Though I feel I always start these bulletins the same way, it is still true that it has been an incredibly busy half term for Year 8 at North Leamington School. The build up to Christmas is always a special time of year and it has been a real pleasure to see Year 8 throw themselves into all of the Charity and Community projects that we value so highly.

Remembrance

Each year we gather as a school community to mark the extraordinary sacrifice shown down the years by members of the country and members of this very school. It is always a solemn and moving event and Year 8 were exemplary for the course of this occasion.

Odd Socks - Supporting Anti-Bullying Week

As part of Anti-Bullying Week, Year 8 embraced Odd-Socks Day in November. It was brilliant to see how many Year 8s took part in this really important event which followed tutor time sessions during the week when students discussed this year's theme Power for Good and were reminded who they can speak to at school if they have any concerns.

Music Concert

Well done to all those who took part in our The Winter Music Concert on Wednesday 3 December. It was lovely to see Year 8 students taking part and showcasing their wonderful musical talents. 

Charity Events

This half term is always one that holds Charity and Community at its heart. I would like to thank all of the Year 8 students and their families for their involvement in our festive charity drives.

Each year at North Leamington School we support the annual Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children and also Christmas Hamper Collections.

This year has been a great success and I know from being in and out of tutor groups just how much effort and care has been shown by all of Year 8. Tutor groups have put a great deal of thought into selecting people and places in the community most in need, which is a real testament to the empathy of the cohort.

Tutor Time Curriculum

This term’s Tutor Time Curriculum has seen the tutor groups cover a wide range of topics. From Digital Literacy, to Anti Bullying Week, to Careers sessions: we believe that our Tutor Time Curriculum greatly enhances the provision that we have in school and contributes to fostering and developing your child into well-rounded, knowledgeable members of society.

With this half term’s publishing of Data 1 students were also supported by their Form Tutors to reflect on their progress and achievements, and set targets to work on going forwards. This is our Student Self Reflection Review, and it forms a valuable part of teaching the students to be reflective about their performance in school. 
Year 8 were also given the opportunity to be presented to by a group of International Leaders that we have in school, including one of our very own Year 8s! This was our Fair Trade Assembly, run exclusively by student leaders. It must have taken a great deal of confidence to deliver an Assembly to 240 Year 8s, and they did fabulously. The student leaders were expert at engaging Year 8 to answer their questions and get involved. There were certainly plenty of volunteers for the chocolate tasting!  Once again, well done to Year 8 on their engagement in Tutor Time.