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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 August 31st 2021

Bringing a Forest to the City

Morisi, Year 8, writes about the Forest for Change project that our students participated in last term.

We had an amazing experience at Somerset House at the “Forest for Change” project this term, not least because it was such a delight to go on trips again and become immersed in the best that London has to offer.  

It has always been prohibited to grow trees as part of an exhibition at Somerset House, but this year as part of the Somerset House “Biennale” exhibition, artistic director Es Devlin decided to challenge this rule.

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He chose to bring a forest to the city to help us reflect upon their value to the globe. From our visit we reflected upon the legacy of forests and their role in the fight against climate change.

We learnt about the importance of flora for our ecosystem and its positive impact on our environment. In fact, the “forest architect” shared with us the fact that 30 “forests” the size of the exhibition would equate to enough carbon capture to remedy 300 flights to Australia.

I enjoyed getting lost within the forest and exploring the odours of pine, the warmth of the red filbert hazel and the texture of the sequoia.

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There was a range of trees on exhibition, and each served a purpose within a coniferous climate. The floral diversity that we saw was fascinating and the experience made me ponder the intricate relationships between each living being on our planet. 

I enjoyed getting lost within the forest and exploring the odours of pine, the warmth of the red filbert hazel and the texture of the sequoia. I quietly relished the gentle time to myself to draw and reflect in nature. I reflected upon which of the trees around me will be present in Southwark when I am an old man. 

By Morisi, Year 8


Click HERE to read more about the Forest for Change.

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