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06/03/25

Today, students had to find hidden posters of giants by 'whiffling' around site, with each form returned earning 'humplehammer' points. Cannot wait to see who the winners are! pic.twitter.com/FKmGDGfBCi

06/03/25

Home challenges were the best way to win BFG points - but the week has not finished yet and there is still time to get some of these in! pic.twitter.com/hrglYYju7a

06/03/25

Students had the chance to win 1 BFG point for every competition entered. These would be counted and added to each form tutors total, with a winner named from each challenge, winning a prize and a further 3 points. pic.twitter.com/4Rlo9l9MrG

06/03/25

HAO didn't just celebrate , we have been celebrating all week! The 'human beans' have been competing against each other in their form tutors to become one of the characters from BFG... pic.twitter.com/SngFUXwdE5

06/03/25

Year 11 Parents/Carers Evening is on the 13th March 2025. pic.twitter.com/yAmYzG5wtR

03/03/25

An impressive display for an away game against a tough opponent. Onto the semi-finals!

03/03/25

Well done to our HAO 6th form team on their 7-1 win today in the Quarterfinals of the . The match started with a swift 0-1 to , but the team rallied and went on to win. 🏅⚽️ pic.twitter.com/BSSxw1QXVF

01/03/25

is on the 6th March. What are you reading to mark this occasion?https://t.co/OV7EqU36fH pic.twitter.com/4xL0l7ONca

28/02/25

And lastly, there may have been a theme in the staff attire today... We hope everyone has a great weekend! pic.twitter.com/j2cam6DGKz

28/02/25

Government Performance Tables show value of Harris Academy Orpington: https://t.co/YRygd0fwM3 pic.twitter.com/3qDGT1Q7Y6

28/02/25

Whilst staff also got to enjoy some snacks later on. pic.twitter.com/twU7vsF0bj

28/02/25

Students also got to enjoy the cuisine prepared by our catering team at lunch pic.twitter.com/JnkWh2CUcn

28/02/25

Today at HAO we celebrated Jamaica Day! Students learnt more about the Jamaican culture, some facts about the country and where our staff are from. pic.twitter.com/eHvsxxbrQt

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

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Posted on November 6th 2019

Marco Joins British Cycling School of Racing

We'd like to congratulate Marco (pictured in orange below), one of our students whose passion and talent for cycling is being recognised at a national level.

This year was Marco's first year racing in the under 16s. Marco managed to impress coaches and riders alike and has been awarded a spot in the British Cycling Regional School of Racing. This is an amazing achievement. To be awarded a spot in the Regional School of Racing you have to show keen racing skills and also have competed in British Cycling accredited races across the country. 

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While most youngsters were sleeping late and lounge around a pool in the Summer holidays, our Marco trained and raced against some top flight bike racers in Belgium for three weeks! Marco races for the Panagua cycling team, based in Hayes.

Apart from his busy school commitments, Marco is training super hard, currently coached by a British Cycling Coach. From January, Marco will be coached and looked after by Trevor Court, a former performance coach for Team Dimension Data, a professional World Tour Team of Mark Cavendish.

Apart from training and racing this year, Marco also rode 160 miles in one day, raising £350 for Qhubeka, a charity very close to his heart. Qhubeka mobilise kids in Africa with bicycles so instead of walking 20kms to school every day, they can now ride to school. 

Ultimately Marco's ambition is to be a professional cyclist! 

Well done, Marco, for everyone at Harris Academy Orpington.

Ms Fletcher

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