Personal Development
Student Leadership

Student Leadership

Student Voice

The voice of our students plays an important part in the successful running of the Academy.

There are many avenues through which students can voice their views, both informally and formally. From running for Student Leadership Group to joining Student Council to participating in student surveys, we want every student to know that their voice is heard and valued.

Student Voice also provides opportunities for students to engage with the larger community. Through charity fundraising, promoting the academy within Beckenham and opportunities to participate in the Bromley Youth Council, students have the chance to make their voices heard beyond our academy.

If you would like to find out more about our Student Voice programme at Harris Academy Beckenham then please email Mr Shone g.shone@harrisbeckenham.org.uk.

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Student Leadership Group

Our Student Leadership Group (SLG) at HABE is made up of eight societies around each of our eight HABE character traits. To be part of the Character Societies, students across all year groups have the opportunity to go through a rigorous application process at the beginning of each academic year.

Each character trait is focused on a specific key area, creating action plans and working towards their own projects to improve the student experience here at HABE throughout the year:

Kindness Society – Mentoring Programmes
Respect Society – Anti-Bullying Programmes
Integrity Society – School Culture & Character Development Days
Ambition Society – Careers Development
Creativity Society – Enrichment & Creative Voices
Courage Society – Mental Health Provision
Curiosity Society – Teaching and Learning & Literacy
Optimism Society – Rewards and Charity Work

Character Societies

This year, a total of 80 students across year groups 7-13 have successfully secured their membership in one of the Character Societies, following a rigorous application process of 130 applicants. Each Society is led by two Sixth Form students, taking on the responsibilities as Society Chair and Society Secretary.