Scarisbrick Hall School Winter Newsletter 2014 | Page 18

Year 8
Reported by: Mr Clark
8C have started this year in a very positive way, taking their position at the top of the Middle School very
seriously. They are all working very hard in all subjects – their options choices are looming at the end of
the year and some difficult decisions will have to be made!
Reported by: Becca Lindley
In History this term we have been studying World War One. It has been
very interesting learning about what our ancestors have done. We have
looked at trenches and the conditions soldiers fought in. We have also
seen actual postcards and letters that were written at the time by soldier’s
fighting in the war.
Reported by: Grace Aspinall
In Art this term we have been looking at including an eye in our work using a range of light and dark
shading. I have enjoyed building up our pieces over the weeks and cannot wait to see my finished piece of
art.
Reported by: Aidan Doyle
This term in PE we have been doing Rugby. I enjoy PE because I really like Rugby and having a good game
is fun whilst having a laugh with your teammates, especially when you win! PE is great because we get to
go outside and get fresh air, it’s better than being in the classroom for a change!
Also, this term in Business Studies we have been learning about the marketing mix and
the 4 P’s - Product, Price, Place and Promotion. I enjoyed doing this because we are
learning in a fun way, I like business because I want to be a successful businessman
when I am older.
Reported by: Will Bell
In Biology we have been learning about the Human body. We have been learning about the lungs and the
heart and how it transports oxygen around the body. We have also been looking at different blood cells,
it’s really interesting.
Reported by: Oliver Smith
In ICT we have been creating our own computer games,
learning about programming. I have really enjoyed learning
about how a computer thinks whilst making my game; it’s
been lots of fun. I would like to make more games next term!
In Physics we have been learning about the exhilarating topic
of energy. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only
be transferred. There are 9 types of energy; Chemical; Heat;
Kinetic; Nuclear; Elastic; Electrical; Gravitational; sound and
light. There is energy all around us.
Reported by: Ross Krige
In Cookery we have been learning about cereals and different
vegetables. I enjoy cookery because it is fun and I think the
teacher is one of the nicest in the school.
Reported by: Kian Woolfenden
We have been doing about Las Vegas in Geography this term. We have learned about how much water is
needed in Las Vegas and also looked at the Grand Canyon and the skywalk you can do there. I enjoyed
learning about how much water is used there compared to here in the UK.