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Year 8 Information Hub
Welcome to the Year 8 information hub!
Welcome to the Year 8 parent information area. Having successfully navigated their first year, Year 8 students now build upon the foundations laid in Year 7. This year focusses on consolidating knowledge, exploring subjects in greater depth, and fostering increased independence and responsibility. Our team is dedicated to supporting their continued academic and personal growth. Use this page to stay informed about key dates, curriculum details, and support available for your child in Year 8.
Year 8: Consolidation and Exploration
- Building on Year 7: Deepening understanding and skills developed in the first year.
- Increased Independence: Taking more responsibility for learning, organisation, and homework.
- Exploring Interests: Engaging more deeply with subjects and potentially discovering new interests through the curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
- Developing Resilience: Learning to manage increasing academic challenge.
- Embedding School Values: Consistently demonstrating positive behaviour and commitment to learning
Strengthening School Values and Expectations:
Continuing to embody our Qualities of Success and apply our SCHOLAR Habits daily.
Year 8 Strengthening Foundations Tasks
Every subject relies on core concepts. Without a solid foundation, your understanding can become unstable, which can hinder your overall progress. To help you build a secure base for future learning, your teachers have created a selection of key tasks.
The Challenge: Try to complete 2–3 tasks in each subject you want to improve.
The Timeline: Dip in when you have spare time, or focus on them a week before you return to school.
The Reward: While entirely optional, completing these tasks is guaranteed to boost your confidence and secure your progress.
Remember: The more you do, the more you gain for your next year at Chorlton High!
Year 8 Curriculum - Knowledge Maps
Parental Information and Useful Links:
Term Dates 2026-2027
Autumn Term |
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| Staff only |
Tuesday 1st September 2026 INSET (School closed to students.) Wednesday 2nd September 2026 INSET (School closed to students.) |
| Term starts | Thursday 3rd September 2026 (All students return to school.) |
| Half Term Duration | 37 days |
| Half term holiday | Monday 26th October - Friday 30th October 2026 |
| Staff only | Thursday 26th November 2026 INSET (School closed to students.) |
| Staff only | Friday 27th November 2026 INSET (School closed to students.) |
| Term ends | Friday 18th December 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Monday 21st December 2026 - Friday 1st January 2027 |
| Half Term Duration | 33 days |
Spring Term |
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| Staff only | Monday 4th January 2027 - INSET (School closed to students.) |
| Term starts | Tuesday 5th January 2027 (Students return to school.) |
| Half Term Duration | 29 days |
| Half term holiday | Monday 15th February - Friday 19th February 2027 |
| Good Friday Bank Holiday | Friday 26th March 2027 |
| Easter Monday Bank Holiday | Monday 29th March 2027 |
| Term ends | Friday 2nd April 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Monday 5th April - Friday 16th April 2027 |
| Half Term Duration | 28 days |
Summer Term |
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| Term starts | Monday 19th April 2027 (Students return to school.) |
| May Day Bank Holiday | Monday 3rd May 2027 |
| Half Term Duration | 29 days |
| Half term holiday | Monday 31st May - Friday 4th June 2027 |
| Staff only | Friday 25th June 2027 - INSET (School closed to students.) |
| Term ends | Wednesday 21st July 2027 |
| Staff only | Thursday 22nd July 2027 - INSET (Disaggregated - school closed to staff and students.) |
| Half Term Duration | 32 days |
Our Chorlton High uniform unites everyone, building a strong sense of belonging that helps every student feel connected as a vital part of our school community.
School Uniform:
- White buttoned shirt tucked in at all times.
- Black, full length school trousers (We do not accept chinos, jeans, Jean material, skinny jeans or leggings) or
- CHS logo branded skirt. (Two styles available to choose from. Please note skirt's length should be a maximum of 2” above the knee or 4” below the knee.)
- Plain black shoes or all black trainers (No white or coloured soles/rim/logos).
- Plain black socks/plain black opaque tights.
- Blazer with embroidered CHS logo - This is compulsory for Year 7-9 and optional for Years 10 and 11.
- Black jumper/cardigan with our embroidered CHS logo. This is compulsory for Years 10 and 11 if they choose not to wear a blazer and optional for students in Years 7-9.
PE Kit:
- T-shirt - black with embroidered CHS logo.
- Shorts - black shorts with CHS embroidered logo or
- Jogging pants - black with CHS embroidered logo.
- Socks - black football socks.
- Sports top/Training top - black with CHS embroidered logo - Please note that these items are not compulsory.
School Tie:
Progress tests assess students on their learning from within the curriculum. The document link below provides a list of key focusses for students to structure their revision and study at home in preparation for their tests. Class teachers will guide students through specific aspects of each Progress Test assessment taking place.
Year 8 Summer 2026 Progress Test Information
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Year 8 Home Learning Plans |
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| Year 8 Home Learning Plan Autumn 1 |
| Year 8 Home Learning Plan Autumn 2 |
| Year 8 Home Learning Plan Spring 1 |
| Year 8 Home Learning Plan Spring 2 |
Home Learning: Success Beyond the Classroom
Home Learning is vital for student success throughout their 5-year Learning Journey with us!
It helps build essential skills like getting organised and time management – empowering students to become confident, independent learners.
What It Is and Why It Matters
Home Learning is work set by our teachers for students to complete outside of regular lesson time, and usually involve independent working.
These tasks are carefully planned as a key part of the curriculum designed to help students to:
- Understand topics more deeply
- Improve your results
- Develop great study habits for the future
Where to Do Home Learning
Think 'work smarter'!
While often done at home, students don't always have to do it there. Sometimes it's better or easier to complete tasks at school, especially if they:
- Need school resources (like computers, books, or equipment)
- Find it easier to focus away from home distractions
We have spaces and support available in school to help all of our students succeed with Home Learning.
For further information and resources, please CLICK the link below to be directed to our main Home Learning page.
CLICK HERE to download our latest Extra Curricular Offer Booklet
Get Involved: Extra-Curricular Activities!
Learning at Chorlton High goes far beyond the classroom!
We offer a wide range of exciting, high-quality extra-curricular clubs and activities (often called 'enrichment'). These are a vital and fun part of school life.
Why Join In?
Our aim is to help students become confident, resilient, well-rounded citizens ready for the world.
Participating in these activities helps you to:
- Build confidence and discover new talents
- Develop personally and socially
- Make new friends
- Explore interests and deepen your learning
Try Something New!
We encourage every student to join at least one extra activity.
It's a fantastic way to have fun, contribute to our school community, and enrich your whole Learning Journey at Chorlton High School!