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30/04/25

We have been judged Outstanding in every category! https://t.co/5F41OYXkuc

29/04/25

📅 SATURDAY 17 MAY Camberwell sets the table for another global feast! Eat Around The World returns to Camberwell Green with 80+ stalls showcasing our neighborhood's diverse flavors!https://t.co/QaF4kuXG3f#CamberwellFoodFestival https://t.co/e3KDF38BwM

29/04/25

Harris Academy Peckham judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. https://t.co/5F41OYXkuc pic.twitter.com/IsPii71m6R

28/04/25

Nursery and Reception places available for September at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park pic.twitter.com/T1wOfRz1gx

25/04/25

🚨 Thinking of teaching Primary or Secondary? Join NIoT’s free online webinar on Mon 28 April (12–1PM BST) to explore teacher training in London & the South East and how to apply. 🔗 Register: https://t.co/5MMU01WGtU#TrainToTeach pic.twitter.com/JmYMXDZXwP

24/04/25

This concert rounded up a musical fortnight for one of our brilliant Y11 students, Alimat, who spent part of her Easter holidays performing with at pic.twitter.com/ANjYTiAI1a

24/04/25

Amazing opportunity for our students getting to perform yesterday as part of the massed orchestra on the stage of the who all had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves playing with so many other young musicians. pic.twitter.com/zMvBZOKqfs

24/04/25

Thanks to everyone for another brilliant visit - great work from Yr 10 & Yr 11, and a wonderful welcome as always!

23/04/25

Memorial tomorrow for hero Folajimi who died while rescuing drowning woman from the Thames April 24 marks the 4th anniversary of his death#Bermondsey @livingbanksidehttps://t.co/9rkueGqTt4 pic.twitter.com/G3FXsR4dw1

23/04/25

are running their Southwark ‘Learning for Life’ Summer Programme, a FREE project designed to empower children aged 9-11 to develop crucial life skills to ensure a smooth transition to secondary school. Scan the QR code to find out more. pic.twitter.com/gu8wuPwm7L

22/04/25

The OneHub Youth Festival is the place to be for all young people of Southwark looking to have a blast 🥳 Get ready for a day filled with fun, music, and creativity 🎷 Peckham Levels, 30 May from 11am https://t.co/VAoBBxd6gc pic.twitter.com/JS5CiqhIg5

22/04/25

Today is Stephen Lawrence Day. A day to reflect, honour and celebrate the enduring legacy of Stephen’s life. Let’s continue shaping brighter futures together. Donate today and help us keep Stephen’s legacy alive. 🔗 https://t.co/8b6vb6XEhA#StephenLawrenceDay pic.twitter.com/RZ8bZYAfrJ

21/04/25

🚨 Just two days to go until our annual concert at the Barbican! Click the link for tickets. 🎫 We'd love to see you there! 🙌✨ https://t.co/z07n2YzBIf pic.twitter.com/Hf2O2xkEJg

04/04/25

HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM INSIGHT MAGAZINE SPRING 2025 https://t.co/UlVNB0kgop

03/04/25

Year 10 students learnt about ergonomics and collected anthropometric data on their hand. They then assembled robotic arms and used them completed several challenges such as building towers, transporting items of various size and weight from one location to the next. pic.twitter.com/qeQmqGIA4p

01/04/25

If your child gets benefits-related free school meals they can join one of our many Food and Fun holiday clubs (7 to 17 April). The weekday clubs across the borough (including in our leisure centres)and provide fun activities, plus healthy and free food.https://t.co/R0LI76PSTV pic.twitter.com/V9Ulj1TxaK

31/03/25

Thank you for the support! https://t.co/4L1P3ougCZ

31/03/25

Yr 8 King's Scholars had an exciting workshop day! They practiced suturing bananas and designed 3D containers to protect eggs in an engineering workshop. In the law workshop, they learned about basic law and argued cases as barristers. Future engineers & lawyers in the making! pic.twitter.com/zHRiKOxBoH

31/03/25

Watching students master sewing machines in DT class is inspiring! They're stitching creativity into every project, learning valuable skills, and having fun along the way. pic.twitter.com/n6m9IY1caa

31/03/25

Over the we worked with a fantastic group of at delivering our Inspirational programmes. We share their passion for innovative learning experiences, creating a learning dynamic that achieves outstanding lessons each and every time! pic.twitter.com/jp9RhzNpPk

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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 Mr Jellis on w.jellis@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 Key Stage 4 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

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

W/C 10/02/2025

 

Students will be receiving GCSE Options assemblies from subject leaders to inform them further of the options they might like to choose. They will hear from different subject leaders every day of this week. 

25/02/2025

Year 9 Parents' evening. Here you will receive information booklets guiding yourself and your child through the options process. You will also have the opportunity to meet with a member of the Senior Team in order to make provisional choices with your child about which subjects they would like to take for GCSE. This evening will be the most important step in making an informed decision to support your child in their options choices. 

14/03/2025

Deadline for all options decisions to have been made and submitted. 

 

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.