Date:   Various dates - March 2026 The rapid expansion of Greenfield developments has become a defining characteristic of the Thanet landscape, but the consequences for local communities are complex and wide-ranging. This term, Year 9 students at The Royal Harbour Academy have taken on the task of conducting a comprehensive geographical inquiry into the effects of the new housing development near their school’s upper site, with a particular focus on its impact on the Newingto

Date:   Tuesday 10th March 2026 Where: Kent County Showground, Maidstone On Tuesday 10th March, a group of Year 9 students from RHA travelled to the Kent County Showground for an immersive history trip designed to support their in-school study of the First World War. The visit was hosted by the Centre for Experimental Archaeology, which is based at the site and has constructed an exact replica of a section of a World War One trench built along the Belgian sector of the Wester

Date:   Tuesday 11th February 2026 Where:  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue London  On Tuesday 11th February, Year 10 Performing Arts students travelled to London to attend a live performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the prestigious Palace Theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue. This exciting educational visit offered students the invaluable opportunity to experience professional theatre first-hand in the heart of Lond

Date:  18th - 21st January  Where:  Disneyland Paris  Students from Royal Harbour Academy recently took part in a three-day educational trip to France, combining travel, cultural exploration and performance-based learning. The journey began with a ferry crossing- a major milestone for many students, some of whom were leaving Thanet for the first time. After lunch on board, students arrived in Paris and took in the city’s iconic landmarks, including a visit to the Eiffel Tower

Date:  January 2026 Where:  The  Royal Harbour Academy The Royal Harbour Academy is proud to announce that it has been officially named a Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment.   This prestigious award recognises the school’s commitment to creating a physical and emotional environment that nurtures the mental health and well-being of every student. The Thrive Ambassador award is a mark of distinction for educational settings that go above and beyond in embed

Date:  Monday 15th December- 19th December 2025  Where:  Gillingham Ice Rink, Granville Theatre, RHA Upper Site This festive season, the school proudly celebrated the dedication, effort, and positive behaviour of its students through a range of rewarding experiences, including exciting trips and festive activities within school. These celebrations provided memorable opportunities for students across all year groups and marked a joyful end to the term. Over 200 students from Y

Date:  Thursday 11th December  Where:  Upper Site, The Royal Harbour Academy  On 11th December, the RHA Theatre Club proudly presented its festive production of Snow White Christmas Panto at the school’s Upper Site, entertaining a full house in a sell-out evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer. Friends, family members, and members of the local community were invited to attend and came together to support the students creating a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere througho

A group of KS3 girls from RHA recently attended an inspiring  I Belong  computing event, where they explored the exciting world of...

The Royal Harbour Academy is really proud of how well its students have achieved in their GCSE exams this year and the results build on...

The Royal Harbour Academy is proud to announce the exceptional achievements of its Sixth Form students in the International Baccalaureate...

All schools in the UK have recently been sent information from the National Crime Agency, raising awareness of the recent rise in reporting

Each year to coincide with the students’ studies on ‘the use and abuse of animals’, we invite Phil from ‘Jaws N Claws’ into school with...

On Monday 25th March, students at RHA welcomed Hungarian Holocaust survivor, John Hadjue MBE, into school to hear about his life both...

Our Year 10s were at work experience all of last week. An incredible 89 companies offered us placements covering a wide range of job...

Interested in a career in teaching? The Coastal Academies Trust is excited to announce the launch of our School-Centred Initial Teacher...

Earlier this month, despite the rain, our Year 12 students embarked on an enriching journey to Canterbury Christ Church University....

Our Sixth Form students recently excelled at Interview Day during National Interview Week. They engaged with professionals from Channel...

The Kent Emotional Well being Teams are running an online workshop for parents, carers and students on 'less stress guide to exams' -...

The Kent Emotional Well being Teams are running an online workshop for parents and carers on 'understanding ADHD in children' - Thursday...

The Kent Emotional Well being Teams are running an online workshop for parents and carers on 'understanding your amazing teenage brain' -...

On 19th January Year 12 IB visual arts students from Royal Harbour Academy took part in a creative workshop run by Turner Contemporary....

On Wednesday 31st January a group of Year 9 students from The Royal Harbour Academy travelled to the Kent County Showground for an...

On Wednesday 10th January, Year 12 Biology students from The Royal Harbour Academy visited Kent University for the first of a three part...

family coming together, the magic, the surprise, the gifts, the food...unfortunately Christmas isn’t like that for everyone.