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13/03/24

Super proud to announce our three-year partnership with The Harris Federation.We're delighted to be supporting thousands of students across all 28 Sixth Form schools.Find out more... https://t.co/CGNrZyEQ5N pic.twitter.com/DcBrjRJO8e

26/09/23

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26/09/23

Come along to the open evening at our campus. Tour the Academy, hear from the head teacher and find out more from current students. Thursday 5th October 2023

12/05/23

Apply now for September 23https://t.co/52VfKhn0YQ https://t.co/ZYX6HrlMw4

08/03/23

A huge thanks to Sophie Willmott from BT who led an apprenticeship event for students and parents yesterday at HCACP. Representatives from the NHS, and the finance sector also contributed to this event. pic.twitter.com/iVqJAAV0m9

08/03/23

A huge thanks to Sophie Willmott from BT who led an apprenticeship event for students and parents yesterday at HCACP. Representatives from the NHS, and the finance sector also contributed to this event. pic.twitter.com/iVqJAAV0m9

27/02/23

Harris Academy Greenwich 6th Form Application NOW OPEN – Deadline 31st March 2023-Recently awarded “Outstanding”-Top 10% of schools in England for 6th Form Results!-24% of our Y13 students(2022) accepted to Russell group universitiesClick Here to APPLYhttps://t.co/Is7XQYM4SH

25/11/22

Fantastic to have the first Harris Scholars event at this Monday. Thank you to our excellent tutors from who spent two hours really engaging the students in some high-level academic research exploring the meaning of 'the body' in different disciplines. pic.twitter.com/R7LUTrcFj0

22/11/22

Come along to our Beckenham Campus this Thursday and find out more about our Level 3 coursesThursday, 24 November4.30pm - 6.30pmRegister your interest belowhttps://t.co/PO5ntSCFrk

17/11/22

Fantastic to have the first Harris Scholars event at this Monday. Thank you to our excellent tutors from who spent two hours really engaging the students in some high-level academic research exploring the meaning of 'the body' in different disciplines. pic.twitter.com/R7LUTrcFj0

16/11/22

Don't miss our Bromley campus Sixth Form tomorrow, Thursday 17th November 2022 from 5.30pm - 7pmhttps://t.co/AGjbh6CRVT pic.twitter.com/ajqasmUlWe

01/11/22

Harris Academy Greenwich Sixth Form Open Evening, Next Week Wednesday, 9th November from 5:30-7:30pmRecently awarded “Outstanding” Sixth Form, Top 10% of schools in England for Sixth Form Results!Click the link below to book your tickets free of chargehttps://t.co/i9d2s0Q4Im

11/10/22

APPLY NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2023https://t.co/52VfKhnyOo

14/09/22

SOUTH NORWOOD CAMPUSHarris Academy South Norwood, Cumberlow Avenue SE25 6AEWednesday 5th October 2022 Time: 4.30-7.00pm

14/09/22

PURLEY CAMPUSHarris Academy Purley, Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon CR2 6DT Wednesday 12th October 2022 Time: 5.00-7.00pm

14/09/22

MERTON CAMPUSHarris Academy Merton, Wide Way, Mitcham CR4 1BPThursday 6th October 2022 Time: 5.00-7.00pm

14/09/22

INVICTUS CAMPUSHarris Invictus Academy Croydon, 88 London Road, Croydon CR0 2TBThursday 10th November Time: 5.00-7.00pm

14/09/22

FALCONWOOD CAMPUSHarris Academy Falconwood, The Green, Welling DA16 2PEThursday 6th October 2022 Time: 6.00-8.00pm

14/09/22

EAST DULWICH CAMPUSHarris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich, Homestall Road SE22 0NRHarris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich, Peckham Rye, London SE22 0ATThursday 10th November Time: 4.30-6.30pm

14/09/22

CRYSTAL PALACE CAMPUSHarris City Academy Crystal Palace, Maberley Road, London SE19 2JHThursday 13th October 2022 Time: 5.00-700pm

Course Finder

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Year 12 Content

Module 1: Development of Practical Skills in Biology

The content of this module is taught in the context of the biological content of other modules, because practical skills are developed when learning other topics.  This module is designed to develop the skills of planning, implementing practical methods, analysis of results and evaluation.  Evaluating methods and interpreting results of practical investigations will feature on exam papers; furthermore, practical skills will be assessed by the teacher throughout the course and students receive a pass/fail practical certificate alongside their grade at the end (this is for full A Level Biology only).

 

Module 2: Foundations in Biology

This module presents the basic units from which all living organisms are formed: biological molecules and cells.  Students learn the chemistry of biological systems and develop their understanding of cells far beyond GCSE level.

 

Module 3: Exchange and Transport

In this module, students learn how animals and plants exchange substances with their environment, both chemicals essential for survival and chemicals that need eliminating as wastes.  The module also covers the transport systems of animals and plants, including the fascinating study of the human circulatory system.

 

Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms on our planet and in specific habitats.  Students study the importance of biodiversity and how it can be measured, as well as how the millions of species on Earth have evolved from a common ancestor. In the disease section of the module, students learn how communicable diseases are transmitted and how the human body, and indeed plants, can defend themselves against the pathogens that cause them.

Year 13 Content

Module 5: Communications, Homeostasis and Energy

Organisms larger than a single cell must develop systems of communication between different body parts if the system is to be maintained in a steady state.  This is the importance of the themes of communication and homeostasis in Biology: both are truly vital for survival. Similarly, systems to produce food using sunlight energy and systems to release the energy stored in foods are essential for life on Earth.  Thus students learn the biochemistry of photosynthesis and respiration in this module.

 

Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems

Students explore the role of genes in producing characteristics in living organisms, and how genes can change, appear or disappear over time, leading to the production of new species and, indeed, extinction of species.  This module also delves into the incredible array of genetic manipulation techniques now possible, before moving onto the impact of human beings on ecosystems around the globe.

Assessment

Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13.

There are three written papers to assess A Level Biology.  ‘Biological Processes’ and ‘Biological Diversity’ are each 2 hours 15 minutes, and each account for 37% of the A Level.  The former assess modules 1, 2, 3 and 5.  The latter assess content in modules 1, 2, 4 and 6.  The third exam is called ‘Unified Biology’, and lasts for 1 hour 30 minutes.  This accounts for the remaining 26% of the A Level.  The practical skills of students are assessed throughout the course, leading to a separate certificate called ‘Practical Endorsement in Biology’ – this is simply pass/fail depending on skills shown throughout the course.