Year 8
Welcome
This page has been put together for parents/carers of Year 8 students, to provide the information needed to understand and support your child’s learning at this stage in their academic career.
Students are returning to normality after having the last few years interrupted by various lockdowns. It is crucial that there is a clear contact line between parents/carers and the Year 8 Pastoral team. All the information listed below may answer some questions already, but please ensure you know who to contact when needed.
This is an important your for your son/daughter as they will be looking to build on the information they received last year before going into Year 9 when their GCSE options are made. It is crucial that students put their full effort into their work to ensure that they are able to make informed choices when they pick their options at the end of Year 9.
We have high expectations for all students and this includes consistently demonstrating excellent behaviour, engagement and independence. We also expect students to have a high attendance of over 96% and to be punctual to school and all of the their lessons. Finally, we expect students to wear the school uniform correctly and with pride. We expect students to be brilliant ambassadors for the school – both internally and externally.
We will consistently challenge and support students to ensure that they develop into young adults that the school, parents and local community will be proud of.
Miss A Curran – Head of Year 8.
Year 8 Key Staff
Mr D Croston – Headteacher
Mrs S Reilly – Deputy Headteacher
Miss A English – Head of Key Stage 3
Miss A Curran – Head of Year 8
Mrs P Smith – Pastoral Assistant
Mr D Toye – Pastoral Assistant
Year 8 Form Tutors
Form tutors should be the first point of contact if there is a pastoral issue regarding your child. Please contact subject teachers if you have questions or concerns specific to that particular subject.
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8A |
Miss A Cooper-Lloyd |
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8B |
Dr J Hames and Miss N Patrick |
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8H |
Miss Y Ayebe |
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8M |
Mrs E Lucas |
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8S |
Mr M Steward |
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8W |
Miss K Tempest |
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8Y |
Miss L Proudlove |
Key Dates
For key dates please see the Chancellor’s School Calendar. Up to date information regarding key dates will be sent to parents/carers as and when they are needed.
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School Show |
Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th November 2022 |
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Careers Day |
Friday 13th January 2023 |
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Year 8 Parents’ Evening |
Tuesday 25th April 2023 |
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Year 8 End of Year Assessments |
Monday 5th – Friday 16th June 2023 |
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Year 8 End of Year Reports |
Wednesday 19th July 2023 |
Year 8 Form Time
Students have a short registration period at the start of the day and a longer 20-minute form time after break. Form time will cover a range of activities including silent and class reading, well-being tasks, current affairs and discussions regarding student behaviour and attendance. There will also be a weekly assembly that will be run by different members of staff, covering a variety of different areas.
Form time is an essential part of the school day and students are expected to come to form time fully prepared to learn. Form time is exceedingly valuable and it is imperative that it is not missed through lateness. Students should always have their reading book and correct equipment during form times.
Homework
Homework will follow a similar pattern to Year 7, however more emphasis may be on preparing for assessments through effective revision. Students should expect at least one piece of homework a week for each subject. Failure to hand in or complete homework to an acceptable standard may result in sanctions.
Here is a homework timetable example:
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MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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8A |
Maths |
French |
Science |
German |
English |
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8B |
Maths |
French Geography |
Science |
German RE |
English |
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8H |
Maths |
French |
Science |
German |
English |
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8M |
Maths |
French |
Science |
Geography |
English |
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8S |
Maths German RE |
French RE |
Science |
Geography |
English |
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8W |
Maths German |
French Geography |
Science History |
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English |
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8Y |
Maths German |
French Geography |
Science History |
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English |
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ADDITIONALLY, LANGUAGES, TECHNOLOGY, ICT, MUSIC, DRAMA, ART WILL ALSO BE SET, WITH THE DAY DEPENDING ON THE GROUP. |
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Extra-curricular Information
There are lots of clubs at Chancellor’s, some of which run at lunchtime and some afterschool. Clubs will be promoted within lessons, as well as posters around the school, the main website and the parent bulletin, which is sent home at the end of each week. PE practices and fixtures can be found on the PE Twitter page.
