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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

17/04/25

Year 12 Parents Evening is next week: 24th April 2025https://t.co/fViGGLz8NT pic.twitter.com/ZE6oIPEAkT

04/04/25

Congratulations to Year 9 for best attendance! What was the reward I hear you ask? A wonderful pizza party with their tutors. pic.twitter.com/ViEsPjAM49

04/04/25

And for parents supporting their children in the build up, please see this helpful guide for student. https://t.co/U9Sj1VKcTo pic.twitter.com/m5bcdGIvyk

04/04/25

As well as a reminder of policies and guides: https://t.co/uEZnf5lqlj

04/04/25

Though the break is upon us in just a few hours, Year 11 are reminded of the following GCSE Exams Subject Revision resource available to them.https://t.co/P2842heZV5 pic.twitter.com/SbGp4gRkfj

04/04/25

Reading competition time! pic.twitter.com/o5fcjCFz8L

04/04/25

The half term starts today! A reminder that students break up earlier today. We wish all our staff, students, parents and carers a wonderful break. See you on the 22nd April. pic.twitter.com/37dmL4LvBg

02/04/25

Year 11 students have pulled together this great poster, advertising that this Friday is own clothes day. Students and staff are asked to bring in a £1 donation. Proceeds will go towards the Year 11 Prom. pic.twitter.com/3JJ4eBBwlK

01/04/25

The next school holiday is just around the corner, from the 7th April until the 18th April. We look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday 22nd April 2025, all refreshed after their break . pic.twitter.com/vaf4L8WXSb

31/03/25

There was even some time to pop into the National Gallery pic.twitter.com/GtRHCFpc8W

31/03/25

From the classic to the contemporary, it's always a great way to see how artists interpret and use different media. pic.twitter.com/VEfY6XO5pY

31/03/25

Our sixth form students had the pleasure on Friday last week, of travelling up to the to see some of the different styles of portrait artwork. pic.twitter.com/cA1eoyaYoS

27/03/25

It was such a success, students nearly overran the session! With a goodie bag to help them practice their new learnt techniques, we look forward to future workshops. Thanks Ms Francis for arranging such a great workshop experience. pic.twitter.com/O0mLuFwUu9

27/03/25

Thank you to So You Aesthetics, who attended on Monday to give 28 HAO students a hands on workshop. pic.twitter.com/ADQrJQKx4F

27/03/25

A fantastic talk from to our young artists yesterday. They introduced the different colleges within the University and the courses offered. They also delivered a task to students on creative careers. A great talk for those looking at a future in the arts! pic.twitter.com/yJ0olJObDs

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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