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20/11/24

Congratulations to this week's Principal's Breakfast winners. pic.twitter.com/p4sRHtWfkt

15/11/24

🌟Interested in becoming a teacher?Join our free webinar on Nov 19, 7-8 pm (GMT) to learn about teacher training in London & the South East! Meet the NIoT team & get your questions answered.📅 Sign up now - https://t.co/WQGdvEAK4Q pic.twitter.com/dDpfMAWVKY

15/11/24

Thank you to for speaking to our Year 11s about their futures. Informative presentation on what they offer and some amazing extra curricular and university/careers support pic.twitter.com/c3vozPNdZT

13/11/24

Congratulations to this week's Principal Breakfast winners! pic.twitter.com/HNChlK6FRL

12/11/24

Yesterday, both our staff and student community came together to honour and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🌺 We salute their bravery and dedicate ourselves to peace. pic.twitter.com/NWqzg6erYB

11/11/24

🌟Thinking about a career in teaching? 🌟 Join us at the Train to Teach event on Nov 16th! Meet our tutor team, learn how to apply, & get support for overseas applicants & shortage subjects.Register here 👉 https://t.co/Pt3yzAXnMM#TrainToTeach pic.twitter.com/iDPG7WXZx2

08/11/24

Off to the coast! Exciting times for GCSE Geography students conducting fieldwork in Whitstable. Discovering coastal landscapes and collecting data to bring their studies to life! pic.twitter.com/df1UKR5hAH

07/11/24

Thank you for an insightful and inspirational presentation on pathways Ms Anstey helping our year 11's to achieve their aspirations! pic.twitter.com/RXvLzRjvT8

06/11/24

Year 11 students had an enjoyable evening watching Fulham v Brentford in the Premier League pic.twitter.com/9M6qWjoQTp

05/11/24

Exciting news: our Year 7 students are taking part in Bookbuzz! pic.twitter.com/v5qx375EBx

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

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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.

Our Personal Development Policy can be downloaded from the Teaching and Learning page.

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.

The Personal Development team

The Personal Development team at Harris Academy Peckham are:

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