English and HASS

Shakespeare Lives On in Year 8! Year 8 students dove headfirst into the world of William Shakespeare—and no, he’s definitely not dead! Students have been sharpening their oral language skills by reciting some of his most iconic lines and phrases. The highlight? A chance to perform a dramatic death scene from one of Shakespeare’s famously gory plays. Oh, the drama!
Mr Yeates brought Romeo and Juliet to life with a dynamic walked synopsis, where students stepped into character to act out the key events of the play. Through this interactive experience, students explored timeless themes like love, betrayal, fate, power, and jealousy.
Teachers have also been guiding students through the skills of decoding Shakespearean language, helping them interpret and appreciate the richness of his words. Up next: an assessment where students will translate and summarise a scene from Romeo and Juliet in their own words.

Maths:
In Maths, we are deep in our "Measurement" unit. We have finished learning about perimeter and have started area. This is where those future builders, farmers and labourers really shine! Look out for our Year 8s who will build your house or carpet your floor in the future!

Science:
In Science, we have been learning about energy. We are experts on energy types, energy transfer, and energy transformations. We are investigating the effect drop height has on the bounce height of tennis and ping pong balls. This is our first assignment where we are writing our own scientific report.