Date:   Various dates - March 2026 The rapid expansion of Greenfield developments has become a defining characteristic of the Thanet landscape, but the consequences for local communities are complex and wide-ranging. This term, Year 9 students at The Royal Harbour Academy have taken on the task of conducting a comprehensive geographical inquiry into the effects of the new housing development near their school’s upper site, with a particular focus on its impact on the Newington community....

Date:   Tuesday 10th March 2026 Where: Kent County Showground, Maidstone On Tuesday 10th March, a group of Year 9 students from RHA travelled to the Kent County Showground for an immersive history trip designed to support their in-school study of the First World War. The visit was hosted by the Centre for Experimental Archaeology, which is based at the site and has constructed an exact replica of a section of a World War One trench built along the Belgian sector of the Western Front. The...

Date:  18th - 21st January  Where:  Disneyland Paris  Students from Royal Harbour Academy recently took part in a three-day educational trip to France, combining travel, cultural exploration and performance-based learning. The journey began with a ferry crossing- a major milestone for many students, some of whom were leaving Thanet for the first time. After lunch on board, students arrived in Paris and took in the city’s iconic landmarks, including a visit to the Eiffel Tower. The group then...