Building on the foundations you built in your first year at Emerson Park Academy, Year 8 is a year in which to develop the positive habits that will set you up for long-term success.

Now that you are fully settled into secondary school life, Year 8 is your time to take greater ownership of your learning, and discover where your true strengths lie. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or through our extra-curricular clubs, you will be given every opportunity to challenge yourself, develop your independence, and build lasting resilience.

Great achievements are built on consistency, positive choices, and supporting one another every day. As a year group, we will continue to foster a respectful and inspiring environment where everyone is encouraged to aim high and fulfil their potential.

I look forward to leading you through another exciting year at Emerson Park Academy. By working together as a team, we can make Year 8 a standout year that we can all be proud of. Keep striving to be the best you can be, and  embrace every challenge along the way.

Ms Dolyak