Student Support: Year 8

Being in Year 8 at Rugby Free offers an exciting and pivotal time for students. At this stage, they are starting to feel more settled in their surroundings, allowing them to engage fully with both their academic subjects and the broader school community. This is where students can begin to excel across a variety of subjects and explore their growing interests with confidence.

Year 8 presents many opportunities for individual growth, not just in the classroom but also through extra-curricular activities and student leadership roles. Students are encouraged to join clubs, take part in sports, and participate in creative and leadership opportunities, fostering a well-rounded experience.

At RFSS, Year 8 is all about building confidence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility, while preparing for the exciting challenges ahead. It is a time where students lay strong foundations both academically and personally for future success.

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Meet the Head of Y8 – Ms  Woodward

Beth, the Head of Year 8 at Rugby Free, has only recently become a part of the RFSS community, joining in September 2024. She has high expectations of our students which sets them up to be prepared and form good habits. Beth has previously worked in a similar role in a school in Coventry where she has supported pupils across all 5 main school year groups but also as Head of PE so has a good understanding of all aspects of school performance and progress.

Beth is passionate about making a difference to our students lives by preparing them for adult life and her pastoral role enables her to support our students both academically and emotionally which allow them to work towards their future aspirations. Beth is a PE specialist, studying Sport & Exercise science at the University of Chester, so is highly involved in the wider school experience by running a number of sport enrichment clubs including Girls Rugby & Netball. Beth herself plays rugby for Kenilworth RFC who play in the National Championship 1 North League and also enjoys being outdoors hiking & paddleboarding. Beth says these activities help with her own mental health for which she is a huge advocate for physical activity contributing positively to the health & wellbeing of our students.