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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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Posted on November 29th 2019

Peckham Poets Honour Bob Marley

Bob Marley 1Talented Harris Academy Peckham poets were invited to perform alongside Benjamin Zephaniah at a ceremony to mark the unveiling of a Blue Plaque on the Chelsea house Bob Marley shared with his band the Wailers.

Visiting the house at 42 Oakley Street, our Peckham Poets performed original pieces inspired by Marley’s lyrics and beliefs. A spokesperson for English Heritage team said our students were “fabulous…such confident and inspiring young women”, which filled our students with pride.

Amira, Year 10, is pictured above with Benjamin Zephaniah, and you can read Amira's poem below. Below is a picture of Fabiola, Year 10, performing her poem at the ceremony.

Ms Alexander, English Teacher

Bob Marley 2

One of the poems written by our fabulous Peckham Poets, to honour Bob Marley.

 

Buffalo Soldier

By Amira, Year 9

 

I am the third little bird of the south

Sitting on the world’s doorstep

Humming sweet melodies of freedom

Awaiting my time to be free

 

I am the Buffalo Soldier

Fighting for survival

Humming sweet harmonies of my history

Awaiting my time to be free

 

I live in the concrete jungle

Where the moon doesn’t come out to play

There are no chains around my feet,

but I know, somehow, I’m not free

I live in the concrete jungle, awaiting to be free

 

We are the little birds

We are the Buffalo Soldiers

Sitting on the world’s doorstep

Humming sweet counter melodies to the concrete jungle

Awaiting our time to be free.

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