YEAR 8 LETTERS
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Following valuable feedback from parents/carers, we are sharing your daughter’s Pastoral Summary Report at this point in the year, rather than waiting until the very end of term. By doing so, we hope to give families the opportunity to review the information carefully and follow up on any areas where further support or improvement may be helpful.
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I am writing to draw your attention to the upcoming assessment period for Year 8 from Monday 1 June until Friday 12 June 2026.
As part of our regular tracking of progress, students complete two formal assessment periods each year. This is the second cycle. Each subject will set an in-class assessment during this period (Maths will have two shorter assessments covering calculator and non-calculator content).
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As part of our Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) curriculum, Year 8 students will be participating in Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) lessons, starting this week.
These lessons aim to equip students with the knowledge and skills to navigate relationships safely and confidently, make informed choices and understand where to seek support if needed.
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Thank you to those families that were able to join us yesterday evening at our Options Evening & Careers Fair. We hope that you found the evening useful and that you feel fully informed and in a position to support your child in making decisions about her Upper School curriculum.
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As you will be aware, since returning in January 2026 the options process is well underway for Year 8. Students have been sharing their initial subject requests with us and we have been answering their frequently asked questions about the options process.
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Join our upcoming information session to learn more about the vaccines that are offered to your child in year 8 and 9.
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Your daughter has now reached an important stage of her education and from September 2026, she will be embarking on her GCSE qualifications.
At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, we believe that commencing GCSE subjects in Year 9 allows our students the opportunity to develop greater depth and understanding in their examination subjects.
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We are writing to remind you about the importance of your daughter wearing the correct PE kit on PE days, particularly during the colder weather and consistently throughout the rest of the year.
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I am writing to draw your attention to the upcoming Assessment Period for Year 8 from Tuesday 6 January to Friday 16 January 2026.
As you are aware, as part of our monitoring and tracking, all students at Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form undergo two formal assessment periods each academic year. Our rationale for having Assessment Periods is to ensure that we can accurately assess our students and identify and address areas where knowledge and skills need strengthening. Additionally, this gives students practice in the lower school with revising and planning for assessments in both practical and academic subjects.
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I am writing to you about an exciting opportunity that will be on offer to Year 8 students. The Drama Department will be taking 50 students on a trip to the theatre to see an evening performance of ‘Ballet Shoes’ on Wednesday 11 February 2026. The show has been highly successful and has received amazing reviews.
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Following on from the Parent Information Evening, we are delighted to invite Year 8 students to take part in Take Your Daughter to Work Day, which will take place in May 2026.
At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, we have a comprehensive careers programme designed to prepare our students for their future. Part of this programme is providing opportunities for students to gain insight into the world of work. For Year 8 students, this is an ideal time to see real people in real jobs and to understand what is expected in a workplace.
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At Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form (TGS), we are committed to nurturing not only the academic
success of our students but also their personal growth and lifelong love of learning. One of the
most powerful tools we can give our young people is the habit of reading for pleasure.
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We are delighted to welcome Year 8 back to school as they undertake their final year of lower school, before transitioning to upper school and embarking on their studies towards their GCSE exams.
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Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form (TGS) is very fortunate to offer your daughter the opportunity to experience a wide range of sports enabling her to engage positively with Physical Education (PE). With this in mind and to further support her experience of PE at TGS, Year 7 and 8 students will come into school in their PE kit (instead of full school uniform) on days when they have PE lessons ONLY. This will optimise learning time and allow for a quicker transition to lessons.
Year 8 Archived Messages
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As we enter our final half term of Year 8, we want to congratulate our students on all of their hard work so far this year, as well as their mature attitude in selecting their GCSE options. Selecting GCSE options and preparing for GCSE level content is a serious undertaking and the students have been excellent throughout the whole process.
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Over 150 of our Year 8 students will be taking part in Take Your Daughter to Work Day on Thursday 22 May 2025. Each student should have received a booklet to complete during their experience.
Please review the booklet with your daughter as it includes an important section for the supervising adult.
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I am writing to inform you of a change to the pastoral leadership for Year 8 for the summer term. Mr Garnham will be taking on the role of pastoral lead for the Year 8 cohort throughout this term. Having previously served as Head of Year for this group in Year 7, Mr Garnham knows both students and families well, which will help ensure continuity of care and guidance. He will be working closely with the existing Year 8 Form Tutors, supported by Mr Atham (Assistant Head of Year) and myself.
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