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11/12/25

Our students looked amazing in their festive jumpers and brought so much holiday cheer to school today! All money raised will go to the Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fund. pic.twitter.com/20ldHEQ1wI

11/12/25

Year 9 girls had a fantastic reward trip to the Into Film Festival to watch Clueless - the iconic 90s classic inspired by Jane Austen's Emma! pic.twitter.com/5Ffy7cLxkD

11/12/25

Happy Christmas Jumper Day! pic.twitter.com/lFySo8d3g5

10/12/25

What an incredible day for our Year 9s at the “Dirty Looks” exhibition! They navigated complex themes with sensitivity and took inspiration from powerful contemporary artworks#Barbican pic.twitter.com/faMNS0lrkE

09/12/25

Generation Next Spring Term (10 weeks) is now open for registration, with workshops returning on Saturday 17 January! 💜 Sign up now! 👉 https://t.co/vjHbnRD4tO pic.twitter.com/xdwxQZRHzR

08/12/25

20 Year 10 students from Harris Academy Peckham took part in Project Hydra at British Transport Police HQ—a high-pressure decision-making simulation used to train senior leaders. Their engagement & insight were outstanding! pic.twitter.com/MFNRVEV0WN

08/12/25

Over 5 weeks, our Year 10 Drama students collaborated with MA Community & Education cohort to create a powerful piece on riots vs protests. From Brixton to New Cross, they explored history, justice & youth voices—culminating in a stunning performance at Mountview! pic.twitter.com/c6hMa854xB

08/12/25

Our Year 9 Drama students wowed audiences with a bold, thought-provoking piece created in partnership with MA Community & Education students. From climate change to AI futures, they explored big questions with creativity, courage & heart. pic.twitter.com/a8X1HYKzFP

08/12/25

Day of Hope 2025 Telling the story of the Hope Hack UK tour!! pic.twitter.com/yJoRyvZux8

08/12/25

Happening this evening! Thinking about becoming a teacher? 🍎 Join our free online webinar at 8PM (GMT) and learn how to train with the National Institute of Teaching. 💻 1 hour | Online | Free 👉 Register now:https://t.co/RlYpPADxD6 pic.twitter.com/f1lkQ0RX99

07/12/25

07/12/2025 - Day of Hope - Hope in the Square. Today marks Damilola Taylor’s Birthday, we were at the to celebrate, see local talent from and showcase the plans for the regeneration of the square outside. We heard from… pic.twitter.com/Sge4KsLdip

07/12/25

So proud of our students supporting the event today for ❤️. Thank you to our brilliant teachers for preparing the students and giving of your time today. pic.twitter.com/eMkyYYpMvh

07/12/25

So proud of our students supporting the event today for ❤️. Thank you to our brilliant teachers for preparing the students and giving of your time today. pic.twitter.com/Nt9biwQp2p

07/12/25

thank you for providing our with such a brilliant opportunity! is the place to be in for Performing Arts, preparing students for next steps at iconic institutions like 🎭 https://t.co/9pgv91AcFE

05/12/25

We were delighted to welcome the families of our new Year 7 Kings Scholars! Excited to start this incredible journey together. pic.twitter.com/PRZXBgMHsT

04/12/25

Alice in Wonderland is opens TOMORROW! 🎩 Tickets are flying off the shelves so make sure to book yourself in soon. Alice in Wonderland | 5-23rd December#TheatrePeckham pic.twitter.com/Zz31EHD9gh

04/12/25

Year 11 saxophonist Daniel got to play a set with internationally acclaimed jazz pianist Gwilym Simcock last night at Thank you so much to for the opportunity and the privilege pic.twitter.com/goRh2ibdch

04/12/25

Make your voice heard, Join the Southwark Youth Parliament 🗣️ Aged 14-19 and live or study in ? You are invited to stand!💼 Apply by Friday 14 December, 11.59pm✅ Learn more and apply here ➡️ https://t.co/czZTZ7WapB pic.twitter.com/r09YS3sd7e

01/12/25

ACADEMY TERM TWO BOOKING NOW OPEN Spaces get reserved fast so make sure to get booking! 🔗 Hit the link in bio to find out more.#TheatrePeckham pic.twitter.com/SKXCOAT4QY

01/12/25

Our amazing students showcased their talent by performing beautiful musical pieces at Harris Manchester College, Oxford! An unforgettable experience in such an inspiring setting. pic.twitter.com/Xe3uGtS3Kc

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Posted on March 21st 2023

Understanding the World through Philosophy and Theology

This term, Year 9 Theologians have been reading theology in the media. The scheme of work builds towards their final assessed essay topic: "To what extent does religion benefit society?".

Philosophy1Content covered started with a study of the Sikh tradition of the Khalsa alongside Guru Nanak's teachings on interfaith dialogue. This was brought into modern society as we explored the misconceptions associated with the kirpan in modern society.

We are now evaluating the function of prayer, reflecting upon Soren Kierkgaard's claim that "The purpose of prayer is not to influence God but change the nature of the one who prays". This is reviewed in context of prayer conducted in sports media, for example the "Pray for Muamba" campaign and the rakahs performed by Mohamed Salah.

Following this, Peckham's philosophers will study eschatology in light of Queen Elizabeth's funeral and social justice in context of Martin Luther King's letter from Birmingham jail and the persecution of Uighur Muslims in China.

To encourage your child to excel in this subject, encourage them to discuss theological and philosophical issues from the news at home. Some examples of student work can be found on this page.

Mr Lane - Assistant Principal

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