Welcome to year 8
some reminders of
here are
year 7
Welcome to year 8 for parents and pupils
July 2023
Dear Parent and of course year 8
This is a short welcome to you all for another exciting chapter in your journey through Oakfield. Year 8 is not a lot different to year 7 except you will now be the oldest pupils in the school who will I have no doubt set a good example for the pupils in lower years. One of the main differences will be the timing of lunch which will now be at 1.35pm apart from this the school day will remain the same.
I am really looking forward to helping everyone complete their final year here.
There will of course be some preparation for the transition to year 9 at Frome College. Tutors and I are all here to provide support and help throughout the year and towards this transition.
There is a lot of information on our website and of course your tutor or I can be contacted if needed to help with any queries.
Have a lovely summer and looking forward to welcoming you back next year
Mrs R Gardner Head of YearOur Rich Curriculum Experience covers
All lessons are delivered by our specialist staff and tutors
• Reading • Writing • Numeracy • Geography • History • PSHE • R&P • P.E. • Languages • Music • Drama • DT • Art • Computing • Science
Something for the summer…..
Transition Activities have been published on our website. Please encourage your child to look at them during the summer. It will be lovely to see what they have done in September.
Accelerated Reading times
PERIOD R E G I S T R A T I O N 1 B R E A K 3 4 L U N C H 5 MON TUE WED THURS 8.25-8.45 8.45-9.45 9.45-10.45 10.45 11.00 11.15 -12.15 12.15-1.15 1.15 2.00–3.00
Our Academy Timetable
Our Journal: The basis of quality of Home/School
Within the journal you will find:
• Basic School information
• Pupil’s timetable
• Space to record homework
• Reading record
• Calendar of events
Please take the time to sign it every week and check for messages
Communication
Homework: These are tasks that will benefit the
pupil’s learning in and out of the Academy
Homework will be given at regular times for most subjects.
KS3 Homework Club will operate on Monday and Thursday until 4pm and is open to all pupils.
More information will be communicated to you in September
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Academy Rewards
The Academy offers a variety of rewards related to pupil effort and achievement
• Verbal Praise
• Communication to Parents
• Achievement points
• Merit Badges
• Certificates
• Shout Outs
• Reward afternoons
Achievement points are awarded for excellent effort, positive learning behaviour and kindness to others.
100 achievement points = Bronze badge
200 achievement points = Silver badge
300 achievement points = Gold badge
400 achievement points = Platinum badge
Each badge achieved enables pupils to access different privileges which are decided on by our Academy Council.
We are currently reviewing our behaviour policy and system more information will be coming out soon
For Your Information:
Parent Pay is our tool to communicate with parents. It is also used to pay for school trips and school lunches. It is important that you can access it so that you don’t miss out on any important communications. • Edulink is a useful tool that allows parents to monitor attendance/behaviour and to receive electronic reports.
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Looking forward to welcoming you back in September
“... mighty oaks from little acorns grow”
