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11/07/25

The Harris Federation Festival of Music showcased some wonderful talent from across the federation. Our students loved every single minute. pic.twitter.com/yTHqevUasL

09/07/25

Steel Pans playing Classical music! Soloists, Choir. Y5 electric guitar solo! The talent in our schools is amazing! Congrats to all of you, what wonderful performances. pic.twitter.com/TjYEnwK9KV

28/06/25

DOE Update ‘we will be 45 minutes ‘ until we reach Ockendon due to traffic

28/06/25

D of E Silver: day 3 is done! All packed up and on the bus. ETA back to school 1.45om.

28/06/25

D of E Silver Day 3: they are off early! pic.twitter.com/UwwU3o5Kp6

27/06/25

D of E: all back at camp.

27/06/25

Day 2 has started - perfect weather for walking. pic.twitter.com/MHXAXFC9bo

26/06/25

Setting up camp after a long day walking pic.twitter.com/P8b08C8Z8o

26/06/25

Beautiful day ☀️ pic.twitter.com/vJE5Mq61RF

26/06/25

Silver D of E Assessment Expedition has officially started! pic.twitter.com/5feuLDLc3x

25/06/25

Well done to our year 7 rounders team for finishing 3rd place in the Borough at last nights rounders rally 🥉 pic.twitter.com/GNl6ZULJ7R

24/06/25

After a successful Pride themed bake sale on Monday, the cake stall will be up and running again during break time on Wednesday in the network area. Cakes are £1 each. Cash only please. pic.twitter.com/HttdFJKxE2

23/06/25

Some of our year 7’s have attended the Carnegie illustration awards at Harris Chafford Hundred today!  📖 📕 pic.twitter.com/i7AqFttC9F

23/06/25

A selection of year 7 & 9 students attended the prestigious Carnegie awards event at Civic Hall. Some of our student’s have read nearly 8 of the prescribed books- amazing! 📖 🏆 pic.twitter.com/OO2vS82h2l

18/06/25

Well done to our year 10 rounders team for placing 2nd in Essex at today’s regional rounders finals! pic.twitter.com/sLPYHUik6u

07/06/25

D of E: groups are all out and walking. A few downpours already! pic.twitter.com/yDoAJxGynw

06/06/25

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06/06/25

All students back at camp and cooking dinner. pic.twitter.com/BWX5P4GyEk

06/06/25

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06/06/25

D of E Bronze Assessment Expedition is off pic.twitter.com/zdwnbjxBtE

Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

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Bexley

Brent

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Clapham

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Greenwich

Haringey

Havering

Merton

Newham

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Stratford

Sutton

Thurrock

Wandsworth

Westminster

The Academy Day

A typical school week at HAOC is approximately 35 hours per week.

The start and finish times for each day vary depending on the year group, and are detailed below. 

Students should arrive at least 5 minutes prior to these times to avoid being late:

Year Group Start Time Finish Time
Year 7, 8, and 9

Monday & Friday line-up at 8.45am

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday line-up at 8.15am

 Monday to Friday 3.25pm
Year 10

Monday 8.20am

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday line-up at 8.15am

Friday line-up at 8.45am

 Monday to Friday 3.25pm
Year 11

Monday 8.50am

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8.20am

 Monday to Friday 3.25pm
Sixth Form

Monday & Friday 8.50am

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 8.20am

 Monday to Friday 3.25pm

A full timetable will be in operation for all year groups.

Students will have a staggered break (15 minutes), and lunch (30 minutes).

Students will attend 5 lessons each day of approximately 65 minutes each.