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20/03/25

An amazing experience to Parliament yesterday evening for some of our students as they sat in on the launch of the WEN Annual Review for 24-25. Thank you to for allowing our students to listen to the discussions taking place.https://t.co/NxlTT8qsnH pic.twitter.com/Inv5PFmw5E

19/03/25

Easter Holiday Fun! Find out if your child is eligible for free holiday club places this half term where they can meet new friends, take part in creative, physical activities and enjoy free, nutritious meals each day. Browse our events and book now: https://t.co/RYIwHRXQau pic.twitter.com/KWEER8oUMj

19/03/25

The top 6 things UK university admission teams look for when reviewing your UCAS application🎓 https://t.co/LCl1elqdfl pic.twitter.com/QTtbO4fbad

13/03/25

Year 9 Parents Evening is on the 20th March 2025. pic.twitter.com/SgjAiwefFU

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

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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 2024-25

SPRING TERM 2025

TERM DATES:                Monday 6 January to Friday 4 April 2025 incl.

 

HALF TERM:                   Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February 2025 incl.

 

STAFF INSET DAYS:      *Friday 14 February 2025 (Federation Post 16)

 

BANK HOLIDAY:              Monday 21 April 2025 (Academy Closed)

 Easter Break – Monday 7 April 2025 to Friday 18 April 2025 incl.

SUMMER TERM 2025

TERM DATES:                 Tuesday 22 April – Tuesday 22 July 2025 incl.

 

HALF TERM:                    Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May 2025 incl.

 

BANK HOLIDAY:              Monday 5 May 2025 (Academy Closed)

 

STAFF INSET DAYS:       *Monday 21 July 2025 (taken as twilight)

                                          *Tuesday 22 July 2025 (taken as twilight)

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 – Friday 2 January 2026 incl.

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