A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 8
We are well and truly back into the swing of things as the half term break feels like quite the distant memory. This week I have enjoyed visiting Year 8 students in lessons, it is always so lovely to see their enthusiasm and high standard of work. It is not long now until the Waldegrave production of The Return hits the stage next week. We know that the Music, Art and Drama department have been working tirelessly with the students involved, clocking many hours of rehearsals so far, holding frequent after school sessions and creating scenes and props. A big well done to all students that are involved with this show - we cannot wait to see it! This week’s engaging assembly, led by Ms Lane and our Anti Bullying Ambassadors, was about UK Disability History Month. This is an annual awareness event focusing on the history of the struggle for equality and hu- man rights. The topic followed on directly from Anti-Bullying Week and was thought provoking and insightful. Our top three epraise forms this week are as follows - 8PUN with points 900, 8STR with 856 points, 8FLE with 782 points, a huge well-done to those individuals who have achieved epraise - keep up the great work! A spe- cial mention must go to Marhyarta K from 8PIR who has a achieved a staggering 86 epraise points to date, she is leading with this total across all of the year groups - which is fantastic! Today the Richmond Schools Cross Country Championships took place at Bushy Park. We are incredibly proud of the Year 8 pupils who represented the school, running in a 2.5km race against their peers from schools across Richmond Borough. We look forward to finding out how they got on next week. Please note Monday is an INSET day, with students not expected to attend school. Pupils involved in the pro- duction will still need to come in for their dress rehearsal - we wish them all the best with their final rehearsals.
Thank you for all your support and here’s to another busy week at Waldegrave for our wonderful Year 8s!
MRS LYDDON, HEAD OF YEAR 8
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ - Michelle Magorian
During WW2, a young boy called William Beech is sent to stay in the countryside with old Mr Tom. Tom discovers bruises on William and realises he was being mistreated by his mother back in London. As the war continues, William’s mother demands that he comes home and leaves his new life in the countryside. This story explores the powers of friendship and the importance of fighting for the people you love.
- Isla S, Y11
MS O’BRIEN, HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC WALDEGRAVE RECRUITMENT We are currently recruiting for Exam Invigilators to assist with the conduct and supervision of the School’s public examinations. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Shelli Fong, Exams Officer, for an application form.
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