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04/04/25

What a way to end an incredible term at HGABR with our Year 8's winning the netball league, winning every match! pic.twitter.com/7kcQXLr8wS

03/04/25

Screw your courage to the sticking-place, And we'll not fail. - The Year 10s want this to be the new school motto after seeing Macbeth at the Globe on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/8iXXnpOvLm

02/04/25

There’s still time to grab a seat at tomorrow’s Spring Concert. No need to book tickets. Just turn up and enjoy performances from our Wind Band, ensembles and a variety of soloists. Concert starts at 5pm and finishes at 6pm. See you there!#allcanwewill pic.twitter.com/elIal5f53V

02/04/25

The amazing Ms Sojka has brought our lovely EAL community together for a fiesta. It’s a time where EAL students, new & old, can get together, swop stories and build lasting friendships....There were also cake aplenty!#allcanwedo pic.twitter.com/5QmAj7KBsp

01/04/25

A trumpet and sax show down at the Harris Orchestra. Where is Sergio Leone when you want him? pic.twitter.com/MNPC9ZgREr

01/04/25

Playing in an orchestra is never easy. Especially when there are a plethora of schools and over 100 players. But yesterday, our nine musicians took the lead at Kent House. - The blues trumpet soloing was outstanding.#allcanwewill pic.twitter.com/vXGzDt61k1

25/03/25

We've dressed up the library...Suddenly everyone wants to read Jane Austen!!!#allcanwewill pic.twitter.com/Somb1sUFWH

24/03/25

🏆HGABR WINNERS!📷 Students in Yr8 &9 won the mock trial competition on Saturday, prosecuting and defending a case at Magistrates Court! Phenomenal work girls 📷 pic.twitter.com/LWDCjKhJwV

24/03/25

These girls really are National Reading Champions. Well done, it was a tough quiz, but a fun day. pic.twitter.com/RXjeybmqvH

19/03/25

Hey Book Lovers! On Friday, we have two teams competing live at the regional championships for the National Reading Champions Quiz. It's a gruelling two hours. Good luck everyone!#allcanwewill pic.twitter.com/cXhkm7m4GL

18/03/25

Space Fever during HGABR Science Week. Our future engineers and astronauts loved their online meeting with Helen Sharman, a pioneering British astronaut.#science pic.twitter.com/RfH5nGLLUN

17/03/25

HGABR is blasting off at 2pm with Helen Sharman, Britain’s first Astronaut. In an online Rocket Workshop, the girls will be able to speak to Helen and listen to her adventures. Today Bromley, tomorrow the Moon!!!#AllCanWeWill pic.twitter.com/7FNlMEpt9U

14/03/25

On Wednesday we took our keen Year 8 and 9 scientists to the They had an amazing time 🧪🎈 pic.twitter.com/NmzHWUbwKS

13/03/25

Get the film camera out!!! Another highlight from our sixth form trip to Ravensbourne University.#filmmaking pic.twitter.com/h7Bs0eHQ4d

13/03/25

An amazing day at Ravensbourne University with six of our talented sixth formers and our fabulous governor, Richard Hughes. The students explored their passion for TV and film.#greenscreen pic.twitter.com/04tYebJFkw

10/03/25

Our future rocket scientists continue their research into spacecraft propulsion. This morning they launched their first water rockets into the sky above HGABR library. NASA watch this space... pic.twitter.com/1BFE0ULmIt

06/03/25

📚 World Book Day 2025 at HGABR was so much fun! 📚 our girls took part in a quote treasure hunt matching quotes, characters, books and teachers! Prizes awarded tomorrow…. pic.twitter.com/KHXtgzTBPY

06/03/25

Super shooting, amazing defence and awesome play from our Year 7 netballers yesterday evening in a 10-1 WIN! pic.twitter.com/XC7m9TutEv

06/03/25

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a student in possession of a good mind must be in want of a book on World Book Day. pic.twitter.com/U3z6XYPdXI

05/03/25

It's NEW BOOK WEDNESDAY! We are celebrating World Book Day every day at our library. Here is today's selection of new books, which includes Simon Schama's Rough Crossings and Antonia Fraser's Love And Louis XIV. pic.twitter.com/xJffyHQxMt

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English

The English curriculum at Harris Girls’ Academy Bromley offers students the opportunity to explore a diverse selection of texts spanning time periods, cultures and genres.

Students study a broad range of poetry, plays, short stories and novels. Each text has been selected to contribute to the students wider understand of literature and to promote a lifelong love of literature.

Through exploration of these texts we encourage students to develop their own personal interest in literature. The curriculum is designed to build students empathy and explore wider concepts using the texts as a springboard to discuss the world around us.

Throughout their studies students practice and hone their writing, reading, speaking and listening skills. In English Language, we explore the foundations of the English Language and students will learn to craft non-fiction and creative writing using real world examples.

A more detailed breakdown regarding subject content can be found on the exam board website using the following links:

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English Curriculum Plan

English Careers

Textbooks and useful resources

Year  12 and 13

EDEXCEL AS/ A Level English Literature

  • York Notes Advanced/ Phillip Allan study guides on texts studied.

Year 10 and 11

AQA Language

  • CGP study guides: New GCSE English Language AQA Complete Revision & Practice - for the Grade 9-1 Course
  • New Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar for GCSE Study Guide

AQA Literature – CGP study guides:       

  • GCSE English Text Guide - An Inspector Calls
  • GCSE English Text Guide – A Christmas Carol
  • GCSE English Text Guide – Great Expectations
  • GCSE English Text Guide – Macbeth
  • New GCSE English Literature AQA Poetry Guide: Love & Relationships Anthology - the Grade 9-1 Course
  • New GCSE English Literature AQA Complete Revision & Practice - for the Grade 9-1 Course