Year 8
‘Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.’
Year 8 is a time for students to explore their academic and personal potential. It is a time to thrive, grow and take on leadership positions as they become role models to the younger students. In year 8 we will aim to cultivate their extracurricular interests through clubs, school trips and interesting lessons. We want our students to continue to develop their love of learning and to be inquisitive, empathetic and show resilience throughout their time with us.
We appreciate that this is a time of great change for young people, and we are here to guide and support them as they move towards, and through their teenage years. Your child will continue to be supported by their form tutors, their Year Care Team (YCT) Miss Stephenson, and myself as their Achievement Team Leader (ATL).
Their form tutors will carry out equipment and uniform checks daily, be the first point of contact for your child if they have any worries or concerns, deliver important announcements and PSHE sessions weekly as well as pass on letters home. At times students may be on report to their form tutor as an extra layer of support so that more frequent check ins throughout the day can be made.
As Achievement Team Leader for Year 8 I am responsible for the learning, achievement and academic progress of every student in the year group. This is monitored through watching attendance figures, checking on students in lessons, looking at their books, looking at their progress throughout the school year and organising parental meetings to help you and your children to be the best they can be. I may have students report to me to monitor attendance, effort in lessons or homework if your child struggles with organisation. They may also be asked to attend support groups such as homework club if issues persist. If it is felt that a child needs additional help to best access education, then referrals to the SEN department will be made.
Miss Stephenson is the Year Care Team for Year 8 and is responsible for your child’s well-being and pastoral needs. Miss Stephenson will monitor behaviour and help children and parents with any concerns they have. Miss Stephenson may also have children report to her to monitor a range of aspects such as uniform, lateness, behaviour and respect of the school rules.
We know that communication between parents and the school plays a large part in the development so please check your child’s diary for homework and detention records, the school website for any updates and any letters that come home for important information.
I look forward to seeing your child continue to develop into well-rounded, kind individuals. If there are any queries or concerns about your child’s progress, please feel free to contact your child’s form tutor, Miss Stephenson (YCT), or myself Miss Fuwa (ATL).
Miss J Fuwa
