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15/07/24

Our sixth formers attended a day at Stubbers Adventure Centre, where they demonstrated excellent teamwork, kindness, and encouragement towards one another. They participated in a variety of activities, including kayaking, rifle shooting, axe throwing, wall climbing, raft building

12/07/24

Their placements included solicitors, NHS hospitals, engineering companies, roles within the education sector, dentist practices, pharmacies, insurance brokers, Network Rail, banks, tech companies, and many more.

12/07/24

Year 12 students have successfully completed their work experience week, demonstrating commendable effort in securing placements in highly competitive areas. Students have acquired valuable lifelong skills that will significantly enhance their competitive profiles.

08/07/24

A huge thanks goes to Prisca for organising the cultural food stall and to all the students who cooked and baked to make the event so special. Thank you to those who wore clothes representing their cultural heritage. It was a pleasure to celebrate the diversity we have at HSRF.

08/07/24

Culture Day at HRSF was a wonderful celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion. It was fantastic to see so many of our students wearing their cultural attire and educating others through talks in assembly.

08/07/24

Students have been eagerly preparing for our HSRF Culture Day, a celebration of culture, diversity, and inclusion. This is organised by our Diversity and Inclusion lead, Alicia, with valuable assistance from our student president, Sarah, along with the student leadership team.

08/07/24

This experience sparked many interesting conversations throughout the day, particularly about the abstract ideas behind some of the works. I am excited to see how this exposure will influence the students' personal investigations and the creative work they produce.

08/07/24

This week, our A Level art students visited two prominent London galleries: The National Gallery and The Tate Modern. They had the opportunity to see a vast range of artworks, from the very traditional to the ultra-modern.

06/06/24

Students were given a tour of the grand library and an academic referencing workshop by the university’s librarians. Followed by an undergraduate style lecture by Dr Nicola Abbott, in her specialism, on social psychology and bystanders.

06/06/24

HRSF psychology and sociology students were treated to an academic outreach programme put on by the Institute of Education at University College London.

04/06/24

This week a group of our sixth formers attended an English Literature event at Royal Holloway, University of London. They received keynote lectures on key texts such as Shakespeare’s Othello and were given a tour around the beautiful campus.

04/06/24

Mrs Ward shared her career in politics, including her time working as part of the Foreign Office, and her current work representing local residents in her ward. Students and staff thoroughly enjoyed Mrs Ward's visit and found it insightful to see how local government operates.

04/06/24

On Tuesday 22nd May, Politics students at Harris Rainham Sixth Form received a visit from Mrs Lee Ward, a member of Thurrock Council. Mrs Ward is the councillor for the West Thurrock and South Stifford ward and represents the Labour Party.

04/06/24

HRSF has a Chess Society! Chess is a game of objectivity, concentration and commitment. It has been associated with better educational outcomes, helping students to improve their memory and deepen their focus. If you are interested in joining: Music Room- Thursday Lunch.

04/06/24

Harrison has joined the STEM SMART community, which is a widening participation initiative from the University of Cambridge in association with Isaac Physics. Harrison has so far completed online mastery seminars and will receive support around university applications.

04/06/24

Enoch has successfully achieved a place on the In2STEM pathway. This programme offers a blend of online and in-person activities, equipping sixth formers with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in STEM.

04/06/24

We wanted to acknowledge more fantastic achievements this week. Enoch and Harrison have both been accepted onto different STEM programmes which will support them on their journey towards university and STEM focused careers.

03/05/24

Congratulations to Aliyah who has been accepted onto the Target Bath programme! Target Bath supports students of Black African and Caribbean heritage to gain places at the University of Bath.

03/05/24

Congratulations to Jomi who has been accepted onto the Bright Ideas Medicine Pathway. Jomi has already benefitted from Saturday sessions and will soon be attending a medical summer school at Anglia Ruskin University. What a fantastic opportunity!

29/04/24

We wanted to congratulate Oden who has been invited to attend an Insight Day with Macquarie, a large asset management group. Oden will then have the opportunity to apply for a work placement and a possible financial scholarship for university through the company. Well done!

Politics Students Visit Houses of Parliament

Posted on: 29/09/2025

A Level Politics students thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the Houses of Parliament on Monday 22nd September 2025.

The day began with a tour of Parliament. Students were captivated by the historic surroundings and gained valuable insight into the workings of UK democracy. Students were able to visit both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, seeing first hand where legislation is debated and shaped.

Later, in an interactive workshop, they engaged in a lively role-play in which students had to design their own political party and present their manifesto. This hands-on experience brought their classroom learning to life, deepening their understanding of democratic processes and inspiring many to become more active citizens. The trip was not only educational but also empowering, leaving students with a lasting appreciation for the role of Parliament, and democracy, in shaping society.

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"I found the trip very insightful, especially learning more about the roles of the House of Lords," said Joshua, Year 13. I was also really interested to see Hansard, the written record of everything ever debated in the Commons. Learning that even the layout of the building itself, and the paintings on the walls have political significance was very eye-opening. We had some interesting debate about which politician should be given a statue, as there is a vacant plinth in the lobby on the way to the Commons. Ending with the mock election was very fun and engaging."

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Students took part in lively role-play in which they had to design their own political party and present their manifesto.

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