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25/08/26

A delayed post but a big Congratulations to all our HAO students on their GCSE results. We are proud of your achievements and excited to see many of you continue to grow, succeed, and shine in our Sixth Form. Read our website article here:  shorturl.at/B5Po2

13/08/26

Congratulations to our Class of 2026! We are incredibly proud of all our students who have achieved a fantastic set of A Level results today. We are especially delighted to celebrate HAO's first-ever Oxford University place!  

26/05/26

Last week, our students enjoyed a fantastic opportunity taking part in a  workshop. The positive impact was clear, with many eager to continue developing their skills. Thank you to Centre Stage Theatre Academy. tinyurl.com/yhbpd8kp

26/05/26

A busy and celebratory end to the half term saw the H2H attendance challenge end with tutor group 7A taking away the Bongo Bingo celebration event. Well done for most improved attendance.

01/05/26

Check out this weeks new books to explore.

01/05/26

We are delighted to be hosting a HAO Culture, Heritage and Identity Day this term on 22/05/2026. The day is to celebrate the incredible diversity within our academy community and to recognise and express our individuality, along with some curious questions.

13/03/26

This week HAO proudly took part in National Science Week, embracing this year’s inspiring theme: “Curiosity – What’s Your Question?” We believe every great idea begins with a question. So we ask our whole community: What’s your question? Video  

10/03/26

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10/03/26

World Book Day took place last week, but as part of the fun activities throughout the week, students produced some great work. Below are a few examples from some of our talented students.

10/03/26

This week HAO is celebrating Science Week, with this years theme ‘Curiosity - what’s you Question?’ Here are some of our staffs curious questions.

06/03/26

On its way to becoming a yearly event, HAO students are once again taking part in the Mini London Marathon for schools, creating our own mini marathon in the last 2 weeks for the spring term. 

02/03/26

The new spring/summer term sports clubs go live this week. Make sure you sign up and bring the right kit to participate.

16/02/26

As its half term, we didn’t want our students missing out on such a celebration, so incorporated it into our week. Thank you to   

16/02/26

The catering team at HAO created an amazing range of foods for lunch last week to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which is tomorrow.

12/02/26

🎓 Happy National School Governors’ Awareness Day! A huge thank you to all our dedicated school governors who give their time, expertise, and passion to support our schools and help every pupil thrive. Your commitment makes a real difference every day.  

30/01/26

Event Reminder - Year 8 Parents Evening is next week. Students will have appointment sheets to book in the meetings. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

23/01/26

HAO is launching its attendance challenge  from Monday. What is the prize I hear you ask... the most improved year group will have a pizza party on the last day of this half term. Last time, Y10 were the winners. Lets see who comes out on top this time.

16/01/26

What are you reading currently? Check out our recommendations.

05/01/26

Event Reminder - Year 11 Parents Evening is this week. Students have already had their appointment sheets. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday.

15/12/25

Finally, a reminder: The last day of this term is 19/12/2025, and the Academy will close to all students at 12.45pm. Students will be allowed to wear their own clothes, including Christmas jumpers, and we ask all to bring a £1 donation that will go to our local charity.

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Opportunities & Enrichment

Achieve. Experience. Become more

Take Every Opportunity.

Sixth form is about more than qualifications. From leadership roles and enrichment activities to work experience, trips, volunteering and university programmes, you will have opportunities to boarded your horizons and build confidence for the future.

Enrichment Programme:

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

Challenge yourself through:

  • Volunteering
  • Expedition
  • Physical activity
  • Skill development

Develop resilience, teamwork and leadership whilst gaining a nationally recognised award.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Develop:

  • Research skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Academic writing
  • Independent learning

Sport and Wellbeing

Students can participate in:

  • Football
  • Netball
  • Tennis
  • Our onsite gym
  • Fitness programmes
  • Recreational sport

An opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle whilst developing teamwork, resilience and self-discipline.

Volunteering and Mentoring

Make a Difference

As role models within the academy, Sixth Form students have opportunities to:

  • Support younger students academically
  • Mentor students in Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Work alongside staff in lessons
  • Develop leadership and communication skills
  • Contribute positively to the school community

For students interested in education, teaching, healthcare or leadership careers, volunteering provides invaluable experience.

Cookery for Independence

Skills for Life

Students can develop practical life skills through our cookery enrichment programme.

Learn to:

  • Prepare healthy meals
  • Cook on a budget
  • Plan balanced menus
  • Develop confidence in the kitchen
  • Build independence for university and adult life

This popular enrichment helps students gain essential skills they will use long after leaving Sixth Form.

Kinetic Football Academy Click the link to know more about the Kinetic Foundation

Study. Train. Compete.

Our Academy continues to work with and grow a strong cohort of skilled students, alongside  Kinetic Football Academy. 

The Kinetic Foundation work with young people in South East England delivering a wide range of educational opportunities for them to learn new skills and improve their employment potential. 

We will be running the Academy alongside the subjects offered in our Sixth Form. You will study three Level 3 subjects alongside Academy teaching.

Student leadership

Lead, Influence, Inspire

  • Student and deputy principal
  • The senior student representative for the Sixth Form. Leading student voice
  • Teaching and learning ambassador
  • Promoting academic excellence and student voice regarding learning.
  • Community and charity lead
  • Leading charitable initiatives and community engagement projects promoting inclusion and belonging.
  • Student wellbeing lead
  • Supporting wellbeing, inclusion and student support initiatives.
  • Events and communication lead
  • Coordinating Sixth Form events, open evenings and student communications.

Work experience. Every student, every placement

We are proud of our aim to ensure every single student participates in a work experience placement in year 12 to ensure students’ horizons are broadened. Students are given time and guidance to ensure they  find a meaningful placement in an industry they are thinking of moving into in the future. 

Students have placed in many fields including:

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Education
  • Sport
  • Science
  • Public services

Educational Visits & Experiences

Examples:

  • University visits and study programmes with departments i.e. psychology at UCL
  • National Archives
  • Theatre visits
  • Science events
  • Geography fieldwork
  • Guest speakers
  • Careers conferences