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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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Opportunities & Enrichment

At Harris Orpington Sixth Form, we understand the importance of offering our students as many opportunities as possible to prepare for their next steps in life.

To complement our academic curriculum, there are extensive co-curriculum opportunities throughout the school year to support students’ wellbeing and to improve and diversify their skills.

This includes:

  • On-site gym and training facilities
  • Annual trips to universities and the world largest careers fayre ‘Skills London’
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
  • Preparation for adult life including finance management, wellbeing and stress management.
  • One-to-one university application support with a dedicated careers advisor
  • Harris Experience Advanced- a programme for our most able students who are frequently invited to workshops and seminars along with trips to Russell Group universities
  • One-week work experience
  • Volunteering both within the Academy community and our local community
  • A structured PSHE programme
  • A dedicated culture slot each week (see sessions that have run below so far this academic year)
  • Support for students for specialist supplementary tests such as the BMAT and UKCAT
  • Weekly opportunities in a variety of fields sent to students each week for them to apply for. This could be additional work experience, grants to apply for etc
  • Student Leadership opportunities - we run several committees including charity and equalities
  • Mentoring younger students including peer reading

Picture1Sixth Form Culture Sessions

Examples of our culture sessions held so far this year.

  • Being an Adult in a School Environment
  • Student Leadership
  • Study Skills Sessions
  • For Jodie
  • Discover Programme
  • Nestle Mentoring Scheme
  • Moneywize
  • Just Like Us
  • Road Safety
  • Bromley Sexual Health
  • Bold Voices
  • Unifrog
  • Skills London