No longer the youngest students in the school, year 8 students are now fully adapted to school life here at Ysgol John Bright. They are currently in their second year of following the Curriculum for Wales and we are seeing a wealth of ambition and creativity as they build on their skills from last year. They will continue to study a broad curriculum up to and including year 9 where they will then begin their options process as they move towards year 10. 

What does form time look like in year 8? 

During form time, students have a weekly check in with their tutors to check on their achievements in ClassCharts. They follow the PSHE programme, Jigsaw, twice a week which encourages meaningful discussions and reflections on everyday situations. Friday is challenge day where students compete in a range of activities from quizzes to puzzle solving activities, classroom debates, ‘Name 5’, but to mention a few of their challenges! We also have an assembly once a week which is an opportunity for us to gather the whole year group together to share important messages.