Year 8 News & Information

Flying the Flag for Matthew!

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 09:26

Year 8 student Matthew Burnham contributes to student voice in the school by being a selected Year 8 representative whose group meets regularly with a member of the Leadership Team to discuss school and year group matters.  In recognition of his contribution and his enthusiasm for his football team, the Arsenal flag will be flown each time they win.  Charlie Wilkinson, not pictured, is a huge supporter of  Manchester United and Mr John has thanked him for his enthusiasm and contribution in a similar manner.  As MUFC are Premier League leaders, we might be seeing a lot of their flag ... but still, On the Ball City!

Pictured left, Year 8 Inclusion Coordinator Owen Chambers with year 8 student Matthew Burnham

Year 8 Coffee Morning

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 00:00

Please note that there will be no Year 8 Coffee Morning on Friday 30 March.  The next Year 8 Coffee Morning takes places on Friday 25 May at 9:30am.  If you are a Parent, Guardian, Carer or extended family of a year 8 student, please come along and air your views - we don't just drink coffee!

KS3 Curriculum Map

Monday, 27 February 2012 09:39

Over the last few months, a number of parents have said how useful it would be to have a simple list of the topics that their children will be studying in Year 7, 8 and 9. This allows parents to support the work done in school and is particularly useful when students have long term medical needs and so cannot access school in the same way as other students. We have collated this information and produced a coherent Key Stage 3 Curriculum Map. We hope that you find this information useful. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information/guidance.

Click here to download the KS3 Curriculum Map (docx, 33KB)

Year 8 Coffee Morning - 10 February 2011

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 00:00

The next Year 8 Coffee Morning takes places on Friday 10 February, 09:15 - 10:15 in the library.  If you are a Parent, Guardian, Carer or extended family of a year 8 student, please come along and air your views - we don't just drink coffee!

Recommended Reading List for KS3

Monday, 23 January 2012 11:11

Do you enjoy reading but not sure which books to choose?  Have a look at our recommended reading list for KS3 to help you choose a gripping book or pop in to the reading room or library where Miss Roe or Mrs Wright will be happy to help you choose a book.

Download a copy of the recommended reading list (pdf, 231Kb)

Flying the flag for Stevan!

Monday, 09 January 2012 13:43

This week we have been flying the Chelsea FC flag, this is in honour of our Year 8 student Stevan Davis, pictured, for achieving a staggering 17 achievement points last term. This is an amazing turnaround for Stevan who at the beginning of November had 1 achievement point.  Stevan, a keen Chelsea supporter, was rewarded for his outstanding achievement by having the Chelsea FC flag up outside the school.

Well done Stevan.

Year 8 Coffee Morning

Friday, 25 November 2011 14:28

There will be a Year 8 Coffee Morning on 6 December at 11.30am, which will be held in the library. Parents wishing to attend should report to the main reception where they will be escorted to the library.

Kate Sully
Head of Year 8

Year 8 News Update

Monday, 10 October 2011 13:25

Reach for the Stars

Now I have recovered from the shock of being Head of Year 8 already I can now sit down and reflect on how things have gone so far this term!  Of course it does go quickly – the students have already grown so much (not just physically) but with maturity and confidence.   I am so proud of how they have developed over the last year. 

I want to take this opportunity to welcome a few new members of the Year 8 Team.  As we have sadly lost Dawn Adams to Year 10 – it’s with great pleasure that I am now working with Owen Chambers, who is our new Year 8 Inclusion Coordinator. The Year 8 team are also joined by April Jennings and Sophie Bryant who have taken over forms 8HU and 8BK (part time).  Good luck to them all – they are already making a big difference with the year group and I am so pleased to be working with them.

We are faced with lots of exciting opportunities in Year 8 - as well as lot of challenges.  I urge students to check out all of the extra curricula activities available, within the arts and sports faculty particularly, as to continue their enjoyment and involvement in school life.

Please look out for information on the website in the coming week on our Year 8 Focus Group.  This is a great opportunity for you to chat with us about your child but also about the year group and school generally.  I look forward to seeing some of you at the first meeting.

Our priorities this year are very much the same as last – however, my expectations of the students generally will be different.  Year 7 is an enormous change for our students and I recognise the transition process many take longer for some.  In Year 8, however, I am looking for the following from all our students:

• Leadership Qualities
• Excellent Attendance & Punctuality
• High Attitude to Learning Grades
• Progress against our targets – as well as their own
• Reflection on their achievement and effort
• Seek help and support from us when they need it
• Excellent manners in and around school

I know our Year 8’s have the potential to achieve great things – many of them already are.  I wish every one of them good luck for the rest of the Autumn Term.

Year 8 HPV Vaccinations - 26 September 2011

Wednesday, 21 September 2011 10:04

HPV vaccinations will be taking place on Monday 26 September for female students in Year 8, to view the time slots for HPV Session 1 please click on the link below.

Please can we ask that you return your consent forms asap to the Student Liaison desk. Details of the following jabs will follow on later in the year. Many Thanks

Click here to download a copy of the time slots for Year 8 girls HPV Session 1

Year 8 Independent Study Challenge

Wednesday, 25 May 2011 11:07

The Year 8 Independent Study Challenge is a learning based reward strategy.  For it to be a success we would please ask all parents, carers and guardians to encourage your child to take part.

The ability to undertake independent study is an important factor in defining exam success and the Independent Study Challenge is just one step we are taking towards promoting these skills in our students, helping to prepare them towards the demands of the Key Stage 4 Curriculum. Full details of the challenge can be found in the letter, which is available to download below, along with supporting documentation for the study.

Thank you.

Darren Bidle
Head of Year 8