The Year 8 curriculum continues to build students' skills, knowledge and understanding. Students go deeper into subject areas and the content becomes more demanding. Students continue to think about how they learn, along side what they are learning.
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Year 8 is seen as a TEACHING and DEVELOPING year. The aim is to build on the skills and confidence gained in Yr 7 and begin to give students more opportunity find artists and styles that interest them. The ideas of choice should be fostered. The teacher will continue to make sure skills are introdu…
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