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.
Recent Letters
- 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
- 19/3/24 Parent Engagement Evening
- 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