Term Dates - Harris Academy Orpington
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Term Dates - Harris Academy Orpington
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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?
@HarrisFed
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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.
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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
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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.
follow us
@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
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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.
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@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
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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.
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@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.
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16/01/26
What are you reading currently? Check out our recommendations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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
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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
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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
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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
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Term Dates
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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issue four of HAO Post
- December 2019.
Head of Academy: Richard Carey
Harris Academy Orpington,
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
01689 819 219
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Term Dates - Harris Academy Orpington
View our posts
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@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
follow us
@haorpington
10/03/26
Image
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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.
follow us
@haorpington
16/01/26
What are you reading currently? Check out our recommendations.
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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.
follow us
@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
follow us
@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
follow us
@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
follow us
@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
follow us
@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.
Central Office
Harris Federation
Harris Teaching School
Harris Careers
Harris Sixth Form
Bexley
Harris Academy Falconwood
Harris Garrard Academy
Brent
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
Harris Primary Academy South Kenton
Bromley
Harris Academy Beckenham
Harris Academy Orpington
Harris Girls' Academy Bromley
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands
Clapham
Harris Academy Clapham
Harris Clapham Sixth Form
Croydon
Harris Academy Beulah Hill
Harris Academy Purley
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Harris Invictus Academy Croydon
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Harris Primary Academy Croydon
Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
Harris Primary Academy Kenley
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Greenwich
Harris Academy Greenwich
Haringey
Harris Academy Tottenham
Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park
Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane
Havering
Harris Academy Rainham
Harris Rainham Sixth Form
Merton
Harris Academy Merton
Harris Academy Morden
Harris Academy Wimbledon
Harris Primary Academy Merton
Newham
Harris Academy Chobham
Southwark
Harris Academy Bermondsey
Harris Academy Peckham
Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich
Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich
Harris Primary Academy East Dulwich
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
Stratford
Harris Science Academy East London
Sutton
Harris Academy Sutton
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
Thurrock
Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Academy Ockendon
Harris Academy Riverside
Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred
Harris Primary Academy Mayflower
Wandsworth
Harris Academy Battersea
Westminster
Harris Academy St. John's Wood
Harris Westminster Sixth Form
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Calendar & Term Dates
Term Dates
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:
Page Downloads
Term Dates HAO 2022 23
01st Feb 2022
Download
Term Dates HAO 2023 24
14th Mar 2023
Download
Term Dates HAO 2024 25
03rd Jan 2024
Download
Term Dates HAO 2025 26
16th Jul 2025
Download
HAO Term Dates 2026 27
20th Apr 2026
Download
Calendar & Term Dates
School Calendar
Term Dates
Academy Day
Featured News
Sports Clubs at HAO - Summer Term
Read Full Article
HAO Y8 and Y9 vs Babington House for the Win!
Read Full Article
Annual Conference and Empowering Youth Throug...
Read Full Article
Remembrance Day - Least we forget
Read Full Article
Latest School Newsletter
Download
issue four of HAO Post
- December 2019.
Head of Academy: Richard Carey
Harris Academy Orpington,
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG
01689 819 219
Email Us
Find Us
Useful Links
Harris Federation
Term Dates
Prospectus
Admissions
Paper Copies
Harris Careers Education
How to Find Us
Harris Federation Policies
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