Date: 14th July - 16th July 2026 Where: Belgium Year 10 students recently embarked on an unforgettable three-day study tour to Ypres, Belgium, where history came to life through a powerful programme of remembrance, reflection and exploration. Travelling through the battlefields of the First World War gave the students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and experience first-hand the places where some of history's most significant events unfolded. Throughout the visi

Date: 13th- 16th July 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy As the academic year draws to a close, our school has been celebrating the achievements, progress, and dedication of our students through a series of exciting reward trips and our annual Celebration Events. Throughout the year, students have shown resilience, commitment, and determination in their learning. To recognise their achievements, students selected by their form tutors for excellent progress, positive atti

Date: 8th July- 9th July 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy Upper Site and London Students captivated audiences with three outstanding performances of The Land of Oz, a creative spin-off from the much-loved classic The Wizard of Oz, during this year's Summer Show. Performed in the theatre at the school's Upper Site, the production was the culmination of months of dedication, rehearsals and teamwork. Students committed countless hours to learning lines, perfecting choreo

Date: 2nd - 3rd July 2026 Where: Reculver Towers to Puddledock Woods Campsite A select number of students successfully completed their Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition on 2–3 July, demonstrating outstanding resilience, teamwork and navigation skills over two challenging days in the Kent countryside. The expedition began at Reculver Towers, where teams set off using Ordnance Survey maps to navigate their way south towards Boyden Gate before continuing along the Saxon Sho

Esports Day 2026: A Celebration of Skill and Sportsmanship Another thrilling Esports Day has come to an end, leaving behind memories of excitement, triumph, and determination. Each year group brought their A-game, showcasing incredible talent and teamwork. Here’s a recap of the highlights from this year’s event. Year 9: Rising Stars Take the Stage The Year 9 competition was nothing short of spectacular. The standout team, led by Dorian, James A., Sam B., Thom, and Jayden, eme

Date: July 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy As the Thanet Rotary Club prepares to close its doors, we want to take a moment to share our immense gratitude for their incredible support over the last four years. The Rotary Club has been a dedicated partner in championing literacy at our school, and their legacy will live on through the many students they have inspired. We are especially grateful for their final, incredibly generous gift of £300, which will be used to purc

Date: 3rd June 2026 Where: McDonald’s Ramsgate As part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate student achievement, the Food Technology Department recently organised a special reward trip for students who had been nominated as Head Chef during the school term. Several students had earned this recognition multiple times through their hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm in Food Technology lessons. The group was treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to McDonald's in Bro

Date: 4th and 5th June 2026 Where: Local area On Thursday 4th and Friday 5th June, our Year 10 Geography students took part in two local studies to gain skills in fieldwork as part of their GCSE in the subject. In the morning, students visited the Westcliff in Ramsgate to collect data that will be used to assess the evidence of Longshore Drift on our local coastline. The students used ranging poles to record beach profiles, timers and corks to calculate wave velocity, and pr

Date: Friday 12th June 2026 Where: Chessington World of Adventures On Friday 12th June, 45 of our Year 10 students visited Chessington World of Adventures as part of their Travel and Tourism BTEC. Students were able to gain first-hand experience of how tourism organisations such as Chessington, provide a range of products and services to their customers. We were blessed with some wonderful weather and the students had a thrilling time. Almost 70% of our students claimed tha

Date: 6th July 2026 Where: The Royal Harbour Academy The Royal Harbour Academy is thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of its Sixth Form students in the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP). Their remarkable dedication and commitment has truly paid off, culminating in a year of significant academic success and personal growth. Our students studied a rigorous curriculum, showing exceptional academic excellence through the successful completi