The Priory School

Thursday 10th September 2015

Year 8 Information Evening

Mr Eagle (Head of Year)

cee@priorycofe.com

Communication

• Attendance (vhs@priorycofe.com)

• Uniform ( tutor via planner)

• SEN (jee@priorycofe.com)

• Curriculum (individual subject teacher)

Rewards

• Same as last year via the awarding of merits and badges.

Students receive merits for good work in and out of class and

good behaviour.

• Students also receive weekly and termly prizes to reward

outstanding contribution to school life.

• Reward Trip at the end of the year if you meet the criteria

(excellent attendance (min 95%)/good behaviour and

academic achievement).

English

Mathematics

Science

These subjects are taught in sets and are reviewed each half term

The Core Curriculum

MFL – German + Spanish - Set

ICT

Geography

History

Art

Drama

Design Technology – Food, Res Mat, Graphics and Textiles

Music

RE

Physical Education

The Foundation Subjects

English in Year 8

English – Miss Creber

i/c of KS3 English

Year 8 English

• Myths and Legends• Dickens novel• Other Cultures novel• A Midsummer Night’s Dream• Drama• Openings over time

Expectations in English

• Spelling homework every week• Assessed for one key reading

and writing piece each half term• Set moves• LRC lessons• Reading

ccr@priorycofe.com

Ms Turner

Head of Mathematics

Mathematics classes in year 8

• 6 classes

• 3 on the a side and 3 on the b side

• 6 lessons per fortnight

• New year = new exercise books

• 2 teachers = 2 books

• Progress

Mathematics classes in year 8

• 1 homework each week

• 2 nights to do it

• New homework textbooks

Missing homework books (year 7)

Mathematics online resources

• Mymaths.co.uk

• Log in: thepriorycofe

• Password: pentagon

Science

Mr Lambert

Head of KS3 Science

Year 8 Science Curriculum

Groups

All groups follow the same curriculum

Equipment

Assessment

• Class tasks/end of term tests

• Homework - Timetable in Diary

• Green Pen – used for reflection

• Stamps

• Progress reports home 6th November

• Parents Evening 17th March

• Full reports 22nd July

Assessment

Date Effort Attainment     

Teacher Comment:

To progress you must:

Student Comment:

• Stamps

The effort grade that a student receives from the teacher should reflect their attitude to learning. A letter grade will be used to record this information. Letters have been chosen that do not confuse with GCSE grades. 

O = Outstanding effort to achieve target level/ grade

G = Good effort to achieve target level/ grade

R = Requires some improvement to achieve target level/ grade

U = Insufficient effort to achieve target level

Assessment

• Staff enter data on progress towards end of KS3 targets centrally – 6 weeks.

• Compared to targets and used by HODs/SLT/Staff

• Stickers on front of books show Current Grade and steps to improve + target grades.

• Any questions about progress should always be with the class teacher in first instance.

The Priory School

Thank you for coming this evening

Year 8 Information Evening