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13/11/24

Some students from years 8 - 10 visited High House Production Park to explore the ideas of costume and stage design. We were lucky enough to see real life set being built, painted and assembled for The Royal Opera house. Then students were able to design their own costumes. pic.twitter.com/pw2UCyL2gg

05/11/24

Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 21st November 5.00-7.00pm.We are delighted to welcome internal and external students to HAOC for our Sixth Form Open Evening, where you will have the opportunity to meet with staff and current students.https://t.co/f9lPmUCgtG

05/11/24

Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 21st November 5.00-7.00pm.We are delighted to welcome internal and external students to HAOC for our Sixth Form Open Evening, where you will have the opportunity to meet with staff and current students to find out more about our Sixth Form.

08/10/24

Year 10 drama students have all created wonderful homework based on Drama Practitioners we have been studying this half term. Here are a few excellent examples. pic.twitter.com/cS6fJ9k7p8

04/10/24

Three of our talented students have had their final Harris in Harmony rehearsal today ahead of next weeks performance! Can not wait to watch them. pic.twitter.com/lJDXHJYHGP

03/10/24

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01/10/24

Year 10 were lucky enough to experience a workshop by last Friday, in which they got to explore the use of movement and the written word. This will enable them to be more physical in future projects! Thanks hope to work with you again soon. pic.twitter.com/aQ7PGDjAdg

25/09/24

🚨 U16 Netball Rally 🚨 was due to take place on Monday 30th September. This has been postponed. Netball club will continue as normal after school on Monday.

23/09/24

HAOC is welcoming Yr 6 students into the academy for an Open Evening on Thursday 26th September from 5.00-7.00pm. We look forward to seeing you there! For full details and to BOOK YOUR PLACE click below. https://t.co/Ef6Ki9a8EO

19/09/24

Some of our sports leaders completing a blindfolded obstacle course to work on their communication and teamwork. pic.twitter.com/Rl9CRNLYPh

17/09/24

Exciting and positive start to Year 7 Performing Arts Enrichments today. pic.twitter.com/RpGXWEH9Pc

16/09/24

Excellent turn out for netball club tonight. pic.twitter.com/UK850o8QYn

16/09/24

🚨 ⚽️ Year 10 boys football training is CANCELLED tonight. Please see a member of the PE department if you have any questions. ⚽️ 🚨 All other clubs are going ahead as normal.

05/09/24

Please see the table for PE clubs this half term. Clubs will begin on Monday 9th September 3:30-4:30pm. If you have any questions please see a member of the PE department ⚽️🏐🏈 pic.twitter.com/MpdUYzNFzq

19/07/24

Moving onto our afternoon events. Who will be this years overall sports day winners?🏆 pic.twitter.com/GAi4ULATrE

19/07/24

Sports Day 2024 is underway 🏆 pic.twitter.com/H3u4tYMTMy

18/07/24

Year 8s having fun at Hever Castle 🏰 pic.twitter.com/7cTDO2Qbf9

18/07/24

Visiting Hever Castle and having an amazing time making memories! 🏰✨ pic.twitter.com/sG3g4tO6fh

17/07/24

Students presenting their sustainable hot sauce Dip ‘n Season at Drapers’ hall Enterprise Challenge. Sharon, Jasmine, Anais, Divine, Capprice 💪🎤🎯 pic.twitter.com/309SAXuSN5

17/07/24

Students preparing for the Enterprise challenge! From 20 teams, down to the final 4. Wishing our Harris Ockendon team best of luck tonight 🍀 pic.twitter.com/XNJtgHDUcF

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Term Dates 2025-2026

Autumn Term 2025
Staff Training / Non-Student Days
Monday 1st September 2025 -
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
First Day Back for Years 7 & 12 Wednesday 3rd September 2025
First Day Back for all other year groups    Thursday 4th September 2025
Staff Training / Non-Student Day Friday 10th October 2025
Half Term
Monday 20th October 2025 -
Friday 31st October 2025
All students return Monday 3rd November 2025
Last day of Term - 1/2 Day, students leave at 12.35pm Friday 19th December 2025
Spring Term 2026
Staff Training / Non-Student Day Monday 5th January 2026
First Day Back For Students Tuesday 6th January 2026
Staff Training / Non-Student Day for Yrs 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 (Yrs 11 & 13 to attend school as normal) Friday 13th February 2026
Half Term
Monday 16th February 2026 -
Friday 20th February 2026
All students return Monday 23rd February 2026
Last Day of Term Friday 27th March 2026
Summer Term 2026
First Day Back For Students Monday 13th April 2026
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026
Half Term
Monday 25th May 2026 -
Friday 29th May 2026
All students return Monday 1st June 2026
Last Day of Term Friday 17th July 2026