Curriculum
year 8 themes continue to build upon and develop the knowledge and skills of students. they may revisit some of the ideas that are covered in year 7 but in greater depth.
Again, each theme lasts between three and four weeks and is centred around group work, research skills, audienced learning and technology. Below is a brief description of each theme.
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| Subject | |
| English |  |
| Science |  |
| Geography |  |
| History |  |
| RE |  |
| Technology |  |
| Computing |  |
Autumn Term
Pudding Lane
Grand Designs
Coming and Going
India
Spring Term
Da Vinci
Freedom
Coast
Please Sir
Over the Top
Review and Exam Weeks will be held twice during the year, at the end of the Autumn term and in the Summer term.
There will also be a series of Focus Days embedded within themes where students can explore an idea in greater depth. Focus Days can include off-site visits, guest speakers and workshops.