Dear Parent/Carer,
Half Term Homework – Year 8
As we approach the forthcoming break, we wish to acknowledge the diligence and commitment demonstrated by our Year 8 students throughout this last module. Their sustained effort and positive engagement with their studies is commendable. While the half-term break provides a well-earned opportunity for rest and recuperation, it is essential that students also use this time productively to remain focused on their academic progress and to ensure continuity in their learning.
All students have been assigned compulsory holiday homework in each subject area. These tasks have been uploaded to their respective Google Classrooms and are detailed below. Students are expected to complete the work in a structured and timely manner over the course of the break. We would greatly appreciate your continued support in reinforcing the importance of fulfilling these academic responsibilities.
| English | Sparx Reader with an aim of achieving at least 300 points | |||||||||||
| Maths | Consolidation tasks from Modules 1-3 set on Sparx Maths | |||||||||||
| Science | Consolidation tasks from Modules 1-3 set on Sparx Science | |||||||||||
| History | Seneca assignment on The French Revolution | |||||||||||
| Geography | Seneca assignment on Rivers Flood Management | |||||||||||
| RE | Seneca assignment on Human Rights | |||||||||||
| French | Languagenut tasks based on vocabulary preparation for Module 4 units on House and Daily Routine | |||||||||||
| Spanish | Languagenut tasks based on vocabulary preparation for Module 4 units on Freetime Activities | |||||||||||
| Art | Research presentation on an Insect artist | |||||||||||
| Drama | Written task focused on constructing an investigative profile of an assailant | |||||||||||
| IT | Python coding evidence creation task | |||||||||||
| Food | Seneca assignment on The Science Behind Cooking Food | |||||||||||
| Music | Quizzes based on rhythms and notation |
All Year 8 students also have access to their Knowledge Organiser Google Classroom and this platform has links to all of the knowledge organisers for this module. These overviews provide insight into the topics and key concepts that the students have been learning in each of their subjects for the module. If your child has not joined this classroom, this can be accessed on Google Classroom by using the code: 7cyf5jff.
With regards to the online learning platforms that we use across the Academy, please see below for the details of access to these websites:
| Subject | Learning Platform | Access | Access Problems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | Sparx Maths | All students have been provided with their usernames and passwords | The student must report this to their subject teacher |
| English | Sparx Reader | All students have been provided with their usernames and passwords | The student must report this to their subject teacher |
| Science | Sparx Science | All students have been provided with their usernames and passwords | The student must report this to their subject teacher |
| Languages | Languagenut | All students have been provided with their usernames and passwords | The student must report this to their subject teacher |
| All subjects | Seneca | All students will have links to the Seneca assignments posted on their Google Classrooms | Please report to Mrs Parsons |
We appreciate your ongoing support and collaboration in fostering a positive and effective learning environment for your child. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at eleanor.parsons@halley.latrust.org.uk.
Yours faithfully,
Eleanor Parsons
Head of Franklin School