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13/05/21

The HPAO PTA is back! working with the school to deliver fun events and activities. Long Term, and when Covid restrictions allow, the PTA will organise regular events and themed days for the school as well as to ensure parents voices are heard🙂

13/05/21

Celebrating Eid - We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Muslim families and friends an auspicious Eid and a fun day of celebrations! We had a lovely visit this morning from Adam Haleem. Thank you Adam for your kind gifts! https://t.co/bUTNd3iqmH

12/05/21

Hot off the Press!! Covid Update from the DfE. We can now plan our Sports Day for each year group. Also, following the June half term, some after school clubs will commence. More details will follow😊 https://t.co/a4pttVZ68A

29/01/21

This week's fresh meal menu from Barings includes Smoky Bean Chilli and Sausages and Winter Mash. Parents and carers are very welcomed to collect now, remember to bring a shopping bag with you! https://t.co/mUVblsIR4O

27/01/21

Freshly made ready meals have been delivered for all our families at HPAO, last week’s menu consisted of Chicken Katsu and Vegetable Keralan🙂 https://t.co/yL6O3bOeTr

15/01/21

A BIG thank you to Barings for providing fresh ready-made meals to our families today! We have Smokey Bean Chilli and Winter Mash on the menu.

11/11/20

Our pupils in the ARP have created this display to honour Remembrance Day. We will be paying our respects as a whole school at 11am with 2 minutes silence. https://t.co/MDNTQI0nh4

10/11/20

Reception 2021 -2022 Virtual open day meetings! Wednesday 11 November 9.30am Thursday 12 November 1.30pm Wednesday 18 November 9.30am Thursday 19 November 1.30pm Please contact the school as soon as possible to book info.org.uk

30/10/20

Year 6 have been working hard at school this week. Here pupils are having fun creating art through collaging🎨 https://t.co/lJ3ZAFgGcj

26/10/20

If you are in receipt of free school meals, please collect your Hamper from our Reception: Tuesday 27 October 2020 10:00–12:00 Wednesday 28 October 2020 10:00–12:00 Thursday 29 October 2020 10:00–12:00 Friday 30 October 2020 between 10:00-12:00 Please maintain social distancing https://t.co/BFpiWmo7To

24/10/20

🚨Year 6 Parent Reminder The deadline for secondary school applications is next Saturday 31st October. Please follow the link here and let us know if you need any assistance. https://t.co/TK8MhsityN https://t.co/WXY3dfnopJ

19/10/20

Reception have been looking at ‘people who help us’ this term. They had a Teams Meeting with a Police Officer for the children to understand the job they do. https://t.co/P1OMjdWnCK

22/05/20

Miss Kirby has created an amazing Gingerbread Man shadow puppet show!! https://t.co/kCTWj6NHRa https://t.co/RfBr96unxu

22/05/20

Mrs Lone and Ms Fish have made a video to show you what school is going to be like when we re-open. Things are going to look different, but if you are coming back to school, we don't want you to be scared or worried. https://t.co/J8lTRbmCbG https://t.co/V7GnOuulGa

21/05/20

We ❤️ receiving pictures of you all hard at work on your home learning! Please do send in your pictures, whether you are working like this young man here, or doing fun activities in your garden, so we can share them in this week's Newsletter! https://t.co/iQ5NDMEvb3

13/05/20

Making the most of the breezy weather with handmade kites! https://t.co/ko4Emcy67P

08/05/20

Thanks to the awesome pupils who provide such amazing material for our feed, we now have 500 followers!!! 🎉🥳 https://t.co/RJydbpUjEs

08/05/20

Our key worker children (two sibling groups today!) have had a great day making VE Day bunting and learning to write messages in Morse Code! https://t.co/BsniEGWImM

08/05/20

A ferocious lion has been discovered in HPAO’s playground! 🦁 https://t.co/qIjFNLfG7c

06/05/20

Retweetd From Overbes

Conrad the Year 4 Lewis archaeologist. He found an ancient lost plaque from the Benin Kingdom, it's of the Oba!!!! https://t.co/0vhurCmQku

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6 September 2019Harris Primary Academy Orpington judged ‘Good’ by OfstedChildren and teachers at Harris Primary Academy Orpington are celebrating after being judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in their first inspection since joining the Harris Federation in 2016. Ofsted inspectors praised the school’s transformation over the past three years, from being previously judged as ‘Requires Improvement’ under the predecessor school to becoming ‘Good’ across all inspected categories. The report says that the strong leadership at the school has been instrumental to its success. It says that the school’s leaders, including governors, ‘refuse to accept second best’ for pupils. Other notable comments from the report include: ·         ‘Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. Their behaviour and attitudes to learning reflect the values of the school’ ·         ‘Pupils are safe. Staff care for pupils. Adults respond well to pupils’ welfare needs and ensure that pupils are well looked after’ ·         ‘Pupils from early years to Year 6, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are achieving well’ ·         ‘Leaders monitor pupils’ progress in reading, writing and mathematics routinely, so they can quickly support those pupils who need to catch up’ ·         ‘The curriculum is broad and balanced’ ·         ‘The family support officer is instrumental in providing tailored support for pupils’ emotional needs’ ·         ‘Leaders are knowledgeable about the range of pupils’ needs’ ·         ‘Staff are proud to work at the school’ Matt Britt, Executive Principal of Harris Primary Academy Orpington, said: “I am sure everyone will be delighted to read the Ofsted report and to know that this community is served by a good school, reflecting the huge improvements made since the Harris Federation took over the predecessor school, which required improvement. Our school has a vibrant curriculum and dedicated and talented staff. The report reflects the hard work of our pupils, parents, staff and governors. “I became a teacher in order to play a part in helping children from all backgrounds achieve their best. It is therefore heartening that Ofsted have recognised that pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, and those with special educational needs, are thriving at our academy.”
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