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...

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...

Date:  9th January 2026 Where: University of Kent Year 12 IB biology students have made an enthusiastic start to a new outreach programme in partnership with the University of Kent, designed to give them hands-on experience of real-world biological science. Today marked the first of three sessions that will take place across the year, offering students a valuable insight into university-level research and laboratory techniques. During this initial visit, students explored the science behind...

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...

Date: NSC at Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset Where: 7th–10th November 2025 We are once again thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 8 students at the recent Winter Wonder Jam, hosted by NSC at Sandford Holiday Park, Dorset, from 7th–10th November 2025. Competing against hundreds of dancers from across the UK, our students displayed exceptional talent, dedication, and teamwork. Billie, Sofia, and Evelyn had a phenomenal weekend, competing in multiple categories and...

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 throughout the evening. ...

Date:  Friday 28th November 2025 Where:  The Royal Harbour Academy  On 28th November, our school community came together for a fantastic fundraising evening in support of the Year 11 Prom and the Food Parcel Initiative, which provides essential support to vulnerable families within our community. Mrs Cook organised the raffle prizes, with proceeds going towards food parcels, while the school’s admin team organised the rest of the evening, working together to create a memorable event for all...

Date:  Wednesday 26th November 2025 Where:  The Royal Harbour Academy  The Royal Harbour Academy recently celebrated the exceptional achievements of its students at the Annual Presentation Evening, an inspiring event reflecting on last academic year and highlighting the hard work, talent, and dedication of learners from Year 8 through to the Sixth Form. The evening began with a warm welcome for award winners and their families, who enjoyed refreshments before making their way to the school...

Date: Friday 10th October Where: Westcliff Beach and Margate On Friday 10th October, a group of Year 11 students from The Royal Harbour Academy undertook their GCSE fieldwork in the local area. The students spent their morning at the beach in Westcliff, Ramsgate, where they were able to look for evidence of Longshore Drift. The students completed beach profiles, calculated wave speed and wave angles. The students were exemplary and all concluded that they could see evidence of the process at...

Date:  11th November 2025 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy  On Tuesday 11 November, both school sites came together in solemn reflection to honour all those who have served and sacrificed during times of conflict. The ceremony marked the moment the First World War ended in 1918, a time remembered each year at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month. This annual observance offers a time to reflect on the service and courage of members of the armed forces and emergency services, past and...

Date: 29th October 2025 Where: Canary Wharf, London RHA Year 13 Business students recently enjoyed an inspiring and educational trip to Canary Wharf, London’s world-famous financial district. The visit offered students a valuable opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world business practice. Throughout the day, students explored the area’s impressive skyline, home to global organisations such as HSBC, Barclays, and JP Morgan, and gained insight into how large financial...

Date:  10th October 2025 Where:  Turner Contemporary, Margate  On Friday 10th October, a group of our Year 9 students had the exciting opportunity to visit the Turner Centre in Margate as part of the Margate Bookie Festival—a vibrant celebration of literature and creativity. As part of the day’s events, students took part in a creative writing workshop led by Felicity Epps, author of A Grave Inheritance . The session focused on detective and mystery writing, sparking imaginations and...