Term 1, Year 8

October 4th 2024

Welcome message from the Year Leader

I am so pleased to see Year 8 settle back into school. They have done so with confidence and drive. Year 8 is truly a year to explore their subject areas and I am very much looking forward to seeing them grow pastorally and academically over the term. Year 8s have a lot to look forward to this term, from exploring new EPAs and trialling a new activity for House day through to learning and developing new skills and knowledge in their subject areas.

Term 1 highlights

In ACHIEVE this term we will have a focus on why our brain reacts the way it does, why self-esteem is important, especially within our friendship groups, how we can build on positive relationships, and how we can be influenced online.
During tutor time we will be continuing our valuable 1:1 conversations with every student, ensuring everyone has a voice and so that every child can continue to develop their relationship with their tutor.
We will be encouraging all students to explore their skills through engagement in a range of EPAs and in activities delivered in a fun-filled and well planned tutor program.

Important dates

View all the events in the Calendar on My School Portal

Important reminders

Please remind your children to always wear their seatbelt on the school buses.
Please ensure you children are in correct uniform each day, including shoes of one colour only.
Please ensure that your child’s jewellery is kept to a minimum each day.

Learning and curriculum maps

Curriculum maps and information for individual subjects can be accessed via this link.

Wellbeing

The Wellbeing Lead for Middle School, Stuart Durham, is focused on enhancing student support this academic year. His role involves developing and refining activities for tutor time and collaborating with Year Leaders and Tutors to deliver effective pastoral care.

Middle School students will continue using Komodo, our digital wellbeing platform, during tutor time. Through fortnightly surveys, every student has the opportunity to share concerns, offer feedback, and reflect on their wellbeing.

Additionally, students can access our professional counselling service, led by Prakash Ravindran, the school's Wellbeing and Flourishing Lead, along with counsellors Chen Ying Lee and Julia Lartey. This valuable service offers professional support to students facing emotional or social challenges.