Growing confidence
Year 8 at a glance
Year 8 is a year of growing confidence, independence and curiosity. Students deepen their understanding across the curriculum, take on new challenges and continue to develop the character, skills and habits that will support future success. This Learning Journey highlights the opportunities and experiences available throughout the year.
- Deeper Study preparation
- Growing independence
- Curriculum confidence
Learning
What your child studies this year
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Introductory curriculum guidance followed by the annual Learning Journey PDF.
Dates
Key Dates and Parents' Evenings
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A single shared page for reports, evenings, deadlines, mocks and exams.
Beyond lessons
Extracurricular Opportunities
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Clubs, enrichment and activities available beyond lessons.
Tools
Homework and Parent Tools
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Satchel:One, Bromcom and practical day-to-day systems.
Choices
Deeper Study Choices
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Year 8 choices for deeper study in Year 9.