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17/04/24

Welcome to HPAC to all our new Reception families who will be joining us in September!Welcome letters and emails have been sent out to all those who have been offered a space.We are looking forward to you joining our community! pic.twitter.com/yY5PWNEdho— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () April 17, 2024

27/03/24

If you haven’t commented on the plans to close our local library at Broad Green, please do so! https://t.co/e2EppaCk4q— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () March 27, 2024

27/03/24

Have a look at the National Literacy Programme’s strategy video here. You may even catch a glimpse of our library, children and Principal at about 3mins 40secs! https://t.co/R61jz4Sqt5 — Harris Primary Academy Croydon () March 27, 2024

27/03/24

A huge well done to our PTA on their first events - our Easter bonnet parade for R/Y1/Y2 and a decorate an egg competition for Y3-6! pic.twitter.com/JhblmLalUD— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () March 27, 2024

22/03/24

Each week we have reading buddies from come to read with our Year 2s. This is part of our primary/secondary links and the children love meeting the older Harris children! pic.twitter.com/MQDDOPoEbw— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () March 22, 2024

19/03/24

It’s not too late to donate towards our sponsored run/walk for and Sports for Schools. Donate here towards our March Community Champions event for Healthy Living: https://t.co/NBN2PTHap1 pic.twitter.com/oZvDiS2bAM— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () March 19, 2024

17/01/24

Year 4 absolutely rocked the O2 tonight! pic.twitter.com/vbpYGokeCZ— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () January 17, 2024

17/01/24

Year 4 have worked so hard to learn tonight’s songs! What an amazing day! pic.twitter.com/wqLMgtai7a— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () January 17, 2024

17/01/24

we are so pleased to be here again creating core memories and experiences for our entire Year 4! Also great to be here with our friends at pic.twitter.com/Nd3K9GAPjB— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () January 17, 2024

17/01/24

we are so excited for all our Year 4 children to experience this absolute core memory! Plus we love being here with our friends at pic.twitter.com/QqEMndtv2t— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () January 17, 2024

09/01/24

Dismissal time and we can’t stop parents reading to their children! What a delight to see in our office! pic.twitter.com/RUDCadDZ34— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () January 9, 2024

01/12/23

Congratulations to our football team for winning 6-2 against HPAHP today. HPAHP we love your new football pitch! pic.twitter.com/Cp3IppCk7A— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () December 1, 2023

15/11/23

Well it’s clear HPAC parents love reading with their children! Thank you to everyone who came to our first Book Buddy Breakfast! Remember the next one is Thursday 7th March. pic.twitter.com/TxZWfGW047— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () November 15, 2023

15/11/23

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10/11/23

Read about our recent library opening here: https://t.co/Dj3WcCMucd pic.twitter.com/sdaGQCyiPi— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () November 10, 2023

09/11/23

We were thrilled to welcome Lord Harris today. He toured the new library, visited some classes and couldn’t even leave the school without the children talking to him some more! pic.twitter.com/5pr2aQ6qeb— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () November 9, 2023

02/11/23

We have some exciting news to share about our recent Ofsted inspection...... pic.twitter.com/D7Lq1LEQl9— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () November 2, 2023

01/11/23

Thank you and for celebrating with us today. Our Year 5 classes loved their workshops! After the whole school assembly, the buzz of children talking about becoming authors was fantastic! pic.twitter.com/LSrRE4meoP— Harris Primary Academy Croydon () November 1, 2023

01/11/23

“Libraries are amazing. In a library, you sit with the genius of the world.” So says our CEO at the opening of the incredible new Coronation Library here at generously funded by pic.twitter.com/7xtzBfmi4U— National Literacy Trust () November 1, 2023

01/11/23

“Libraries are amazing. In a library, you sit with the genius of the world.” So says our CEO at the opening of the incredible new Coronation Library here at generously funded by pic.twitter.com/7xtzBfmi4U— National Literacy Trust () November 1, 2023

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Our Staff

At Harris Primary Academy Croydon we have a fantastic team of leaders, teachers and support staff, as well as our premises, office and wrap-around care teams.

Our staff are primary specialists and we work together to promote the core values of the academy and make sure that our children are consistently safe and happy.

Victoria Forbes

Assistant Director

Verity Lambert-Dale

Principal

Susan Banfield

Vice Principal, Designated Safeguarding Lead, History Lead

Jess Kelley

Assistant Principal

Caroline Satchwell

Federation Teaching and Learning Consultant

Adriana Verrecchia

SENCO Consultant
Dawn Pritchard SENCO Consultant

Samantha French

Harris Federation Curriculum Lead 

 

 

Early Years

Nursery – Carle 

Pamela Harding 

supported by Annita Yasothar 

Reception – Benjamin 

Eva Millar-Smith 

supported by Linda King 

Reception – Donaldson 

Sam Pett 

supported by Amna Shahid 

 

 

Key Stage 1

Year 1 – Ahlberg 

Lubna Talal

Year 1 – Jeffers 

Raveena Kaur 

Year 2 – Bloom 

Maria Dunn 

Year 2 – Dahl 

Claire Lassiter 

Anne Callanan 

KS1 Teaching Assistant

   
Tracey Adkins 

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Yaseen Ahmed KS1 Teaching Assistant

 

 

Key Stage 2

Year 3 – Harrison 

Kasha Gomez 

Year 3 – Anderson 

Mabel Danquah (Mon & Tue)

Sarah McFarlane (Wed-Fri) 

Year 4 – Zephaniah 

Francesca Moody 

Year 4 – Rosen 

Julie Hollingberry 

Year 5 – Richards 

Nalini Amichund 

Year 5 – Angelou 

Sarah Partington 

Year 6

Jess Kelley 

Year 6

Amanda Trebilcock 

Jo Greenwood

TA in Y3/4

Marilyn Collins

ELSA Support

Rachel Smith

ELSA Support
 

 

Non Class Based Staff

 

Samira Mohamed

Attendance and Medical Officer

Laura Evans

Receptionist

Rachael Hagans 

Office Support

Hannah Green

Student and Family Support Worker

Jane Hewitt

Midday Meals Supervisor

Anthony Harris

Sports Coach

Derek Oddy

Premises Officer