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14/02/25

Read the book, complete the quiz and enjoy the reward! pic.twitter.com/Mczlw3rU1S

14/02/25

This is now taking place on Thursday 27th February 4.30 - 6.30

13/02/25

Our fabulous governor, Richard Hughes, led his third week of filmmaking workshops with Harris Sixth Formers from Orpington and Bromley. The students handled a professional film camera and learnt scripting & narrative techniques used in documentary filmmaking pic.twitter.com/rgdS0IVLke

13/02/25

Earn a wage, gain experience and get qualified - all at the same time! ✅ From GCSEs to master's degrees, there's an apprenticeship for everyone. Start your journey at https://t.co/1uoO3OEe4c#NAW2025 pic.twitter.com/uJqJgkCSUO

12/02/25

🚨 1 DAY TO GO! 🚨 Thinking about an apprenticeship? Got questions about applying, finding the right one, or what it’s really like? 🤔 Join us LIVE on TikTok tomorrow from 16:30 (UK) as a UCAS expert & apprentice answer your questions💬 Sign up here: https://t.co/OQN55A0N6N pic.twitter.com/52hqjLMHtE

12/02/25

Do you know an inspiring new teacher? Zac Moxon, one of our judges, shares what makes a great entry for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year. Celebrate the difference they're making in your school community by nominating today: https://t.co/9k7eL9mvGv pic.twitter.com/zhIY7OjFni

12/02/25

Looking for some new kit? Got an expedition coming up and not sure what to pack? 🤔 We can help with that! Check out our DofE Expedition Kit Guide! It’s packed full of useful information and is aimed at helping participants and parents to choose and then find the right kit for… pic.twitter.com/qmlurIH8Oj

11/02/25

It’s in England! We’re celebrating the positive impact apprenticeships have on young people – especially if you do your DofE as an apprentice! ✅ We work with lots of organisations to offer DofE Business to their staff as part of early careers… pic.twitter.com/kMKDuVHhhI

11/02/25

Half term is from Monday 14th February to Friday the 21st February 2025. We hope you enjoy the break and are refreshed for next half term when school is open again on 24th February. pic.twitter.com/QcwaFvJcDQ

10/02/25

Round two of our amazing 'The Globe Players', this time performing Romeo and Juliet to kick start our Year 9 study of the play. pic.twitter.com/57alJnMCvA

10/02/25

Year 11 are having an immersive English experience revising for their exams. The fantastic Globe Players performing ‘An Inspector Calls’, bringing the play to life and revising the key quotes! An amazing performance! pic.twitter.com/FBuDCfkKZI

06/02/25

Come and speak with us at the Recruitment Fair this Saturday 8 February in Central London. We are looking forward to meeting with talented educators as well as those looking to start their careers in teaching. Register your interest here: https://t.co/8XZOQygomf pic.twitter.com/v7ALtr3aZM

06/02/25

A reminder that 14th February 2025 is a staff training day and that the school is closed to students, with exception to those in Year 11 who have been invited in for masterclasses. pic.twitter.com/qNjcgJK7Wx

06/02/25

A huge thankyou to Carol Pinnock from for delivering a fantastic assembly to Year 10 on the topic of 'Self-esteem and Healthy relationships'.#Childrensmentalhealthweek pic.twitter.com/zlfXWxlj5c

06/02/25

HAO hosted it's annual Careers fair on 31st January. Years 9-13 had the opportunity talk to many experts in their fields about the different career pathways open to them. Thank you to all of our guests that attended.https://t.co/LXsiWb071u pic.twitter.com/psLSadEDs4

28/01/25

There has been a date change for upcoming parent and carer evenings, so please be mindful of the below: Year 8 is now on Thursday 6th February 2025. Year 9 is now on Thursday 20th March 2025.#HAOSaveTheDate pic.twitter.com/CTJf7EPHXO

20/01/25

Congratulations to our Y11 football team! On Friday they had a 4-1 win against . Great teams and a great match had by all.

20/01/25

So many students attended the Principals Breakfast last week for 100% attendance. Well done to all! pic.twitter.com/SVCSbxwQ7E

05/12/24

Apologies to our visitors as this event has been postponed to the 27th February 2025.

02/12/24

A huge thank you to Mr McFarlane, for visiting HAO today to discuss options with our Year 11, 12 and 13 students. pic.twitter.com/Js4DUZTsrk

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Equalities Team

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The HAO Equalities Team (pictured below) is made up of staff from a range of departments and students from a range of year groups. The Equalities Team is passionate about working together to ensure that there is absolute equality for all.

In order to achieve this, we have appointed ‘Equalities Champions’ who ensure that every protected characteristic is represented and supported.    

To date, the team has reviewed the whole-school curriculum to identify and celebrate areas of equality and diversity across subjects. With the help of Student Voice we have updated our curriculum and are now focusing on co-planning the PHSE, assemblies and tutor programme. 

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Examples of how we are promoting equality and diversity within our curriculum include assemblies and lessons across all subjects on equality-related topics such as Black History Month, LGBT+ month, International Women’s Day and GRT month.  

We have also updated the academy uniform policy and the Home/School Agreement so that it is gender-neutral. We have introduced a prejudice log which enables senior leaders to analyse trends and patterns to identify any cases of prejudicial behaviour in the Academy to ensure we become proactive in ensuring they do not happen here.

We have reviewed displays in the Academy to ensure that they are fully representative and meet with the Executive Principal weekly. We have now achieved the Gold Equaliteach Award (March 2023) and are Stonewall Champions.   


What students say...

Students speak about how their student-led Equalities Group is changing attitudes within the school.

 

 

“People don’t always think their voice matters but as part of Student Voice, I will always make sure every voice matters. Promoting participation is vital to change and this school isn’t perfect but embracing its flaws is the reason it is the place to be.

Being a part of equalities has completely transformed my experience at HAO. It has taught me that anything is possible if you are surrounded by the correct people. Never be afraid to take charge and make your voice heard.” Shemaiah

“I joined Student Voice as I would like to be part of the team that changes the academy as a whole and I have strong opinions about specific subjects that I believe could help the school. So far, I think we have made some solid changes such as the classroom rules, the school motto and bringing back PHSE lessons. These have been a decent start but I still think we can do much more.” Thomas

“I joined Student Voice as I believe that there’s so much we can do to make our school the best school it can be. Changes we have already established include our school motto; the words we’ve come up with now are ‘Tenacity, Ambitious, Enterprising’. We have updated and developed our basic class rules to make the students more aware.” Doresa

"Being in the equalities team at HAO has really made me commit myself to promote fairness, diversity, and inclusion, working together with everyone to create a respectable ethos for our school."  Faoziat


Watch a short film about how the Equalities Group started.


Year 8 and 9 students on the Equalities Group discuss how they are working to end discrimination.

 

 


What teachers say…

"I joined the equalities team as I want to be part of promoting equality and diversity in our academy. I believe that by educating staff and students on issues around equality we can bring about positive change and make huge strides in having an inclusive academy where all members of our community feel safe, a sense of belonging and take pride in who they are." Miss Marshall Fraser, Faculty Director

"As a social science teacher, I felt compelled to join the equalities team to embody Emmeline Pankhurst’s 'deeds not words'. It is important to me that we enable all students' voices to be heard and represented. Through positive decisive action, the equalities group enables these voices to be heard, driving HAO forward and creating a community for all." Mrs Harrison, Head of Sixth Form

"I have recently joined the Harris Academy Orpington equalities team because I have strong views that everyone at our academy has the right and the opportunity to their own values and beliefs. I have a strong connection to the LGBTQ+ community and that I will help support and guide both students and adults within the academy in supporting them in enhancing their knowledge with LGBT and the great work that they have done in recent years both locally and nationally." Mr Thompson, HLTA

"I became a race champion at HAO because I wanted to 'be the change' we need in our academy. I believe as an academy we have made great efforts in establishing an environment for inclusion and diversity. However, I can see where there is a space for development to be made and I want to be a 'developer'." Miss Edwards, Head of Science.


We are proud to announce that we were recently awarded the Gold Equalities Award from EqualiTeach. A huge thank you to our staff and students that have helped us to achieve this. Together, We Can!

Click here for our New Article on the award: Equalities Gold Award March 2023.

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