A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 8
This week we began looking at SAFE (Substance Abuse for Everyone) Day, whereby all students were delivered a year-relevant presentation about substance abuse. The content covered the dangers for substance abuse and in Year 8 there was a strong focus on the dangers of vaping. I was able to sit in on some of the presentations and I was impressed by the mature discussions that occurred. I would encourage you to have these discussions at home with your children as well. It is always interesting to hear their thoughts on the topic. I was lucky enough to visit the DT department this week. I am always impressed by how much learning the students are able to do in these subjects as they rotate between the DT disciplines in short blocks. I was able to try some delicious chicken curry and view the careful light touch required in textiles. It is always lovely to see the students enjoying their practical subjects, the items they are able to create always impresses me. Today, we were able to celebrate International Women’s Day. The students looked at the new theme which is ‘inspire inclusion’. Each student ‘pledged’ how they would inspire inclusion. In the next few weeks I know that we have Pi Day celebrations and Teen Tech building activities which some Year 8 students will be involved in. I look forward to seeing how our students participate in each event. I know that they will try their best and enjoy a different focus for the day. A final well done to 8SGZ for leading the current Spring epraise ladder. They are closely followed by 8EMU and 8PWA.
MR SWEENEY, HEAD OF YEAR 8
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
01.03.24
Year 9/10 Football vs Hampton High
WON 8-0
05.03.24
London Youth Games Rugby Tournament
FIRST PLACE
06.03.24
Year 7 Netball vs Christs
LOST 8-0
06.03.24
Year 8 Netball vs Christs
LOST 13-4
BOOK OF THE MONTH
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
“ A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder ” is a fast-paced and captivating mystery novel which follows the life of a young girl Pippa who grew up in a small town which has become tainted with a murder. Despite the case being closed, she chooses to study the case as her topic for her final year project and begins to unveil secrets that wish to stay deeply hidden. I loved watching the story unfold and leftover fragments of a murder case left open click together through the compelling and relatable character of Pippa. I would really recommend it for anyone looking for a gripping and challenging read, which explores second guessing the truth and looking deeper than the surface.
~ Recommended by Marina, Year 11 Student
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