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08/01/25

"Exciting news! Alma-nac visited our school, and Year 5 took part in workshops as energy detectives! They explored ways to help the school improve energy usage and become . Amazing work, Year 5! 🌍💡 pic.twitter.com/MRz3WYR28k

19/12/24

We know that the festive period can at times be a difficult time of year. Here are some useful tips to support your well-being over the festive period. ☺️#Christmas2024 pic.twitter.com/eTT3avUZlS

19/12/24

Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Crafternoon! ✂️🎁⁰It was a joyful afternoon filled with creativity, laughter, and festive fun. We loved seeing all your amazing crafts! 🎄✨#ChristmasCrafternoon pic.twitter.com/LupIAGQ7bT

19/12/24

🎄✨ Yesterday, at Harris Primary Haling Park, we were spreading festive cheer with Christmas Jumper Day! 🎅🎁 The school was buzzing with holiday spirit as everyone enjoys their colourful jumpers and a delicious Christmas dinner. 🍽️🎶#ChristmasJumperDay pic.twitter.com/xUn1ee4M9j

19/12/24

The elves have gone for a ride on Gerry Halingwell the giraffe! Miss Smith is SHOCKED 😮 🤯#elfontheshelf pic.twitter.com/kKLAwoltJ2

18/12/24

The elves are having a phonics lesson this morning! Have a look to see what they’re learning!#Phonics pic.twitter.com/r7KoqtFuXi

18/12/24

Reception are back safe and sound from James Terry Court care home! They sang Christmas songs and presented them with a hand made Christmas card. It’s safe to say that they spread some Christmas cheer to not only the residents, but everyone we saw on the way! 🎄#Christmas2024 pic.twitter.com/p9qL4Edwk1

17/12/24

Come and take an ‘elfie’ today! 📸🤳#ElfOnAShelf pic.twitter.com/R8SEnUFhVu

16/12/24

This Thursday, our annual Christmas 'Crafternoon' is back! Join us at 2.30pm for an afternoon of arts and crafts and festive cheer! 🎄🖼️👩‍🎨 Please be advised that there will be no entry after 2.45pm in order to safeguard all children. See you there!#Christmas pic.twitter.com/mDb1QfqqqZ

16/12/24

Christmas post is open! The fastest delivery service - even better than Royal Mail. If your child would like to bring in a Christmas card for anyone at school, the post box will be open from today and cards will be delivered throughout the week! 📮🎄🎁#Christmas2024 pic.twitter.com/SSE4a1r7Cz

16/12/24

UH OOOOOHH! Elf is stuck! This is an emergency! pic.twitter.com/DyehsjsKXm

13/12/24

Creativity + Effort = Masterpieces 🖌️ We’re in awe of the creativity and effort the children put into their Dip and Dos. Each project is a unique masterpiece filled with their ideas and originality! 🎨✨ pic.twitter.com/2ufWFYzDli

12/12/24

Second night at Carols by Candlelight! Bring the Christmas spirit, Year 4 and Year 6! 🎤🎶🎄 pic.twitter.com/Di3TDMRZZu

12/12/24

The dinosaurs have escaped from Nursery and taken the elves hostage! This is bad, VERY BAD! 🤦🏽‍♀️ 🦖#ElfOnAShelf pic.twitter.com/qWBIOZFOWT

11/12/24

The elves are cold and they’ve decided to roast some marshmalllows! 🔥#ElfOnAShelf pic.twitter.com/eSGEvEt8uI

10/12/24

What a delight! Santa came to visit us after our performances for Carol by Candlelight! 🎅🛷🎄 pic.twitter.com/qRCrofnOCS

10/12/24

What a beautiful night! Well done Year 3 and Year 5! Absolutely smashed it! 🎄Thank you to Emmanuel’s Church for hosting us! pic.twitter.com/vhPAbk2ubJ

10/12/24

Oh no! This is not good! Please be on the lookout! 👀 pic.twitter.com/PJUsgv2VGG

09/12/24

Well, well, well. Clearly the elves think splatting paint everywhere is fun! 🎨🖌️ Who’s going to clean this up then?! 🤔 pic.twitter.com/OckX9UgtVG

06/12/24

The elves have been up to no good again. They’ve stolen our instruments and have made their own band! 🎄🎸 pic.twitter.com/7I3vluYWmd

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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.”