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05/07/24

3 Y7 scientists participated in the Egg Race yesterday, a competition involving STEAM challenges (and a scavenger hunt). One of the challenges was to engineer a working trebuchet that would launch an item (a yummy marshmallow), into an open distance. pic.twitter.com/L2ubcr3xW5

07/06/24

Save the date Sixth Form Applications!For more information on how to apply, click the following link: https://t.co/bt57c12ljm pic.twitter.com/3ysJ4yS1BH

06/06/24

In recognition of D-Day, the HAO catering team adapted their lunch menu (and venue), to some of the things people would have eaten at the time. A great display and some very yummy food. pic.twitter.com/saFipFZ4JE

28/05/24

Y13 had a fantastic cultural farewell lunch, to celebrate the end of their time at HAO, with 3 tables of homemade dishes from Jerk chicken, dumplings, pizza and baked sweet treats. Thank you to everyone who supported the whole process to ensure it was the perfect family send off. pic.twitter.com/KZR6gfVRqB

28/05/24

Congratulations to our 6th form football team on winning the U19 Kent School Academies League. The second trophy of the year! A domestic double having secured the U19 Bromley league!

20/05/24

Last Friday saw another great session for Fitness club at Harris Orpington. This time the group were doing a little boxercise and padwork. pic.twitter.com/zHcdT7XNFB

19/05/24

As draws to a close, here are 6 reminders for the hard days.Remember to prioritise your wellbeing, and give support to those who might need it.👇 Comment below your own positive reminders that help you during a tough day. pic.twitter.com/dHvOMcdvkg

10/05/24

HAO Basketball is up and running. It was a great turn out for our second Basketball session with Nxt Level Coaching.All students really enjoyed the session and are looking forward to next week’s already! pic.twitter.com/PBe30TU2OK

27/04/24

Kinetic Harris Orpington ~ Bromley Cup Winners 2024 🏆🥳 https://t.co/9lTDZaq9LY | pic.twitter.com/DlUdu3WiHk

25/04/24

HAO - The best sixth form team in Bromley!! For this talented group, the expectation was to bring back a trophy this year and the boys truly delivered. pic.twitter.com/J4gMt4q1S9

10/04/24

🎶🎵 Save the date! 🎵🗣🎻🎺📯 🥁🎷🎸🎹 🎼 🎵 🎶#HAOmusic https://t.co/GIydiUQuea

03/04/24

Looking for activities for your young people to do over Easter? The Roman Legion exhibition is still on! Book tickets asap!🐰🌼🥚🐣 https://t.co/4xlttE29qy

03/04/24

🎶🎵 Save the date! Lots of current and former HAO students have learned with over the years. 🎵🗣🎻🎺📯 🥁🎷🎸🎹 🎼 🎵 🎶#HAOmusic https://t.co/Xni0javjA0

03/04/24

Looking for activities for your young people to do over Easter? Book places asap!🐰🌼🥚🐣 https://t.co/OgwZJX4MSq

03/04/24

🎶🎵 Well done to Alisha in Year 9 who performed two pieces at the piano concert on Monday evening last week! 🎹 🎼 🎵 🎶#HAOmusic pic.twitter.com/FXiQ0z5TSP

03/04/24

🎬Interested in how to make a movie?🎬 🎥🎞🎬📽🍿 https://t.co/KeeqyYkFEo

26/03/24

🎶🎵 Register now! 🎵🥁🎻🎷🎺🎸📯 🎼 🎵 🎶#HAOmusic https://t.co/YkfMOxDHB5

26/03/24

🎶🎵 Register now! 🎵🗣🎤🎭 🎼 🎵 🎶#HAOmusic https://t.co/iQ1ycScCOH

25/03/24

🎶🎵 Every penny counts! Twice! 🎵🗣🎤🎭 🎼 🎵 🎶#HAOmusic https://t.co/WDWj6OHJmJ

23/03/24

🎶🎵 Apply now! 🎵🗣🎤🎭 🎼 🎵 🎶#HAOmusic https://t.co/q0gCy5E7He

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Term Dates

Since attendance at school is key to success, parents and carers are urged not to take family holidays during term time. It is now illegal to take students out of school during term time without the Principal's written authorisation.

TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2023-24

AUTUMN TERM 2023

TERMS DATES:               Monday 4 September to Friday 22 December 2023 incl.

Staggered start:              Tuesday 5 September 2023 - Year 7s and Year 12s only

                                       Wednesday 6 September 2023 – All Students

HALF TERM:                    Monday 16 October to Friday 27 October 2023 incl.

STAFF INSET DAYS:        *Monday 4 September 2023

                                       *Friday 6 October 2023 (Federation Teaching and Learning)

Christmas Break – Monday 25 December 2023 – Friday 5 January 2024 incl.

SPRING TERM 2024

TERM DATES:                 Monday 8 January to Thursday 28 March 2024 incl.

HALF TERM:                   Monday 12 February to Friday 16 February 2024 incl.

STAFF INSET DAYS:      *Friday 9 February 2024 (Federation Post 16)

BANK HOLIDAY:             Friday 29 March 2024 (Academy Closed)

Easter Break – Friday 29 March 2024 to Friday 12 April 2024 incl.

SUMMER TERM 2024

TERM DATES:                 Monday 15 April – Tuesday 23 July 2024 incl.

HALF TERM:                    Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May 2024 incl.

BANK HOLIDAY:              Monday 6 May 2024 (Academy Closed)

STAFF INSET DAYS:        *Monday 22 July 2024 (taken as twilight)

                                          *Tuesday 23 July 2024 (taken as twilight)

 

TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2024-25

AUTUMN TERM 2024

TERMS DATES:             Monday 2 September to Friday 20 December 2024 incl.

 

Staggered start:           Tuesday 3 September 2024 - Year 7s and Year 12s only

                                     Wednesday 4 September 2024 – All Students

 

HALF TERM:                 Monday 21 October to Friday 1 November 2024 incl.

 

STAFF INSET DAYS:     *Monday 2 September 2024

                                       *Friday 11 October 2024 (Federation T&L) 

Christmas Break – Monday 23 December 2024 – Friday 3 January 2025 incl.

SPRING TERM 2025

TERM DATES:                Monday 6 January to Friday 4 April 2025 incl.

 

HALF TERM:                   Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February 2025 incl.

 

STAFF INSET DAYS:      *Friday 14 February 2025 (Federation Post 16)

 

BANK HOLIDAY:              Monday 21 April 2025 (Academy Closed)

 Easter Break – Monday 7 April 2025 to Friday 18 April 2025 incl.

SUMMER TERM 2025

TERM DATES:                 Tuesday 22 April – Tuesday 22 July 2025 incl.

 

HALF TERM:                    Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May 2025 incl.

 

BANK HOLIDAY:              Monday 5 May 2025 (Academy Closed)

 

STAFF INSET DAYS:       *Monday 21 July 2025 (taken as twilight)

                                          *Tuesday 22 July 2025 (taken as twilight)

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