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15/03/24

Off to the we go, with Year 8 in tow, to witness love's timeless tale in a contemporary glow. Thanks to ’s generous sponsorship, Shakespeare's words will leap and dip. 🎭💔 pic.twitter.com/ezNpvHdema

08/03/24

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07/03/24

📚✨ The halls of HGA have transformed into a literary wonderland as our secondary staff channel their inner bookworms, dressing up as their favorite book characters! From the whimsical to the wicked, can you guess the characters? 📸🎭 pic.twitter.com/y8azMifcNq

06/03/24

The yr5/6 Netball final took place between today.Both teams have done exceptionally well to reach the final & were undefeated in their league so we knew we were in for a close game

05/03/24

The yr5/6 Netball final took place between today.Both teams have done exceptionally well to reach the final & were undefeated in their league so we knew we were in for a close game

01/03/24

Just wrapped up another fantastic week at HGA, proving that even when the skies open up, we find our pot of gold in the learning of our students. 🌈 pic.twitter.com/jKjPQHPkQ2

01/03/24

HGA Sixth Formers' visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau was a powerful reminder of history's darkest chapters. Their solemn reflections will echo in our hearts and history classes. pic.twitter.com/k1CaBME2Ns

29/02/24

Excited to kick off day 1 of the Y12 Biology Residential! 🌿 Stay tuned for updates, insights, and all the fascinating discoveries we'll make together! pic.twitter.com/6nqWUWrZBE

27/02/24

We're looking forward to National Careers Week, 4th-9th March 2024. We will be using the many resources available, such as a virtual careers fair, films, talks and booklets to inspire our students about their future options and pathways. https://t.co/kTXTWlyLix pic.twitter.com/RyYS0u3HQR

20/02/24

🎉 What an inspiring afternoon at our Careers Fair! Students explored a world of opportunities with leading employers, colleges, and universities. Their futures look bright! 🌟 Check out the highlights 📸 pic.twitter.com/D5uRNqGvDW

09/02/24

Congratulations to everyone you have done yourselves, your school and your Borough proud https://t.co/AxU7Tsxvjc

09/02/24

Congratulations to everyone you have done yourselves, your school and your Borough proud https://t.co/AxU7Tsxvjc

09/02/24

We are officially through to the Sports hall finals. We finished inside the top 3 of todays qualifier and now will be one of 12 schools in the grand finals on the 19th March! This is the first time in the 3 years we have achieved this! pic.twitter.com/hw1DbJxEo1

09/02/24

We have officially arrived at for the indoor sports athletics London finals representing to team Let’s go Garrard!! pic.twitter.com/op0BNKu50R

09/02/24

Look what arrived in the post! These adorable handmade worry monsters were ordered from over a year ago. Big thanks to the talented knitters - they will bring comfort to many. Therapeutic tools for little ones. pic.twitter.com/r6GhmtALKl

09/02/24

Love is in the air (and candy in hand!) at HGA! Y11s selling roses & lollipops to make prom dreams come true. Talk about initiative! pic.twitter.com/8T0vOCx0vU

09/02/24

HGA remembered the stories of the holocaust, assembly led by Mr Mukadam. pic.twitter.com/9BTdyy2beo

12/12/23

The girls at our school are selling baked goods all week to raise money for their cheerleading competition in February. The first day was a great success, and we thank everyone for their support! Come and grab some delicious treats to support the Legacy Cheer and Dance 2024 🍰🎉 pic.twitter.com/3Hs1IMb2M6

11/12/23

KS3 students have mastered functions and formulas, so it's time for a little light relief! They're creating pixel art using conditional formatting in Excel. It's a fun way to apply their skills and unleash their creativity. 🎨💻 pic.twitter.com/yOXsbDgDCG

09/12/23

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Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

Central Office

Bexley

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Clapham

Croydon

Greenwich

Haringey

Havering

Merton

Newham

Southwark

Stratford

Sutton

Thurrock

Wandsworth

Westminster

Willesden

Governance & Scheme of Delegation (Academies)

In England there are over 300,000 school/academy governors, who form the largest volunteer force in the country. Members of academy governing bodies work collectively to perform a strategic role and carry out various key functions, including:

  • Discussing and setting the aims and objectives for the academy
  • Ratifying the required policies for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Approving/agreeing the required targets for achieving those aims and objectives
  • Monitoring and evaluating the progress that the academy is making towards its set aims and objectives.

The role of the academy governor is to provide challenge and support to the Principal, i.e. be a 'critical friend.'


The governing body of Harris Garrard Academy

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 below). However, much of the work of the Board is delegated to the academy governing body which is comprised of the governors of the academy. Some governors are appointed by the Federation whilst others are elected by parents or carers of students at the academy, or by staff. The details of the governors at Harris Garrard Academy are shown below.

The chair of the academy governing body is Mrs Beverley Johnston. She can be contacted via the academy's address: Harris Garrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, Erith, Kent DA18 4DW.

The safeguarding governor is Julie McMahon.

The Clerk to the Governing Body can be contacted on info@harrisgarrard.org.uk.


Name

Date of appointment/

reappointment

Date of

resignation

Term of

office

Appointed as

Business interests

Number of full

AGB meetings

attended 2022-23

Beverley Johnston

04/07/2021

N/A

4 Years

Chair of Governors, Equalities

None

4/4

Chris Everitt

05/07/2021

N/A

Ex-Officio

Assistant Director, Harris Federation Secondary Education

None

Visits discharged

through Federation

monitoring

Wayne Barnett 05/12/2022 N/A Ex-Officio Executive Principal None 3/3
Edward Falzon 27/11/2019 N/A 4 Years Sponsor Governor, Vice Chair Sponsor Governor, Harris Academy Greenwich 3/4
Lee Mallin 21/04/2023 N/A 4 Years Appointed by Foundation/Trust   N/A
Rebecca Hickey 01/04/2022 N/A 4 Years Appointed by Foundation Trust  

Visits discharged

through Federation

monitoring

Jack Lauricourt

26/09/2022

N/A

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

None

2/4 

Dan Moynihan

05/07/2021

N/A

4 Years

Appointed by Foundation/Trust

CEO of Harris Federation

Visits discharged

through Federation

monitoring

Kristen Gringeri 05/12/2022 N/A Ex-Officio Head of Secondary None 4/4
Ben Sheppard 01/10/2021 N/A Ex-Officio Head of Primary None 4/4

Tina Staples

01/09/2021

18/09/2023

4 Years

Sponsor Governor

Tapi Carpets – Lord Harris

3/4

Angela Zito 15/01/2024 N/A 4 Years Sponsor Governor None 2/4
Sandra Miles 10/12/2020 31/08/2023 4 Years Sponsor Governor None 3/4
Susan Green 01/07/2020 N/A 4 Years Sponsor Governor None 1/4 
Esther Adeyemo 03/11/2020 N/A 4 Years Sponsor Governor None 3/4 
Julie McMahon 09/02/2022 N/A 4 Years Sponsor Governor, Safeguarding, Medical Needs None 2/4
Felicia Olusola Folarin-Ogunde  18/09/2023 N/A 4 Years Sponsor Governor, SEND None N/A
Louise Farr 06/11/2023 N/A 4 Years Parent Governor None N/A
Aaron Stevens   06/11/2023 N/A 4 Years Parent Governor None N/A
Katie Matthews 08/02/2024 N/A 4 Years Sponsor Governor None N/A

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