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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

Calling all Year 6 parents! 🌞 Join the Little Fish Theatre Summer Programme 🐟 , July 28–Aug 8, 2025, @ Rye Oak Primary. This 10-day arts programme boosts confidence, friendships & problem-solving for kids nervous about secondary school. Limited spaces! Check the link below 🔽 pic.twitter.com/cKvVCUCHRr

17/07/25

Check out our open events! Don’t miss out – come see what’s happening!#OpenEvents pic.twitter.com/qJfYv0ARRk

17/07/25

HAP students had a fantastic time. Thank you! https://t.co/0XIItljNTL

16/07/25

🏅 A huge congratulations to our incredible first-place medallists at Sports Day! Your hard work, determination, and team spirit truly shone through. pic.twitter.com/UODyfcKU9P

10/07/25

A huge thank you for the generous donation of toiletries 💙 Your kindness will make a real difference to our families and is deeply appreciated by all of us at Harris Academy Peckham. pic.twitter.com/Lew815vjVE

10/07/25

Absolutely fantastic evening performing as part of the first ever Harris Federation Festival of Music last night. Our students loved every single minute of performing and what a great way to showcase them! pic.twitter.com/uKclVM81n1

10/07/25

what do you think of our Year 10 saxophonist 🎷? He has only been playing for 6 years! pic.twitter.com/5rtl4Qo87k

10/07/25

This is 🤩 Orchestras, Rappers, DJs, Steel Pans, Musical Theatre, Choirs, Jazz Ensembles, the list goes on! pic.twitter.com/wTwArFB4Qa

10/07/25

🏳️‍🌈 Huge congratulations to our amazing team for being runners-up in the Just Like Us Charity Pride Group Awards! 🏆 Your passion, dedication, and advocacy continue to inspire. Here's to building an even more inclusive future together! 🌟 pic.twitter.com/kilEHj7aK1

10/07/25

Spectacular performances at the Harris Federation Festival of Music. https://t.co/WVFuUYIJEJ

09/07/25

Thank you to all the families who attended our uniform pop up shop today. To our students, we can’t wait to see you in September. pic.twitter.com/vzychJioIa

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

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Posted on November 11th 2024

Year 11 Geography Fieldwork Trip to Whitstable

Whitstable, a charming seaside town on the north coast of Kent, recently played host to a group of enthusiastic Year 11 GCSE Geography students.

Armed with their booklets, measuring tapes, and an insatiable curiosity, our students embarked on a fieldwork adventure that brought their studies to life!

As the students stepped off the coach, they were greeted by the salty sea breeze and the sight of Whitstable's famous shingle beach. The purpose of their visit? To investigate the dynamic processes shaping coastal landscapes. Their first task was to observe and record the characteristics of the beach. They noted the gradient, sediment size, and the presence of groynes—structures built to prevent longshore drift.

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Whitstable's coastline isn't just shaped by natural processes - human activities also play a significant role. The students examined the impact of coastal management strategies, such as the installation of groynes and sea walls, on sediment distribution and coastal erosion. They discussed the opportunities and challenges of these interventions, considering how they affect both the natural environment and local communities.

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In the afternoon, our students embarked upon their human investigation – studying the impact of tourism in the local town. The geographers conducted environmental quality assessments, pedestrian counts, measured noise levels using decibel readers and surveyed local residents to find out their opinions.

After a day of data collection and analysis, the geographers shared their findings, compared notes, and discussed the broader implications of their work. The fieldwork to Whitstable not only provided valuable practical experience but also deepened their understanding of geographical concepts and their real-world applications.

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During the visit, the students made quite an impression on the local community. One resident remarked: "The students were incredibly well-behaved and an absolute credit to the school. It was a pleasure to see such enthusiasm and respect for our town."

In conclusion, the visit to Whitstable was an unforgettable learning experience for the Year 11 GCSE Geography students. It fostered a greater appreciation for the complexities of coastal systems and the interplay between natural processes and human activities. 

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