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12/11/24

Some odd socks and anti bullying posters for Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day…Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Choose Respect! ✋✊ pic.twitter.com/gbpaiqsLBm

11/11/24

We’ve started Anti-Bullying week with a wonderful assembly from Ms Gayle! It’s important that everyone feels happy, safe and respected👍💙😄 pic.twitter.com/dtdww0ArX5

08/11/24

At Purley Way our Year 5s are having a workshop on online safety and learning about how we can be safe! pic.twitter.com/uIQvj2KEXb

08/11/24

Purely Way had the pleasure of having the Crystal Palace Brass Band this morning during our Remembrance Day assembly. A time of reflection and gratitude for all those who sacrificed their lives for us.♥️ pic.twitter.com/8Wc5PeYoDi

05/11/24

🎄Join us for our annual Winter Fair 🎄 pic.twitter.com/WqPrKGS0NN

18/10/24

Celebrating our diversity on Cultural Day! 🤗 pic.twitter.com/yxiLhNw1Kg

15/10/24

Feel free to scan the link to take you to our new Instagram account! pic.twitter.com/DhNW0QKYk3

15/10/24

HPAPW are on Instagram! Follow us on for updates on all things Purley Way🌟 pic.twitter.com/79OBR3Gt2w

15/10/24

🍜🍛 Come join us for our Cultural Food Exchange on Friday at 3:30pm. We will be serving food from around the globe that parents and staff have cooked to share with you! 🥘🧆 pic.twitter.com/9Jcan8ctUE

15/10/24

We can’t wait to see your cultural dress on Friday for our Cultural Diversity Day! We encourage all children to wear clothes from their culture to school on Friday! 👘🥻 pic.twitter.com/V4R3RwUWTp

14/10/24

Year 6 had an amazing time at the Houses of Parliament. We even got to speak to an MP!😎 pic.twitter.com/5rQ64TxShZ

12/10/24

A wonderful, inspiring day! All those who performed should feel proud of their achievements!

11/10/24

As ever, Harris in Harmony and 2 amazing students completely stole the show - well done to all students and teachers involved in this. What an anthem! pic.twitter.com/dR2loRPKIy

11/10/24

1 in 40 children live in a family accessing food banks, & figures are higher in London, community hubs are more than just a space for donations, they are community, welcoming, essential support. pic.twitter.com/xBvFcUgR4O

09/10/24

The first group to try out our new climbing equipment and MIGA. Very excited to open this soon! 🏃⚽️🏀 pic.twitter.com/sOAeMMNzHy

07/10/24

Year 5 learnt all about staying safe and the dangers of knife crime from some of our local Police Officers! pic.twitter.com/gQcYoHJ2cr

03/10/24

Year 2 had a marvellous time at Purley Library! Wonderful to share stories and show our love of reading!📚 pic.twitter.com/6rXVe4NCOJ

01/10/24

Year 6 enjoyed their Junior Citizenship workshops yesterday! Where they learnt some valuable life skills 👮🏽‍♀️ 👨🏽‍🚒 🧑‍⚕️ pic.twitter.com/C0UW9ZuhzM

01/10/24

A good turn out at our PTA coffee morning, where Miss Taylor also talked about the plans for Black History Month! pic.twitter.com/4MKBpZy9Ms

23/09/24

Some of the children had a Gruffalo themed messy play afternoon today. Scrambled snake and roasted fox to name a few! 🦊🐍 pic.twitter.com/DAXtAWqbIH

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Staff Team

At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 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

Oscar Sanders

Head of Academy

Danielle Gayle

Vice Principal, KS1 Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Sasha Ferdinand

Assistant Principal (Maternity Leave)

Helena Jones

Assistant Principal, UKS2 Lead and ECT and Parental Engagement Lead

Natalie Molyneux

SENCO

Adriana Verrecchia  SEND consultant

Samantha French

Harris Federation Curriculum Lead 

Amy Halpin

EYFS Consultant

Laura Bairstow EYFS Consultant

 

Early Years

Patrice Campbell

EYFS Lead and Jay Class Teacher

Victoria Aluko

Robin Class Teacher

Rachel Howard

Finch Class Teacher

Deniz Cevik 

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Jade McInnes

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Patricia King

EYFS Teaching Assistant

 

Key Stage 1

Ellisha Gray

Year 1 Class Teacher (Dove Class) and Phonics Lead

Anna Center

Year 1 Class Teacher (Hummingbird Class)

Asmara Mclean

Year 1 Class Teacher (Penguin Class)

Amna Qureshi

KS1 Teaching Assistant (Phonics Interventions)

Kummy Sathiyendra  

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Nilar Bo 

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Natasha Hoosang 

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Holly Rayner

Year 2 Class Teacher (Kingfisher Class)

Faye Clancy

Year 2 Class Teacher (Heron Class)

Megan Dupe

Year 2 Class Teacher (Swan Class)

Samantha Corcoran

KS1 Teaching Assistant

Sneha Shreyasi 

KS1 Teaching Assistant

 

Key Stage 2

Marwar Mohammoud

Year 3 Class Teacher (Nightingale Class)

Claire Hall

Year 3 Class Teacher (Warbler Class)

Nisa Sohail

Year 3 Class Teacher (Canary Class)

Senay Mustafa 

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Alfie Phethean-N'Dong

KS2 and PE Teaching Assistant

Dylan Modeste

KS2 and PE Teaching Assistant

Udi Nkemena/Khamara Samuels

Year 4 Class Teacher (Flamingo Class)

Beau Baptist

Year 4 Class Teacher & Phase Lead (Peacock Class)

Laura Thompson

Year 4 Class Teacher (Parrott Class)

Masooda Hamidi

KS2 Teaching Assistant

David Black

Year 5 Class Teacher (Puffin Class)

Nicola Sobola

Year 5 Class Teacher (Albatross Class)

Niala Binns

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Zaima Ijaz 

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Carol Taylor

Year 6 Class Teacher (Falcon Class)

Eve Morris-Clarke

Year 6 Class Teacher (Eagle Class)

Charley Davey

KS2 Teaching Assistant (Maternity Leave)

Rachelle Gordan 

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Lina Pereira

KS2 Teaching Assistant

Alicia Francis

PPA Cover Teacher

Denique Davis

PPA Cover Teacher

Natalie Molyneux

SENCO

 

Non Class Based Staff

Carly Catley

Office Manager

Avni Patel

Administrative Assistant

Nazneen Gani

Administrative Assistant and Admissions Officer 

Reka Torma

Finance Officer and Administrator

Rebecca Blakey

Student and Family Support Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Cally Robinson

Premises Officer

Amna Qureshi

KS1 Phonics Assistant

Seniz Mustafa

SEN & Interventions Teaching Assistant

Mary Gibbs

SEN & Interventions Teaching Assistant

Martine Nash

SEN & Interventions Teaching Assistant

Marian Mohammad

SEN & Interventions Teaching Assistant

Patricia George

SEN & Interventions Teaching Assistant

Stefani Hristova

Midday Meals Supervisor and Wrap Around Manager

Beata Gacka

Midday Meals Supervisor

Katrina De'gannes

Midday Meals Supervisor and Breakfast Club Assistant

Samantha Fox-Jay

Midday Meals Supervisor

Nahida Ali

Midday Meals Supervisor

Tilly Chapman

Wrap Around Assistant

Sonia Baiamonte

Wrap Around Assistant

Harpreet Panesar

Midday Meals Supervisor and Wrap Around Assistant

Louise Kelly

Midday Meals Supervisor

Velichka Kostadinova

Wrap Around Assistant

Tilly Chapman

Wrap Around Assistant