Curriculum
Science Faculty
Science is taught in a Self contained suite of modern, purpose built, fully equipped laboratories. All Staff are fully qualified Scientists and are supported by a team of trained technicians with some of the latest teaching aids. The full National Curriculum is offered along with a range of Science ‘A’ Levels. Further details of the ‘A’ level courses can be found in the 6 th Form area of the Website.
Staff List
- O'Neil Gray (OGR) Curriculum Co-ordinator
- Russell Alami (RAL) KS3 Co-ordinator/2ic
- Jim Beavor (JBE) Senior Technician
- Beverly Gayle (BGA) Technician
- Beverly Benjamin (BBE)
- Charlotte Judge(CJU)
- Xia Tran (XTR)
- Sian Elsby (SEL)
- Mark Moffat(MMO)
- Benjamin Koomson(BKO)
- Allison Hall (AHA)
- Efraim Yacob(EYA)
- Jessica Lawson(JLA)-Teach First
- Marissa Sellars(MSE)-NQT
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 Science is an exciting voyage of discovery. In years 7, 8 and 9 we teach small modules of work, each based on a section of the National Curriculum. Each lasts about two to three weeks, with an assessment after each two modules. The emphasis is on practical and investigative work with a constant effort to relate what we teach to the world around the students. We have very good contacts with our feeder schools. Classes are taught in broad bands of ability and are mainly blocked for science in half year groups. We use ‘Exploring Science’ as our main resource.
Key Stage 4
Science is a compulsory subject in year 10 and either Applied or Additional Science in year 11. We teach the AQA Modular specification. Classes are taught in bands of ability and are blocked for science. In Year 10 there are 6 modules. Each module is biology, chemistry or physics and each one has an associated module examination. Again the emphasis is on practical and investigative work with a constant effort to relate what we teach to the world around the students.
Towards the end of year 10 practical assessment is started. This builds on the skills that have been developed in years 7, 8 and 9. It is a chance for students to spend a longer period of time on a particular practical skill. The best work is selected from two or more pieces of practical work and it is worth up to 25% of the final GCSE.
KS4-BTEC First Certificate in Applied Science
The Science Department at the Harris Academy at Peckham will be offering BTEC First in Certificate in Applied Science at KS4. The current year 11 students will earn the equivalent of 2 GCSE's at the end of this school year. This course is widely accepted across a wide range of Universities and Colleges across the country. Students who successfully complete this course can further their studies in Forensic ,Medical or Food Science.Key Stage 5
At the Harris Academy at Peckham we offer 3 A level subjects; Chemistry, Biology and Physics.All subjects taught by specialist teachers from the 2008 QCA specifications:
- OCR Chemistry
- OCR Physics
- AQA Biology
Useful Links
| Lonsdale Self Assessment |
| S-Cool! |
| Avogadro |
| Fact Monster |
| Science Photo Library |
| Lenntech Periodic Table |
| Astronomy News |
