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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

01/12/25

5 more days until Alice in Wonderland ❄️ Not long now until Alice in Wonderland is open to the public. Make sure to book in your tickets to avoid disappointment. Theatre Peckham. Empowering change through inclusive theatre. https://t.co/Pr0kXVz8NW#TheatrePeckham pic.twitter.com/U7FnyG1NPS

01/12/25

Come and explore our academy! Join us for a tour on Tuesday, 9 December at 9:15 AM. Discover what makes our Academy special! pic.twitter.com/yCJ34lVYuX

01/12/25

After the anniversary comes the paradigm shift from pain. The heavenly birthday. A Day of Hope! We welcome to where Are stars of the show pic.twitter.com/h8LsE8hzD5

01/12/25

Students had an amazing time at Wembley watching England vs China in the Women’s Football match! Incredible atmosphere and unforgettable experience! pic.twitter.com/3MILW48F6F

28/11/25

Naturally 👀 pic.twitter.com/XL1AQxzXE9

28/11/25

You can view our latest Newsletter here: https://t.co/mNhFhSFIIN pic.twitter.com/XlURDNHL1J

27/11/25

Students are loving the Manga Magic! Our Manga Enrichment Club is where creativity meets fun. From epic storylines to stunning art, every session is packed with excitement and imagination.#proudtobepeckham pic.twitter.com/wXNri5h1sU

27/11/25

Creativity in every stitch! Our students are loving the Stitch & Sew Art Enrichment Club – a space to relax, create, and bring ideas to life. From bold patterns to delicate designs, every piece tells a story. pic.twitter.com/X68QcqSeDS

26/11/25

STEM Club students have been busy designing and building balloon-powered cars—and they proudly presented their creations! Creativity + science = amazing results! pic.twitter.com/GgdlMzStTE

26/11/25

KS3 Music students have had an amazing time exploring Jazz music for the last three weeks with musicians from exploring and experimenting with new ways of playing pic.twitter.com/UCpemhzbTD

26/11/25

Students love the ever-popular Board Game Club!#BoardGameClub pic.twitter.com/d2tQcelJUo

25/11/25

Principal’s Breakfast Superstars One of the highlights of my week as a Principal is celebrating our amazing students at the Principal’s Breakfast. These young people consistently demonstrate excellence, kindness, and leadership—qualities that make our Academy community thrive. pic.twitter.com/b5WbNemR1z

24/11/25

Help a girl believe in herself and her unlimited future! Become a mentor - no experience needed, just an hour a month of your time. Find out more at our online info session Thu 27 Nov, 12:30pm . Sign up now: https://t.co/CJZ1jOeu88 pic.twitter.com/oC2btWTBLU

20/11/25

It was a pleasure to host the MiSST Play Date at HAP! Young musicians from several schools came together, shared their passion, and created beautiful music. Moments like these remind us of the power of collaboration and creativity.#proudtobepeckham pic.twitter.com/RosUXd5OyZ

19/11/25

Our Year 10 Art students had an inspiring day at the Royal Academy! Exploring world-class exhibitions and soaking up creativity – what a fantastic experience! pic.twitter.com/LNBOV81F3B

19/11/25

November 27th heralds the 25th anniversary of Damilolas death. Damilola wrote about his hope for the world in his last school essay The legacy campaign staged its first Hope Hack with and in July 2021 post covid lockdown pic.twitter.com/3DWWysWnd6

14/11/25

Our KS3 students had an amazing time with Next Gen Music learning the art of DJing and mixing tracks like pros! pic.twitter.com/51z1iICYDJ

13/11/25

AntiBullying week Day 4: World Kindness Day 💛 Kindness costs nothing but means everything. Today, let’s choose words and actions that lift others up. Together, we can create a culture where kindness beats bullying every time. pic.twitter.com/n2RT6YQW7q

12/11/25

Great work Collette we are so pleased Peckham Academy are stars of our 25th anniversary show at on 7th December! pic.twitter.com/s1OIoVk8Ki

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Posted on March 31st 2024

That Peckham Boy – Kenny Imafidon Meets HAP students

“I look forward to the future” was the feedback of one Year 10 student after author and entrepreneur Kenny Imafidon discussed his book That Peckham Boy with book blogger John Paul Kunrunmi during a visit to Harris Academy Peckham.

Growing up in Peckham, Kenny led a double life in his teens: a successful student by day and cannabis dealer at night. On his 18th birthday he was arrested for a crime he didn’t commit. After six months in prison, he was determined to make something of his life.

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After completing his studies and securing prestigious internships and work experience placements he managed to be awarded an Amos bursary to study law. He is now running a successful research agency focussing on under-represented groups. “I wrote the book to show people that regardless of where you come from or what your circumstances are, you can be who you want to be," he told students.

Year 10 students felt very encouraged. Kenny Imafidon clearly excels in every LEAP category: Leadership, Enquiry, Aspiration, Perseverance and is giving back to the community. What an inspiring visit!

Ms Kohnen-Zuelzer, Librarian

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