Free School Meals - 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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To apply for Free School Meals for your child, you must be in receipt of one of the following benefits: Income Support Income-based Jobseekers Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit Child tax credit with an annual gross income into the household that is no more than £16,190, provided you are not entitled to working tax credit. If you are entitled to any part of working tax credit there is no eligibility with the exception of working tax run-on as shown below Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit To complete an application you will need to provide: Your own name and date of birth Contact details National Insurance Number or National Asylum Seekers Number Child's name and date of birth School your child is attending/will attend. After completing the application online and submitting the form, there are three possible outcomes: Found – Confirmed the eligibility to Free School Meals – please inform the Academy at info@harrisorpington.org.uk immediately. Not Found – You are not eligible to Free School Meals. Service Down – Please try again later. If your child is eligible for Free School Meals, you will receive an immediate confirmation.  Upon receipt of this, the Academy will process your child’s application for Free School Meals within 24 hours where possible. May I remind you that it is your responsibility to inform the Academy of any changes in your circumstances that may affect your eligibility for Free School Meals. 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