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03/10/25

1 month ago today we welcomed back our staff and students  as we all returned to school. It's been a busy couple of weeks, but we say thank you to all our visitors attending our open events...

25/09/25

It’s the end of the evening and our catering student volunteers have some treats as they leave for home…yummy! Thank you to everyone that joined us tonight. Don’t forget we have another open morning tomorrow if you haven’t already signed up.

25/09/25

Music has some student vocalists tonight, playing instruments and singing in other languages. Whilst art, design technology are putting on a show as always

25/09/25

Science as always conducting some exciting experiments. Many of which our students will get to experience as they move from Y7 to Y13.

25/09/25

Just some of the lovely works and activities available tonight from our Humanities dept

25/09/25

Our catering team on top form showing exactly what our students eat every day

25/09/25

Mr Carey giving his welcoming speech and explaining what HAO is all about.

25/09/25

The doors are open and catering students have started to prep a cake. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

25/09/25

Getting ready for our open evening tonight and the weather is looking good. Come and join us from 5-8pm

17/09/25

- A reminder of our upcoming Open Events at HAO starting next week for both Y7 and Y12. shorturl.at/XzULx

12/09/25

Please see the sport enrichment and clubs being run this term at HAO. There is a mix of lunchtime and after-school activities that students are welcome to attended. We are hoping to expand our propgramme and offer more clubs in the near future and will keep you updated

12/09/25

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12/09/25

The start of term is well and truly underway with all year groups having now completed their first full week back. It has been great to welcome our new Y7 cohort and some new faces to our staff team this September.

03/09/25

- A quick reminder of our upcoming Open Events at HAO this September for both Y7 and Y12. shorturl.at/XzULx

21/08/25

A massive congratulation to our 2025 Y11 cohort who received their results today. HAO saw another fantastic set of results, with an increase from last year in the number of students achieving a 5 or above in both Maths and English. shorturl.at/Yhyyi 

21/08/25

Mr Carey said: “This is another fantastic set of GCSE results for HAO, reflecting the tremendous efforts of both our students and the staff who have supported them... we are excited to see all that they go on to achieve in their futures.”

19/08/25

With GCSE Results day this week, don't forget you can also directly enrol into our amazing Sixth Form! Wishing all students on Thursday the best of luck!

19/08/25

On Thursday 14th August 2025, the HAO Y13 students celebrated a well deserved set of Results! Congratulations to all! shorturl.at/0aTzO

19/08/25

Mr Carey said: "Congratulations to all our students on their very well-deserved results which reflect the unwavering commitment of students and staff to academic excellence... I am so pleased that so many are now able to take up places on their university courses of choice".

15/08/25

- HAO Open Events

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Reading & Literacy

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Adding reading to your daily routine supports both literacy and wellbeing - and it can be very enjoyable too! 

This page has lots of helpful tips and tricks to keep reading engaging and positive. 

If you have any queries concerning passwords, reading tips or how to find reading materials please email our librarian Mrs Smith via h.smith@harrisorpington.org.uk


Accelerated Reader: 

Accelerated Reader is a great tool for all Year 7-9 students to support your independent reading practice. Develop your reading skills most effectively by choosing appropriately challenging books.

When you have finished reading your book you can log on to Accelerated Reader using the link below and we will track your activity and reward you with Faculty Points for every successful quiz you take.

If you have any queries concerning passwords, reading levels, or getting hold of books, please contact our librarian Mrs Smith via h.smith@harrisorpington.org.uk

Accelerated Reader Log on: https://global-zone61.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/2240520

How often should I being reading?

The short answer is, as often as you like! During a normal school week, every student has a minimum of 40 minutes dedicated to reading. To help continue this habit while at home, we are encouraging students to aim to read at least 2—3 times a day for 20 minutes. if you can, including 20 minutes reading aloud to a parent, sibling or even a pet! Try and build in one reading aloud session each day.


Bedrock Vocabulary: 

Reading will really help to keep our brains active, engaged and learning.  At Harris Academy Orpington, all Year 7-9 students have been using an online program Bedrock Vocabulary Learning to develop your vocabulary acquisition.

To make required progress across the programme, you must complete at least three lessons a week, which run for 20 minutes each. Your login and password details have been provided to you by the English Department. If you have lost these details, you can ask your parent or carer to email Mrs Smith (H.smith@harriorpington.org.uk) In the email please make clear the name of your English teacher so she can find your details.

Remember you can download Bedrock onto your phones and ipads too! The English Department will track your activity and reward you with Faculty Points for every green progress made each week.

Bedrock Vocabulary Log on: https://bedrocklearning.org/hello/