1. Welcome to Year 8

3. Changes to the Curriculum Model Equity and justice Maximising potential/aspirations Flexibility in movement

4. Groupings English, history, French, Geography, Music, Re (5 groups 2x parallel classes and one supported group) IT, Maths, PE (six groups 3x parallel classes) Art, DT, Science (six 3x parallel classes)

5. English, History, French, Geography, Music and RE (Cluster One) There are 5 groups in this cluster organised in the following way: GroupOrganisation CHI and RHOEqual Abilities IOTA and SIGMAEqual Abilities TauStand alone group

6. IT, Maths and PE (Cluster Two) There are now six group in this cluster organised in the following way: GroupOrganisation A1B1Equal Abilities A2B2Equal Abilities A3B3Equal Abilities

7. Art, DT and Science (Cluster three) There are 6 groups in this cluster organised in the following way: GroupOrganisation A1B1Equal Abilities A2B2Equal Abilities A3B3Equal Abilities

8. Some points to note: All clusters are organised in three ability bands. (High, medium and lower) In cluster two and three A band is not higher than B band. All of the above needs to be contextualised within the school’s high expectations for all and excellent results for all groups of pupils.

9. Assessment Relentless focus on progress and improvement Increased the number of assessment cycles to six per year Potential for movement following each cycle Regular progress meetings

10. Lower School Staff Mrs O’Donovan– Deputy Head sodonovan@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk Ms Maton– Assistant Head ematon@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk Mr Davies –Director of Learning & Progress for the Lower School jdavies@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk Mrs Mantey – Pastoral Support Manager Lower School bmantey@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk

11. Year Eight Tutor Team Ms H Fooks 8H Hfooks@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk Ms Murphy 8E fmurphy@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk Dr K Bray 8A KBray@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk Mr P McDonnell 8R PMcdonnell@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk Mrs N Williams 8T nwilliams@sacredh.lbhf.sch.uk

12. Attached Tutors Ms Chloe Savill and Ms Farzana Pevez

13. Recap on Expectations 96% attendance (minimum) 100% punctuality Correct uniform at all times – this includes hair, make-up, jewellery and skirt length – many of these are now too short Positive attitude to adults and peers Contribution to school life

14. The School Day Registration / Assembly 8.30-8.45 P18.45-9.45 P29.45-10.45 Break10.45-11.05 P311.05-12.05 P412.05-1.05 Lunch1.05-1.55 P51.55-2.55 Registration2.55-3.05

15. In PSHE we cover a range of topic including; Hygiene Healthy Eating Citizenship Finance and Budgeting Self esteem British Values Drugs SRE Giving Nations PSHE

16. Reporting 2015-2016 IPM / Reports – IPM 6 Cycles – ~/+/# = progress – Effort 1-4 with 1 being excellent effort Parent Teacher Meetings [12 th May]