Year 8 Parent Information

Welcome to Year 8

Having already laid the foundations in Year 7, our students are now moving into an exciting stage of their journey. Year 8 means they are no longer the youngest in the school and they will be stepping up to inspire and welcome our new year 7s whilst pushing forward on their own journey of discovery and keeping that learning momentum going.

Whether it be in the classroom, or at home, we want to celebrate every success with you and keep our students positive, resilient, and well-motivated. 

We expect each and every student to be the best that they can be every day, making the most of all that Woolmer Hill has to offer. We strive to maintain excellent relationships with parents and keep communication as open as possible. Your support is very much appreciated and we will continue to work as a supportive team together to ensure your child can work at their very best.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Mr Wakely

Head of Year 8

 

YEAR 8 KEY DATES 2026-2027

3rd September 2026	First day of school for Year 8
16th September 2026	Year 8 Thrive Parent Workshop
30th September 2026	Individual School Photos
1st October 2026	School finishes at 12:55pm due to Open Evening
12th October 2026	Parent Forum
15th October 2026	Parent Tours
22nd October 2026	Flu Vaccinations
26th - 30th October 2026	Half Term
5th November 2026	Year 8 Reports to Parents
26th - 27th November 2026	Wellbeing Weekend (school closed to students)
30th November 2026	INSET Day (school closed to students)
18th December 2026	Last Day of Term - school finishes at 12:55pm
21st December - 1st January	Christmas Holidays
4th January 2027	INSET Day (school closed to students)
1st February 2027	Parent Forum
4th February 2027	Year 8 Reports to Parents
9th February 2027	Parent Tours
15th - 19th February 2027	Half Term
25th February 2027	Year 8 Parents' Evening - Virtual
19th March 2027	INSET Day (school closed to students)
26th March - 9th April 2027	Easter Holidays
29th April 2027	Year 8 HPV Vaccinations
5th May 2027	Parent Tours
27th - 28th May 2027	Year 8 Core Subject Exams
31st May - 4th June 2027	Half Term
7th June 2027	Parent Forum
17th June 2027	Year 8 Thrive Parent Workshop
24th June 2027	Awards Evening
25th June 2027	INSET Day (school closed to students)
29th June 2027	Year 8 Reports to Parents
2nd July 2027	Year 8 HPV Vaccination Catch-up Session
16th July 2027	End of Term - school finishes at 12:55pm

Please note all dates are subject to change.

For curriculum information please visit our Curriculum Pages