By Year 8, students will have learned our routines and expectations of them and will be in a position to focus more on their academic progress, as well as having an active involvement in school life. We encourage students to consider others and think about the wider world, both with regular worships and Personal Development days. more 

During these PD days, the regular timetable is collapsed so that students can engage thoroughly with the theme. On these three days, we look at Global Issues (including natural disasters and foreign aid), Personal Leadership Skills, and finally a cultural trip to London (visiting the Houses of Parliament, the Natural History Museum and other attractions).

Year 8 is also when many students begin to regularly use social media and we are mindful of the potential dangers of this. We have student Digital Leaders who deliver advice on how to conduct themselves online, and regular year group worships focus on specific issues related to social media.

We encourage Year 8s to take an active part in school life by attending clubs, going on school trips and joining sports teams and hopefully give them the opportunities to decide what sort of person they want to develop into!

MrJack Johnsonl Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 8