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13/05/21

Year 9 girls working with the Change Foundation as part of a Mental Health project coupled with the NFL Flag Association https://t.co/gWHLyfHILL

13/05/21

Retweetd From BRIT Awards

Another powerful message from as she wins Album https://t.co/MS5b5WbRiB

11/05/21

Our Years 8 and 10 Parent Consultation Evenings in May will take place virtually using the online platform SchoolCloud. Find out more, including how to book appointments, by visting https://t.co/AGXNCzAkFa https://t.co/tiMsKlrIZd

11/05/21

How wonderful to welcome Year 5 and 6 ⁦⁦⁩ students to the Academy. Thank you for the beautiful, thoughtful cards which we will certainly pass onto Jimi’s family. Your kindness is so appreciated. ⁦⁩ https://t.co/yCJJGpKgDS

06/05/21

Retweetd From Southwark News

Bishop Christopher Chessun of added his own tribute to Jimi's bravery https://t.co/rR2NbN2fUq

05/05/21

Year 8 and 9's students taking part in a Rugby project in partnership with the Met Police Territorial Response Unit https://t.co/yjR4XmfFmW

05/05/21

Year 9 French students engaged in a discussion about festivals in France https://t.co/mWr1d7s2z3

05/05/21

Retweetd From youngcitizensUK

Logging on to the virtual courtroom; very excited to observe our first Magistrates' Court between prosecution team and defence team. Good luck to both teams!

28/04/21

Retweetd From Southwark Council

It is vital that we continue to follow the current guidance to keep the COVID-19 numbers down https://t.co/d8UlRXQ9g9 - wash hands regularly - wear a face covering (unless exempt) - remember social distancing (only mixing outside in groups of up to six or two households) https://t.co/JmWgOxrNWv

27/04/21

Retweetd From Southwark Council

Work on your fitness and create a balanced lifestyle for you and your family. Join in online yoga, dance and fitness classes - suitable for all ages. Join new classes via YouTube each week at 10am on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays, or on catch up https://t.co/Fq4dzEOW4T https://t.co/l1o6hdiw4C

26/04/21

Retweetd From Sadiq Khan

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole was the best of us. A true hero of our city who gave his life trying to save another. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time of tragic loss. https://t.co/ICnuZ5ba8F

26/04/21

Breakfast isn't the same without a History write off! This week, students are trying to beat a nervous Mr Tye! https://t.co/7KG8090b9g

25/04/21

Retweetd From Southwark News

Brave Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole a former Harris Academy pupil was only twenty years of age https://t.co/M5ad2ZpGw0

01/04/21

Retweetd From Southwark Council

Could you be the next Southwark scholar? Planning to go to university but worried about the cost? We've already supported over a hundred outstanding students to attend university by covering their fees. If you think you have what it takes, find out more https://t.co/5SD2OMF927 https://t.co/a2fvWXCm7B

31/03/21

Retweetd From South London Citizens

Tonight was the second issues workshop — this time focussing on mental health for schools / young people. Great leadership from from , Emma and students from , from , Treasure from , and more! https://t.co/MpAoMp78z6 https://t.co/6OtsI16dqR

30/03/21

We have a temporary email address if you need to contact the Academy: harrispeckhaminfo.com

30/03/21

The last day of term is Wednesday 31st March. Students will be dismissed from 12:30pm.

29/03/21

Food parcels are available at the Academy today between 3.15-4pm. Come and get fresh eggs, milk, fruit, bagels, bread and cereal. See you there! https://t.co/dIQMj8L8TH

26/03/21

Retweetd From Kalisher Trust

We are enjoying spending time with - talking about the Law-with thanks to the team who include Mark Fenhalls QC, and https://t.co/AbvgR66g2A

26/03/21

Year 9 and budding lawyers are spending the afternoon taking part in a seminar on the legal profession and looking at legal ethics! https://t.co/8avTfUHq4H

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Key Stage 4 Options

This page is designed to help our Year 9 students and their parents make the choice of what GCSEs to study in Years 10 and 11. 

We hope you find it helpful but if you have any queries please contact Alex Hall on a.hall@harrispeckham.org.uk.

Options Booklet

Options booklet picOur options booklet is designed to help you make an informed decision about the courses that can be taken. Also included is information about the compulsory core subjects studied by all Key Stage 4 students.

Click HERE to download the KS4 Options Booklet.

Our Key Stage 4 Curriculum is designed to ensure each student is academically challenged and engaged in their learning. It is rigorous in nature, covering the EBACC, but it also offers the opportunity to study creative or vocational courses.

We feel this balance is something that underpins everything we are trying to achieve. We are committed to providing a curriculum that will:

  • Meet individual needs and aspirations
  • Be broad, challenging and motivating
  • Offer participation in learning to 19 years of age
  • Prepare students for a positive role in the future

Find out more about your Key Stage 4 options

Art

Business Studies

Computer Science

Click on the image to see a presentation.

Computer Science options details for Year 9

Drama

French

Geography

History

History - options film for Year 9 from Harris Academy Peckham on Vimeo.

Hospitality and Catering

Click on the image to see a presentation.

Hospitality and Catering options details for Year 9

Media

Music 

Psychology

Spanish

Sport

Options information evening

Watch a recording of our options information evening for students and parents on 12th February 2021. Click HERE for a copy of the presentation used during the event.

 

Good reasons for choosing an option

You are good at the subject.

You think you will enjoy the course.

It fits your career ideas and plans.

It goes well with your other choices.

It helps to give you plenty of choice post 16.

You think you might want to continue studying it post 16.

Your research shows that it will interest you and motivate you to learn.

Bad reasons for choosing an option

Your friends have chosen it.

You think it will be easy.

Someone else thinks it is a good idea.

You like the teacher you have now.

You did not have time to research your options properly.

Key dates

Friday 12th February

5pm

Options Information Evening on MS Teams

Please log into the meeting using your child’s @hfed.net account to avoid any issues

Half Term

15th – 19th February

Research

Read the options booklet

Log in to Kudos and take the quizzes to see what subjects you are best suited to or what subjects you need for your career aspirations

Talk to friends and family

W/C Monday 22nd February

Options Marketplace on MS Teams

Short videos from subject specialists to give students an introduction to the course, including key knowledge and skills that will be developed.

Friday 26th February

1.15pm

Tutor time session

Discussion with your tutor on the next steps.

W/C Monday 1st March

Options experiences

Videos will be uploaded by staff and students who have already gone through the process giving their personal tips on how to successfully pick option subjects.

Thursday 4th March

12-6pm

Year 9 Parent Consultation and Options Afternoon

This will be an opportunity to discuss progress and attainment in all subjects, alongside suitability for options courses selected.

 

 

 

 

 

Information for parents/carers

Click HERE to download a letter to parents.

Below is a short video that we feel will help students and their parents/carers start discussing what options are best for their future aspirations.

Kudos

Log in to our careers software Kudos to help explore where different options subjects can take you in the future or complete the “My Futures” quiz.

Kudos

Click HERE to visit the Kudos login page or scan the QR Code below.

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Your username is firstname.surname (e.g. Alex.Hall). Passwords are set to Kudos1 unless you have changed this previously. If you need help logging in please look at the user guide or email Ms Hall on a.hall@harrispeckham.org.uk.