The Royal Harbour
Academy
A Little Work, A Lot of Magic: Royal Harbour Academy Students Visit Disneyland
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. The group then...
4 February 2026
RHA is awarded Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment
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 embedding the Thrive...
28 January 2026
RHA Celebrates Student Achievement with Festive Reward Trips and Christmas Activities
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 Year 9 through to...
19 December 2025
Lower Site News
Welcome to Lower Site
The Lower Site of The Royal Harbour Academy offers unique opportunities for all our students in Years 7 and 8 and we would be delighted to show you around to share the experiences being enjoyed every day by our young people.
All of our teaching and support staff have created an environment where the focus is on building and developing the knowledge and skills gained in their Primary Schools.
The overwhelming feeling when walking around the school with colleagues, students and visitors, reflects our caring, friendly and nurturing culture, and this, together with the wide range of enrichment opportunities enjoyed by all, makes our Lower Site the best possible place to make the transition into secondary education.
Please come and visit us and see us on a working day – even if this is on a wet windy Friday afternoon. We look forward to welcoming you and would be delighted to share with you a glimpse of everyday life at The Royal Harbour Academy
Lower Site Team
As Head of Year 7 it is a privilege to oversee our students transition from primary school, helping them to adapt to life at The Royal Harbour Academy. Throughout Year 7 we strive for the highest standards and expectations, setting the standard expected at The Royal Harbour Academy.
Miss M Smith
Head of Year 7
As Head of Year 8 I am very fortunate to have a talented and compassionate team which allows us to build on all the progress made by our Year 7 students. We strive to instil our high standards and expectations through teamwork, personal development and growth during the year to ensure our students are fully prepared for their transition to the Upper Site. We encourage our students to take on additional responsibility and hold an election for prefects, Head Girl and Head Boy to help support all students and staff at The Royal Harbour Academy.
Mr D Cater
Head of Year 8
Lower Site Gallery
