Welcome to Year 8
After completing their first year at Beckfoot Oakbank, students will be accustomed to school expectations, values and behaviours. Year 8 students will be role models to our new Year 7s, and we therefore expect them to uphold our learning habits and act as prime examples to our new students.
Tutor time will remain an essential part of their day, as they prepare for a full day of learning with their tutor and peers. All students in Year 8 receive weekly reading and maths homework through SPARX Reader and SPARX Maths, the links to login for these are here. Additional homework will be set by subjects and these could take a variety forms.
Your Team
Our team will be here to support Year 8 in the second year of the educational journey at Beckfoot Oakbank.
- Nicola Farrar – Head of Year 8
- Neelam Rashid – Assistant Head of Year 8
- Simon Clegg-Murtagh – Associate Assistant Headteacher (Year 8 and 9)
- Chris Ray – Acting Headteacher
- Tim Shearn – Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Tonia Pugh – SENDCO
Click here to learn more about how our staff can support you and your child.
Wider Opportunities
In Year 8, students will have plenty of opportunities to engage with career activities. Students can also attend careers club, which will allow them to explore a variety of career pathways, in particular Step into the NHS.
Past trips and visits have included museums, sporting activities, outdoor adventure activities, visits to the theatre and musical events.
Our wide extracurricular offer also provides students with the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge outside the classroom. Learn more here.