Welcome, new Harvest families
Everything you need to know before your child's first day: school hours, how the day runs, how we keep in touch with you, and the habits every Harvestian learns.
When school starts and ends
What your child will get on day one
Student ID and access card
Every student has a student ID card with personal door access (and girls' boarding house access for female boarders), worn and visible at all times.
A personal locker
Phones, tablets and other devices are kept in the student's own locker during class. Students learn to look after their key and keep their locker clean.
Google Workspace for Education
Each student has a school account for Google Classroom, Google Chat and email, used daily for lessons, homework and messages to teachers.
English every day
English is the medium of communication among Harvestians, in and out of the classroom.
Sport every Wednesday
Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 10:30 are for badminton, basketball, futsal, dodgeball and more, with teachers joining in.
The Honest Corner
An unmanned shop for drinks, snacks and stationery, where students pay by self-service — built on trust.
How we work with parents
- Three academic reports each year, plus at least one formal parent-teacher meeting
- Progress and attainment benchmarked against UK standards
- Follow your child's lessons and homework by logging in to Google Classroom together at home
- For absence or lateness, send a medical certificate to the class teacher
- Families of boarders keep in touch with the houseparents for leave and outings
Read together before the first day
Parents and students read the school policies together, and they are discussed with every student at the start of the year.
Questions from new families
What are the school hours at Harvest Academy?
Monday 8:00am to 3:40pm (starting with assembly), Tuesday to Thursday 8:20am to 3:40pm, and Friday 8:20am to 1:00pm.
Can students bring mobile phones to school?
Yes. Phones and tablets are kept switched off or on silent in the student's locker during class unless a teacher allows them. Laptops may be used in class with the teacher's permission.
How will I know how my child is doing?
You receive three academic reports a year and meet teachers at least once at a formal parent-teacher meeting. You can also follow lessons and homework on Google Classroom with your child.
What language is used at school?
English is the medium of instruction and of everyday communication among students, in and out of the classroom.
Come and see Harvest.
A complimentary school tour and Personal Education Consultation, in Kangar or online. Meet our teachers, see the classrooms and the boarding house, and ask anything.
Book a visit