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16/05/25

As we approach the last half term, this is a reminder that many of the year groups will have end of year assessments taking place soon. To help, we have created year group assessment revision packs, now available on our website.https://t.co/oLgKKs6hRO

14/05/25

Last week some of our Y12 students attended a High Performance Roadshow event for schools. Six students from HAO attended the live filming of a podcast episode and had a great time hearing from inspirational individuals. pic.twitter.com/HZ1csJVdta

14/05/25

There was an award ceremony at the end of the talk, with a possible six awards. Two of these awards went to Harris students and one, to our very own Shyanne for 'responsibility'. Congratulations Shyanne! Visit our website for more details on the event: https://t.co/jcPdSW8aeU pic.twitter.com/78xz0I3xDT

14/05/25

Hosted by , the event 'The Game Plan Roadshow' featured panel discussions and interactive activities aimed to develop the skills, resilience and mental strengths needed for the workplace.https://t.co/Ysc2fCpHfz

08/05/25

At the end of last term, some of our sixth form students in biology, art and psychology got a chance to visit the and Bethlem Museum of the Mind. All to boost their knowledge and understanding, giving insight to treatments as well as the artwork created by patients pic.twitter.com/6OqaWpeUTC

08/05/25

A huge congratulations Y8 Uni who was one of the talented Lingua Chef winners this year. The Federation MFL LinguaChef competition invites students to create culinary dishes inspired by cuisine from around the world. pic.twitter.com/JkaMuNXj67

08/05/25

Uni prepared a delicious Japanese sushi dish which won over the judges. Uni was presented with a stunning Lingua Chef 2025 trophy, as well as a bag of cooking items, her own Lingua Chef 2025 apron, and a beautifully illustrated graphic novel recipe book. pic.twitter.com/wq4wjsssh0

08/05/25

At the end of last term, some of our sixth form students in biology, art and psychology got a chance to visit the and Bethlem Museum of the Mind. All to boost their knowledge and understanding, giving insight to treatments as well as the artwork created by patience pic.twitter.com/VqeOmw70IQ

08/05/25

Check out the schools website for the full exam timetable for Y11 and sixth form, in the coming weeks. We have also set up some masterclass sessions and you can read about how to prep for the exams and the rules and regulations here: https://t.co/cdvEBeQPis pic.twitter.com/HJJqN2x14z

02/05/25

All the key UCAS dates and deadlines for May 🗓️ We’re closed this Bank Holiday Monday, but you can still find all of the support and advice you need on our website: https://t.co/6rqb0wSa4N pic.twitter.com/hlqi3dpEKB

02/05/25

HAO U19 Bromley Cup Champions 2024/25! The U19 Bromley Cup final yesterday. The boys settled into the game quickly and after 2 minutes were already 1-0 up against a good . pic.twitter.com/4RNkr3Q9Na

02/05/25

A few subs and some calm heads prevailed, and the next 5 minutes belonged to HAO. A penalty awarded that Solomon dispatched comfortably to make it 5-4 to HAO. The team held on for the final 2 minutes to take the win. A close and very tense game but still a victory for HAO. pic.twitter.com/hJ9t9snn5a

02/05/25

The second half started with confidence, precision and good decision making as HAO went up to 4-0 by the 50th minute. However, upped their game and something shifted as they clearly dug deep, bringing the score to a nail biting 4-4, and only minutes left. pic.twitter.com/5h35Z1XkyE

02/05/25

The team were really firing on all cylinders and were soon 2-0 up after Tise’s fantastic solo run from half-way, meaning HAO were 3-0 up by half time. A comfortable first half.#kinetic pic.twitter.com/8lOI1yFXd6

02/05/25

HAO Bromley Cup Champions 2024/25! Our 6th team of back-to-back winners. The boys settled into the game quickly and after 2 minutes were already 1-0 up against a good . pic.twitter.com/Ug6GSVTCDd

25/04/25

Some of our Y10 students exploring the realms of kayaking as part of their sport education studies. pic.twitter.com/2eMPDTuXks

25/04/25

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24/04/25

Winifred Nicholson loved to depict rural life through her artistic output, whether that was painting or making a rag rug. Our captures the artist behind the new display at . 📷Winifred Nicholson by Pamela Chandler, 1969 © Jovan… pic.twitter.com/zfjWNd2D2p

23/04/25

Year 7 Parents Evening is on 1st May 2025 pic.twitter.com/stiN6plgwf

22/04/25

The start of the summer term is today! We look forward to welcoming everyone back. pic.twitter.com/pfbfz2UrHN

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Enrichment

All students in Y7-9 have a timetabled Enrichment class that is built into their timetable. This means that all students will attend at least one enrichment per week, with many attending far more.

Why not take part in our huge range of clubs and activities, including table tennis, chess, cheerleading, STEM, boxing, rounders and much besides.

Our enrichment programme offers a broad and interesting variety of activities. They aim to extend and develop what students study during the day and provide opportunities for them to make accelerated progress and learn about new, more challenging concepts.

We also offer a huge range of visits and trips as well as the opportunity to take part in performances and productions.

Harris Experience

The Harris Experience is a programme for the most-able secondary school students across the Harris Federation. It broadens students’ cultural and academic experiences to give them outstanding preparation for some of the country’s top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.

Students are exposed to a wide range of cultural experiences including special events at Christie’s auctioneers, visits to the Royal Opera House, science events at Imperial College and bespoke lectures at the University of Oxford. Find out more about the Harris Experience.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Students at Harris Academy Orpington have the opportunity to gain a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. For the past seven decades, the charity has inspired and transformed the lives of millions of young people from all walks of life. From volunteering to physical activities, life skills to expeditions, achieving a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities.

For more information about the awards at Harris Academy Orpington contact our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award co-ordinator Alex Spooner at a.spooner@harrisorpington.org.uk.

Jack Petchey Foundation

Established in 1999, the Jack Petchey Foundation makes grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. There are nine awards per academic year from September to June and all award winners celebrate their achievements at an awards ceremony which is held in November. Students are nominated and winners chosen by their peers.

Each winner receives £200 to spend on something for the school, for example, something academic, such as books, or something to celebrate achievements, such as a special trip for a club, or an addition to the playground.

The Jack Petchey Foundation exists to raise the aspirations of young people, to help them take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society.

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