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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

11/06/25

Just some creative line marking on one of our fields this summer. pic.twitter.com/4P0sy62J0u

06/06/25

for all those teachers and school staff out there: National Thank A Teacher Day is coming up on the 18th June. You can send a card to a friend, colleague or teacher, using this link: https://t.co/lexztaa3QH pic.twitter.com/7CsYwlOJZT

06/06/25

HAO received it's Social Value Certificate from this week, which is calculated from the hours our students have volunteered and contributed to and in the wider community. A great achievement to our Bronze, Silver and Gold award participants! pic.twitter.com/EC4XljXuVM

06/06/25

Though we often have Friday fish and chips for lunch, today HAO marked National Fish and Chips day with some extra flare. Thanks to our catering team for providing great food, as always. pic.twitter.com/dTja4pPmV9

03/06/25

A reminder for parents and students of some of our afterschool sporting clubs available this term. pic.twitter.com/gW7pH13Icl

02/06/25

A warm welcome back to our staff and students as we start the summer 2 term. Good luck to those that are finishing the last round of external exams and to those about to start their end of year assessments. pic.twitter.com/F45kzKthla

23/05/25

It is finally the end of the the first summer half term and we want to wish our community a wonderful break next week. For Y11 and Y13, don't forget we have masterclasses taking place: https://t.co/4AhuKYZCYn pic.twitter.com/SNw73mezdb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Level results this summer_July 2020 15th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
A very successful first half term 08th Oct 2021Academy Info Download
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Admission Consultation 02nd Dec 2020Academy Consultations Download
Adverse Weather Notice 24th Jan 2019Academy Info Download
Amazing GCSE Success! 11th Dec 2024Student News Download
Appointment of Head of Academy 11th Mar 2019Academy Info Download
Autumn Term: Covid-19 Update 25th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Banding Tests - 13th December 2024 14th Oct 2024Academy Info Download
Bank Holiday - Monday 19th September 2022 12th Sep 2022Academy Info Download
Change to Academy Timetable 07th Jun 2019Academy Info Download
Change to last day of Term 11th Dec 2020End of Term Download
Change to September 2020 start date 14th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
Change to Time of Lunch 24th Sep 2019Academy Info Download
Changes to KS3 and KS4 28th Jun 2019Academy Info Download
Chartwells Schools Newsletter Sept 2022 24th Oct 2022Academy Info Download
Children of key workers and vulnerable children 20th Mar 2020Academy Info Download
Consultation on the school day Years 7 9 16th Jul 2021Academy Consultations Download
Coronavirus Update 13th March 2020 13th Mar 2020Academy Info Download
Covid confirmed case_Year 9_12.07.21 12th Jul 2021Academy Info Download
Covid-19 Update: 2 confirmed staff cases 14th Dec 2020Academy Info Download
Covid-19 Update: Confirmed Staff Case 24th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Covid-19 Update: First Confirmed Case 12th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Covid-19 Warn and Inform 24th Sep 2021Academy Info Download
Cycle Training 11th Feb 2019Academy Info Download
Duke of Edinburgh - 7 October 2022 07th Oct 2022Enrichment Category Download
Early Closure - Thursday 22nd September 2022 16th Sep 2022Academy Info Download
Early Closure (exception Y11) - 21.09.2023 18th Sep 2023Academy Info Download
Early Closure for Open Evening – Thursday 26th September 2024 16th Sep 2024Academy Info Download
Early Finish on 19/09/2019 13th Sep 2019Academy Info Download
Easter Letter to Parents 03rd Apr 2019Academy Info Download
Elevated Levels of Group A Strep 07th Dec 2022Academy Info Download
End of Half Term Newsletter - February 2023 09th Feb 2023End of Term Download
End of Term Arrangements - December 2024 10th Dec 2024End of Term Download
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End of Term Arrangements December 2021 09th Dec 2021End of Term Download
End of Term Update -Easter 2023 27th Mar 2023End of Term Download
End of Term_Virtual School Online and On Site lessons_08.07.2020 08th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
End of Term, 20th Dec, School Closes 12.40pm 10th Dec 2019End of Term Download
Equalities Gold Award 21st Mar 2023Academy Info Download
Extreme Weather Forecast 14th Jul 2022Academy Info Download
Face Coverings 16th Oct 2020Academy Info Download
February half-term closure and Track and Trace 28th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
First confirmed case of Covid-19: Year 8 student 23rd Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Friday 5th April, School Closes 12.40pm 28th Mar 2019Academy Info Download
Further Planned Industrial Strike Action – Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May 19th Apr 2023Academy Info Download
GCSE Results this summer 15th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
Government Announcement on Schools 05th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Head of Academy Autumn Newsletter 2024 05th Sep 2024Student News Download
Head of Academy Newsletter_24th September 2021 24th Sep 2021Academy Info Download
Head of Academy Newsletter_December 2020 15th Dec 2020Academy Info Download
Head of Academy Newsletter_July 2020 17th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
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Head of Academy Newsletter, February 2020 13th Feb 2020Academy Info Download
Head of Academy Newsletter, November 2019 30th Nov 2019Academy Info Download
Head of Academy Update - June 2024 14th Jun 2024Student News Download
Head of Academy_Virtual Learning Newsletter 1_Jan 2021 11th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Head of Academy_Virtual Learning Newsletter 2 18th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Head of Academy_Virtual Learning Newsletter 3 22nd Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Head of Academy_Virtual Learning Newsletter 4 29th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Head of Academy_Virtual Learning Newsletter 5 05th Feb 2021Academy Info Download
Healthy School Meals 27th Sep 2018Academy Info Download
Healthy School Meals 05th Feb 2019Academy Info Download
Hire our Facilities 23rd May 2025Academy Info Download
Home Testing Kits 23rd Mar 2021Academy Info Download
Industrial Strike Action Plans - 15th & 16th March 2023 10th Mar 2023Academy Info Download
Inset Day Reminder 12th Feb 2019Academy Info Download
Inset Day Reminder: Friday 2nd October 2020 30th Sep 2020Academy Info Download
Last Day of Term 08th Jul 2019End of Term Download
Last Day of Term - Easter 2025 25th Mar 2025End of Term Download
Last Day of Term Arrangements 30th Jun 2022End of Term Download
Last Day of Term Arrangements - July 2024 26th Jun 2024End of Term Download
Last day of term Friday 16th December 2022 RCA 05.12.22 1 07th Dec 2022End of Term Download
Last Week of Term and INSET Day 06th Feb 2023End of Term Download
Lateness to School Reminder FHU 18.01.23 1 20th Jan 2023Academy Info Download
Letter to Examination Groups_Years 11 and 13 05th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Library Timetable 18th Sep 2018Academy Info Download
Live Careers Event for students in Years 11, 12 and 13 22nd Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Live Careers Event for students in Years 11, 12 and 13_logon details 22nd Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Measles-Mumps 19th Sep 2018Academy Info Download
National Anti-Bullying Week / Wear odd socks day on Friday 20th November 16th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
National Apprenticeship Show: 10th February 2021 03rd Feb 2021Academy Info Download
New 654 Bus Timetable 07th Sep 2018Academy Info Download
New Safeguarding Alert - 'Cure' for Autism 02nd May 2024Student News Download
November is a time of remembrance 05th Nov 2021Academy Info Download
Ofsted Inspection at Harris Academy Orpington 04th Sep 2019Academy Info Download
Online Safety 12th Sep 2022Academy Info Download
Operation Encompass 14th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
Options Letter_July 2020 06th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
Own Clothes Day 15th Oct 2019Academy Info Download
Own Clothes Day, 13th Feb 2020 10th Feb 2020Academy Info Download
Parent Governor Nomination Letter Autumn 2023 - with Role Description 02nd Oct 2023Academy Info Download
Parent Ofsted Letter 07th Jul 2023Academy Info Download
Parent SRE Consultation Letter 15th Mar 2021Academy Consultations Download
Parent Voice 10th Sep 2019Academy Info Download
Parent Voice 2020-2021 11th Sep 2020Academy Info Download
Parent Voice 2020-2021 15th Oct 2020Academy Info Download
Parking at Ramsden Road 03rd Nov 2021Academy Info Download
Parking at Ramsden Road 24th Jan 2024Academy Info Download
Parking in Ramsden Road & Parking Fines 03rd Oct 2024Academy Info Download
Partial Closure for Years 9, 10 and 12, 17th March 2020 17th Mar 2020Academy Info Download
Partial Opening update for Yrs 10 and 12 - 27.05.2020 27th May 2020Academy Info Download
Partial Opening Yr10 - 22.05.2020 22nd May 2020Academy Info Download
Partial Opening Yr12 - 22.05.2020 22nd May 2020Academy Info Download
Partnership with Co-op - Cost of Living 30th Jan 2023Academy Info Download
PE Kit Expectiations 18th Jan 2022Academy Info Download
PE Top Consultation 13th Jul 2022Academy Consultations Download
Positive Pathways and Uniform 08th May 2019Academy Info Download
Positive Press Release - February 2025 27th Feb 2025Academy Info Download
Positive response from Students 17th Sep 2020Academy Info Download
Proposed Strike Action During February and March RCA 20.01.23 1 20th Jan 2023Academy Info Download
Proposed Strike Action Update RCA 26.01.23 27th Jan 2023Academy Info Download
Punctuality to School 18th Jan 2022Academy Info Download
Reading Festival: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 12th Feb 2021Enrichment Category Download
Reading Festival: Willy Wonka Golden Ticket 12th Feb 2021Enrichment Category Download
Remembrance Day - Thursday 11th November 2021 03rd Nov 2021Academy Info Download
Remote Learning Provision 10th Jan 2022Academy Info Download
Return to Autumn Term 19th Jul 2022Academy Info Download
Return to School: Monday 8th March 2021 01st Mar 2021Academy Info Download
Return to the Academy – Wednesday 4th January 2023 21st Dec 2022Academy Info Download
Safer School Partnership 12th Jan 2022Academy Info Download
School Help and Advice Reporting Page (SHARP) system 07th Jun 2022Academy Info Download
School Travel Newsletter 21st Jul 2022Academy Info Download
Second Covid-19 confirmed case in Year 10 16th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Sixth Form Letter 25th Jan 2019Academy Info Download
Spring Term: Important Update 31st Dec 2020Academy Info Download
Start of Term and mass testing in schools 23rd Dec 2020Academy Info Download
Students' Survey 22nd Feb 2021Academy Info Download
Submitting Online work via Microsoft Teams 21st Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Summer Letter to Parents_07.07.2020 07th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
Summer term mock exams and assessments 23rd Mar 2021Academy Info Download
Supporting Test and Trace during the festive season 17th Dec 2020Academy Info Download
Temporary changes to the School Week for Year 13 16th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Temporary changes to the School Week for Year 8 13th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Temporary changes to the School Week for Year 9 10th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Timings of the School Day 2021-2022 25th Aug 2021Academy Info Download
Twitter Account & The Orpington 100 30th Jan 2019Academy Info Download
Ukulele Offer 15th Jul 2020Academy Info Download
Update on Government Guidance 04th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Update to School Opening - 2nd March 2023 28th Feb 2023Academy Info Download
Virtual Careers Fair feedback from 1st February 2021 08th Feb 2021Academy Info Download
Virtual Information Evening_19th January 2021_Summer Exams 2021 20th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
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Virtual School Online timetable 07.05.2020 07th May 2020Academy Info Download
Virtual School Quiz 24th Jun 2020Academy Info Download
Welcome Back to Years 8 and 9 Students 19th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Welcome to Year 11 Letter 06th Sep 2018Academy Info Download
Year 10 Assessment Schedule 29th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Year 10 Mock Exams - 2-6 Dec 2019 27th Nov 2019Academy Info Download
Year 10 Parents' Evening, Weds 11 March 27th Feb 2020Parents Evening Download
Year 10 Raising Achievement Evening_29th September 2021 20th Sep 2021Academy Info Download
Year 11 13th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Year 11 - Next Steps meetings 21st Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Year 11 and 13 Summer Exam Information Evening Notes 17th Mar 2021Academy Info Download
Year 11 and Sixth Form at Harris Academy Orpington 25th Jan 2021Academy Info Download
Year 11 GCSE Examinations 25.03.2020 25th Mar 2020Academy Info Download
Year 11 Newsletter - October 2020 21st Oct 2020Academy Info Download
Year 11 Raising Achievement Evening_29th September 2021 20th Sep 2021Academy Info Download
Year 11 Students 18th Jun 2019End of Term Download
Year 13 Grades and Destinations 25.03.2020 25th Mar 2020Academy Info Download
Year 13 Mock Exams 16th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
Year 13 Spring Assessments and timetable 04th Mar 2021Academy Info Download
Year 6 - 7 Welcome Evening 19th Jun 2019Academy Info Download
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Year 7 Assessments 18th Nov 2020Academy Info Download
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