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Year 8 Curriculum

Art

TermCurriculum
AutumnDuring this term students will be continue to improve their understanding of tone, scale and textures in multiple media to create self-portraits. Students will learn how to complete an artist research presentation and collaborate in small groups to create a display poster about various artist whose work is based on the theme of portraits.
Spring During this term students will continue to improve their understanding of tone, scale and textures in multiple media to create observational studies of different ethnic masks. Students will learn how complete an artist research presentation and collaborate in small groups to create a display poster researching various ethnic Art from different countries around the world.
Summer
During this term students will create a final outcome inspired by still life objects and the work of Michael Criag Martin. Students will create still life observational studies experimenting with his Pop Art style in multiple media. Students will develop their artist research skills further and collaborate in small groups to create a display poster about various artist whose work is based on the theme of still life.

Design Technology

Study areaInformation
Food StudiesIn Yr8, students will continue to learn how to produce high quality healthy recipes, using their knowledge of the Eatwell Guide. They will investigate food choices and the factors that influence these choices, including food allergies and intolerances.
Design Technology• Students find out about mechanisms and they are given the chance to construct their own novelty money box (complete with moving parts). This provides students with an opportunity to build upon the manufacturing skills that they were taught in Year 7.
• Students get to work with a wider variety of tools and equipment and they are introduced to new processes such as Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM) via the use of Sketchup and 3D printing.
• NEW for 2018-19: We are currently developing our Key Stage 3 curriculum to include more STEM based learning opportunities for our Year 8 students.

Drama

TermCurriculum
Autumn TermPerformance skillsStudents begin to explore a wide range of theatrical skills and performance techniques.
Spring TermBuilding blocks for devisingStudents are introduced to devising skills, looking at how to structure a devised performance and incorporate a range of theatrical skills.
Summer TermPerforming to an audienceStudents create their own piece of theatre based on stimulus, using the performance techniques they have developed this year.

English

Reflective question/conceptText/skills focus
Autumn TermWhat is our social responsibility to those living in poverty?Novel: Stone Cold by Robert Swindells
What needs to change in either our community, country, or world?Crafting Persuasive Speeches Novel:
Spring TermDoes an individual influence culture or does culture influence an individual?Identity and Diversity Poetry and Short Stories
Do we live in an equal society? Or is equity more important to survivalAnimal Farm by George Orwell
Summer TermStudying Shakespeare teaches us some of the most complex themes imaginable: murder, love, ambition, betrayal, revenge, and hatred.A Carousel of Shakespeare’s Classic Plays
Why does the fantasy genre both entice and capture readers?Fantasy Fiction Narrative writing

Geography

Students study History, Geography and RS for three hours a week in Year 8. Students study all three subjects in a rotation, changing every 9 lessons (approximately 3 weeks).

RotationCurriculum
Students study History Geography and RE, three hours a week in Year 9. Students study all three subjects in a rotation, changing every 9 lessons (approximately 3 weeks).
1Coasts
2Earth’s Resources
3What is an Economy?
4Development

ICT

TermCourse
Autumn TermModelling:
Students work in excel and develop their skills and understanding of the software by creating a quiz. Students learn skills including Conditional formatting, cell protection and formulae such as CountIF and IF.

Python Turtle
Students use the turtle library to code shapes in Python. They develop their coding to learn how to use loops and functions within the code. They then create different shapes and patterns.
Spring TermHeroes of Computing:
Students are given an opportunity to learn about some of the key figures in computing. We look at the contributions of figures such as Charles Babbage, Sir Tim Burners-Lee and Alan Turing.



Scratch Games:
Students are given the opportunity to further develop their scratch and coding skills through the creating of games. We will look at creating a Maze game, Snake and some will also move onto creating a Missile Command game. This unit will enable students to develop their understanding and logical thinking.

Summer TermNetworks
This unit gives students the opportunity to gain an understanding of networks and how they work.

Creating a Video
In this unit of work the students are given a scenario whereby the put together an advert. They are then asked to create a storyboard before creating a video.
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iDea - The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award;
This is an international programme that helps students develop digital, enterprise and employability skills.

As an extension to each of the units studied, students will get the opportunity to work through a series of online challenges. Through the completion of the topics, the students will then win badges, on a range of different topics. When students have completed a number of the badges, they will become eligible for certificate which are awarded at Bronze, Silver and Gold level and are sent through from Buckingham Palace.

Literacy

TermCurriculum
The aim of this curriculum is to develop public speaking skills and abilities to interpret texts and situations. Likewise, students with a reading age below one year of their chronological age receive an lesson an individual literacy reading programme, along with one-to-one support with a reading mentor.
Autumn Term•Murder Mystery unit: exploring texts (such as crime scene, forensic report, evidence collected from the victim’s house, suspect profiles) to determine
•Class debates and year group competition
Spring Term•Group presentations (in class and to the year group)
•Dealing with conflict (responding to client emails and role play scenarios)
Summer Term•Discussion and higher thinking skills: Emotional intelligence and how consequences are foreshadowed (a range of short-films)
•Completion of NGRT (online reading assessment)

Maths

TermCurriculum
Autumn TermN1 Mental calculations
HD1 Handling Data – Charts and Graphs
N2 Properties of Number, integers, powers and roots.
A1 Sequences, functions and graphs.
SSM1 Geometry.
N3 Written calculation
Spring TermSSM2 Measure, area, volume and Pythagoras.
N4 Place value, ordering and rounding.
A2 Equations, formulae and identities.
SSM3 Symmetry and transformations.
N5 Percentage and Ratios
Summer TermN6 Fractions
A3 Co-ordinates and graphs
HD2 Probability
SSM4 Pythagoras and Trigonometry.
SSM5 Constructions and Loci.

Modern Foreign Languages – French

TermCurriculum
Autumn Term (1st half)T’es branché?TV, cinema and reading
Autumn Term (2nd half)Paris, je t’adore Paris
Spring Term (1st half)Mon identitéMy personality, relationships and style
Spring Term (2nd half)Chez moi, chez toiWhere I live
Summer Term (1st half)Quel talent?!Talents and ambitions
Summer Term (2nd half)Cultural project Francophone countries,

Music

Term
Autumn TermDuring this term students will study:
• Keyboard Skills
• Guitar Skills
The main assessment task (s) will look at:
• A group or solo performance from selected keyboard pieces, with the emphasis on effective finger technique alongside Treble and Bass Clef reading.
• A group or solo performance from selected guitar pieces, with the emphasis on effective finger technique alongside TAB and Chord reading.

Spring Term
During this term students will study:
• Ragtime Music
• World Music
The main assessment task(s) will look at:
• Performing the ‘3-Handed Rag’ on keyboards incorporating all 3 parts.
• To perform and compose poly rhythmic pieces.
• To perform a solo or duet in front of the class
Summer TermDuring this term students will study:
• Blues Music
• Musicals
• The main assessment task(s) will look at:
• Composition and performance of a 12 bar blues, including walking bass and improvisation using a Blues scale.
• Creating and performing a two minute musical.

PE

TermGirlsBoys
Autumn TermHockey
Football
Badminton
Gymnastics
Netball
Football
Badminton/Gym
Hockey
Basketball
Rugby
Spring Term
Netball(cont)
Dance
Basketball
Athletics

Rugby(cont)
Badminton/Gym
Fitness
Athletics
Summer TermAthletics(cont)
Rounders
Cricket
Tennis
Athletics(cont)
Cricket
Tennis
Rounders

PSHE

Term CurriculumLength
Autumn TermSelf esteem/body image

1. What is body image?
2. Manipulation of images by the media and how it effects society
3. Promoting positive body image and self-esteem (poster task)
4. Stress - what it is, how to cope
5. Peer pressure - what it is, how to cope
6. Eating disorders
7. Over eating
8 weeks
Autumn TermChallenge Day 1 - Trip to states chambers11th November
Autumn TermCitizenship 2

- Who makes the rules?
- How the island is run
- Differences with the UK
- Visit from honorary/states police community officer
- Election
- Links with PMNW
7 weeks
Spring TermDrugs 2 - Alcohol

- Affects/effects on the body, mind and relationships
- Why teenagers drink
- What are units
- Risks
7 weeks
Spring TermChallenge Day 2 -
Alcohol awareness day
12th February
Spring Term'Changes'

- Relationship assumptions
- Friendships
- Inappropriate behaviour
- Stereotypes and prejudice
- Making the right choice
- Divorce
5 weeks
Summer TermEqual Opportunities

- Consequences
- Empathy
- Identity
- Diversity
- Discrimination
- Racism
7 weeks
Summer TermMy future learning

- Identify own strengths, interests, skills and qualities ready for option process in Year 9
- Careers to consider in the future
- Types of work (voluntary, self-employment, employment)
- Avoid limiting your aspirations
6 weeks

Science

Year 8
During Y8 students complete a condensed KS3 course, which provides a broad foundation across the three core science subjects (biology, chemistry and physics). The Y8 science curriculum is delivered as a blended course that covers topics from each of the three core sciences together with tasks to develop scientific skills that are required for all three subjects. The topics covered in Y8 are listed below.
Working scientificallyBiologyChemistryPhysics
• Mathematical skills for the sciences
• Fair testing, accuracy and precision
• Interpreting graphs
• Comparing and concluding
• Food and nutrition
• Plants; growth and reproduction
• Breathing and respiration
• Unicellular organisms
• Genetics and evolution
• Combustion, oxidation and the Earth’s atmosphere
• The Periodic Table
• Reactivity
• Metals, their uses and extraction
• Ceramics, polymers and composites
• Fluids, density and pressure
• Light; colour, reflection and refraction
• Thermal energy transfers, insulation and efficiency
• The Earth in space and non-contact forces

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Calendar

Mar 23
March 22 - March 23

Year 8 Subject Evening

May 1
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May 4
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May 8
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May 9
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May 16
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May 17
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May 29
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Jun 5
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Jun 12
June 12 - June 16

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2022 Results

82% GCSE grades 4+ in English

78% GCSE grades 4+ in Mathematics

78% GCSE grades were 4+ in all GCSE's

100% GCSE grades 4+ in Art

100% GCSE grades 4+ in French

100% GCSE grades 4+ in Music

100% GCSE grades 4+ in Photography

86% GCSE grades 4+ in Spanish

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