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24/11/23

1st round of the London Cup, saw Harris Orpington take on Harris Beckenham in a local rivalry. A good game with Harris Orpington claiming a 4-0 victory. pic.twitter.com/fa6koPG0l5

17/11/23

For more information on this cause, follow the link: https://t.co/g2lRaHkUHh

17/11/23

Mr Stuchfield is raising awareness for - 'I am bravely sporting a truly egregious moustache in front of 800 children every day'.This is the before picture - Lets check back in at the end of the month for a progress check.To donate: https://t.co/5Ys2Lc5DzD pic.twitter.com/XY03cCzZP7

17/11/23

And taking the time to explore the trenches…Mr Koubaa joined in too! pic.twitter.com/LdGndWzesy

17/11/23

Paying our respects at the Canadian memorial at Sanctuary wood pic.twitter.com/15mHUptGMQ

17/11/23

Yesterday was an early start for our avid historians! But they made it to Folkestone for the crossing over to Calais… pic.twitter.com/ovLLlMOzSG

14/11/23

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14/11/23

Thanks to those that attended this evening. It was great to see some alumni. pic.twitter.com/EkoEQw0bcd

14/11/23

Fantastic display of our BTEC and Alevel Art and Design work at our Annual Art Exhibition pic.twitter.com/VXjxDuMnLP

03/11/23

HAO are hosting its annual art exhibition, showcasing the amazing work of our students. This event is open to our parents and students and takes place on the 14 November, 5-7pm. pic.twitter.com/NKuBSX3SyK

02/11/23

Our students are showing our visitors some of the experiments and course content they would cover in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. pic.twitter.com/BffQd9CAgs

02/11/23

Mr Astin is leading the Principal speech. Learn what HAO Sixth Form has to offer, what Ofsted said about us, as well as what our students think about the school. pic.twitter.com/iLbDo2vi49

02/11/23

Our Student Principals are opening up the speech part of our Open Evening. pic.twitter.com/WdD9GaqhVD

02/11/23

Our Sixth Form Open Evening is tonight form 4:30pm.Entrance via Ramsden Road. https://t.co/lM2IUmRfwi

01/11/23

Looking forward to seeing you at our Sixth Form open evening this Thursday 2nd November! pic.twitter.com/VnZKWiq96n

30/10/23

Our Open Evening for Sixth Form is this Thursday. Come and see the school and find out about the subjects we have on offer. pic.twitter.com/2D1VRA8Vpz

30/10/23

We look forward to welcoming all students back today, for the new half-term.

24/10/23

Would you like to shape the future of our school?For more information, click the following link: https://t.co/kN1kTgqyvL pic.twitter.com/hEqiyDDgm0

12/10/23

Thanks so much MandM for donating over 6,000 kits to our young footballers- they love football and are SO PROUD to be wearing their new kits. An incredibly generous gift.  https://t.co/cqlMGNGW2p

04/10/23

Another goal to HAO with the last kick of the game. Final score 9-1 HAO win amazing game! pic.twitter.com/3TgD0S7TxP

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Equalities Team

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The HAO Equalities Team (pictured below) is made up of staff from a range of departments and students from a range of year groups. The Equalities Team is passionate about working together to ensure that there is absolute equality for all.

In order to achieve this, we have appointed ‘Equalities Champions’ who ensure that every protected characteristic is represented and supported.    

To date, the team has reviewed the whole-school curriculum to identify and celebrate areas of equality and diversity across subjects. With the help of Student Voice we have updated our curriculum and are now focusing on co-planning the PHSE, assemblies and tutor programme. 

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Examples of how we are promoting equality and diversity within our curriculum include assemblies and lessons across all subjects on equality-related topics such as Black History Month, LGBT+ month, International Women’s Day and GRT month.  

We have also updated the academy uniform policy and the Home/School Agreement so that it is gender neutral. We have introduced a prejudice log which enables senior leaders to analyse trends and patterns to identify any cases of prejudicial behaviour in the Academy to ensure we become proactive in ensuring they do not happen here.

We have reviewed displays in the Academy to ensure that they are fully representative and meet with the Executive Principal weekly. We have now achieve dGold Equaliteach Award (March 2023) and are Stonewall Champions.   


What students say...

Students speak about how their student-led Equalities Group is changing attitudes within the school.

 

 

“People don’t always think their voice matters but as part of Student Voice I will always make sure every voice matters. Promoting participation is vital to change and this school isn’t perfect but embracing its flaws is the reason it is the place to be.

Being a part of equalities has completely transformed my experience at HAO. It has taught me that anything is possible if you are surrounded by the correct people. Never be afraid to take charge and make your voice heard.” Shemaiah

“I joined Student Voice as I would like to be part of the team that changes the academy as a whole and I have strong opinions about specific subjects that I believe could help the school. So far, I think we have made some solid changes such as the classroom rules, the school motto and bringing back PHSE lessons. These have been a decent start but I still think we can do much more.” Thomas

“I joined Student Voice as I believe that there’s so much we can do to make our school the best school it can be. Changes we have already established include our school motto; the words we’ve come up with now are ‘Tenacity, Ambitious, Enterprising’. We have updated and developed our basic class rules to make the students more aware.” Doresa

"Being in the equalities team at HAO has really made me commit myself to promote fairness, diversity, and inclusion, working together with everyone to create a respectable ethos for our school."  Faoziat


Watch a short film about how the Equalities Group started.


Year 8 and 9 students on the Equalities Group discuss how they are working to end discrimination.

 

 


What teachers say…

"I joined the equalities team as I want to be part of promoting equality and diversity in our academy. I believe that by educating staff and students on issues around equality we can bring about positive change and make huge strides in having an inclusive academy where all members of our community feel safe, a sense of belonging and take pride in who they are." Miss Marshall Fraser, Faculty Director

"As a social science teacher I felt impelled to join the equalities team to embody Emmeline Pankhurst’s 'deeds not words'. It is important to me that we enable all students' voices to be heard and represented. Through positive decisive action, the equalities group enables these voices to be heard, driving HAO forward and creating a community for all." Mrs Harrison, Head of Sixth Form

"I have recently joined the Harris Academy Orpington equalities team because I have  strong views that everyone at our academy has the right and the opportunity to their own values and beliefs. I have a strong connection to the LGBTQ+ community and that I will help support and guide both students and adults within the academy in supporting them in enhancing their knowledge with LGBT and the great work that they have done in recent years both locally and nationally." Mr Thompson, HLTA

"I became a race champion at HAO because I wanted to 'be the change' we need in our academy. I believe as an academy we have made great efforts in establishing an environment for inclusion and diversity. However, I can see where there is a space for development to be made and I want to be a 'developer'." Miss Edwards, Head of Science.


We are proud to announce that we were recently awarded the Gold Equalities Award from EqualiTeach. A huge thank you to our staff and students that have helped us to achieve this. Together, We Can!

Click here for our New Article on the award: Equalities Gold Award March 2023.

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