Welcome to the Harvey Grammar School website
It is not easy to summarise what the Harvey is all about in just a few words. There is a potent mix of bright, well-motivated pupils and highly-qualified, experienced staff who, together, are the key to the school’s long tradition of success in developing not just the academic potential of our learners but also their all-round personal development.
We take great pride in our finished product – exemplified by the Prefects who may have helped you to look around the school. If your son joins us, we will do all we can to help him to develop into such a self-assured, articulate and helpful young man, ready and equipped to go on to the next stage of his career.
We believe very strongly in the old maxims – work hard, play hard and you only get out what you put in. We have high expectations of all our pupils and, with the high quality of teaching and wide range of extra-curricular activities offered by the school, every pupil should be able to identify and develop to a high standard his particular talents, whether they be in the academic, sporting, creative or other field.
The great majority of our pupils do take advantage of the opportunities available to them and commit themselves wholeheartedly into their learning, whether in or out of the classroom and the ongoing support of you, their parents, is a vital factor in their success. Good communication between home and school is very important and we are making every effort to embrace the potential of modern technology in enabling us to keep each other informed of how the youngsters are getting on.
Mr W T Wright
Principal
French Exchange to Liège March 2012
The School French Exchange Visit to Liège is currently underway. We hope to post regular updates here:
Ski Trip to USA, Easter 2012
The USA Ski Trip "blog" is available by clicking here (this will open a new tab/window in your browser)
Consultation on Academy Status
Information about the proposed conversion to Academy status will be added here in the next few days.
In the meanwhile, please look at the Academies section on the Department for Education website by clicking here (will open in a new tab or window).
Admissions
Entry into Years 8 and 9
Due to the success of our accelerated programme for gifted pupils, we now have a few places available starting in September 2012 for boys currently in Year 7 or 8. Please contact Mrs Bristow for further details if you believe your son would benefit from a grammar school education.
Staff Vacancies
Click here to go to the Staff Vacancies page.
Cashless Catering
School News
Year 7 B COUNTY CUP FINAL - Friday 20th April
A reminder that the Year 7 B Team Ken Beasley County Cup Final v Beths Grammar is the first Friday back after the Easter holidays (Friday 20th April 19.45ko) at Folkestone Invicta FC.
Tickets for the game are available from the school office (£4 for parents & £2 for students) & will not be available on the night. Let's try to get as many people there as possible to support our boys.
JAE Pupils at Christ Church Univeristy
The KS3 Junior Athlete Education cohort had an excellent learning experience at Christ Church University in Canterbury this week. The group were put through their paces with a selection of field and laboratory Physical Fitness tests. The use of drugs in sport was covered and the group had the pleasure of watching Mr Harris being given an actual IOC blood test. The first workshop for the group will be held in term 6. A really enjoyable day for all with the boys being a credit to themselves and the school through applied interest and enthusiasm throughout the day! Photos of the event are available in the Pupils Shared Area in the CAPA/PHE/PHOTOS/JAE DAY2 20112 folder.
Harvey Boys do well in Sportshall Finals
A selection of Year 7 & 8 Boys competed in The Aviva Sportshall Regional Finals in Guildford on Tues 27th March. The Harvey boys held their own against very good competition, performing well and were a credit to the school. The boys were competing against the best schools in the South East of England. The Year 7 Team came 3rd with 144 points and the Year 8 Boys came 2nd with 151 points. A big thank you must be said to Pat Hanys (Ashford Athletics Club) and parents who gave up their own time in assisting on the day as well as travelling up the considerable distance to support our boys. A big thank you to all involved and a very well done lads.
Easter Break Basketball Coaching
Folkestone Saints are providing some Basketball Coaching at the Harvey and would like to offer pupils the chance to attend on the following days and times: Mon 9th Apr, Tues 10th Apr and Wed 11th Apr 2012, from 9 to 2pm, to be held at in the Sports Hall. All ages, abilities and gender are welcome, including pupils from other schools and areas. Please see Mr Beale for details if you are interested.