Website Privacy Statement - Harris Academy Orpington View our posts @haorpington 13/03/26 This week HAO proudly took part in National Science Week, embracing this year’s inspiring theme: “Curiosity – What’s Your Question?” We believe every great idea begins with a question. So we ask our whole community: What’s your question? @HarrisFed Video @haorpington 10/03/26 Image @haorpington 10/03/26 World Book Day took place last week, but as part of the fun activities throughout the week, students produced some great work. Below are a few examples from some of our talented students. @haorpington 10/03/26 This week HAO is celebrating Science Week, with this years theme ‘Curiosity - what’s you Question?’ Here are some of our staffs curious questions. @haorpington 06/03/26 On its way to becoming a yearly event, HAO students are once again taking part in the Mini London Marathon for schools, creating our own mini marathon in the last 2 weeks for the spring term. #WeRunTogether @haorpington 02/03/26 The new spring/summer term sports clubs go live this week. Make sure you sign up and bring the right kit to participate. @haorpington 16/02/26 As its half term, we didn’t want our students missing out on such a celebration, so incorporated it into our week. Thank you to @SchoolCatering @HarrisFed #LunarNewYear @haorpington 16/02/26 The catering team at HAO created an amazing range of foods for lunch last week to celebrate the Lunar New Year, which is tomorrow. @haorpington 12/02/26 🎓 Happy National School Governors’ Awareness Day! A huge thank you to all our dedicated school governors who give their time, expertise, and passion to support our schools and help every pupil thrive. Your commitment makes a real difference every day. #NSGAD #SchoolGovernors @haorpington 30/01/26 Event Reminder - Year 8 Parents Evening is next week. Students will have appointment sheets to book in the meetings. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. @haorpington 23/01/26 HAO is launching its attendance challenge  from Monday. What is the prize I hear you ask... the most improved year group will have a pizza party on the last day of this half term. Last time, Y10 were the winners. Lets see who comes out on top this time. @haorpington 16/01/26 What are you reading currently? Check out our recommendations. @haorpington 05/01/26 Event Reminder - Year 11 Parents Evening is this week. Students have already had their appointment sheets. We look forward to seeing you all on Thursday. @haorpington 15/12/25 Finally, a reminder: The last day of this term is 19/12/2025, and the Academy will close to all students at 12.45pm. Students will be allowed to wear their own clothes, including Christmas jumpers, and we ask all to bring a £1 donation that will go to our local charity. @haorpington 15/12/25 Whilst Y11 resume career discussions to support them in planning their future pathways. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to take part in their first HAO Sixth Form taster day - an exciting chance to experience what life could be like with us after GCSEs. @haorpington 15/12/25 End of Term Highlights - As we approach the final week of term, our focus is on exploring the next steps for not only our students, but those that could join us next year. Banding day was a success as we welcomed prospective students and their parents - with a mop up this week. @haorpington 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 @haorpington 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! @HarrisFed @haorpington 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 👇 #Education #Advocacy #HAO @HarrisFed @haorpington 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. @HarrisFed @haorpington X Wall Harris Academies All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration. 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