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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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Transition - Starting Year 7 in September

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


Transition booklet

Click HERE to download our transition handbook for parents.

Transition Handbook


Start of term dates for Year 7

The first day of term is Tuesday 2nd September 2025. 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 in on Wednesday 2th 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 2th July 2025 1:45pm - 2:30pm all parents and carers will 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 4:00pm to 6:00pm.


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

We have a very strong focus on reading at Harris Academy Peckham. Every student needs to bring a book to read every day. To prepare you for this, we have a reading challenge for you over the summer!

Book of hopesRead one story a day from The Book of Hopesan extraordinary collection of short stories, poems, essays and pictures.

Click here to read the Book of Hopes.

You will be discussing in your tutor group the themes in the short stories listed below, so make sure you read at least these seven stories, as we will discuss them in September!

  • Hope - page 18
  • Bag for Life - page 30
  • Consider the Dung Beetle - page 92
  • Sunflower-  page 107
  • Hope is an Ancient Reptile - page 131
  • The Demon Goalkeeper - page 257
  • Me – page 291

Read one book from each category listed below. Write short reviews in your project book. What was the main issue and how was this solved?

  • Read a book recommended by a friend
  • Read a book that has been turned into a film
  • Read a book set in a different country
  • Read a book that makes you laugh           
  • Read a book from the Peckham 50 list - ten books for each year-group, recommended by your English teachers
  • Read a non-fiction book 

We’re also producing a series of recommended book lists on particular topics or themes. You might like to pick a book from these lists too.


Watch a video introduction from Ms Bergin

 

 


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Latest School Newsletter - Summer 2024

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