Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 Where: Canterbury Christ Church University A group of 30 Year 12 students recently visited Canterbury Christ Church University in the historic city of Canterbury, gaining valuable insight into higher education and future pathways beyond school. The visit offered students a hands-on introduction to university-style learning through a series of engaging workshops. These sessions encouraged independent thinking, collaboration, and active participation—key skills...

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...

Date: 2nd April 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy It is with mixed emotions that the students and staff at Royal Harbour Academy begin their Easter break as it is also the time when they are saying goodbye to Simon Pullen, their much loved headteacher, who is retiring from his post after a very successful career. The Royal Harbour Academy community surprised Mr Pullen with a helicopter fly over both sites this afternoon. Students who entered a reward raffle joined their headteacher for...

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 Newington community....

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 Western Front. The...

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...

A select group of students from the BTEC Drama course were honoured to attend and contribute to the Holocaust Memorial event held at the Sea Cadets in Ramsgate on 27th January, marking Holocaust Memorial Day. The students were invited to take part in the commemorative service, delivering powerful readings of individual Holocaust memories. Speaking with dignity, maturity, and compassion, the students captivated the audience — many of whom were visibly moved to tears. Through these readings,...

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...