Welcome to Harris Primary Academy Benson

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Welcome from the Principal

We are an established Primary Academy for local children in Croydon which opened in 2013. Our core belief is that any child thrives when they are consistently happy and safe at school. We provide our children with an enriched and engaging curriculum which provides them with a vast range of engaging and challenging learning opportunities. Our children are supported to be the best they can be, by our dedicated teachers and support staff.

Mrs Forbes - Principal

5 September 2019@HPABensonWe are looking forward to welcoming all of our children back to school today after the Summer holidays. #HPAB #FirstDayBack

23 July 2019@HPABensonWe would like to wish all of our families a very safe and happy Summer! Thank you for your support throughout the year and we look forward to seeing you all in September. Happy Holidays from all at HPAB #TeamHPAB https://t.co/s59OIc8B7M

23 July 2019@HPABensonCarnival at Benson was an amazing experience for all! Take a look here https://t.co/qJ4fSAI0Zu https://t.co/z1UmEvdi10

23 July 2019@HPABensonCarnival at Benson was an amazing experience for all! Take a look here https://t.co/qJ4fSAI0Zu

23 July 2019Happy Summer Holidays!Happy Holidays We would like to wish all of our families a very safe and happy Summer! Thank you for your support throughout the year and we look forward to seeing you all in September. Happy Holidays from all at HPAB #TeamHPAB

22 July 2019Carnival 2019 @ HPABCarnival 2019 @ HPAB Yesterday saw our annual Carnival at Harris Primary Academy Benson. After two weeks of studying our local area and a country of their choice - the whole school came together to celebrate the learning. Every class on the day had the chance to shine with a dance from their chosen country performed on the field in front of the whole school and parents. Each child decorated an outfit for the day and classes ran stalls of their choice. What an amazing day had by all, the weather was an added bonus! Thank you for all of your continued support especially to those parents that helped to set up and run stalls. Watch the video below to see how the event went!

2 July 2019@HPABensonE-Safety Update: Dear Parents, lets work together to keep our children safe and read the Tik Top App - top tips! #HPAB #ESafety #KeepingSafeOnline https://t.co/3QbxO01b7l

25 June 2019@HPABensonWe are very proud to announce that our recent Ofsted report is now public - please read here https://t.co/eXIuhJNXJv for more details #TeamHPAB #HPAB https://t.co/tfQ9Jp27Fs

25 June 2019@HPABensonThank you to our amazing PTA for organising The Colour Run. It was great fun! #TeamHPAB #HPAB https://t.co/88uMrgYq34

25 June 2019Ofsted @HPAB June 2019Dear Parents Please click here to see the letter I received regarding the outcome of our recent one-day short Ofsted Inspection of the academy. We were thrilled that the Inspector recognised that the school was still good and there was evidence that the school might now have moved significantly overall into the next category of ‘outstanding’. I feel lucky to have such an amazing team who work with enthusiasm and passion to provide the best education for all of our children. I hope you enjoy reading the report and can I thank all of you who continue to support us. Mrs Forbes Principal

21 June 2019The Colour Run 2019The Colour Run 2019 @HPAB The Colour Run returned by public demand this year and was organised by our amazing PTA. The event was held on the school field with an obstacle race which was made even more challenging when water and powder paint was squirted at runners! As you can see from the video for all, the event was an outstanding success!

20 May 2019@HPABensonWelcome to our first Issue of The Benson Buzz - read about what is going on at Benson and the fantastic learning! https://t.co/vpGTS1UQs7 #HPAB #Learning #BensonBuzz

20 May 2019Our first issue of the Benson BuzzWelcome to our first Issue of the Benson Buzz. Read all about our school and the wonderful learning at Benson. Click here to read The Benson Buzz

1 May 2019 @cabinetofficeukJust because a story is online, doesn't mean it's true. The internet is great, but can also be used to spread misleading news and content. Make sure you know what you’re sharing. Don’t feed the beast.

1 May 2019@HPABensonContinuing our story telling topic in Reception this morning through creative play outside. #HPAB https://t.co/T8NZUzQuQk

1 May 2019@HPABensonReception colour mixing with powered paints today. A lovely day for outside learning! #HPAB https://t.co/nwHld0niCj

5 April 2019@HPABensonWatching the lifecycle of a butterlfy up close in Reception @HPABenson #HPAB https://t.co/gOJpmNRFXh

25 March 2019@HPABensonE Safety Update - Take a look at 'What parents need to know about WhatsApp' Let's work together to keep our children safe online! #HPAB #ESafety https://t.co/e89IT542bl https://t.co/7apQLEb8yy

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