Welcome to Harris Academy Ockendon

Welcome from the Principals

Welcome to Harris Academy Ockendon, an academy that aims to become the most successful academy in Essex, providing all our students with a first class education and amazing life experiences. This reflects our personal outlook on life and on education. We only get one life and we should all use it to make a real difference in the world, to enjoy being the best version of ourselves, to be the best we can possibly be.

Ms Jo Rainey, Principal & Mr George McMillan, Executive Principal

18 October 2019@HarrisOckendonWe have completed our first half term! Follow the link to read our first ever Newsletter, packed full of activities and accomplishments. https://t.co/Z8Lq8LnSt2 Students will be back on Monday 4th November - have a great two weeks!

17 October 2019@HarrisOckendonOur House Points system is now up and running! Current stats: Cook=5, Newton=11, Pullen=3, Strike=3, Tovey=26, Tudor=6, Wallace=21, Whitlock=4 Olivia, Year 7, recently won a Geography competition giving Tovey the lead! Points will be updated weekly on our website's homepage.

17 October 2019@HarrisOckendon@graysconventpe Congratulations! Great game👏

16 October 2019@HarrisOckendonToday is #WorldFoodDay! We offer students a wide variety of food, inspired by cultures from around the world. Every day, students have the opportunity to expand their food horizons with nutritious and healthy meals. Here's an example menu from our canteen! https://t.co/SO4iVWYy9G

14 October 2019@HarrisOckendon"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time" - Thomas Edison Our Pre-Public Exams have started today and we would like to wish our students the best of luck during this time. We believe in you all. #NeverGiveUp 👏 https://t.co/NIZJKNTyZK

10 October 2019@HarrisOckendonHere at Harris Academy Ockendon, we are a community. Be kind to yourself, your friends and others around you. A smile and a chat goes a long way. 🗣️ If something is troubling you, remember to tell a staff member; we are all here to help. 🙌 #WorldMentalHealthDay #ItsOkNotToBeOk https://t.co/RhR4SnX0xW

8 October 2019@HarrisOckendonToday, @FrontlineLH have been delivering an outstanding "WW1 Battlefield Medicine" workshop for our Year 10 History students. Students have been fully immersed in the action; a fantastic way to remember key facts and details. https://t.co/9x2Mq2O0iM

7 October 2019@HarrisOckendonWe have an extensive programme of Enrichment activities, available for all year groups. From Breakfast Club to Rock School, there is something for every student. View our timetable of activities here: https://t.co/L5Y1xTmeVx

4 October 2019@HarrisOckendonIf you would like to book your place on a Principal Tour, please visit our website for details. https://t.co/Gl2JdNT29j We look forward to meeting you!

4 October 2019@HarrisOckendonIf you could not attend our Open Evening, we are keen to offer parents and families the chance to view our facilities, meet our teachers and see students engaged in their lessons. Our Principal is conducting tours on the 10th and 17th October, both at 9am.

4 October 2019@HarrisOckendonThank you to all of the families who joined us for our Open Evening last night. We hope to welcome many of you into our Academy community from September! We are especially proud of our student helpers during the evening, who conducted themselves maturely and responsibly.

3 October 2019@HarrisOckendonWe are looking forward to inviting families into our Academy this evening from 4.30pm to 7.00pm. Our students are eager to show you our fantastic facilities and talented staff! We're excited to show you the range of opportunities and experiences we can offer every student. https://t.co/c2XmHmlkAW

3 October 2019@HarrisOckendonOur Academy's Open Evening is today from 4.30pm to 7.00pm! Our Principal's speech commences at 5pm and 6pm. You will also hear from our Student Principals and other senior leaders, who will be on hand during the evening to answer your questions. We look forward to meeting you. https://t.co/GTOxb4q1Pc

27 September 2019 @HF_CareersWe have welcomed a new school into the Harris Federation this September. Read our Blog to find out more about Harris Academy Ockendon! #ThinkHarris https://t.co/xpsedHgJCJ https://t.co/5rkEarl0Qr

25 September 2019@HarrisOckendon@StCleres1 What a lovely space! Have a good and bustling evening!

12 September 2019@HarrisOckendonWelcome to Harris Academy Ockendon. Our intention is to provide all our students with a first class education and amazing life experiences. We will provide the opportunities for your child to flourish in education, work and life. Follow us to stay up-to-date with our journey. https://t.co/DrMEWzpklw

9 May 2019The Ockendon Academy joins the Harris FederationI am delighted to announce that The Ockendon Academy will be joining the Harris Federation from September 2019. The decision to join Harris was based on several factors, including their capacity to support our improvement plans, their alignment with our current vision and values, and their ability to help us continue to provide a sustainable educational and business model for the community we serve. We are very much looking forward to beginning this exciting new journey with such an experienced and successful family of schools, and sharing with you the many opportunities this will offer. The Harris family of academies have an established reputation of excellence and the distinguished expectations and achievements across the entire organisation are unrivalled. As an academy that is rapidly improving, I’m confident that joining the Harris Federation will propel us into a new dimension. Please click below to read a letter from the CEO of the Harris Federation and Director of Secondary Education giving you further information about their federation. Letter from the CEO of the Harris Federation and Director of Secondary Education Ms Jo Rainey Principal

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