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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.” pic.twitter.com/jzugGPltHU

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.https://t.co/QYhf3LwrRK pic.twitter.com/i5T28A08xd

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! pic.twitter.com/p6pjpEJkMu

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". pic.twitter.com/5vgYwSFuoA

19/08/25

On Thursday 14th August 2025, the HAO Y13 students celebrated a well deserved set of Results! Congratulations to all!https://t.co/1YuBr8N3gR pic.twitter.com/880db7SwSR

15/08/25

- HAO Open Events pic.twitter.com/UjeiT5BBYC

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. pic.twitter.com/x99tFJ4frt

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! pic.twitter.com/mR7z7zd8Kf

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. pic.twitter.com/b4MYPkV6rC

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! pic.twitter.com/pYs9JsDd7q

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. pic.twitter.com/fJainJRReH

17/07/25

- HAO Open Events for both Y7 and Y12. pic.twitter.com/z4p7qCP8ov

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. pic.twitter.com/ZOH5ShMowk

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! pic.twitter.com/NLtGP1zUni

08/07/25

- HAO Open Events pic.twitter.com/pVZ1GRZK6P

30/06/25

A quick reminder of our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bOglL The is also a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along to meet staff and ask any questions you may have. pic.twitter.com/77MtPEGFpN

23/06/25

Book on to our Open Events for this September 2025 via the MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/mGews2Dt7Y

18/06/25

Our Open Events are live to book onto, for this September via an MS Forms on our website:https://t.co/iBb51bNIwd We are also holding a Year 5 Parents Information Evening on the 3rd July at 5.30pm. Do come along and meet the Head of Academy and ask any questions. pic.twitter.com/HLp0cZ5tmb

15/06/25

Our Sixth Form taster is fast approaching! Join us on the 10th July 2025 pic.twitter.com/5bfCvm7tM7

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Orpington 100 Books

FHU orpington 100 poster PP“Reading is a passport to countless adventures"

The Orpington 100 is a list of 100 books (see below) that the staff, students and parents believe will inspire students.

Students taking up the challenge will gain hugely from the experience, whether reading for pure pleasure or to broaden their knowledge and literary horizons. Why not take up the challenge yourself and read some or all of the books too, and then discuss them with your child? The staff at the academy will also be reading the books and discussing them with students.

Do you have spare copies?

The library has copies of all the books listed below but if you have additional copies to donate please ask your child to hand it in at reception. Your book will be a very welcome addition to our library.

We’d also welcome your views on the books we have chosen. If you have any comments or thoughts please send them to info@harrisorpington.org.uk.

The Orpington 100 list

Book Author
1984 George Orwell
A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens
A Monster Calls Patrick Ness
A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snickett
A Vew from the Bridge Arthur Miller
A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle
Alice in Wonderland Lewis Carroll
Alex Rider Series Anthony Horowitz
An Inspector Calls J.B Priestley
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging Series Louise Rennison
Animal Farm George Orwell
Artemis Fowl Series Eoin Colfer
Beloved Toni Morrison
Birdsong Sebastian Faulks
Boy in the Striped Pjyamas John Boyne
Boys Don't Cry Malorie Blackman
Boys Don't Knit T.S.Easton
Brilliant World of Tom Gates Series L Pichon
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl
Charlotte's Webb E.B.White
Coram Boy Jamila Gavin
Demon Dentist David Walliams
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Jeff Kinney
Divergent Series Veronica Roth
Dork Diaries Series Rachel Renee Russell
Face Benjamin Zephaniah
Fantastic Mr Fox  Roald Dahl
Flour Babies Anne Fine
Frankenstein Mary Shelley
Goodnight Mr Tom Michelle Magorian
Goosebumps Series R.L.Stine
Harry Potter Series J K Rowling
Holes Louise Sachar
Horrible Histories Series Martin Brown
I am David Anne Holm
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou
Jekyll and Hyde R.L.Stevenson
Little Stars Jacqueline Wilson
Lord of the Flies William Golding
Macbeth William Shakespeare
Madame Doubtfire Anne Fine
Maggot Moon Sally Gardner
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Ransom Riggs
Murder Most Unladylike Series Robin Stevens
My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece Annabel Pitcher
Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) Series Philip Pullman’s
Noughts and Crosses Series Malorie Blackman
Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck
Oliver Twist Charles Dickens
One Flew Over  The Cuckoo's Nest Ken Kesey
Our Day Out Willy Russell
Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief Series Rick Riordan
Private Peaceful Michael Morpurgo
Ratburger David Walliams
Skellig David Almond
Skullduggery Pleasant Series Derek Landy
Stardust Neil Gaiman
Stone Cold Robert Swindells
Such A Fun Age Kiley Reid
The Book Thief Marcus Zurak
The Borrowers Mary Norton
The Box of Delights John Masefield
The Breadwinner Deborah Ellis
The Bunker Diaries Kevin Brooks
The Catcher In The Rye J.D.Salinger
The Colour Purple Alice Walker
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime Mark Haddon
The Darkness is Rising Susan Cooper
The Day Dreamer Ian McEwan
The Diary of Anne Frank Anne Frank
The Fault in our Stars John Green
The Girl of Ink and Stars Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Giver Lois Lowry
The Graveyard Book Neil Gaiman
The Great Gatsby J.Scott. Fitzgerald
The Handmaid's Tale Margaret Atwood
The Hate you Give Thomas, Angie
The Hobbit J.K.Tolkein
The Hunger Games Series Suzanne Collins
The Life of Pi Yann Martel
The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe C.S.Lewis
The Maze Runner Series James Dashner
The Outsiders  S.E. Hinton
The Portrait of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Series Sue Townsend
The Secret Garden Frances Burnett
The Tattooist Of Auschwitz Heather Morris
The Twits Roald Dahl
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase Joan Aiken
The Woman in Black Susan Hill
Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe
To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee
Tracy Beaker Jacqueline Wilson
Trash Andy Mulligan
Two Weeks with the Queen Morris Gleitzman
Unbearable Paul Jennings
War Horse Michael Morpurgo
Welcome to Nowhere Elizabeth Laird
Where The World Ends Geraldine McCaughrean
Wonder R.J. Palacio