A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 10
We are now in our final week before the half term break. This week Year 10 had an assembly led by Ms Rook all about the invention of IVF, including the pioneers behind it. The focus of the assembly was to always persevere despite the challenges that you might face. The assembly also focused on, Jean Purdy, a woman who was instrumental in the pioneering of IVF but who was never recognised for her work until after her death. Hopefully Year 10 found this assembly both informative as well as inspirational. Last week we had 8 Year 10 students who spoke in front of the Year 9 assembly as part of the Jack Petchey Speak out challenge, which encourages young people in public speaking and using their voic- es for good. Well done to them all for taking part, they were absolutely fantastic and real role models for the Year 9 students. Congratulations to Coco B, Pea R and Isabelle E for getting through to the final as well as to Ady YYN who was runner up. A reminder that the Monday after half term will be an INSET day, so no students should be in school. Students should also ensure that all fake eyelashes and fake nails are removed before their return to school.
I hope that you and your family have a very restful and enjoyable half term break.
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 10
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopian future, the capital holds annual games where one boy and one girl (aged 12-18) from each of the 12 districts is chosen to fight to the death in an arena. The games are televised and shown across the country as a reminder to the labourers in the district that they are powerless against the capital. When Katniss’ sister has her name called during the annual reaping, Katniss volunteers to take her place as a daring act of sacrifice. The contrast between the glamour of the capital and the harsh conditions of the districts is an eye opening com- mentary on the dangers of political corruption and capitalism.
- Isla S, Year 11
Please contact us with any queries or problems you may have. To get in touch with a member of staff from your child’s year group, you can: Send an email to KS4@waldegravesch.org Or you can contact the school via phone by calling: 02088943244 WALDEGRAVE SCHOOL Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH HOW TO CONTACT YEAR 10 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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