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12/09/25

We’re excited to announce that our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 9th October, from 5.00–7.00pm harrisockendon.org.uk/563/an…

12/09/25

Join us at our Yr 6 Open Evening taking place in school on Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00-7.00pm; Unable to make it? Come and visit on a Principal Tour: All events must be booked in advance. We look forward to seeing you there! eventbrite.co.uk/e/yr-6-prin… eventbrite.co.uk/e/yr-6-open…

12/09/25

Join us at our Yr 6 Open Evening taking place in school on Thursday 25th September 2025 5.00-7.00pm; Unable to make it? Come and visit on a Principal Tour:  All events must be booked in advance. We look forward to seeing you there! eventbrite.co.uk/e/yr-6-open…

08/09/25

PE clubs starting this week 🏈 ⚽️

18/07/25

Sports Day 2025 ☀️ ⚽️ 🏀

17/07/25

MMW: Hever Castle

17/07/25

MMW: Grangewaters

16/07/25

MMW: Leeds Castle

16/07/25

MMW: HAOC Escape Room

16/07/25

MMW: Macbeth & Stock Market Challenge 💰

15/07/25

Well done to all of our students who represented us today at the Harris Federation Finals 🔥 🏆 amazing performances and lots of medals 🥇

14/07/25

MMW Y9: teamwork

14/07/25

MMW Year 9 - Grange Waters. Facing fears and overcoming challenges!

11/07/25

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

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!

27/06/25

D of E: all back at camp.

27/06/25

Day 2 has started - perfect weather for walking.

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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.