.com/98pgR2c7pb

23/05/22

Please go to our website for details of the Y11 intervention sessions on offer during the May half term.https://t.co/lEOke73VV9

23/05/22

Year 8 and 9 Parent Information Evening Your are invited to a parent information evening on Wednesday 25th May at 6:00pm, where we would like to speak with you on e-safety and how you can ensure your child is protected online. pic.twitter.com/qxjSVYynY9

19/05/22

HAR Sixth Form Consultation: See the letters home page of our website for the latest letter from the principal with details of upcoming consultation events.https://t.co/ob1pEQBMvK

12/05/22

Year 10 students visited Blenheim Underwriting in Fenchurch Street yesterday as part of their mentoring programme with an award-winning charity, Future Frontiers, where they received a warm welcome from CEO John Lynch.https://t.co/KmQkj5cJop pic.twitter.com/5Hr3boPZIy

09/05/22

Year 11 English Literature Challenge Seminars Friday Mornings 8.15-8.50 B33 with Mrs. Turker

09/05/22

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05/05/22

Yesterday some of our Y10 students visited London firm Crawford & Co. where they met the CEO and were mentored by business professionals to develop aspirations and build a life-long engagement with learning. Full story at https://t.co/5jIPxtE3I8 pic.twitter.com/hYsGeSbuAq

04/05/22

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31/03/22

April 1st will be a "wear something yellow or blue" non-uniform day, students and staff are encouraged to donate £1.We will also have a bake sale on this day so bring some cash and buy some treats!All money raised will be donated to The British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal. pic.twitter.com/0w0YfT9YLj

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Posted on June 22nd 2020

Inspirational Virtual Talks help students fire their ambition

Here at Harris Academy Rainham, we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to give hard to reach students access to top opportunities.

As part of that effort we are delighted to recommend a series of virtual talks prodcued by the Speakers for Schools Inspiration Programme which provides a network of today’s most inspiring figures across business, arts, politics and more donating their time to help inspire students to fuel their ambition. 

The SFS VTalks programme consists of a timetable of curated content that will be livestreamed to young people studying at home and those still attending school. For the remainder of this academic year, SFS will curate 2 talks per day that young people can access and engage with speakers by asking questions – talks will take place at 10.00 and 14.00, Monday to Friday.

HOW TO JOIN THE VTALKS

  • Join 10 minutes before the VTALK to be ready
  • You can join without needing an account – Watch how here
  • For full speaker descriptions visit the VTALK Schedule here

 

ZOE IRWIN

Creative Director, John Frieda

The Independent calls her “the Stella McCartney of hairdressing”… Her innovative styling menu using Liberty prints caused a beauty blogger meltdown two summers ago… And such is her industry kudos that hairdressing multi-millionaire John Frieda asked her to join his salon group as creative director. Join us as Zoe Irwin discusses all things hairdressing and creativity, sharing insights into her career, life lessons and advice with students from 11-18years.

ARMANDO IANNUCCI

Oscar-nominated Writer & Director

Oscar nominated writer, director and producer Armando Iannucci will be speaking to SFS and young people across the UK about his career in comedy on film, TV and radio and answering your questions!

RICHARD WATERWORTH

General Manager, UK & EU, TikTok

Rich Waterworth will be joining SFS and students across the UK to discuss his own career journey and to demystify TikTok and the work that takes place within the organisation!

TAMARA HOLMGREN

Engineer and Project Manager, BP

Join SFS and Tamara Holmgren, Engineer and Project Manager at BP on International Women in Engineering Day for an interview that will focus on STEM careers and Tamara’s career journey to date.

MAURITS VAN TOL

Chief Technology Officer, Johnson Matthey

Maurits van Tol will be interviewed by SFS before moving to student Q+A. Tune in to learn more about Maurits’ career in STEM and life lessons and advice.

BERNADINE BROCKER WIEDER

CEO, Vastari Group Ltd

Interested in how exhibitions are brought together? Join Bernadine Brocker Wieder to explore how she got to where she is today and more about her role.

TALK IN COLLABORATION WITH PENGUIN TALKS Big Narstie & Ciaran Thapar 

How to believe in yourself

British MC, rapper, TV presenter and author of How to be Narstie, Big Narstie, joins youth worker and freelance writer, Ciaran Thapar, to discuss the importance of living your own life and believing in yourself.

Have a question for the speakers? Email inspiration@speakersforschools.org 

JAMES WORRALL

Founder, Leaders in Sport

Join us as James Worrall shares life lessons and top tips from leaders in sport.

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