Year 8 Autumn Term Homework Booklet 2023 2024

I can do all things with the help of God who strengthens me”
(Philippians 4:13)
INDEPENDENT
HOMEWORK
PROJECTS
YEAR 8
YEAR 8
Autumn Term 2023-2024
Independent Homework
Projects
Homework is an essential way of encouraging independence in learning. For homework to be
effective there must be consistency in school practice combined with parental support. This
booklet is designed so that pupils, teachers and parents are all able to work together to ensure
the best outcomes for learning.
At St Edmund’s the aim of our Independent Homework Projects are to:
• consolidate, support or extend what pupils are learning in the classroom.

• assist teachers in assessing pupil’s strengths and learning needs.
• develop pupil’s skills.
• stretch and challenge students.
• develop a greater sense of responsibility and independence.
• celebrate hard work and success of pupils.
What are Independent Homework Projects?
Independent Homework Projects (IHP’s) are specific pieces of work which are set as a project.
Whilst they have a clear focus students are able to work independently developing their own
direction of learning and unique outcomes.
IHP’s are set in all subjects each term and twice a term for English and Maths. All the tasks
are published in advance and each one has a fixed start and finish date. Pupils are responsible
for completing IHP’s and will be given support and advice by their teachers.
How will the IHP’s be marked?
Each pupil will receive a feedback sheet from their teacher giving a grade, a comment about the
progress made in the project and a target for future improvement. The homework grades
correspond to the grades given on the termly Progress Reviews and are as follows:
4: Excellent: Completed the work to the highest standard or has gone beyond the required
task.
3: Good: Completed the work to the highest standard.
2: Satisfactory: Completed the work to the required standard.
I can do all things with the help of God who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
1: Unsatisfactory: Work not completed or not completed to the required standard.
What will happen if the IHP is not completed?
If the pupil does not complete an IHP they will be set a 1-hour detention by the department
concerned to finish the work. Parents will be informed by text. If there is a genuine reason
why a pupil cannot complete an IHP it is essential that parents inform the school before the
deadline date.
Support in completing IHP’s
Subject teachers will provide advice and support for pupils and the School LLRC is open before
and after school each day where computers, books and other resources are available to support
pupils.
Other Homework
Literacy
Pupils will be expected to read at home each week. Their reading record should be completed
and signed by parents and tutors every week.
Numeracy
The Maths Department will issue homework weekly.
Additional Learning Tasks
These may also be set by teachers. These could be about 20 minutes in length and will be
recorded in the pupil’s planner.
If you have any further questions or concerns about homework please contact your child’s tutor,
Head of Learning or the appropriate Head of Department.
NB: The Aims and Objectives of each homework are laid out as follows:
WALT = We are learning to.
WILF = What I’m looking for.
Pupils are familiar with these terms as the aims and objectives of every lesson should be
described in this way.
Year 8 Independent Homework Projects
Autumn Term 2023-2024
Autumn Term 1 Subject Hand in Date Marked by Date Department

Date (Week Beginning) (Week Beginning) Detention Date
4th September 2023 PE 20th November 27th November WEDNESDAY

30th November
4th September 2023 Technology or 18th September 2nd October 5th October
Citizenship*
11th September 2023 History 25th September 9th October 12th October
18th September 2023 ICT 2nd October 16th October 19th October
25th September 2023 English 9th October 30th October 2nd November
2nd October 2023 MFL* 16th October 6th November 9th November
9th October 2023 RE FRIDAY 20th October 13th November 16th November
Autumn Term 2 Subject Hand in Date Marked by Date Department

Date (Week Beginning) (Week Beginning) Detention Date
30th October 2023 Drama 13th November 27th November 29th November
6th November 2023 Science 20th November 4th December 7th December
13th November 2023 English 27th November 11th December 14th December
20th November 2023 Art 4th December WEDNESDAY 3rd 4th January
January
27th November 2023 Geography 11th December th
8 January 11th January
*Students complete the subject they are currently studying.
Mathematics Homework
Mathematics homework will be set each week.
It will take 30 minutes to complete. The due date will always be Monday.
The homework will reflect what has been taught recently and include some recollection
of older topics. (This will help you remember stuff for longer!)
We use the website www.sparxmaths.uk for homework.
To demonstrate initiative in extending your own learning, and earning a personal quality
score of 4 for effort, you will need to complete the XP Boost of Target questions
occasionally too 😊
Your homework book should be used for working and keeping track of the correct
answers for each question. We will periodically ask to see these!
How to use Sparx Maths
Go to www.sparxmaths.uk and use the school’s postcode to find Saint Edmund’s on the
drop-down menu, then enter your login details.
You will see the below screen and a list of your current compulsory homework
(homework you should do!). Clicking on XP Boost or Target will provide you with extra
personalised practice 😊
Year 8: PE
Project Due to take place between: 4th September – 20th November 2023
Will be monitored by: The P.E Department.
This Project should take between 2 hours+
WALT:
To take part in at least two hours of extra-curricular P.E during the period of
4th September 2023 – 20th November 2023. This can range from any club that
is available during this period. Clubs include: Table tennis (lunchtime),
Recreational Swimming, Quidditch, Hockey, Girl’s fitness, Handball, Dance, learn
to swim, Football, Rugby, Basketball, Badminton, and Netball (as available), Girls
Football, Circuits.
WILF:
BASIC- Complete 2 Hours of Extra Curricular clubs.
ADVANCED- Complete 7 hours of Extra Curricular clubs.
AMAZING- Take part in a variety of clubs for 15 hours of more or assist in e.g.
Umpire, referee, coaching and/or Represent the school in a competitive
situation.
What you have to do:
Actively take part in any club that takes place over this term. This does not
necessarily have to involve a level of performance. Taking part can mean going to
a recreational club like Table Tennis at lunchtimes or recreational swimming. You
can also complete the task by being involved in other roles like Umpiring,
refereeing, coaching or taking footage for coaching feedback.
How you can do your work?
Performance - take part in a coaching club that targets skill development.
Recreational - take part in a club for relaxation or fun.
Refereeing - perform an umpiring or refereeing role at any club you choose, you
do not have to be a good umpire for this, we will teach you!
Monitor/Assessor - come along to a club, listen to the coaching points, then

provide feedback to others! This option is particularly good for ICT lovers
because you get to use various gadgets!
Signposts to help you complete the task:
Posters in the Sports Hall corridor list all clubs. Tutor PE Clubs powerpoint.
Top Tips:
Try to complete the minimum hours early in the term to avoid rushing your
homework at the end of the term where club numbers may be high.
Ensure that your name is written on the register of the club you are attending
and written by you and not somebody else.
Attend a variety of clubs, try something new, you may enjoy it!
If you cannot complete the Homework with a valid reason, then please speak to a
member of the PE department as soon as the term starts.
What not to do:
Don’t leave things till the last minute and miss the deadline.
Don’t let someone else sign your name, they cannot be trusted.
Don’t forget to sign the register.

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Don’t limit yourself to one club, the weather may cause this club to be cancelled.
Don’t forget to speak to a member of the PE department if you cannot

participate in any clubs due to injury or illness.
How your work will be assessed.

Your work will be given a grade as follows.
4. Excellent: You have completed 15 hours or more of extra-curricular
activity, represented the school in competitive sport, or applied yourself in
a different role/roles eg: coach, leader, or official
3. Good: You have completed 7 hours or more of extra-curricular activity.
2. Satisfactory: You have completed 2 hours of extra-curricular activity.
1. Unsatisfactory: You have failed to complete 2-hours of extra-curricular
activity, with either no hours or only 1-hour completed.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to sign your full name into the Club

Register that you are attending.
Year 8: Citizenship
Project Due in on: 4th September 2023 Marked by: 2nd October 2023
This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours.
WALT: Investigate the role the Youth Commission set up by the Police and
Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
WILF:
I can explain what the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is and how they
are elected to their post.
I can explain what the Youth Commission of the Police and Crime Commissioner
is.
I can explain some of the activities and campaigns that the Youth Commission
has been involved in and suggest reasons why young people might want to become
involved in the work of the Youth Commission
You must produce a resource to inform young people about the Youth
Commission, including details of some of the work they do, reasons why people
might want to be involved and how they can take part,
How you can do your work? You can present your work in any way you wish.
Make a booklet including writing, pictures and maps.
Make an information poster for display in the classroom.
Make a video or audio tape. This could be in documentary style or drama style.
Go to the Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) website Home - Hampshire Police and
Crime Commissioner (hampshire-pcc.gov.uk) Find out what the Role of the PCC is and
how they are elected to that role
On the website you will find a links to the Youth Commission. Look at their pages
to find out what the Commission is and see of the work they have been involved
in. Check out the social media pages for the PCC and the Youth Commission.
Your task is to make the information more accessible to young people.
Make sure you have included details of some of the achievements and some of
the campaigns they have been involved with.
Make sure you have included details of how people can get involved if they are
interested, and you should also give reasons why you think it may be a good idea
for young people to get involved in the Youth Commission.
YOU MUST NOT copy or paste information into your work or use AI bots to
produce your homework. (This can and will be checked)

4. Excellent: Completed the work to the highest standard or has gone
beyond the required task.
3. Good: Completed or attempted the work to a high standard.
2. Satisfactory: Completed to the required standard.
1. Unsatisfactory: Not completed to the required standard.
Year 8 – Technology: Engineering
WALT: Identify Health and Safety Symbols on products.
WILF: Is that you can recognise a variety of Health and Safety symbol and
define what each symbol means.
What do these symbols mean?
Introduction: Safety signs can be a tricky business. Some have words and a
clear message, while many rely on visual symbols to warn of potential danger.
This is also an effective way to communicate potential hazards – as long as
people understand what the symbols mean. Safety symbols can be found on all
manner of products e.g. toys, furniture and household appliances. You may
recognise these symbols above, but be unsure of what they mean. For this
homework go and find out what they mean and make a poster or presentation
explaining what you find out.
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Step 1: Look at different safety symbols on products and find out what they
mean. Why are they place on products? What is their purpose?
Step 2: Create an information poster showing safety symbols and what they
mean.
Top Tip: Ensure your presentation has both images and text. Make it bright,
colourful and visual. You can produce the presentation on paper or electronically.
You can use your own photographs or images from the internet. In your
presentation ensure you include the 6 symbols below. What other symbols can
you find? Please ensure you write your name and group (8M or 8T) on your work.
How you can do your work? You can work on your own, in a pair, or as a small
group. Why not work with a member of your family and get them involved.

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Year 8 – Food Technology
WALT: To investigate international cuisines.
WILF: A poster that provides information about your chosen country to include
the food and culture.
What you have to do

Scenario:
The UK is a wonderfully diverse and dynamic country with a wide variety of
cultures living in the UK. In recent years, street food has become a quick and
easy way to try authentic cuisine on the go. Choose a country you would like to
explore further, find signature dishes and ingredients as well as special customs
and celebrations and create an engaging poster.
The project can be completed by hand or word processed and creativity

displayed. It must be neatly presented with attention given to spelling,
punctuation and grammar. You must ensure all work produced is in your own
words.
Signposts to help you complete the task.
Research a country of your choice and investigate its street food. You can
present your homework however you like. Posters, videos and leaflets are all
great examples.
Your homework should include photos and names of popular dishes and the
history street food in that country.
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You could create a sample dish and bring this into school as part of your
homework. This can be made from scratch or assembled. Remember to
photograph or video yourself if you make any food as this can be added to your
poster as evidence.
Top Tips:
Present your work to the best of your ability and do not rush.
Do include a reference for any websites or books you use.
Do cook with your family to make dinner together – this could be used to
showcase your street food ideas.

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Year 8 - Technology: Graphics
WALT: Understand paper engineering and gain inspiration from professional

Graphic Artists.
WILF: Well made, creative and exciting work that engages the end user.

Research the term ‘Paper Engineering’ and look at images of this.
Go online and research the work of pop-up artist Robert Sabuda and familiarise
yourself with what he does.

Produce an eye-catching and interactive poster with pop-ups, moving parts and
3D features all about the work of Robert Sabuda. Your poster should include an
explanation or section on Paper Engineering.
You may use any media/materials you wish – be imaginative, your work should be
no bigger than A3 and you can borrow some materials from school if need be.
Top tips:
What not to do: Leave your homework till the last minute, one of the main
objectives of homework is to see if you can meet deadlines. You will need a
computer and printer for most tasks so make sure that you have proof read and
printed out your work in time. You will not be allowed to print out homework in
the lesson on the day that it is due.
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Don’t just copy and paste loads of boring, irrelevant text from a website that
you haven’t read yourself or which contains words that you would never use. Use
your own words to say clearly what you have understood about the topic,
describe images and say why you like or dislike them: Include your own opinions.
Do use printed pictures, images and illustrations, this is a visual subject and
your work should be visually stimulating and engaging. Remember a picture can
speak a thousand words.
Do be creative and imaginative, take risks and present your work in an original
way and try your best.
Do visit the graphics room to borrow some paper and card or see if there are
any unusual materials you can borrow to take home.
Do read through the instructions carefully as soon as you get the task not an
hour before it is due, do ask your teacher to explain things if you don’t
understand but again not on the due date.

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Year 8 – Technology: Textiles
WALT:
Understand how textiles can be influenced by the sea and marine life.
WILF: To understand how marine life and the sea have inspired textiles artists
through the elements such as colour, texture and shape.

Task 1: Using the internet look at textiles artists who have used marine life
and the sea to inspire their work. You could look at possible textiles artists:
Wendy Hermelin, Carolyn Saxoby, Jan Kilpatrick or research your own.
Choose 2 artists and produce one A4 page of research for each artist. Your
research must include clear printed images of the artist’s work, information
about the artist and your own opinions. You could answer these questions: Why
have you chosen this artist? Are you inspired by this artist’s work? How has the
artist shown clear links to marine life and the sea within their work? Describe
the mixed media and techniques that the artist has used.
Tip: Do not copy and paste pages of irrelevant text from Wikipedia etc. Write
information using your own work and check spelling.
Task 2: Produce 2 drawings of how you could use the Artists work within
textiles. Could the textiles be turned into a bag? A cushion? A wall hanging?
Include annotation to explain your ideas.
Tip: You can use any drawing media/drawing style. Include colour and clear
annotation that shows links to the artists you have researched into. Your 2
designs need to both fit onto an A4 piece of paper.
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Extension: Make your own A5 interpretation of the textile artists work. You can
use any materials and techniques. Use any spare material or resources you have
at home or come into the textiles room and ask for the scrap fabric box.
Task 1 and Task 2 are compulsory.

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Year 8: History
Project Due in on: Marked by:

This Project should take a minimum of between 2 and 3 hours.
WALT: Examine how the rebellions that took place on the Trans-Atlantic Middle
Passage voyages
WILF:
Choose one rebellion to research and examine in detail.
Examine the conditions that led to the rebellion.
Illustrate the events of the rebellion.
Explain the consequences of the rebellion.
You need to choose one slave ship rebellion. You might want to consider one of the following:
a. Amistad Rebellion (1839)
b. Zong Massacre (1781)
c. Rebellion on the Slave Ship Meermin (1766)
d. Rebellion on the Slave Ship La Concorde (1789)
e. Rebellion on the Slave Ship Creole (1841)
Research your chosen rebellion. Collect information about the following aspects:
a. Background of the rebellion: Provide an overview of the slave ship and the conditions aboard.
b. Key figures and leaders involved in the rebellion: Identify the leaders or key individuals who
played significant roles during the rebellion.
c. Events of the rebellion: Describe the sequence of events leading to the rebellion, the methods
used by the enslaved individuals to revolt, and the outcomes of the rebellion.
d. Significance and impact: Analyse the impact of the rebellion on the abolitionist movement,
public opinion, and the fight against slavery.
How can you do your work?
Prepare a written report: You would begin with an introduction that provides context and
background information about the transatlantic slave trade. Present a detailed account of
the rebellion you selected. Analyse the significance and impact of the rebellion in relation
to the broader historical context. Conclude your report with a reflection on the legacy of
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the rebellion and its importance in understanding the resistance and struggles for freedom
during the era of slavery.
You could produce an illustrated map with annotations of the events, consider what, when,
where, why and how it was able to happen.
You could produce an in-depth storyboard; this would need to include drawings and detailed
explanations of the events that took place.
You could create any other creative way that you can think of to present the rebellion. You
could have a script that interviews the leaders, a stop-motive film or many more different
ideas.
Where can you research?

"Amistad Rebellion" - History.com. Available at: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/amistad
"The Zong Massacre" - BBC Bitesize. Available at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxsbcdm/articles/zj2g47h
"Slave Ship Rebellions" - Ducksters. Available at:
https://www.ducksters.com/history/us_1800s/slave_ship_rebellions.php
"The Creole Rebellion" - National Geographic. Available at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/nov7/the-creole-rebellion
"Slave Ship Mutinies" - Social Studies for Kids. Available at:
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/slaveshipmutinies.htm
Tips:
Do ensure your work is entirely your own – no copy and pasting!
Do be as creative as possible with your homework
Do vary the form you present your homework in throughout the year
Do present your work neatly.
Do use the full recommended time (2-3 hours).
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Year 8 - ICT
Project Due in on: 2nd October 2023 Marked by: 16th October 2023
WALT: Web Design.
WILF:
1) Understand the basics of web design and HTML.
2) Develop creativity and design skills.
3) Apply knowledge of colour, layout and typography to create a visually pleasing

webpage.
4) Enhance digital literacy by incorporating pictures.
5) Gain experience in organising and presenting information effectively.
In this creative homework project, you will embark on a web design adventure to
create your own webpage! You have the freedom to choose a topic or theme that
interests you and explore various creative opportunities to make your webpage
visually appealing and engaging. This project is expected to take between 2 and
3 hours to complete.
Steps:
1) Choose a Topic: Select a topic or theme for your webpage. It could be a
hobby, a favourite book, a dream travel destination, or anything else that
excites you.
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2) Plan Your Content: Write down the main sections and subtopics you want to
include on your webpage. Consider what information, images, and multimedia
elements will best represent your chosen topic.
3) Design and Layout: Use paper and pencil to sketch a rough layout of your
webpage. Think about where different elements, such as text, images, and
videos, will be placed. Experiment with different arrangements to find the
most visually appealing design.
4) Create Your Webpage: a) HTML Basics: Use a text editor (such as Notepad
or Notepad++) to write the HTML code for your webpage. Begin with the
basic structure of HTML, including the <html>, <head>, and <body> tags. b)
Add Content: Incorporate the sections and subtopics you planned earlier into
your HTML code. Use appropriate HTML tags (e.g., <h1>, <p>, <img>) to
structure and format your content. c) Enhance with Multimedia: Make your
webpage visually engaging by adding images, videos, or interactive elements.
Explore the <img> and <video> tags, and consider embedding external content
(e.g., YouTube videos or interactive widgets). d) Styling and Design: Use CSS
(Cascading Style Sheets) to apply colours, fonts, and layouts to your
webpage. Experiment with different styles and consider using CSS
frameworks like Bootstrap to make your design more dynamic.
5) Test and Refine: View your webpage in a web browser to see how it looks and
behaves. Make any necessary adjustments to ensure it functions correctly
and is visually appealing across different devices.
6) Present and Share: Once you are satisfied with your webpage, upload a copy
to Teams, your teacher will have shown you in a previous lesson how to.
Challenge:
1) Interactive Form: Create an interactive form on your webpage that allows

users to submit their information. Include fields such as name, email, and a
text area for comments. Use HTML form elements like <input>, <textarea>,
and <button>. Apply CSS to style the form and consider adding validation to
ensure required fields are filled.
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2) Slideshow or Image Carousel: Implement a slideshow or image carousel on
your webpage to showcase a series of images related to your chosen topic.
Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create an automatic or manual slideshow.
Add navigation buttons or indicators to allow users to control the slideshow
and view different images.
3) Responsive Design: Challenge yourself to make your webpage responsive,

meaning it adjusts and looks good on different screen sizes and devices. Use
media queries in your CSS code to apply different styles based on the
device's width. Experiment with breakpoints and consider rearranging or
resizing elements to ensure a pleasant user experience across various
devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Top Tips:
1) Basic HTML Structure:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My Webpage</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to My Webpage!</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph of text.</p>
</body>
</html>
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2) Adding an Image: <img src="image.jpg" alt="Description of the image">
3) Creating a link <a href="https://www.example.com">Visit Example.com</a>
4) Adding a YouTube Video: <iframe width="560" height="315"
src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/video_id” frameborder="0"
allowfullscreen></iframe>
Note: Replace "video_id" with the actual ID of the YouTube video.

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Year 8: English Autumn
(Part 1)
Project Due in on: 9th October 2023 Marked by: 30th October 2023
This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours. (There is also a suggested
extension task should you wish to challenge yourself.)
WALT: Create a character profile (for the novel you are studying in class) of at
least one character who is an ‘outside’/is discriminated against.
WILF:
Understand the context of the novel.
Review examples of the stereotypes your character may fit into and explore
whether they get stereotyped.
Create a clear and detailed character profile that explores why your character
is considered different in the novel.

Create a character profile that explores the following:
The role of your chosen character within the novel.
How this character (s) reflects or challenges stereotypes at the time.
Context information of general stereotypes for the time/place your novel is set.
Relationships with other characters and how those other characters respond to
them.
Extension Task:
Create a superhero profile for your chosen character – turn something they are
judged into their greatest strength!
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Key Word: Stereotyping.
Stereotypes are over-generalisations about the characteristic of an entire
group usually based on physical traits or the place they are from. While
stereotypes have been popularly perceived as having negative connotations, they
can also have positive ones as well.

Choose one (or more) ‘outsider’ character (s) and create a clear character
profile for them.
You may create this profile as a:
Collage.
Poster.
Powerpoint.
Leaflet.
Facebook/Instagram page or series of TikToks.
Video report.
Top Tips:
Do Research into stereotypes and how these are presented in the time in which
your novel is set.
Do use specific information from the novel to develop your ideas.
Do speak to your teacher at LEAST a week before it is due if you are stuck.
Don’t copy and paste information.
Don’t copy an existing profile.
Don’t be rude! This is designed to help you understand the negative impact of
stereotyping/making someone an outsider.
Don’t prioritise presentation over content (write more than you can draw!).
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Year 8 - MFL French
Project Due in on: 16th October 2023 Marked by: 6th November 2023
WALT: Les célébrations religieuses en France.
WILF: Discover and investigate about different religious France celebrations.
You can choose from:
Noël en France.
Pâques en France.
Les jours fériés en France – bank holidays in France.
Les Rameaux.
Design a poster describing the French religious celebration (include at least 10

keywords in target language and photos/pictures to support your descriptions).
OR
Use word/powerpoint/publisher to describe the French religious celebration

(include at least 10 keywords in target language and photos/pictures to support
your descriptions).
OR
Create a video describing the French religious celebration (include at least 10

keywords in target language and photos/pictures to support your descriptions).
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Challenge – include a list/glossary of the most important words in both French
and English.
Your teacher will open an assignment folder where you can upload your work.
Alternatively, you can print/complete your work and bring it to your teacher.
You will find your teacher’s feedback of your work in assignments.
Top Tips
Do use the work in your books – workbooks – key vocabulary list.
Do be creative/colourful.
Do illustrate your writing with pictures/drawings.
Don’t use Google translate.
Don’t write in pencil.
Don’t use English words.
Your work will be given a grade as follows:

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Year 8 - MFL Spanish
Project Due in on: 16th October 2023 Marked by: 6th November 2023
WALT: Interesting festivals and celebrations in Spain.
WILF:
Discover and investigate about different festivals and celebrations.
You can choose from:
La Tomatina.
Los San Fermines.
Los Castellers.
La Feria de Abril.
Design a poster describing the Spanish celebration (include at least 10 keywords

in target language and photos/pictures to support your descriptions).
OR
Use word/powerpoint/publisher to describe the Spanish celebration (include at

least 10 keywords in target language and photos/pictures to support your
descriptions).
OR
Create a video describing the Spanish celebration (include at least 10 keywords

in target language and photos/pictures to support your descriptions).
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Challenge include a list/glossary of the most important words in both Spanish
and English.
Your teacher will open an assignment folder where you can upload your work.
Alternatively, you can print/complete your work and bring it to your teacher.
You will find your teacher’s feedback of your work in assignments.
Top Tips:
Do use the work in your books – workbooks – key vocabulary list.
Do be creative/colourful.
Do illustrate your writing with pictures/drawings.
Don’t use Google translate.
Don’t write in pencil.
Don’t use English.

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Year 8 - RE
Project Due in on: Friday 20th October 2023 Marked by: 13th November 2023
WALT: Research important figures from the Jewish Scriptures.
WILF:
You are able to retell the life of an important Jewish figure.
You are able to identify important quotes that they said.
You are able to explain why they are an important figure in Judaism.
You are able to explore how they influence Jewish people today.

Firstly, you must choose one figure from the following list to research:
Jeremiah, Isaiah, Esther, Ruth or Job.
Your work should be presented in the form of a creative project. As part of
your project you will need to produce the following:
Task 1: Create one of the following detailed resources showing your knowledge
and understanding.
1) A Poster.
2) A vlog or ‘influencer’ style video.
Task 2: Create one of the following resources reflecting your new knowledge
and understanding:
1) A piece of artwork.
2) A piece of poetry/rap.
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Use these headings to help you produce your project:
Who was your important Jewish figure?
What happened during their life?
What did they say?
Why are they important?
How does that figure influence Jewish people today?
What could be the weaknesses or disadvantages to what they did in their life?
How can we follow their example in St Edmund’s Catholic School?
References to help you:
Topic: Reference:
Jewish https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/4058906/jewish/21-Jewish-
Figures: Prophets-Everyone-Should-Know.htm
Jeremiah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lhs8jiS--Y
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Jeremiah/275146#:~:text=Jeremiah
%20was%20well%20known%20for,trust%20God%20in%20national%20affairs.
https://www.pursuegodkids.org/jeremiah/
Isaiah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hZA0f0RH8
https://www.pursuegodkids.org/isaiah/
https://kids.kiddle.co/Isaiah
Esther https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaS_ePAjCvk
https://www.creativebiblestudy.com/Esther-Bible-story.html
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/6-powerful-life-lessons-from-the-book-
of-esther.html
Ruth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irThVpdeSXk
https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Ruth/604019#:~:text=In%20the%20B
ible%2C%20Ruth%20is,of%20the%20Israelite%20king%20David.
https://kidscorner.net/bible-stories/the-story-of-ruth
Job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-WZvqkatyM
https://www.biblefunforkids.com/2014/04/job.html
https://kids.kiddle.co/Book_of_Job
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Top Tips:
Complete your project in your own words, using words and key terms that you
understand. If you do not fully understand a key term then you need to find out
what it means.
Complete detailed and accurate research for your topic before you create your
resources.
Make your work engaging- include headings, images, tables, speech bubbles.
If you are creating a video then make sure that you have scripted, rehearsed
and edited your work before completing.
Use the word ‘because’. This will allow you to explain the meaning of the
different beliefs and ideas.
Refer to specific real-life examples of beliefs and actions to show clear
understanding.
When using quotes, make sure you say where the quote has come from. E.g.
Bible, CCC.
When including quotes in your project you should also take time to explain the
meaning. E.g. This means that…
Finally, if you are submitting homework electronically it must be uploaded using
the assignments function on Microsoft Teams only.

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Year 8 – Drama
Project Due in on: 13th November 2023 Marked by: 27th November 2023
WALT: Develop your understanding of Melodrama.
WILF:
You show an understanding of the main techniques found within a Melodrama
performance.
You show an understanding of the stock characters found within a Melodrama
performance.
Your project is imaginative, creative and well-presented.

You will need to work individually, or in small groups (maximum 5), to create a
performance in the style of a Melodrama. You are currently learning about
Melodrama in lessons so this project is designed to complement this. Your
project should be creative and imaginative. Remember this is a DRAMA project!

Your project can be completed in the form of either:
A script – this could be presented in written form, or alternatively you could
record your script being performed as a radio-play.
A recorded performance of a Melodrama– this should be pre-recorded and
brought in on either a USB or DVD so that it can be easily watched by your
teacher. Your performance could be presented in a range of different ways for
example: live action, animation or by using puppets.
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You must include the following stock characters:
-Hero.
-Villain.
-Damsel in Distress.
-Wise Old Man/Woman.
-Comic Sidekick.
Here is a typical Melodrama storyline. You do not have to follow this exactly; it
would be brilliant if you could add in some of your own ideas too:
-The Hero and the Damsel in Distress are in love.
-The Villain, along with his Comic Sidekick, plots to capture the Damsel in
Distress.
-The Villain captures the Damsel in Distress and ties her to a train line.
-The Hero realises the Damsel in Distress has been captured and goes to the
Wise Old Man/Woman for advice on how to save her.
-The Hero and the Villain fight for the honour of the Damsel in Distress. The
Hero Wins!
-The Hero and the Damsel in Distress live happily ever after!
A Script:
You will need to carry out some research into what a typical Melodrama plot
might look like. When writing your script think carefully about:
1. The storyline – What typically happens in a Melodrama performance?
2. The characters – Who are the stereotypical or stock characters found in
Melodrama?
3. The language used within a Melodrama script.
4. Including stage directions to make it clear how your Pantomime should be
performed.
5. How your script is structured.
6. Your script needs to have a clear start, middle and end and it must be a
complete story. Remember that good always wins over evil at the end!
Remember that you could present your script in written form, as a radio-play.
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Think carefully about how you present your work. Using IT will make your
work look much neater and more professional.
A recorded performance of a Melodrama:

Create your own version of a Melodrama and work in a group to perform it:
Think carefully about:
1. The storyline – what typically happens in a Melodrama performance?
2. The characters – who are the stereotypical or stock characters found in
Melodrama?
3. The language used within a Melodrama performance.
4. Make sure you use over-exaggerated movement and voice.
5. What props, costumes and setting you will use for your Melodrama
performance.
6. How you will record your performance – could you use puppets, animation, or
do you want to perform in it yourself?
7. How you will record your performance. Remember, if you don’t have access
to a camera, you can arrange to film your performance at school, just speak
to your teacher.
Make sure your work is not copied from any other source – it should be your
own.
Top Tips:
Do make sure you include all of the stock characters in your Melodrama plot.
Do stick to the typical Melodrama plot.
Do remember that if you are working in a group, the length of your homework
should reflect the number of people you are working with.
Do try to use costumes and props if doing a performance of a Melodrama.
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Don’t copy scripts from the internet – it should be your own work.
Don’t leave your homework until the last minute, as if you want your teacher to
film your performance it needs to be arranged in advance.

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Year 8 – Science
Project Due in on: 20th November 2023 Marked by: 4th December 2023
WALT: investigate our fascinating Universe and its effect on me!
WILF:
State ten amazing facts about our universe.
Describe your favourite fact in detail including how it affects the past, present
or future? You must use key scientific ideas & keywords but no cut and paste.
Explain the impact that your most interesting fact has upon society. How does it
affect your own life – be specific?
Link scientific jobs to the fact you find most interesting. Also reference your
sources.
How you could do your work?
Option 1: Write a booklet on facts about the universe that fascinate you. You
must: include your list of 10 facts, discuss your favourite fact IN DETAIL and
explain why it is important to you (be specific), and link your fact to scientific
jobs. You must include references.
Option 2: Design a comic strip or storyboard on facts about the universe that
fascinate you. You must: include your list of 10 facts, discuss your favourite fact
IN DETAIL and explain why it is important to you (be specific), and link your
fact to scientific jobs. You must include references.
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Option 3: Using ICT to produce a presentation with animations on facts about
the universe that fascinate you. You must: include your list of 10 facts, discuss
your favourite fact IN DETAIL and explain why it is important to you (be
specific), and link your fact to scientific jobs. You must include references.
Step 1: Research for your fascinating facts – use a variety of sources including
books and the internet (make them different to other peoples)
Step 2: List your 10 most fascinating facts and pick your best one – think about
why you like it and what impact it has on your own life.
Step 3: Decide how to present your project – if you use powerpoint it needs to
be unique. Remember this project should show 3 hours work.
Step 4: Write up your project and make sure you have used your own ideas and
words throughout but also include references for your sources of information

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Year 8 – English (Part 2)
Project Due in on: 27th November 2023 Marked by: 11th December 2023
This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours (There is also a suggested
extension task should you wish to challenge yourself.)
WALT:
Analyse a poem that focuses on a specific culture (Island Man – Grace
Nichols).
Produce a PEAL/PETAL that thoroughly explores the meaning and message of
the poem.
Respond creatively in a form of your choice.
Discover and demonstrate relevant connections to other sources through the
way you produce your response (art, news, fiction, own experiences, music and
technology).
WILF:
Clear understanding of the language and techniques used by the poet to present
their ideas.
A thoughtful exploration of the key themes and ideas from the poem.
Imaginative personal response with clear links to the poem.

Read the poem carefully several times (using the prompts provided to help guide
your reading.)
Highlight the words that you feel best explore what is happening and how the
poet is feeling.
Create an overview of the main themes and images from the poem. This should
be presented as both a PEAL/PETAL and then something more creative.
Research other sources that you think address/discuss the same issues and
themes from the poem.
Present your work in the style of your choice! (Presentation, video, comic strip,
mood board etc).
Extension: Write your own poem in the style of an Island Man culture where you
are dreaming of another place.
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1. Written analysis of the poem followed by a written summary of the poem, as
well as research around the main themes shown in the poem.
2. Mood board/ collage with images that link to the poems main themes and
ideas.
3. A video presentation of your ideas, explaining clearly what you discovered
during this project. (Alternatively, you can present this to your teacher if you
do not have access to video equipment.)

1. Read the poem several times, highlighting or underlining the keywords.
Consider the following:
Which language is positive and which is negative?
What images do these words create?
How does it make you feel? How do you think the poet feels and why?
What would you say is the message of the poem?
What techniques (metaphor, semantic field etc) have been used to help convey
the message?
2. Research and look up key poetic techniques. Identify which of these have
been used in the poem and why this might be.
3. Think of other things you have seen or heard which also address these
themes and ideas. It could include music, images, adverts, TV, film, the news,
books and poems and personal experience.
4. Collate all your research together in the form you think is most effective
from the choices given earlier with an accompanying PEAL/PETAL paragraph.
Top Tips
Do use the internet (such as BBC Bitesize) to help with your research and
understanding of the poem.
Do identify as many poetic techniques that you can (extended
metaphor/sibilance/assonance/semantic field).
Do research content to help with analysis.
Do print off the poem and annotate it.
Do read the poem carefully for a second interpretation.
Do speak to your teacher at LEAST a week before it is due if you are stuck.
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Don’t use Wikipedia for your information.
Don’t copy and paste information.
Don’t just label techniques, explain why they have been used.

You will be marked on your imagination, creativity and depth of understanding of
the poem.
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ISLAND MAN
Morning
And Island man wakes up
To the sound of blue surf
In his head
The steady breaking and wombing
Wild seabirds
And fisherman pulling out to sea
The sun surfacing defiantly
From the east
Of his small emerald island
He always comes back groggily groggily
Comes back to sands
Of a grey metallic soar
To surge of wheels
To dull North Circular roar
Muffling muffling
His crumpled pillow waves
Island man heaves himself
Another London day
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Year 8 – Art
“Animals In Art”
Project Due in on: 4th December 2023 Marked by: WEDS 3rd January 2024
WALT: Produce a piece of artwork based on any animal.
WILF: Is that you have used your imagination and creativity to produce an
amazing animal creation using any art material in 2D or 3D form.
Currently in lessons you are learning about “Animals In Art”. An important part
of Art is to take inspiration from other artists and artwork. For this homework
you are to produce any animal you wish in any art material. It could be a 2D or
3D piece and it can be any size.
You could work on your own, in a pair, or in a small group.
You can produce your homework using the following format:

Drawing, painting, mix media, colour pencils, ink, biro (any art material and any
size).
You could produce a time lap video of how you made the work.
You could produce a cushion, decorated mug or plate, make a sculpture or mask.
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Year 8: Geography
Project Due in on: 11th December 2023 Marked by: 8th January 2024
WALT: Design a sustainable community.
WILF:
Identify the basic features of a sustainable community.
Explain how your community is sustainable.
Refer to the named sustainable communities, such as Bedzed.
Find out why such communities are needed.
Identify key features of such communities.
Produce a powerpoint that shows the thinking behind your design.
Produce an A3 poster with your community design.
Design a model of your community labelling its key features.
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How will you generate electricity?
How will water be consumed? Transport? Green Spaces? Services?
Top Tips:
Do reference your pictures, images, maps, diagrams and data.
Do include a labelled map where appropriate.
Don’t copy and paste any information from a website.
Don’t forget to proof read your work.

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I can do all things with the help of God who strengthens me”

At St Edmund’s the aim of our Independent Homework Projects are to:

• consolidate, support or extend what pupils are learning in the classroom.

What are Independent Homework Projects?

How will the IHP’s be marked?

What will happen if the IHP is not completed?

Support in completing IHP’s

The Maths Department will issue homework weekly.

Additional Learning Tasks

WALT = We are learning to.

WILF = What I’m looking for.

Autumn Term 2023-2024

Autumn Term 1 Subject Hand in Date Marked by Date Department

4th September 2023 PE 20th November 27th November WEDNESDAY

Autumn Term 2 Subject Hand in Date Marked by Date Department

*Students complete the subject they are currently studying.

Mathematics homework will be set each week.

We use the website www.sparxmaths.uk for homework.

How to use Sparx Maths

This Project should take between 2 hours+

BASIC- Complete 2 Hours of Extra Curricular clubs.

ADVANCED- Complete 7 hours of Extra Curricular clubs.

What you have to do:

Performance - take part in a coaching club that targets skill development.

Recreational - take part in a club for relaxation or fun.

Monitor/Assessor - come along to a club, listen to the coaching points, then

Signposts to help you complete the task:

What not to do:

Don’t forget to sign the register.

Don’t forget to speak to a member of the PE department if you cannot

How your work will be assessed.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to sign your full name into the Club

This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours.

What you have to do:

Make a booklet including writing, pictures and maps.

Make an information poster for display in the classroom.

Your task is to make the information more accessible to young people.

How your work will be assessed.

Your work will be given a grade as follows.

This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours.

WALT: Identify Health and Safety Symbols on products.

What you have to do:

What do these symbols mean?

How your work will be assessed.

This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours.

WALT: To investigate international cuisines.

What you have to do

How you can do your work?

The project can be completed by hand or word processed and creativity

Signposts to help you complete the task.

How your work will be assessed.

This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours.

WALT: Understand paper engineering and gain inspiration from professional

What you have to do:

How you can do your work?

How your work will be assessed.

This Project should take between 2 and 3 hours.

What you have to do: