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: Alex Howarth
Nominated by: Mr K Chatten
For a passionate approach towards his learning in and outside of the classroom. His Scratch work was particularly impressive. Well done!
Name of Student: Tonderai Gwenda
Nominated by: Mrs J Walker
Such a lovely, hardworking student. Very conscientious, always does homework to a great standard, contributes really well to lessons. And a kind person.
Name of Student: Isobel Smith
Nominated by: Mrs J Walker and Miss M Griffin
Always tries really hard in maths, and as a result of which is developing into a great mathematician! Independent learning tasks are always completed on time and with all working out shown – they are indeed exemplar pieces of work!! Well done Isobel!!
Name of Student: Lola Robles-Walker
Nominated by: Mr C Webster
In RE, Lola is highly engaged and always contributes to the learning of the class. She has made enormous progress this year and is the strongest student in her group. Additionally, Lola is kind and helpful to others and can be relied upon to demonstrate her strong character of service and caring. Her friendliness to staff and other students is also notable, especially around making sure the classroom space is left in a positive state.
Name of Student: Max Redford
Nominated by: Mrs S Hope
Max puts 100% into every English lesson. He regularly makes really valuable contributions and is never scared to offer an answer, even if he isn’t sure it’s correct. Keep up the great work Max!
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.
Recent Letters
- Raising Aspirations/Careers Fair Letter to Parents - April 2024
- Parental Engagement Event - 30.04.2024 (Independent Learning and Rewards)
- End of Term letter to parents (Easter)
- Letter to Parents - Comic/Sport Relief
- Independent Learning - Parental Engagement Evening Letter
- Updated Additional Enrichment Timetable Spring 2024 - February
- Parental Engagement Evening - Independent Learning - March 2024
- Mental Health Week Non Uniform Day Letter to Parents - 9th February 2024
- Letter to Parents - Light the Darkness
- Additional Enrichment Timetable - Spring Term 2024
- End of Term Arrangements December 2023
- Christmas Lunch Menu & Information
- Parental Engagement Evening Letter - 5th December 2023
- Garibaldi Flu Vaccination Information - 13th December 2023
- AIM Group - Free Online Level 2 Accredited Courses for Parents Letter - November 2023
- Year 8-13 Meet the Mentor Evening Letter - November 2023
- Admissions Consultation Letter November 2022
- Snapchat Warning Letter to Parents - September 2023
- RSE Letter to Parents/Carers - September 2023
Upcoming Events
- 29/4/24 Careers Fair
- 8/5/24 Year 8 Parents' Evening
- 21/5/24 Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
- 5/6/24 Parent Engagement Evening Focus: Reading
- 12/6/24 Meet the Mentor Evening
- 4/7/24 Sports Day
- 18/7/24 Year 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 Awards Evening