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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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November 2026

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Resit Public Exams

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25Nov
HAO Science Fair & Showcase

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December 2026

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Year 11 Parents Evening

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11Dec
BANDING DAY

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End of Autumn Term

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January 2027

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Start of Spring Term - All students on Site

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Official UCAS Deadline: 6pm

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18Jan05Feb
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21Jan
Year 8 Parents Evening

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28Jan
Year 7 Parents Evening

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29Jan
Year 9 DTP/MEN Vaccinations

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February 2027

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Year 10 Parents Evening

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INSET DAY

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15Feb19Feb
HALF TERM

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March 2027

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Art Exhibition

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Year 9 Parents Evening

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08Mar
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18Mar
Year 12 / 13 Parents Evening

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25Mar
Early DIsmissal 12:45pm

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26Mar
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29Mar09Apr
SPRING BREAK

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April 2027

19Apr
Art Written Exam (11Y)

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20Apr
Art Written Exam (11W)

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22Apr
Art and D&T Practical exams

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23Apr
Art and D&T Practical exams

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26Apr
Art Digital Portfolio Lessons (11Y)

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27Apr
Art Digital Portfolio Lessons (11W)

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29Apr
Art Digital Portfolio Lessons (11W)

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29Apr
Art Digital Portfolio Lessons (11Y)

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May 2027

03May
BANK HOLIDAY

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04May
Art Digital Portfolio Lessons (11W)

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04May
Y11/Y12/Y13 Public Exams Begin

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05May
HPV - Year 8 Vaccinations

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06May
Art Digital Portfolio Lessons (aaY)

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10May21May
Year 7 & Year 9: Assessment 2 Window

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31May04Jun
HALF TERM

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31May
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June 2027

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Y8 Assessment Window

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HPV Catch Up - Year 8

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24Jun24Jul
YEAR 11 PROM

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July 2027

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MFL Paris Trip

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06Jul
Year 6 Transition Day

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08Jul09Jul
HOLD for Duke of Edinburgh

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15Jul16Jul
HOLD for P16 Duke of Edinburgh

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19Jul21Jul
KS3 Computer Science Drop Down

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Year 10 and 12 WEX

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22Jul
Sports Day

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August 2027

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A' LEVEL RESULTS DAY

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GCSE RESULTS DAY

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December 2027

10Dec
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