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09/07/25

Year 1 Lighthouse had a fantastic day exploring art at Dulwich Picture Gallery and connecting with nature in a hands-on workshop! 🖼️🌿 The children loved discovering new things and getting creative together. pic.twitter.com/qWmYZcoSCn

08/07/25

Year 5 are out and about in Kelsey Park today, exploring our local ecosystem! 🌳🦋 The students are loving their fieldwork, discovering all the amazing biodiversity right on our doorstep. Amazing geography! 🐞🌿 pic.twitter.com/xci5jwEurG

04/07/25

Year 6 are having a fantastic, well-deserved leavers’ trip at Frylands Scout Centre! 🏕️🎉 They’re enjoying an action-packed activity day to celebrate all their hard work this year. We’re so proud of you all! 🌟👏 pic.twitter.com/tW6PlIYzQf

03/07/25

🌳 Reception had a fantastic time at Forest School today! Using recycled guttering, they created amazing waterfalls and began exploring the volume of different containers. So much fun learning through play and discovery! 💧🪣♻️ pic.twitter.com/h552c9WAGa

03/07/25

Year 5 Boathouse are having an amazing day at the Cutty Sark! 🚢✨ As part of our Mandarin enrichment, we explored the Chinese tea trade and discovered the fascinating history of this famous tea clipper. 🍵🇨🇳 The children enjoyed Bubble Teas too! pic.twitter.com/Da32lSgxL1

02/07/25

Year 6 are having a fantastic & important afternoon at Beckenham Fire Station for their Bromley Junior Citizens workshops! 🚒🔥 Learning how to keep themselves & others safe while being model citizens. A key part of our transition to secondary school👏 🛡️🚦 pic.twitter.com/GAUVZnQka9

02/07/25

We’re so proud of our Year 4 & 5 Poets at the Red Cluster Schools’ Poetry Slam today! 🌟📝 The theme is ‘Community’ and their creative voices was on full show today. We are so lucky to have such talented writers & poets! 🎤 pic.twitter.com/g9cFOZfl48

01/07/25

Our Year 4 & 5 stars shone bright at the Harris Federation Sports Day at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre! 🌟🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We’re so proud of their effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Well done, everyone! 👏💚 pic.twitter.com/idgEzmkcDx

26/06/25

Year 3 Harbour Class are having an inspiring day exploring the Tate Modern! 🖼️✨ Just one of the many galleries we visit as part of our art enrichment at HPABG. 🎨🚌 pic.twitter.com/dSuINk52u6

25/06/25

Year 5 had a fantastic Mandarin lesson ahead of their trip to the Cutty Sark next week! 🚢 They explored the famous tea clipper and made their own traditional Chinese tea bags 🍵🫖 pic.twitter.com/R42vamGwxW

25/06/25

What an inspiring day at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green! 🏫✨ Today we’re taking on circuits all day with international netball star Charlotte Dunkley for our Sports For Champions fundraising event! 🏐💪 pic.twitter.com/Jc5hij2gt4

24/06/25

🌟 This morning was Reception Beach Hut Class's Sports Day on the green! We are so proud of all their amazing effort, energy, and smiles! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🎉 Well done, superstars! 👏 pic.twitter.com/jBovapNkHe

19/06/25

Year 4 Pier Class had a fantastic time at their finance workshop with Think Pieces! 💰🧠 Following in the footsteps of Year 5 & 6, they explored the world of money through fun, hands-on activities! 👏✨ pic.twitter.com/LDywru62Fe

19/06/25

Year 2 Marina Class are having an inspiring day, exploring the beautiful art collection at the National Gallery! 🖼️🎨 The masterpieces sparked the children's creativity and curiosity. Thank you for a wonderful visit! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/EzOw7qC0mt

18/06/25

🩺👏 Our Year 6 Seawall class took part in a fantastic First Aid workshop today! Learning how to save lives and recognise emergencies—skills for life! 🚑💡 pic.twitter.com/Ilfupc5iFd

13/06/25

Year 5 & 6 have been loving the amazing Think Pieces financial workshops ! 💸🧠 They’re learning all about investments, mortgages, debt, and more—getting ready for the financial world ahead! 🌍📈 So proud of our future money-smart stars! ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/7rGt1FG2oC

12/06/25

Ahoy, mateys! 🏴‍☠️ Reception had a swashbuckling time at Forest School today—walking the plank and hunting for treasure in the wild! 🌳💎 So much adventure and fun in nature! pic.twitter.com/0CDnjbOI4n

11/06/25

Year 4 Pier class had a wonderful morning at Beckenham Library with author Penny Chrimes, exploring empathy through stories and discussion! 📚💬✨ Thank you for inspiring us to see the world through others’ eyes and for reading The Dragon and Her Boy ! pic.twitter.com/0XYoFv5zK8

11/06/25

Penny Chrimes is running an event at right now! pic.twitter.com/Etgvj3gyoZ

04/06/25

Thank you to all the talented children who submitted artwork to decorate our Community Hub! 🎨✨ It was such a hard decision as every piece was amazing. Congratulations to the chosen 6—your creativity is really brightening our space! 🎨✨ pic.twitter.com/POvqaT1ZxL

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13The Role of the Governing Body

Within England, there are over 300,000 School/Academy Governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country.

The roles of individual Governors, and subsequently members of a Governing Body, work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out key functions such as:

  • Discuss and set the aims and objectives for the Academy.
  • Set the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Set the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate the progress that the Academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.  

Finally, the role of role of the Academy Governor is to be a source of challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. a 'critical friend.'

The Governing Body of Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green

The Academy is a member of the Harris Federation.  Ultimate responsibility for the Academy rests with the Board of Trustees of the Federation, (Federation governance details and scheme of delegation can be found here), but much of the work of the Board is delegated to the Local Governing Body which is comprised of Governors of the Academy.  Some Governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents/guardians of the students at the Academy or by staff.  

The Chair of the Academy Governing Body at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green is Mrs Anna-Marie O'Donnell.

The Governor responsible for Safeguarding and Medical Needs is Mrs Anna-Marie O'Donnell.

The Governor responsible for Equalities is Mrs Elizabeth Catford.

The Governor responsible for SEN is Mrs Alison John

 

If you wish to contact the governing body, please contact the Academy on 020 8650 5246, Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green, St George's Road, Beckenham, BR3 5JG or info@harrisbeckenhamgreen.org.uk marked for the attention of the governing body. 

Please follow this link to access the Government page "Get Information About Schools".

The details of the Governors at Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green are shown below:

Name Date of Appointment Term of Office Appointed as Business and Pecuniary Interests

Meetings attended 23-24

Resignation date
Anna-Marie O'Donnell

20/12/18

Reappointed 19/12/2022

 4 years Chair of Governors

Employee at HABe

Daughter of Chair of Governors at Harris Aspire and Governor at HPABe

4/4  
Alison John

01/09/2017

Reappointed 31/08/2025

4 Years Sponsor Governor None 4/4  
Sir Dan Moynihan

01/09/2017

Reappointed 31/08/2021

4 years

Sponsor Governor

CEO Harris Federation Duties discharged via Federation role and responsibilities.  
Sabeena Hasan

01/09/2017

Reappointed 31/08/2021

4 years Sponsor Governor Director of Primary Education, Harris Federation Duties discharged via Federation role and responsibilities.
Sam French 09/12/2020 4 years Assistant Director None 3/4  
Max Ellington 01/09/2023 4 Years Principal None 4/4  
Claire Weedon

01/10/2018

Reappointed 30/09/2022

4 years Staff Governor Parent Governor at Oak Lodge Primary School. 3/4  
Elizabeth Catford

28/11/2018

Reappointed 27/11/2022

4 years Sponsor Governor

Primary Publisher, Harper Collins UK

Chair Educational Publishers Council Primary Literacy Group

4/4  
Emily Crawford 28/04/2022 4 years Sponsor Governor None 2/4 22.07.2025
Samantha Conlon 13/06/2022 4 years Sponsor Governor  None 1/4  
Mike Cheetham 11/11/2022 4 years Parent Governor None 2/4  
Maria Tashkinova 30/10/2023 4 years Parent Governor None 3/3 22.07.2025
Samantha McQueeney 28/03/2025 4 years Sponsor Governor None 0/0  

 

 

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