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22/07/25

Announcing 8 new RTM schools across London, Manchester and Birmingham !⁠ ⁠ 1000s more students will now enjoy well equipped music depts, and with it the means to access the world of music education and all the opportunities that come with that. ⁠ Welcome to the RTM family! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/iu5eZaJeSm

11/06/25

Croydon’s Harris Academy South Norwood has been selected as the only school in London (and one of just eleven in the UK) to win the rights to stage the first ever school production of Disney’s Frozen in Europe.   tinyurl.com/2s3hnj3j

07/05/25

The HASN Community Hub opens tomorrow🎉.

06/05/25

Tonight’s motive!!!

16/01/25

Our Students banded together to collect donations for South Norwood Baptist Food bank.

20/12/24

Singing at the station as the students endeavour to spread Christmas cheer! Thanks for having us TFL and also for the lovely gifts. 🎶🧑‍🎄

20/12/24

Our students showed real kindness delivering these lovely biscuits to the shops on the high street as Christmas gifts.🎄🎁🎅

19/12/24

Last Thursday we went to Barings Bank to perform for their Christmas Dinner. The students were very respectful and the Barings Staff were kind enough to invite us to stay to eat as well.

17/12/24

May the Christmas spirit of giving be upon us 🎄🎅. We are accepting can food donations to donate to our local food bank South Norwood Community Kitchen. Any support would be appreciated.

17/12/24

Congratulations to Lois in year 9 you are our Christmas card competition winner.

16/12/24

Tonight’s the night!! Come and join us as our students take to the stage. It’s going to be magical.

13/12/24

A lovely Awards Evening yesterday, massive thanks to the team that organised and presented and a big congratulations to our award winners.

11/12/24

It’s Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 12th December. Bring your donation to Save The Children and your warmest Christmas Jumper. 😃

11/12/24

The Goathouse bridge mural and published zine Art department that was completed with the South Norwood Regeneration Project is a finalist for the Inspire Future Generations Award 2024!

24/08/23

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24/08/23

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24/08/23

Yet another fantastic Results day! Congratulations to all those who collected their results today. We look forward to seeing many of you in September! 

18/08/23

Congratulations Nii who will read property development at following his successful vocational grades. Dis*DisM

18/08/23

Congratulations to Mia who's A*AB will see her read Geography at

18/08/23

Congratulations to Keerthanan who's A*A*A sees him off to read medicine!

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Posted on July 25th 2022

HASN production of Hairspray The Musical 2022 returns after three-year hiatus 

HASN production of Hairspray The Musical 2022 returns after three-year hiatus 

 

The 6th, 7th and 8th July 2022 marked the return of the annual HASN Musical, this year performing Hairspray The Musical, after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

 

Set in 1960s Baltimore, the musical follows the story of dance-loving Tracy Turnblad. Hairspray is a show about body positive, racial integration and social harmony that alongside provides an opportunity for reflection, is also lively, energetic and funny and contained catchy songs.

 

The Hairspray journey started with an incredibly competitive audition process back in March. Ever since then, we have had nine weeks of five-afternoons-a week rehearsals along with three Saturday rehearsals, demonstrating the dedication of the 70-piece cast and 18-piece live band, which nobody could question.

 

The eagerness of the Year 7s to be involved has been heart-warming and the passion from our Sixth Formers and Year 11s to be involved again after all this time is a testament to their dedication to the Performing Arts. The Year 11s and 13s have dealt with pressures of exams and revision while preparing for the show and have also been great leaders to the younger generation.

 

Principal Rob Hitch commented: "The Musical was a resounding success. The performances were of a quality I have never before seen in any school production, more than anything though it was inspiring to see so many students show the courage to perform for the very first time. We can't wait for the next one!"

 

There are a few students in their final musical. Our Year 8 Carmen, playing one of The Dynamites, and Carolina in Year 10 as Prudy Pingleton and Matron, will be leaving HASN. Nicole, Kydavia, Laila, Louise and Bruna have all been stalwarts on stage for many years with us and have all developed into fine young performers. Geranda, Artemis and Joseph from the band have been incredibly dedicated musicians in their time at HASN. We will them all the very best with their future endeavours.

 

Congratulations once again to all involved and we look forward to the return of the

Musical in 2023.

 

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