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17/10/25

We hope you enjoy our new Insight Magazine! Wishing the HAP community a happy half term. https://t.co/iLyrK8f1XF

16/10/25

Spotlight on our basketball enrichment club! pic.twitter.com/nDCGl41OfE

16/10/25

Some amazing moments from our Year 7 residential trip! pic.twitter.com/z5YI4LsCBi

16/10/25

See our Academy in action!#proudtobepeckham pic.twitter.com/MznPI5AKJZ

16/10/25

Focused faces and furrowed brows as students tackle the Year 7 Harris Federation Maths Challenge.#MathsChallenge pic.twitter.com/EDH6F1T0CJ

15/10/25

At HAP, we celebrate Black History all year round — not just in October! Here are just a few of the powerful and inspiring titles available in our library. pic.twitter.com/tBGAP5omzx

15/10/25

Games Club and Chess Club are just two of the exciting enrichment activities students can enjoy in the library! pic.twitter.com/6SYaHMiFuI

15/10/25

Discover new Modern Foreign Languages books in our library — say bonjour, hola & 你好 to your next great read! pic.twitter.com/TE2dCGMEka

13/10/25

📚 Celebrate Black History Month at Dulwich Library! Discover an inspiring collection of books by Black authors that deserve a spot on your reading list. Looking for BHM events? We've got you covered 👇 Explore what's happening across Southwark: https://t.co/waVd24aSTF pic.twitter.com/HFrDzU5oaD

13/10/25

Due to popular demand, we’re adding another Open Morning! Join us on Friday 17 October at 9:15am. Don’t miss your chance to see what makes our Academy special. pic.twitter.com/WcRpRm8fp8

10/10/25

Absolutely fantastic that a composition written by one of our Year 10 GCSE Music students is getting airtime on – we can’t wait to hear what they come up with next! pic.twitter.com/iHFgwOeMls

09/10/25

Academy orchestra enrichment is where passion meets performance! From first notes to final bows, our young musicians are growing in confidence, skill and harmony. pic.twitter.com/lax2u4aI0g

09/10/25

Football enrichment on our fantastic MUGA pitch! ⚽ Students showing skill, teamwork, and passion for the game. pic.twitter.com/2AFC6bsIYP

08/10/25

Our STEM Club students took innovation to the next level today—building their own robots! 🤖 pic.twitter.com/v5LUpMuteM

07/10/25

More glorious bounty from the HAP garden! We’re celebrating another round of vibrant, homegrown tomatoes fresh from soil to soul.#HAPgarden pic.twitter.com/ihAigQcVn2

07/10/25

📣 Applications for Initial Teacher Training are officially open! Today marks the start of a new recruitment year for future teachers - the next generation of classroom leaders, role models and changemakers. By next September, trainees will be in classrooms inspiring young minds… pic.twitter.com/f71BhrPBj3

06/10/25

🚀 New professional development opportunity! Join the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship, a 15-month programme to build coaching & leadership skills. 👉 More info: https://t.co/2o1T09MLMr 📝 Apply: https://t.co/oyVaFYz1h9#HarrisFederation pic.twitter.com/TXzb56bQWV

06/10/25

Only 2 Open Mornings left! No booking needed — just come along and see what makes our Academy special. We can't wait to welcome you! pic.twitter.com/BhB93SVf8B

03/10/25

Welcome to the English Department at Harris Academy Peckham, ready to welcome families and showcase the power of language, literature, and learning. pic.twitter.com/gV4gnEX3Zb

03/10/25

Look at our wonderful Humanities department in action at Open Evening! 🌍📷So much passion, creativity, and curiosity on display — we loved sharing what we do with you all! pic.twitter.com/M012VU6f7y

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Year 6 Transition

ClaudetteWelcome to the Harris Academy Peckham (HAP) transition section.  If you are starting at HAP in September 2025 this section is for you and will be updated during the coming year.

It should help you to find out more about what it is like to be in Year 7 and what to expect.

We are delighted you have accepted a place for your child at HAP.  We have shared values that shape every aspect of life at HAP.  Our values are LEAP (Leadership, Enquiry, Aspiration and Perseverance). You can learn more than about our values and ethos here.

On this page you will find lots of helpful resources to help you make the transition from primary school to HAP.

Parents, if you have any queries please do email enquiries@harrispeckham.org.uk. If you use Twitter, please do follow us @PeckhamAcademy 

Claudette Bergin, Principal

Start of term dates for Year 7

The first day of term in early September will be announced nearer the time. The first day will run from 8:25am to 2:00pm. Students need to be on-site in full school uniform.

Taster day 

We will holding a Taster Day for new Year 7 students inon Wednesday 2 July 2025. The programme for the day will include a range of activities to reflect some of the subjects your son/daughter will study at Harris Academy Peckham.

Students should attend the day in their full primary school uniform and bring a pair of trainers/plimsolls in their bag. The day will start at 9:30am and finish at 2:30pm students should arrive promptly and report to the main reception.  Lunch will be provided.

Parent information meeting

On Wednesday 2 July 2025 all parents and carers will also be invited to an information meeting where they will receive a talk by the Principal.  On completion of the talk students will be dismissed with Parents and Carers at 2:30pm.

Uniform pop-up shop

On Wednesday 9th July 2025 there will be a pop-up uniform shop on site at Harris Academy Peckham from 4pm to 6pm.

Parents and Carers

Please see our special section for parents and carers, which will hopefully provide you with information about uniform and other useful tips to help you and your son / daughter make a successful transition to HAP.

Click here to go to our page for parents and carers.

Summer reading list

Click here to see your summer reading list [link coming soon].

Watch a video introduction from Ms Bergin

 

 

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