Year 8

Head of Year – Mr Mountain

Deputy Head of Year – Dr Young

Student Support Officer – Ms Ingham

We reward good attendance.

•Half termly prize draws for each year group

•An entry received for each 2 weeks with 100% attendance and no lates

•6 weeks, 100% attendance and no lates = 3 entries into the half termly draw so a better chance to win!

•There to support learning.

•Students are expected to keep on top of their homework, to submit it on time and to meet the teacher’s expectations.

•Parents – please support us where you can.

Achievement Points

You can earn Achievement Points through Hard Work, Integrity and Kindness

Bronze – 150 Total Achievement Points

Silver – 250 Total Achievement Points

Gold – 400 Total Achievement Points

Platinum – Total 600 Achievement Points

(Move/Remove Points take away from your total)

Facebook/Snapchat/Instagram/X/Tiktok Stipulate that no child under the age of 13 should have an account with them - and for Whatsapp the age is 16.

Students should never accept a friend request/join a conversation from someone they do not know or someone that they do not consider a friend
Students should never become party to the spreading of images/videos or slander
Students should never take photos or film other students or staff and put them on social media
Please understand - when something is posted on social media, regardless of how short a time, it is there for all to see and access
Look to control your child's access and use of social media when at home -establishing clear boundaries of usage

What do the students need to have a successful year?

•Sleep (over 9 hours)

•Water (a bottle every day)

•A healthy breakfast and Lunch

•Guidance on phone usage and evening norms

•Prepare bag/uniform the night before

•Read as much as possible

•To tell us when something isn’t right

•Screenshot rather than reply

•Report don’t react!

•Label your Children’s clothing particularly Tie, Blazer and PE top.