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03/12/25

LBB's upcoming winter HAF programme will run again from 22nd December to 31 December 2025 The programme offers free holiday club places, including activities and healthy meals for families with children 5-16 years old who get FSM. Book directly:  shorturl.at/uluNm

27/11/25

Well done to our Year 8 and Year 9 football teams, who both won their tense and entertaining matches, by 1 goal. Both our goalkeepers saving last minute penalties to hold out for the win! Great effort by all!

24/11/25

What a week at HAO last week! From advocacy and community engagement, assessments galore,  to student achievements and a little theatre magic – here’s what we’ve been up to in images 👇       

19/11/25

Well done to the Year 10 football team on their 7-2 win on Monday night in the Bromley League. Two wins from two, making it a successful campaign so far.

14/11/25

To support our learners, we delivered half-term masterclasses across a range of subjects, ensuring students had access to expert guidance and tailored sessions.  shorturl.at/kDBj2

14/11/25

With half-term now behind us, the past few weeks have been have been full of energy, learning, and meaningful activities. Our school community has been working hard, especially as students prepared for GCSE resit exams and Year 11 assessments.

11/11/25

Every November, our country comes together to observe Remembrance Day. It’s a time to honour the courage & sacrifice of those who served in the armed forces & gave their lives for our freedom. Today, HAO will join the nation in a one-minute silence to reflect & pay our respects.

03/10/25

and our parents and cares for attending information evenings. We look forward to the coming weeks activities.

03/10/25

1 month ago today we welcomed back our staff and students  as we all returned to school. It's been a busy couple of weeks, but we say thank you to all our visitors attending our open events...

25/09/25

All experiments were fully supervised by our Head of Science Ms Edward’s and Mrs Miller, our Science Technician

25/09/25

It’s the end of the evening and our catering student volunteers have some treats as they leave for home…yummy! Thank you to everyone that joined us tonight. Don’t forget we have another open morning tomorrow if you haven’t already signed up.

25/09/25

Business studies also got in on the quizzing action - can you guess the logos?

25/09/25

Music has some student vocalists tonight, playing instruments and singing in other languages. Whilst art, design technology are putting on a show as always

25/09/25

Looking down a microscope, can you tell what the objects are?

25/09/25

Science as always conducting some exciting experiments. Many of which our students will get to experience as they move from Y7 to Y13.

25/09/25

With some offering treats as prizes

25/09/25

Just some of the lovely works and activities available tonight from our Humanities dept

25/09/25

Our catering team on top form showing exactly what our students eat every day

25/09/25

Mr Carey giving his welcoming speech and explaining what HAO is all about.

25/09/25

The doors are open and catering students have started to prep a cake. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

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Posted on November 11th 2021

Students at Harris Academy Orpington pay their respects on Armistice Day

Rememberance Day 21This Thursday, students at Harris Academy Orpington in Bromley held a special charity cake sale during which they raised over £200 for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

As part of the school’s remembrance events, students and staff at the academy paid their respects to the fallen during a special whole-school ceremony. As well as listening to poetry and readings, over 700 students and staff came together on the school’s playing field in silence at 11am while Federation music lead teacher, Mr Ian Rowe, played The Last Post on the trumpet. Mr Rowe is the Principal Trumpet of the award winning XBY Concert Band and the Polished Brass Quintet.

As part of their Armistice Day events, staff at the academy also arranged tutorials and assemblies during the week to help students reflect on importance of remembrance.

Commenting on the day, David Astin, Executive Principal at Harris Academy Orpington, said:

“It is so important that we give our students an understanding of what has come before them and remember all those who gave their lives in service. It was a moving day, and it was particularly special to see our whole school community come together during the two-minute silence.

“I’d like to congratulate our students on their fundraising on behalf of the Poppy Appeal – they showcased their baking and organisations skills but also their generosity and kindness. Well done to all involved.”

Watch Ian Rowe play the Last Post here: Click Here for first video and Click here for the second video.

Listen to Mr Soar reading Laurence Binyon’s poem here: Click here

 

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