Year 8 Overview

Year 8 is the time to consolidate students’ understanding and knowledge of the core principles of their High School learning. At Reach Academy, students will continue to develop the essential skills and capabilities that they will utilize for great marks and high performance in their high school learning.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU SUCCEED

YEAR 8 COURSES STRUCTURE

We teach Year 8 ahead of school so students are familiar with all new concepts
Students can combine our term and holiday courses to suit their needs
Both term and holiday Intensive Accelerated courses offer the same course content with 10 lessons

Term Courses Holiday Courses
Term 1
Feb – Apr
Reach Term 1
10 weekly lessons
Comprehensive Revision: Term 1 Autumn Holiday
Apr
Term 2
Apr – Jun
Reach Term 2
10 weekly lessons
Comprehensive Revision: Term 2 Winter Holiday
Jul
Term 3
Jul – Sep
Reach Term 3
10 weekly lessons
Comprehensive Revision: Term 3 Spring Holiday
Oct
Term 4
Oct – Dec
Reach Term 4
10 weekly lessons
Comprehensive Revision: Term 4 Summer Holiday
Jan

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WHAT OUR TEACHERS SAY

Cheryl_Barnett

“English teaches you critical thinking skills that carry you through life.”


Cheryl Barnett, Academic Head
Zarnab_Kanwal

“I believe Mathematics is a beautiful thing to learn and an incredibly useful tool no matter what career path the student intends to take.”


Zarnab Kanwal, Mathematics Teacher
Stephanie_Qiu

“Teaching English empowers minds, bridges understanding and unlocks limitless possibilities.”


Stephanie Qiu, English Teacher

“Teachers should challenge students to reach their full potential. In ensuring every student is progressing and being held to high expectations, teaching is my passion.”


Sheetal Sood, Science, Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths Teacher

“Mathematics is a beautiful and universal art form. I want to inspire students to view it this way too.”


Piv Huot, Maths Headteacher, HSC Senior Marker, Team Leader

“English is a skill fundamental to all future careers.”


Anna Rose Mchugh, English Headteacher, DPhil, Oxford & PhD, NESA Education Officer

“Teaching sparks minds and shapes futures.”


Jenni F, English Teacher, NESA Education Officer, Oxford University Press Editor

“Science teaches you about the virtues of curiosity.”


Dr. Fred, Science Headteacher, Western Sydney University Professor

“My job is not to prepare students for something, but to help them prepare for anything.”


James Gurr, English Teacher

“Mathematics teaches you to become a creative thinker.”


Tina Li, Maths Teacher, Tsinghua University Master of Mathematics

“I believe that teaching students the beauty of mathematics is an honour, not a burden.”


Nadya Debeers, Maths Teacher, University of California, Berkeley

“English shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.”


Ashley Rickman, English Teacher, Cambridge University Language Expert, NAPLAN Expert Marker

“Teaching allows me to pass on knowledge, in hopes that it will be passed on again.”


Jenny Cooper, English Teacher, Primary School Teacher

“It is my responsibility to teach the future leaders of this world.”


Becky Chan, Maths Teacher, Senior Award-Winning Maths Teacher in HK

Great futures begin with great HSC results

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