WELCOME TO YEAR 8!
I’m pleased to welcome everyone back for their second year at Shene School. We hope that all the students enjoyed their first year with us. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome our new students and I am sure that they will soon settle in and enjoy their school life with us.
I believe that Year 8 is a crucial year in every student’s education. The transition to secondary education has taken place and GCSE’s are still in the future. Students should therefore use Year 8 as a time to think about their learning and study habits and begin to explore future careers that their school life can prepare them for.
The theme for Year 8s this year is responsibility. They will learn to take responsibility for their actions. This year every Year 8 will become a peer supporter to the Year 7 students. Ensuring their transition is also smooth.
I wish all the students every success for Year 8!
Ms. M Roach - Year 8 Leader / Mr. J Morris - Assistant Year Leader
Information for Parents/Carers:
The school planner is a vital channel of communication for teachers and tutors. Occasionally a teacher may write a comment or a reminder in the planner and for this reason tutors check the planners every Tuesday. Parents are asked to sign the completed page to confirm that they have seen the diary and are satisfied with it and to confirm that the homework has been completed to their satisfaction. I thank you for your support with this.
Organisation is essential for success. The minimum equipment needed by each student is three pens, a pencil and a ruler. We ask that parents regularly ensure bags are packed and equipment is provided. In addition, on days when P.E. is on the timetable students must bring their full P.E. kit. Each week there will be an equipment check and students will be required to stay afer school if they are inadequately equipped.
Please note there will be Year Leaders Detention every Friday for 45 minutes and Late Detention for 30 minutes on Thursdays.
