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Wishing Our School Community a Merry Christmas! As the holiday season approaches, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all our students, parents, staff and governors. Thank you for being a part of our wonderful school family. We look forward to an exciting new term together pic.twitter.com/2XdTJIEn6r

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HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM INSIGHT MAGAZINE WINTER 2024 https://t.co/YL0P54YueP

20/12/24

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Generous Donors! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to , & for their generous donations. Your support means the world to us and will make a significant impact on our community pic.twitter.com/oMvkXtN3jM

19/12/24

We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful local resident Claire, for her generous donation of clothes and toiletries. Your contribution is making a significant difference in our community. Thank you for being a shining example of generosity and compassion. pic.twitter.com/GCaHtinqQL

19/12/24

A huge thank you to for graciously hosting our Year 7 students on LEAP Day! Your hospitality and support made the day unforgettable. We appreciate the warm welcome and enriching experience you provided. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iQvxHw1MRc

19/12/24

Our Year 8 students had an incredible day , where they not only explored the wonders of science but also showcased outstanding leadership values! pic.twitter.com/MVce6UzLAq

19/12/24

Our Year 9 students had an inspiring day exploring the value of Leadership through art and creativity. They engaged with powerful works that highlight leadership in diverse contexts, sparking thoughtful discussions and reflections. pic.twitter.com/35TCwhAogP

19/12/24

LEAP day at HAP. Year 8 visit the pic.twitter.com/AGES0Eis1n

19/12/24

Ofcom has found that, overall, 99% of children in the UK are using social media. That’s almost 14 million young people using sites just like this one. 📈🧒 Download >> https://t.co/aJv0pPA5Fn Listen >> https://t.co/Ps3nWycBFz pic.twitter.com/NNRqxQ6ubv

19/12/24

It was great to connect with learners at the Harris Academy Peckham Careers Fair, answering questions about courses, career paths, and opportunities at Lewisham College. Come to an Open Day: https://t.co/jD0PtMvIEK#LewishamCollege pic.twitter.com/WyusquKTNz

19/12/24

Congratulations to 2 of our Year 11 Music students, Alimat and Michelle, who have secured places

19/12/24

Year 7 boys made an outstanding debut in the Harris cup tournament consistently demonstrating our LEAP values throughout the event pic.twitter.com/CsKYDzrGe7

18/12/24

📢 Kickstart Your Teaching Journey! Studying for a degree? Join our paid Teaching Internship (£425/week) this June/July. ✨ What you'll gain: Shadow teachers Plan & teach lessons 1:1 guidance 📅 Interviews start Dec 2024. Apply now: https://t.co/1WRGLIgMzY#TeachingInternship pic.twitter.com/lznPvckjlt

18/12/24

Registration Link: https://t.co/rxY6KQJHBD? pic.twitter.com/N4Hrt1ABwM

17/12/24

The Winter Mini Challenge is a reading challenge for children ages 4-11, to read during the winter and collect rewards. 📖 Starts 7 Dec to 28 Feb 2025. ❄️ More information here: ☃️ https://t.co/YISHNY1Loj

17/12/24

Born to Perform! pic.twitter.com/iHKiIDVF01

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More fantastic photos of HAP students pic.twitter.com/122FVH9S9b

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Drama students perform pic.twitter.com/3otfcejbXD

17/12/24

Principal Breakfast superstars! pic.twitter.com/W5kIoFRyXW

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Posted on June 24th 2016

Guinness Book of World Records Attempt

On Friday 24th June 120 Year 9 pupils took part in a world record reading lesson attempt on, joining around 75 other schools in a bid to smash the previous record of 3,509 pupils simultaneously participating in the same reading lesson. Coordinated by the National Book Day Trust, the Harris students, along with thousands of others around the country, read and discussed the first chapter of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Independent observers were on hand to verify this scholarly feat for Guinness World Records, making an official tally of the number of pupils involved in each class and ensuring that the muggles had not taken assistance from illicit charms or spells in their record bid. They noted in their report to Guinness World Records an “impressive focus from all pupils on the text”, “sensitive awareness of the many language devices used by Rowling” and “clear demonstration of how books can have a magical effect on readers’ imaginations”. 

Ms K Nutbeem

Senior Head of Department English

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