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18/09/25

Our Year 10 musicians had an absolutely amazing time exploring the themes of masculinity and gender at a workshop, really pushing themselves to step out of their comfort zones. Thank you so much for hosting and inviting us! pic.twitter.com/KouSHWvFTs

17/09/25

So proud of our students performing representing 🤩 Here is our incredible young saxophonist from who is soloing tonight 🎷 pic.twitter.com/2QMOFCKFMz

17/09/25

Come and see what makes our Academy special! Join us at our Open Events to meet our team, explore our facilities, and discover the opportunities waiting for you. We can't wait to welcome you! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/CPbUt5SDZh

09/09/25

Open Events 2025 pic.twitter.com/s4KcVKSPpi

09/09/25

🎶 We’re proud to share that we've received the Music Mark of Recognition for our dedication and improvement in music education! This award celebrates the hard work of our students, staff, and community in making music a vibrant part of our school life.#ProudtobeHAP pic.twitter.com/XHlqoa7Opn

08/09/25

🍅 Look at what we’ve grown in our garden! We harvested our first batch of juicy tomatoes — nothing beats the taste of homegrown goodness. pic.twitter.com/TcOK8D2RlA

07/09/25

RT  : Collaboration is key              …

06/09/25

Collaboration is key pic.twitter.com/zhX3ymzPJG

22/08/25

RT  : Daria Vlasenko, who fled Drinpto in  with her mum and grandma in 2022, attended Harris Academy in  , rec…

21/08/25

Daria Vlasenko, who fled Drinpto in with her mum and grandma in 2022, attended Harris Academy in , received excellent grades this morning.@PeckhamAcademyhttps://t.co/kddMgj6Vi6 pic.twitter.com/6FjGhzK5CV

21/08/25

RT  : Good luck to all those in Peckham receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today. I know how much work and determination goes into…

21/08/25

Congratulations to our Year 11 students who have achieved excellent outcomes today! We are particularly pleased to have closed the attainment gap for our socio-economically disadvantaged students demonstrating the value of a Harris education: https://t.co/k4OsOZFLHA pic.twitter.com/7BrWbPfwjA

21/08/25

Good luck to all those in Peckham receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today. I know how much work and determination goes into getting here - wishing you every success in your next steps.

23/07/25

Delighted to have and as grantees in this round. Can’t wait to show you what we are able to do with this generous funding 🤩thank you so much 💐! https://t.co/6TekTodYN0

18/07/25

Read our Summer Insight magazine here: https://t.co/tmEHMC3dKn

18/07/25

We wish our students and families a wonderful summer break & look forward to welcoming our new students to the Harris family in September. Here's a short look at how amazing we all are! https://t.co/rGdT2TfCEd

18/07/25

Multicultural day was a beautiful celebration of who we are - vibrant, diverse and stronger together pic.twitter.com/85plaONitr

18/07/25

Year 8 students attended creative workshops run by Theatre Peckham. As well as developing their literacy and communication skills, students worked on a project which culminated in a play which they wrote and performed to an audience. We thank Peckham for hosting pic.twitter.com/kCUjRWBaBe

17/07/25

HAP Open Events pic.twitter.com/4eX0EVL8dy

17/07/25

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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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