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09/12/24

Well done to year 7 girls football team. Starting the season off strong with a 7-0 win! 🔥 ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/zjQweFWwMg

08/12/24

Year 7/8 girls on the football trip to the emirates are on the way back home. ETA to the academy is 5:30pm traffic dependent.

08/12/24

Seated and ready for kick off at the Emirates! Thank you Lord Harris for the tickets ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/3WzXPZ89aQ

08/12/24

Our year 7/8 girls have arrived at the Emirates for todays game ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/NDuyhdJzAH

03/12/24

Y7 Christmas markets trip are on the way home. ETA 6.30 - 7pm pic.twitter.com/VrSDcoxvee

29/11/24

HAOC Students having fun learning from . pic.twitter.com/Dve1LkgFhg

25/11/24

Well done to our year 8’s on their first game of the season with a 11-4 win 🥳 pic.twitter.com/GE57rBVxT9

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.

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Student Testimonials.

WORK EXPERIENCE STUDY VISIT TO ALICANTE, SPAIN

Our Year 12 Spanish enrichment class had an amazing opportunity to complete two weeks of work experience in Alicante.  The majority of the students had only recently started studying Spanish and made excellent progress.  By the time they reached Alicante, they were able to have conversations with their employees and deal with customers.  Students had some intensive Spanish lessons in our link school, Zador, supervised by our wonderful Spanish host, Amelia.  Work placements were completed in a variety of places, a ceramics workshop, a tourist souvenir shop, a press office, a food training department of the local government, a photography shop and a local turrón café.  Afternoons and weekends were spent with an amazing array of activities and cultural visits to places such as the Valor chocolate factory, the Turrón factory, the local Candelobre caves, the Ocean Boat race museum, salsa lessons, the Hogueras museum and of course a visit or two to the beach. 

Rhianna, Year 12 student 

“My two weeks of work experience was incredibly influential. I was partnered with Yoli and Cristina at the Union general de trabajadores greeting people at the reception. My daily tasks were to greet employees in Spanish and navigate them to their designated floors or to where the bathrooms were. It was brilliant to be able to practice my Spanish and learn about both Yoli and Cristina’s family and future plans.  

Throughout our visit, we also had Spanish lessons with Naomi at Amelia’s school. Although we had been practicing Spanish for enrichment, the Spanish lessons were to consolidate our understanding of numbers, the alphabet, the time, as well as learning new phrases to use for our work placements e.g. how to ask where the bathroom is, asking our employers what we can do at work as well as speaking about our favourite past time activities.  

One of my favourite moments of the trip was visiting landmarks and trying different foods to learn about Spanish culture in Alicante.

The weather was nice and hot so we took advantage of those hot days to go to the beach as the water was so nice and cold. We tried all different cuisines from paella to kebabs, pasta to empanadas – it was so rich and heavenly.  

This was an out-of-the-world experience that I am so glad I was able to be a part of. Thank you to HAOC and the MFL department for making this trip happen and leaving me with a whole new demographic I was so happy to explore.”

WORK EXPERIENCE STUDY VISIT TO MORZINE, FRANCE

Our students of French in Year 10 and Year 12 had an amazing opportunity to complete two weeks of work experience in Morzine, in the beautiful French Alps. Students enroled on an extra-curricular NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) languages course in order for them to participate in this experience.  For the two weeks, students covered three aspects of how to run a luxury chalet in a ski resort.  They spent time learning about housekeeping, hospitality, and three days each with Chef Thomas to prepare and cook meals for the whole group every day.  The students rose to every challenge and provided us all with superb dinners (including a Raclette, tartiflette and cheese tasting!) while maintaining an amazingly clean chalet, even doing the laundry!  They also did two days of work shadowing in placements across the town.  Don’t worry!  They did have some downtime: revising for upcoming assessments back at school, designing wooden ornaments, hiking to the local waterfall, a visit to Thonon, circuit training in a local gym, a treasure hunt, quiz nights, tree climbing activities and plenty of shopping! 

Carter, Year 10 student 

“I was privileged to be selected to go on the French Work experience trip and it was an incredible opportunity. We embarked to the wondrous town of Morzine. Situated not far from the Swiss border, it is nestled in a picturesque valley with stunning views. In the town there were numerous things to do including many Cafés, a library, church, and an ice rink. Furthermore, it is surrounded by incredible forests and mountains which provide a fitting backdrop for this jaw dropping place. Not only are the views incredible but the locals couldn’t have been more welcoming. They created an atmosphere scarcely matched around the town which just added to the incredible experience. For me, the experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity which I believe I will not replicate. It was not only work-experience but an incredible life opportunity to develop not only skill wise but as a person. I believe that this trip will stay with me for a long while yet.

Ella, Year 10 student 

“One thing that I really enjoyed about going on the trip to Morzine, France was getting to do work experience in various places around the local town. It was nice to have the opportunity to take my knowledge of French that we had learned in the classroom and apply it to real life situations. It also allowed me to challenge myself by getting to talk to some of the local people in French. It was slightly difficult at first, but the hosts of our placements were so welcoming to all of us, right from the start of our time there which helped a lot. They showed us everything we needed to do and helped us with anything that we were not sure about. I have taken a lot away from this experience which I can use when working anywhere and the things that I have learnt from this experience will definitely stay with me for the future.”

Employer Testimonials

Queens Theatre Hornchurch

“I would just like to say it was an absolute pleasure to have your students with us, they really made a great impression.  They got involved in all of the activities on offer were punctual, professional and motivated. We would love to welcome more of your students back in the future, they have been a credit to the school.”

Stubbers Activity Centre

“Your student was keen and enthusiastic across the week, gave 100% in all activities across the board. Well done on a great week.”

Parent Testimonials

“Ben was incredibly nervous on his first day but came home buzzing! He has grown in confidence since being at his placement and I could definitely see him working in this area. We are so pleased as parents for him to have this opportunity!”

“Owen applied himself with maturity and went into the workplace with an open mind. We had a few very positive comments from the company and was please with how hard Owen worked.”

“Sally really enjoyed her work experience, she got a great insight into what certain year groups do and helped out in a number of subjects which will help her out in the future.”