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17/09/25

- A reminder of our upcoming Open Events at HAO starting next week for both Y7 and Y12. shorturl.at/XzULx

12/09/25

Please see the sport enrichment and clubs being run this term at HAO. There is a mix of lunchtime and after-school activities that students are welcome to attended. We are hoping to expand our propgramme and offer more clubs in the near future and will keep you updated

12/09/25

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12/09/25

The start of term is well and truly underway with all year groups having now completed their first full week back. It has been great to welcome our new Y7 cohort and some new faces to our staff team this September.

03/09/25

- A quick reminder of our upcoming Open Events at HAO this September for both Y7 and Y12. shorturl.at/XzULx

21/08/25

Mr Carey said: “This is another fantastic set of GCSE results for HAO, reflecting the tremendous efforts of both our students and the staff who have supported them... we are excited to see all that they go on to achieve in their futures.”

21/08/25

A massive congratulation to our 2025 Y11 cohort who received their results today. HAO saw another fantastic set of results, with an increase from last year in the number of students achieving a 5 or above in both Maths and English. shorturl.at/Yhyyi 

19/08/25

With GCSE Results day this week, don't forget you can also directly enrol into our amazing Sixth Form! Wishing all students on Thursday the best of luck!

19/08/25

Mr Carey said: "Congratulations to all our students on their very well-deserved results which reflect the unwavering commitment of students and staff to academic excellence... I am so pleased that so many are now able to take up places on their university courses of choice".

19/08/25

On Thursday 14th August 2025, the HAO Y13 students celebrated a well deserved set of Results! Congratulations to all! shorturl.at/0aTzO

15/08/25

- HAO Open Events

31/07/25

Whilst the Careers Team supported Y10 in uncovering a range of diverse career pathways. Each event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals, discover different career fields, and gain insight into the skills and qualifications needed for success.

31/07/25

As we relax into the second week of the summer break, we reflect on the last week of term. Thank you to the PE department for organising a fantastic HAO Sports Day on the last day of term. It was a brilliant way to wrap up the year!

27/07/25

As we look at our displays for the new academic year, we found this lovely acknowledgment from those that did the mini marathon, as part of the onsite contribution this year.

17/07/25

🌞 Even in this warmer season -  with our shirt sleeve order helping all to feel a little cooler in the heat - our incredible staff and  students have been busy sorting generous donations. Keep an eye out for a notice going out tomorrow on how to collect items from the school

17/07/25

We’d also like to extend our deepest thanks to  for their generous donation of hygiene products for our students. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!  

17/07/25

Congratulations to Jackson! We are excited and proud to announce that Jackson has officially signed his professional contract with Wycombe FC. He will continue to complete his CTECH Sport Diploma in this next academic year at HAO.  

17/07/25

- HAO Open Events for both Y7 and Y12.

11/07/25

Taking in the language, culture and their fair share of the French cuisine (yummy), students and staff had a brilliant few day taking in the sites, with wonderful staff like Mr Koubaa, Ms Austin, Ms Gatton and Mr Conboy.

11/07/25

This week has been a great week for some, who had the chance to explore France for a few days. Though the journey back was a late one - it was a great trip!

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Posted on November 6th 2019

Marco Joins British Cycling School of Racing

We'd like to congratulate Marco (pictured in orange below), one of our students whose passion and talent for cycling is being recognised at a national level.

This year was Marco's first year racing in the under 16s. Marco managed to impress coaches and riders alike and has been awarded a spot in the British Cycling Regional School of Racing. This is an amazing achievement. To be awarded a spot in the Regional School of Racing you have to show keen racing skills and also have competed in British Cycling accredited races across the country. 

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While most youngsters were sleeping late and lounge around a pool in the Summer holidays, our Marco trained and raced against some top flight bike racers in Belgium for three weeks! Marco races for the Panagua cycling team, based in Hayes.

Apart from his busy school commitments, Marco is training super hard, currently coached by a British Cycling Coach. From January, Marco will be coached and looked after by Trevor Court, a former performance coach for Team Dimension Data, a professional World Tour Team of Mark Cavendish.

Apart from training and racing this year, Marco also rode 160 miles in one day, raising £350 for Qhubeka, a charity very close to his heart. Qhubeka mobilise kids in Africa with bicycles so instead of walking 20kms to school every day, they can now ride to school. 

Ultimately Marco's ambition is to be a professional cyclist! 

Well done, Marco, for everyone at Harris Academy Orpington.

Ms Fletcher

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