A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 11
Today Year 11 students were lucky enough to attend the GCSE Science LIVE! event at the Apollo Theatre in Victoria. Pupils took the train into London excitedly discussing the day ahead. At the event the Chief Examiner spoke to them about exam preparation, revision techniques, the structure of papers and the skills you need to succeed. They also saw five scientists on stage, Professor Robert Winston (Medical Doctor specialising in human fertility), Professor Andrea Sella (Professor specialising in chemical processes), Professor Jim Al-Khalili (Professor of theoretical physics), Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (Lecturer specialising in Space) and Dr Hannah Critchloiw (specialising Cellular and molecular neuroscience). It was a thrilling day which we hope will inspire many of them to consider a STEM subject at A-Level. This evening our annual Carol Concert is taking place at St Augustine’s in Whitton from 5pm where our choir members will perform. I do hope to see many parents and pupils attending in support of their peers. Next week Waldegrave will continue season celebrations with our Christmas Jumper Day on Tuesday. We are asking students to wear their brightest, funniest, craziest Christmas jumpers, and support Save the Children charity by donating £1 to help children in some of the toughest places have a better future. Students must wear their normal uniform but may wear a Christmas themed jumper - please borrow one from a friend/sibling or find one in a charity shop, or make this an opportunity to get creative by taking an old (plain) jumper and give it some Christmas magic by adding some decorations or tinsel for an extra bit of bling! Donations can be made on ParentPay. On Wednesday the fun continues as we will share our Christmas lunch in the canteen. Finally, the Winter Festival performance takes place on Friday 13 at 7pm in the School Hall. You can buy tickets to the Winter Festival here for £5 each. Have a lovely weekend!
MRS ROOK, HEAD OF YEAR 11
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Song of Achilles’ - Madeline Miller A retelling of the Trojan War of ancient Greece, following Achilles - a Greek demigod - and Patroclus. When Achilles is forced by his father to train as a soldier, he demands that Patroclus join him as his companion. Over the years, the boys find themselves sharing a deep connection and are able to openly share their love due to the secluded nature of the mountain where they train. However, as they return to civilisation, Achilles’ father is adamant that he find a wife. Soon the Trojan War demands the aid of Achilles to lead them to victory where he finds himself reuniting with Patroclus at camp. This book beautifully explores the complexity of unconservative romance through the heartbreaking manner of a Greek tragedy. - 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 11 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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