The Royal Harbour
Academy
Spelling Bee Showcases Talent, Confidence and School Spirit
Date: 26th March 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy On 26th March, our school proudly hosted an exciting in-house Spelling Bee competition on the Lower Site. The event brought together six talented students from Years 7, 8, and 9, who demonstrated exceptional spelling skills, confidence, and determination. The competition was enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience, with several Year 7 and Year 8 classes in attendance, creating a lively and supportive atmosphere. The event was expertly hosted...
22 April 2026
Lights, Magic, Action: Year 10 Drama Students Experience Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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 London’s renowned...
18 March 2026
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
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
