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11/10/24

Our fantastically talented Harris Orchestra. pic.twitter.com/Vhxegm04DC

11/10/24

Sir Dan Moynihan welcomes 5000 members of staff, and gives a special welcome to our newest academy pic.twitter.com/Zg1qzF10n0

11/10/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our annual conference ‘Claiming the Future- Beating the Odds’. Registration is now open! Have a fabulous day colleagues. pic.twitter.com/PpLKkvKgYo

04/10/24

Year 8 students had an excellent time in the first of six workshops at as part of their Futurelands project. During the session, they were tasked with coming up with artistic designs for their vision for Peckham in 50 Years time. pic.twitter.com/LjG77vl2d2

02/10/24

🎺 Every MiSST student is able to take an instrument home with them.🎻Their participation and smallest achievement are a source of pride for the whole family🤩 pic.twitter.com/k9XMElEKBk

26/09/24

Fantastic first Write Off for our Year 11 students focusing on source annotations for the Germany Paper pic.twitter.com/577aMtmd4d

26/09/24

More photos of our Jack Petchey award winning superstars pic.twitter.com/MYxAozbyku

26/09/24

Congratulations to our HAP Jack Petchey award winners. The criteria for winning, was having achieved or inspired others and having overcome challenges pic.twitter.com/fEBbGiLIBl

26/09/24

We had our first Future Linguist Club. Students learned about the future projects and completed some mind/language games pic.twitter.com/vnRcy1EQdc

25/09/24

We look forward to welcoming prospective families at our remaining Open Events pic.twitter.com/bQgHtPhs5i

25/09/24

We look forward to welcoming prospective families at our remaining Open Events pic.twitter.com/t1ZeMpd6PZ

23/09/24

Harris Languages Duolingo Competition - get involved!! pic.twitter.com/s1XS30AUTa

17/09/24

It was a pleasure to welcome MP to HAP pic.twitter.com/WLv5woaz7m

13/09/24

This morning we visited with MP to discuss the importance of increasing community access to sport and physical activity. With 35% of all sports facilities in the UK behind school gates, the Opening Schools Facilities Fund will be an important solution. pic.twitter.com/R6I3c3vsWn

09/09/24

Strong start from Year 11 students during tutor time practicing reducing cognitive load using content studied in their Geography and History lessons in the first week of term

06/09/24

We love welcoming back past pupils - looks like their sister was pleased to see them too! pic.twitter.com/FvqdkYWGyk

22/08/24

Congratulations to all staff and students at Harris Academy Peckham on their amazing GCSE results today! Read the full story at https://t.co/n4c6P9ZlbG pic.twitter.com/fpJXYt7ni4

22/08/24

Students and staff at Harris Academy Peckham are celebrating today after achieving fantastic GCSE results. Our students have made phenomenal progress and we are so very proud of them! Full story https://t.co/n4c6P9ZlbG pic.twitter.com/PWmji7DYkV

19/08/24

New Year 7 Summer school students enjoying their library. Welcome to HAP! pic.twitter.com/QnK2x18hxP

16/08/24

Peckham Soup Kitchen will be doing a BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE, supporting young people and families needing help to purchase new school uniforms, shirts, skirts and trousers https://t.co/S5dofXtGIP pic.twitter.com/Riii2dsCgU

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Personal Development Overview

At Harris Academy Peckham, we believe that personal development is as crucial as academic success. Our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals is reflected in our personal development curriculum, which is designed to equip students with the skills, values, and mindset needed to thrive in the modern world.

We ensure that every student is given the opportunity to grow both inside and outside the classroom. At Harris Academy Peckham we do this by focusing on:

  • Character Education: Building strong moral and ethical values through topics within our PSHE and RSHE curriculum.
  • Social Skills: Fostering effective communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities through our extensive enrichment offer.
  • Emotional Well-being: Promoting mental health awareness and resilience through our personal development curriculum and pastoral structure.
  • Cultural Awareness: Encouraging appreciation and respect for diversity and inclusivity, through our assemblies, tutor programme and LEAP Days.
  • Physical Health: Emphasising the importance of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles through our extensive physical education curriculum and enrichment offer.

Programmes and activities

We offer a wide range of programmes and activities to support personal development, including:

  • Mentorship and Guidance: Personalised guidance and support from experienced mentors to help our students navigate their academic and personal lives.
  • Enrichment Activities: A variety of clubs spanning across STEM, art and musical theatre, sports, and journalism that allow students to explore their interests and talents.
  • Workshops and Visitors: Planned workshops and visits on topics such as mental health, career planning, post +16 qualifications and leadership skills.
  • Student Leadership Opportunities: Platforms for students to take on leadership roles and make meaningful contributions to the school community.

Support systems

To ensure that every student receives the support they need, we provide:

  • Counselling Services: Access to professional counsellors for emotional and psychological support.
  • Peer Support Groups: Encouraging peer-to-peer support through structured group activities and interventions.
  • Parental Involvement: Engaging parents in the personal development journey of their children through communication and involvement in school events.

Ultimately, our vision for personal development at Harris Academy Peckham is to empower students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals who are prepared to succeed in all aspects of life. We strive to create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

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