<![CDATA[Sir Harry Smith Community College News Feed - College News]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:21:23 GMT Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:21:23 GMT <![CDATA[ Year 10 Cup Final Match ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=97 On Thursday 22nd January 2026 the Year 10 football team travelled to St John Fisher to play in the Peterborough
Schools cup final. It felt like an age for the game to finally arrive after being postponed before Christmas due to poor
weather.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:21:23 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=97 <![CDATA[ Hollywood visits Drama students ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=96 Our Year 10 and 11 Drama students had an incredible opportunity to take part in a one-hour talk with Alan Calton, a professional actor whose credits include major films such as Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express.

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 08:39:00 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=96 <![CDATA[ Baroness Shephard Visit ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=95 The college was fortunate to have a visit from Baroness Shephard this week, as part of UK Parliament Week. Baroness Shephard spoke to our 6th Form students and led discussions with them.

]]> Mon, 1 Dec 2025 08:34:53 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=95 <![CDATA[ Tickets Available for our upcoming music evening ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=94 We would like to invite you to our Christmas Music Evening on Wednesday 3rd December at 7:00pm

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:15:45 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=94 <![CDATA[ Army Gun Run ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=93 The First Ever Army Gun Run at Sir Harry Smith Community College: A Tradition with Purpose           

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:44:38 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=93 <![CDATA[ Newly transformed library ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=92 Sir Harry Smith Community College unveils newly refurbished library to benefit student learning, following investment from Aspire Learning Trust.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:39:34 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=92 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Day 2025 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=91 We are extremely proud of all our students who took part in ceremonies and parades with the school and in the local community, honouring those who served and sacrificed.

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:31:31 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=91 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open evening ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=90 On Tuesday 14th October we will be holding our Sixth Form Open Evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We look forward to welcoming you.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:20:15 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=90 <![CDATA[ Open Evening for Year 7 starting September 2026 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=88 We would like to invite you to attend our Year 7 Open Evening for September 2026.

On Tuesday 7th October 2025 6:00pm-8:00pm

]]> Wed, 8 Oct 2025 09:16:05 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=88 <![CDATA[ former student/Cambridge University ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=87 Former Sir Harry Smith Sixth Form student Sophie Lawrence has completed her undergraduate degree at Cambridge University, earning an outstanding First-Class degree in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences.

]]> Wed, 9 Jul 2025 13:01:16 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=87 <![CDATA[ Year 7 Warwick Castle Trip ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=86 On 24th and 27th June, the History Department ran two trips to Warwick Castle, taking almost 120 students.

]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:13:34 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=86 <![CDATA[ Carnegie Awards ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=84 On Thursday 19th June, our College Book Groups came together to celebrate the final of the Carnegie Book Awards 2025.

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:12:28 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=84 <![CDATA[ Somme 2025 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=83 On 12-13th June, 45 students and 5 staff from Sir Harry’s went on a school trip the First World War battlefields of the Somme in France.

]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:30:02 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=83 <![CDATA[ Speak Out Challenge ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=82 On Tuesday 10th June, Sophie was chosen to represent the College in the Speakers’ Trust Speak Out Challenge Regional Final at Anglia Ruskin University.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:55:46 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=82 <![CDATA[ Year 8 visit to AstraZeneca ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=81 On 15/5/25, we took a group of Year 8 students to visit AstraZeneca in Cambridge.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 12:23:49 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=81 <![CDATA[ VE Day 80th Anniversary ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=80 This week SHSCC are commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day. It is important that our students learn about the sacrifice that the great wartime generation made for us all.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 10:08:02 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=80 <![CDATA[ Dr Kate Vigurs ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=78 On 12th March 2025, Sir Harry Smith Community College had the honour of a visit from a special guest to mark International Women’s Month - Dr Kate Vigurs.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:51:52 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=78 <![CDATA[ New CEO appointed for Aspire Learning Trust ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=77 Please see attached letter from Rachel Mason - Interim CEO

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:27:03 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=77 <![CDATA[ Spring 2025 Newsletter ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=79 Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025.

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:15:56 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=79 <![CDATA[ Year 13 Biology trip to the Wellcome Trust ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=76 Our Year 13 Biology students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the prestigious Wellcome Trust’s Sanger Institute campus, a world-renowned hub for genomic research. The trip provided students with invaluable insights into cutting-edge scientific discoveries and the future of genetics.

]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 09:41:24 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=76 <![CDATA[ Frozen JR. Musical ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=75 Tickets are now on sale for the college performance of Frozen JR Musical.

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:23:03 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=75 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - December 2024 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=74 Welcome to our final newsletter of 2024.

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:28:26 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=74 <![CDATA[ Sixth Form Open Evening ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=73 We are delighted to welcome you to our Sixth Form open evening on Tuesday 15th October 2024 from 6:00pm

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:30:45 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=73 <![CDATA[ 70th Anniversary of The Official Opening of SHS ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=72 On Thursday 7th October 1954, The Sir Harry Smith Secondary School was officially opened.

]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 13:26:14 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=72 <![CDATA[ Early college Closure - Tuesday 8th October 2024 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=71 Letter below sent to all parents/Carers

]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2024 13:10:28 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=71 <![CDATA[ Open Evening for Year 7 Admissions for September 2025 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=70 We would like to invite you to attend our Open Evening for Year 7 Admissions for September 2025.

On Tuesday 8th October 2024 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm.

]]> Wed, 9 Oct 2024 08:01:16 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=70 <![CDATA[ CHANGES TO THE TIMING OF THE SCHOOL DAY ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=69 From September 2024 the college day will commence at 8:30am, rather than 8:40am.
All students will need to be in their form rooms at 8:30am at the latest.

]]> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:48:50 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=69 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - Summer 2024 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=68 Welcome to our final newsletter of the Academic Year.

]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:14:54 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=68 <![CDATA[ Year 10 History Trip to the Somme battlefields ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=67 On Thursday 11th-12th July the History department took 40 students and 5 staff to the Somme battlefields for an indepth tour of sites associated with the Battle of the Somme, and in particular the tragic 1st July attack.

]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:33:58 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=67 <![CDATA[ Careers Fair 2024 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=65 On Friday 5th July 2024, the college will be holding a Careers Fair.

]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:05:10 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=65 <![CDATA[ Speak First Competition ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=66 On Tuesday 11th June, two of our Year 10 students, Bailey-Mae Walker and Jeremi Trojak represented Sir Harry Smith Community College at the Speak Out Challenge Final at Anglia Ruskin University Peterborough, competing against students from other Cambridgeshire schools.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:33:52 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=66 <![CDATA[ Expansion of college is now complete ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=64 We are delighted to announce that the expansion works at Sir Harry Smith are now complete, offering students updated facilities and a wider breadth of opportunities for learning. This expansion is allowing us to increase the total number of college places to 1200 and the Published Admission Number (PAN) to 240 in response to current population growth and expected demand from the college’s catchment area.

]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:26:16 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=64 <![CDATA[ Humanutopia ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=63 Whittlesey students empowered to change their own destiny.

]]> Wed, 8 May 2024 15:29:10 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=63 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - Easter 2024 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=62 Welcome to our Easter newsletter

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:04:26 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=62 <![CDATA[ Matilda the Musical ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=61 On Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd March 2024 students from Sir Harry Smith Community College performed in a musical production of Matilda JR. 

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:15:14 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=61 <![CDATA[ Transition from primary to secondary school workshop ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=60 The Education Inclusion Family Advisor team offers a range of countywide online workshops. We welcome any parent/carer with a child/ren in primary schools. The transition workshops are facilitated by the EIFA team and a member of staff from the Child and Family Centre.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:57:48 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=60 <![CDATA[ Student awarded the 2024 Young Fenland Poet Laureate ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=59 Huge congratulations to Lacey Vinn who was named the 2024 Young Fenland Poet Laureate

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:46:04 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=59 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - February 2024 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=58 Welcome to our next newsletter of the Academic Year. 

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:31:08 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=58 <![CDATA[ House Photography Competition ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=57 We are excited to announce the launch of our first House Photography Competition. This is the start of many House Competitions we plan to put on throughout the academic year and we encourage and invite all students to get involved.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:34:57 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=57 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - December 2023 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=56 Welcome to our newsletter for the end of the Autumn Term

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:49:02 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=56 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - Autumn 2023 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=55 Welcome to our first newsletter of the 2023/2024 Academic Year.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:41:53 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=55 <![CDATA[ Catering at SHSCC ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=54 At SHSCC we want to ensure your child has the opportunity to choose a well balanced meal and our new caterers Caterlink offer healthy and exciting options to choose from.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:50:42 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=54 <![CDATA[ SHS is expanding!! ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=34 SHS is expanding!!

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:45:08 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ EARLY CLOSURE & TUTOR DAY OCTOBER 2023 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=51 Advance notice of college closures:

Early closure - Tuesday 3rd October
Normal lessons will finish at 1:20pm to allow the college to prepare for the Year 6 Open Evening.

College closed - Thursday 19th October
Academic Tutor Day. Further details to follow in due course.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:33:52 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ A-Level Results - 2023 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=50 Students at Sir Harry Smith Community College’s Sixth Form are celebrating after collecting their A level and BTEC exam results. 78% of students gained their firm or insurance places at university, including 2 students who have gained a place to read at Cambridge University, with several students accessing higher level apprenticeships.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:45:47 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - Summer 2023 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=49 Welcome to our final newsletter of the Academic Year.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:08:00 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ CV Workshop ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=48 On Monday 10th July, Natalie from The Aim Group came into SHSCC to deliver a CV workshop to all Year 10 students. 

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:21:46 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ College Newsletter - May 2023 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=46 SHSCC Newsletter Supplement Summer 2023

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 11:34:41 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ London Marathon 2023 ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=45 Mr Hewitt - Head of year 10 and one of our PE teachers at the college completed the London Marathon on 23rd April 2023.

Well done Daniel!

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:03:17 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Year 9 Writing Workshop ]]> https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=44 Over the Easter Holidays our year 9 students, at Sir Harry Smith, were invited to take part in an exciting workshop with Comedian and Professional Writer, Dave Smith.

 

 

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:41:13 GMT https://www.sirharrysmith.cambs.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=3&storyid=44