Welcome back Year 8 students! With the new Year 7 cohort, you are no longer the youngest in the school. We started the year with Leadership Camp so that our Year 8 leaders could get into their roles straight away and start learning about the importance of being a House Leader or Student Councillor from our upper school leadership team. But, it is important to remember that every member of the Year 8 cohort has a responsibility as a role model to our new Year 7s. The highest level of behaviour, uniform and respect is expected. I hope that you have all now settled into your new classes and shown your new teachers what an amazing group of students you are!

This is an important year to develop your individuality, so get involved in the things you love. Also remember that one day you will be sharing the stage with the rest of your cohort as you graduate together, so support each other on your shared journey.

Let’s have a great year!