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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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Term Dates

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 2025-26

AUTUMN TERM 2025

TERMS DATES:                     Wednesday 3 September to Friday 19 December 2025 incl.

                                             (Last day of term = early closure)

Students Staggered              Wednesday 3 September 2025 - Year 7s and Year 12s only.

Start of term:                         Thursday 4 September 2025 – All Students

HALF TERM:                          Monday 20 October to Friday 31 October 2025 incl.

STAFF INSET DAYS                *Monday 1 September 2025

School Closed to Students:   *Tuesday 2 September 2025

                                                 *Friday 10 October 2025 (Federation T&L) 

Christmas Break – Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 incl.

SPRING TERM 2026

TERM DATES:                       Monday 5 January to Friday 27 March 2026 incl.

                                             (Last day of term = early closure)

HALF TERM:                         Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026 incl.

STAFF INSET DAYS :           *Friday 13 February 2026 (Federation Post 16)

School Closed to Students   (Y11/13 will attend masterclasses on February INSET) 

Easter Break – Monday 30 March 2026 to Friday 10 April 2026 incl.

SUMMER TERM 2026

TERM DATES:                        Monday 13 April – Friday 17 July 2026 incl.

                                              (Last day of term = early closure)

HALF TERM:                          Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026 incl.

BANK HOLIDAY:                     Monday 4 May 2026 (Academy Closed)

STAFF INSET DAYS               *Monday 20 July 2026 (taken as twilight)

School Closed to Students:   

                                               

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