Year 8 Report

Year 8 

What a start to the school year our 8’s have had so far! We wanted to congratulate each individual on completing the first term of the 2022 school year. It has been quite a while since our year 8’s have completed a full term of schooling and we should all be proud of our continuous efforts. It has been amazing to see students continue to build resilience, show respect to their peers, teachers and themselves, as well as being able to build respectful relationships with those around them. Thank you to all parents and guardians for their continuous support throughout the term.

Year 8 students have been involved in many different school based activities as well as new subjects this term:

• Interschool sports
• House activities 
• International Women's Day 
• National Day against Violence and Bullying
• Harmony Day celebrations
• Music 
• Performing Arts 
• Ceramics 

Students have done great with moving through and around the buildings and respecting our new buildings that we are very lucky to have. Students have enjoyed exploring the new buildings and new specialist rooms. To promote student voice and agency, we asked students what lunchtime clubs they would like to have and have now introduced Sporting club, Book club and Games club. These clubs are open to all students and will continue to run in term 2. The clubs were created in order to help students build relationships with others in the cohort and also give students a safe space during lunch. 

End of Term Assembly:

Year 8 students participated in an end of term assembly where we celebrated all successes in the term. Many students were awarded for showing all school values and school spirit. MVP awards were given to those that showed sportsmanship and kindness during House Activities. Students were also introduced to their SRC and House Representatives. During the end of term assembly the year 8’s had the opportunity to listen to an amazing music performance organised by Cameron and played by the Year 8 guitar ensemble.

Congratulations to all year 8’s that received an award in term 1, we look forward to continuing to see all of our year 8 students strive to achieve their best in term 2.

YMCA Lady Northcote Year 8 Camp:

This year, all year 8’s have the opportunity to attend the YMCA Lady Northcote Camp. 

The camp will run 2 nights and 3 days, students will be participating in a different range of activities. The Year 8 Camp is an important part of the schools curricular and extra curricular program with the focus on building students capacity to work in teams, to solve challenges and problems by working collaboratively with their student peers.

When: Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th May

Cost: $370

CSEF/Credit Balance: CSEF funds or credit balance can be used to pay for this event if eligible.

Consent and payment due by: Monday 25th April

Dress code: Casual clothing appropriate for outdoor activities and a full list of what to bring will be provided to families 2 weeks prior to departure. 

Transport: Buses will depart from school @8:00am sharp and return by approximately 4:00pm

School Uniform Reminder:

In term 2 all students are expected to be in their full winter school uniform. All students are required to wear their tie and blazer with their school uniform. If wearing a dress students are not to wear leggings and are required to wear black stockings. Sport jackets are only to be worn when students have PE. The uniform shop is open over the school holidays for these items to be purchased. 

Year 8 Key dates:

Tuesday 26th April - First Day of Term 2

Monday 16th to Wednesday 18th April - Year 8 Camp Lady Northcote 

Wishing all families a restful and safe break, we look forward to seeing you all when students return to school on Tuesday 26th April.

Happy Easter and Ramadan Mubarak

Written by Jasmine Almatrah (Year 8 Leading Teacher) & Tamara Youkhanis (Year 8 Coordinator)