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09/07/25

Thank you so much! An Outstanding outcome for our entire community. https://t.co/5pc0Lu3tA6

08/07/25

Always a brilliant opportunity to perform with Multi-Story orchestra especially on a project that has such relevance to Peckham and its community pic.twitter.com/r9gzOPD91H

07/07/25

It was a pleasure to welcome our new Year 7 students last week for their transition day! 🌟 A fantastic start to their journey with us — we can’t wait to see all they’ll achieve. 💫#TransitionDay pic.twitter.com/oQVjkO9y4v

04/07/25

So beautiful 💐🤩! Congrats on another fabulous Songfest! We also feel very lucky to have you as part of our team 🎻 🎶!

04/07/25

Prom - Class of 2025! Our students didn’t just show up— they slayed. ✨ Glam, glitter, and red carpet energy all around. pic.twitter.com/TeTBvLnH0T

04/07/25

Look at our beautiful prom setting . Glam vibes, and just enough glitter to find your way home. Prom magic is real! pic.twitter.com/DHrtAZJJF7

04/07/25

It was a pleasure performing with you. We look forward to working together again soon. https://t.co/jQmCNNNGg8

04/07/25

Your passion, dedication, and talent brings so much joy to our community. We’re so lucky to have you! https://t.co/UE1zA67Dpg

04/07/25

Huge thanks to for your incredible support. https://t.co/jVxFqmv5pb

04/07/25

One year into the best job in the world 🩷 pic.twitter.com/pIZFuFeemt

03/07/25

A huge round of applause to our phenomenal Music team and the wonderful local primary schools who made Songfest truly unforgettable! Voices soared, spirits lifted, and community harmony was loud and proud. pic.twitter.com/jD50aS8Tou

03/07/25

Inspectors from rated the school ‘outstanding’ in all areas, praising the Academy’s “highly ambitious” curriculum and “expert” teaching staff, as well as the students’ “excellent” behaviour.#Peckham @Miatsfhttps://t.co/QQZOARKIpI pic.twitter.com/FxOawGmXrh

03/07/25

Inspectors from rated the school ‘outstanding’ in all areas, praising the Academy’s “highly ambitious” curriculum and “expert” teaching staff, as well as the students’ “excellent” behaviour.#Peckham @Miatsfhttps://t.co/1fNV8isdQK pic.twitter.com/wozA3sht53

02/07/25

We’re so excited to welcome Year 6 students for their Induction Day today! A big day full of new faces, new friends, and new beginnings. Let the journey begin! pic.twitter.com/9RlIOq5xJR

01/07/25

We’re proud to share the highlights from our Outstanding Ofsted event! Dive into the celebration, achievements, and reflections that made it so special. Find them here: https://t.co/OYzfAGm7eK

30/06/25

Garden Project Update! Our students have been digging in — planting, planning, and watching their hard work grow. A brilliant blend of learning and nature! pic.twitter.com/NlEIQ1ojt1

30/06/25

KS3 DT in action! Creativity, precision, and passion on display — future designers in the making! pic.twitter.com/5xbCKli6gm

29/06/25

Your presence and encouragement mean the world to us and our students https://t.co/rHh26kxBZj

28/06/25

Thank you Stephen. We hope to see you soon at HAP. https://t.co/EPiRglJdW8

28/06/25

Fascinating to hear about our Outstanding history https://t.co/TYVzqidyvj

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Posted on April 17th 2015

Dulwich Picture Gallery visit

On Tuesday, 14th April a group of Year 10 Food Catering students were taken to the prodigious Dulwich Picture Gallery to enjoy Afternoon Tea with Andrew Fraser from Chartwells.  

On arrival Mr. Fraser introduced himself and Sandra Simpson to the students. This proceeded with literature on the history of Afternoon Tea including its origins. According to afternoontea.co.uk, tea consumption increased dramatically during the early nineteenth century and it was around this time that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford was said to have complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. 

It is believed that only two main meals were had during the day, breakfast, and dinner at around 8 o'clock in the evening. The solution for the Duchess was a pot of tea and a light snack, taken privately in her boudoir during the afternoon. Later friends were invited to join her in her rooms at Woburn Abbey and this summer practice proved so popular. The Duchess continued this when she returned to London, sending cards to her friends asking them to join her for "tea and walking the fields."

Students were then given the opportunity to enjoy a variety of teas, scones and cakes offered at Dulwich Picture Gallery during lunch time courtesy of Chartwells.         

The lunch time menu consisted of Earl grey and red berry tea Walnut, carrot cake, scones with clotted cream and jam and Traditional chocolate Brownie. 

Everyone enjoyed this experience and these are the responses from staff and students:

Lisa, ‘The brownie tastes like chocolate divine’

Leah, ‘Carrot cake, I’m speechless The visit to Dulwich Picture Gallery was a different experience and the food was divine. It was a very nice environment.’

Joshua’s response on Berry Tea, ‘Sweet, sweet red tea. The quality of the coffee cake was exquisite because the strong taste of coffee in the cream was delicate and blew my mind.’

Weza on coffee cake, ‘The cake was moist, fluffy and appetising. The visit to the Dulwich Picture Gallery was a very good experience because we were out of our comfort zone and the aroma of the tea and cake was sweet.’

Henry, ‘Carrot cake takes very fruity, crumbly and soft. The experience was very nice as a whole.’

Ms Doamekpor, ‘The Morning breakfast tea was very light and fruit. It was just the right temperature to enjoy on a hot afternoon. The Dulwich Picture Gallery was a fantastic experience. It was also a nice bright sunny day to experience Afternoon Tea for the first time. Students gained the opportunity to experience Afternoon Tea - a cascade concoction of teas and cakes and students conformed and comported themselves beautifully.’

Ms Simpson on Earl grey tea, ‘That’s what I always drink. The carrot cake was good as it was moist, light and the content was visible.’

Mr Fraser, ‘Earl grey tea. I just like the flavour and it’s the only tea I drink without milk, making it healthier.’