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Message from the Headteacher

We are an outstanding 11-19 academy in the heart of Hackney. We offer a warm, welcoming and inspiring learning environment where students are supported and challenged to achieve their absolute best.

We enjoy tremendous success thanks to our incredibly dedicated staff and amazing students who enjoy, celebrate and value their achievements.

Anna feltham, headteacher

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CGA News

22 January: Spring Issue 2

CGA News stories: Dickens Museum; Year 7 Trees of Life; Fruit sculptures in the Narrow Way; Disability awareness through art & more.

Our facilities are available for hire during out of school hours, including the holidays. Our lettings partner, Schools Plus, manages this on our behalf. 🏫

Facilities which we have for hire are:
2G Astro Pitch, Sports Hall, Dance Studio, Main Hall,

We have over 450 applications of students interested in our Sixth Form! Make sure to complete your applications before the deadline so you can secure a place at our outstanding Sixth Form. 👩&zwj;🎓

📅Deadline for internal students: 3 February
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📢CGA News stories: Dickens Museum; Year 7 Trees of Life; Fruit sculptures in the Narrow Way; disability awareness through art & more. 🍍🌳

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🚨 Don’t miss out – time is ticking! 🚨
Start your application today and secure your place at our Sixth Form. 📚✨ Click the link in our bio to apply now and take the next step towards your future! 👆

#SixthForm #ApplyNow #FutureLeaders #

📢CGA News kicks off 2025 with Annie Jnr; a new Clubs video; Yr 10 in Lille; blind football; The Fall writing competition & much more. ⚽🎡🍁

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👩&zwj;🏫 Join Our Team! 👩&zwj;🏫

Are you a passionate Maths teacher? Ready to inspire and help students achieve their dreams?

We're looking for a Maths teacher to join our successful academy in Hackney. Whether you're newly qualified or experienc

We're thrilled you joined us for the incredible Annie Jr Musical! Our talented students put on a show to remember. We hope you have a wonderful time and wish you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! 🎉🎄✨

📢CGA News brings festive feelings; Focus Day; Connection to Nature at Truleigh Hill; trips to Imperial War Museum, Tate Britain & Stratford-on-Avon. 🎄🗺️🎭✨

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On Focus Day, our Year 7s dove into a thrilling financial literacy challenge, Year 8 got creative with an exciting enterprise day, Year 9 explored the world of higher education on a university visit, and Year 10 teamed up with Digdata for some hands-

Our students are getting into the festive spirit by making their own decorations to put up on the tree. 🎄☃️🎁

Our Year 7 students had the exciting opportunity to share their stories with the headteachers from their primary schools! They gave inspiring speeches about their time at CGA and how much they love being a part of our academy. 😀

Get ready for a night of musical magic! We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for the CGA production of Annie Jr. 🎭✨ Performed by our talented students, this unforgettable show will take place right here in our academy hall

📢 CGA News: Reverse Advent; V&A Upstarts; Emoji Design; Emirates Stadium tour; Hackney Shed; Royal Vet College & Annie Jnr tickets 🎄🎟️🎭

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#cganews #claptongirlsacademy

Sixth Form Drama lessons are shining a spotlight on the incredible creativity of our students! We’re excited to see what else the course has in store for our aspiring performers. 🎭✨

#sixthform #ks5 #cga #dramacourse #drama #acting #theatre

Yumm! 🤤 Our Sixth Form students were busy in the kitchen cooking delicious dumplings and fried plantain in celebration of Black History Season here at CGA! 🤩

#blackhistoryseason #blackhistorymonth #cga

Black History Season continues as our students took on the challenge of creating emojis that looked just like them! 😄🖍️ They had 15 minutes to unleash their creativity, and then got to show off their drawings and share their personal stories with t

Join us for a conversation on mixed-race identity with Emma, who will share her experiences navigating identity and belonging.

We encourage both parents and students to come along and build a dialogue on mixed-race perspectives. 😊

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📢 CGA News: Sixth Form Open Evening, Royal Academy of Art; Dementia Cafe; Firefighters; Odd Socks; Black History Season - mugs, wreaths, flags, dumplings & plantains! 👩&zwj;🚒🚩

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