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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?
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10/03/26
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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.
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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
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#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!
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@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 👇
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#HAO
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@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.
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How We Learn
Enrichment
Enrichment
All students in Y7-9 have a timetabled Enrichment class that is built into their timetable. This means that all students will attend at least one enrichment per week, with many attending far more.
Why not take part in our huge range of
clubs and activities
, including table tennis, chess, cheerleading, STEM, boxing, rounders and much besides.
Our enrichment programme offers a broad and interesting variety of activities. They aim to extend and develop what students study during the day and provide opportunities for them to make accelerated progress and learn about new, more challenging concepts.
We also offer a huge range of
visits and trips
as well as the opportunity to take part in
performances and productions
Harris Experience
The Harris Experience is a programme for the
most-able
secondary school students across the Harris Federation. It broadens students’
cultural and academic experiences
to give them outstanding preparation for some of the country’s top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
Students are exposed to a wide range of cultural experiences including special events at Christie’s auctioneers, visits to the Royal Opera House, science events at Imperial College and bespoke lectures at the University of Oxford. Find out more about the
Harris Experience
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Students at Harris Academy Orpington have the opportunity to gain a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. For the past seven decades, the charity has inspired and transformed the lives of millions of young people from all walks of life. From volunteering to physical activities, life skills to expeditions, achieving a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities.
For more information about the awards at Harris Academy Orpington contact our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award co-ordinator Alex Spooner at
a.spooner@harrisorpington.org.uk
Jack Petchey Foundation
Established in 1999, the Jack Petchey Foundation makes grants to programmes and projects that benefit young people aged 11-25. There are nine awards per academic year from September to June and all award winners celebrate their achievements at an awards ceremony which is held in November. Students are nominated and winners chosen by their peers.
Each winner receives £200 to spend on something for the school, for example, something academic, such as books, or something to celebrate achievements, such as a special trip for a club, or an addition to the playground.
The Jack Petchey Foundation exists to raise the aspirations of young people, to help them take advantage of opportunities and play a full part in society.
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