Welcome to Year 8

Welcome to the Year 8 information and guidance

The information here covers (click on the bullet point to take you to more detailed information):

Key Contacts

Head of Year 8 (maternity cover): Mr N Fayers - NFayers@garibaldischool.co.uk

Head of Year: Miss D Bartley - DBartley@garibaldischool.co.uk

Student Services Year Manager: Miss N Whitehead - NWhitehead@garibaldischool.co.uk

Please direct all queries to your child’s mentor in the first instance.

Year 8 Mentors

8KJ Ms K Jamieson KJamieson@garibaldischool.co.uk
8KH Mrs K Hudson KHudson@garibaldischool.co.uk
8KHO Mrs K Holmes KHolmes@garibaldischool.co.uk
8KO Mr K Orme KOrme@garibaldischool.co.uk
8RB Miss R Biggs RBiggs@garibaldischool.co.uk
8SH Mrs S Hope SHope@garibaldischool.co.uk
8WI Dr W Inglis WInglis@garibaldischool.co.uk

Messages to Parents

Recognition

Six students from the year group will be recognised for the quality of the work they have produced or the positive attitude to learning they have displayed and will be added to the Hall of Fame every half term.

Hall of Fame

Name of Student: Richie cox

Nominated by: Miss C Mitchell

Richie always puts 100% effort into every art lesson, and often does more work than asked, aiming high. His work on the Totally Trees project has shown his dedication to the subject and it is clear that he is developing his creativity outside of school.

Name of Student: Alissia Roy

Nominated by: Mrs S Hope

Does her absolute best in every English lesson. Growing in confidence with reading aloud. Keep up the fantastic work!

Name of Student: Oliver Campbell

Nominated by: Miss T Ashwell

Oliver has been a consistently hard worker since the beginning of the school year.

He puts his hand up regularly to answer questions and hands his homework in on time.

Keep up the good work Oliver!

Name of Student: Coby Trivett

Nominated by: Mrs L Robinson

For always showing great enthusiasm, resilience and striving to give it his very best. Supporting others in the group and showing a willingness to learn in his creative subjects.

Name of Student: Alfie Spedding

Nominated by: Mr K Orme

Alfie is a highly engaged and motivated student in Spanish. He contributes well to lessons and produces amazing work. Well done, Alfie!

Name of Student: Josh Deakin

Nominated by: Mrs R Rawson

Excellent effort in all Spanish lessons. Josh always fully participates and gives all tasks 100% effort.. Well done Joshua and keep up the excellent work!

Accelerated reader support

All students in Year 8 will continue to use the Accelerated Reader during 2023/24. Click on the links below for the Parent Guide and Home connect login.

Please contact Ms Moorley - KMoorley@garibaldischool.co.uk if you require any further information relating to Accelerated Reader.