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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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30 Jan: Spring Issue 1

In CGA News: Mayor's music awards; giant Jenga & Cipher challenges; Year 11 fundraising salon; French breakfast; Trees of Life & much more.

📢 In CGA News: Mayor's music awards; giant Jenga & Cipher challenges; Year 11 fundraising salon; French breakfast; Trees of Life & much more. 🥐💅

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📢 We’re recruiting: Assistant Head of Science (KS4) 🧪🔬

We are excited to advertise a fantastic leadership opportunity for a Biology or Physics specialist to join our Science department as Assistant Head of Science (KS4).

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Dreaming big and aiming high? 🌟

If you’re looking for an outstanding Sixth Form that builds confidence, independence, and sets you up for success, you’ve just found it.

👇 Tap the link below and apply today!
https://www.cgasixthform.co

With tinsel in hand, tape at the ready, and Christmas cheer in abundance, our Sixth Form students had an amazing morning last week spreading festive magic across their form room doors. 🎄✨

Join the CGA Sixth Form fun and apply before the deadline:
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📢 In this festive CGA News - Decking the halls; Clapton's Got Talent extravaganza; Reverse Advent; Pizza Parties; Around the World Bake Sale & so much more. 🎄🎁

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🎉 Clapton’s Got Talent = UNREAL! 🎉
A packed house, epic performances, and serious talent on stage – from rock bands and spoken word to comedy, musical theatre, and jaw-dropping dance moves 💃🎸

All acts smashed it, making the judges&rs

🏛️ Join Sixth Form Classics as it's now a new course which we have to offer.

Entry Requirements: 6+ in English. ✔️

For more information on the course and the different career paths it would take you, go visit our website. 👆

🎨 Calling all future creators, innovators & problem-solvers! 🛠️

Ready to turn your ideas into real-world prototypes, explore what makes great design tick, and build the skills that employers actually want? Our Sixth Form Design & Technolog

🎤✨ Clapton’s Got Talent is Almost Here! ✨🎤

Grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night of amazing performances!
🎟️ Tickets are just £5 (maximum of 3 per household) – but they’re limited, so don’t miss out!

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Our Year 10 textile students had an inspiring day at the Victoria & Albert Upstart event! 🎨✨ From a Gymshark talk (and freebies!) to insights from an Oscar-nominated costume designer, a Vogue journalist, and the founder of Afrosocks, the student

Our Year 10 & 12 students had an incredible visit to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for a Healthcare Careers event! 🏥 From inspiring talks with doctors and nurses to behind-the-scenes hospital tours, simulations, and a pathology museum visit &m

🐾 A paws-itively wonderful day for our Sixth Form students! 🐾

We were thrilled to welcome @RoyalVetCollege to our academy — and they didn’t come alone! Students met the adorable furry friend, Cricket, and got a hands-on insight into li

At Clapton Girls’ Academy, we’re working with an independent project called We Belong. We Belong is funded by Safaplace
The programme was founded and will be facilitated by Tim Linehan, writer and inclusive schools advocate, and Sarah Joh

Our Sixth Form Art & Photography students had an incredible trip to Linklaters! 🎨📸 They explored the firm’s private art collection and learned how professional spaces select and display artwork.

They also joined a creative workshop with

Our Sixth Form students rolled up their sleeves last month and planted a variety of bulbs that will bring colour to our school grounds this spring. 🌱✨

Each student planted a mystery bulb and tagged it with their name — we can’t wait to

📢 CGA News brings Focus Day; 6F Open Evening; Plantain fritters & lots of colour with Odd Socks, tye dye T-shirts & Wear It Red outfits 🍌👚

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As part of our Black History Season, students got hands-on with Caribbean cooking 🍽️, making delicious plantain fritters from scratch—crispy, sweet, and a first-time hit for many!

They also enjoyed hair braiding workshops 💇🏽&zwj;♀️, picking

🎤 Get your tickets for Clapton’s Got Talent!
🎟️ £5 each, max 3 per household — available now on ParentPay.
📅 Doors open 5:30pm, show runs 6:00–8:30pm.
🥤 Refreshments on sale.

Check out the big reveal of the amazing acts w