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WEEKLY BULLETIN
22 NOVEMBER 2024
ENJOY - ACHIEVE - EMPOWER
HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE
KEY SCHOOL DATES
This Wednesday eight of our pupils took part in the annual Twickenham Rotary Club Young Chef competition. The contestants created a delectable two-course menu for the judges. Congratulations to Kenza J, 10ERU who took first place, Mila L, 10SPI in second and Alishba B and Honor D, both 10STH,
Year 11 Ensemble Day - 26 November School Production - 26 - 29 November Year 12 & 13 - Art & Photography Trip,
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
Cornwall - 26 - 29 November Carol Singing at Fenwicks - 12.30-3.30pm - 29 November
who came joint third. Our thanks go once again to the Twickenham Upon Thames Rotary Club for organising this event. Kenza and Mila will now go forward to compete in the regional final due to take place in February. Well done to all the competitors and good luck for the next round. I am delighted to invite parents and pupils to our whole school production, The Return, taking place after school Tuesday to Thursday next week. Pupils from Years 7 to Year 12 have come together throughout the Autumn Term to design the fantastic poster, the set, stage manage the show and, of course, learnt character and acting skills to bring the work to life. It is a fantastic production and they have worked really hard so I hope to see many of you attending next week to support the show. Our Sixth Form Arts Students will be heading to Cornwall on Tuesday for their residential trip. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to engage with the rich artistic heritage of St Ives and immerse themselves in a dramatic landscape to inspire their creativity. We hope this collaborative experience builds their confidence and they come back with new ideas for their portfolios and coursework. A reminder that on Monday 25 November, the school is closed to students due to a staff training day.
HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS
UK Disability History Month - 16 November - 16 December White Ribbon Day - 25 November World AIDS Day - 1 December
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~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Thank you to those parents who attended the Breck Foundation webinar on Monday evening. If you were unable to attend, there is a recording of the event available via this link. The passcode is %jS6cZ6! Looking forward to next week, we will be starting our annual focus on the UN’s global campaign 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Violence. This global campaign runs every year from the 25th November (Inter- national Day to End Violence Against Women) till the 10th December (Human Rights Day). It aims to highlight the high incidence of violence aimed at women and girls and to encourage everyone to take some responsibility for stopping it. Part of this is the White Ribbon Campaign, which encourages men to make a pledge never to commit, excuse, or keep silent about violence against women. You can find out more about the campaigns via these links UN 16 Days of Activism and White Ribbon Campaign. If you or your child have been affected by any of these concerns, please see a list of available support.
A little help goes a long way... See page 6 to read about our Christmas Tree Fundraiser CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT
A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 11
This week we held the final mock exams for Art students over Tuesday and Wednesday and the standard of work produced was really astounding. It was evident that all the students had put in a lot of preparation and were demonstrating some incredible skills. For the rest of the year group students were back in lessons and on their usual timetables. There were two assemblies this week, one held by myself that aimed to promote the skill of work-life balance. We gave some practical tips to students on how to relieve stress and anxiety with pictures of our very own staff taking part in their favourite leisure activities. The second assembly, run by Ms Lane and members of the student parliament, covered disability awareness and some of the barriers to equality that still exist in our society. On Monday there was a KS4 netball match, see the sports fixtures section over leaf for results. Sophie JC in 11PCL represented the year group on Wednesday in the Rotary chef competition. She competed alongside some Year 10 students to design and cook up a healthy two-course menu. Professional chef Tom Rowlandson from Acena restaurant, members of the Twickenham Upon Thames Rotary club and the Mayor of Richmond came in to judge their skills. Kenza J took the top place and will be joined by fellow Year 10 student Mila L, who came in second, at the regional stage in February. On Thursday all students were offered the flu vaccine via a nasal spray which will hopefully help them dodge some of the worst winter viruses. This should keep students in school, learning and boosting their chances of top exam grades in the summer.
MRS ROOK, HEAD OF YEAR 11
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Agathas’ - Kathleen Glasgow & Liz Lawson
A dramatic and intriguing detective thriller, The Agathas focuses on two girls; Alice Ogilvie, an amateur (but stubborn) detective and Iris Addams, a super-smart girl with plenty of trouble on her mind. They’re pulled together suddenly when one of their town’s most popular girls, Brooke Donovan, disappears one stormy night after a party- and it seems that everyone is chasing after the wrong guy. With the police being as lazy as possible and missing some real big clues, it’s time for them to spring into their first case! Really good for anyone who loves an absolutely thrilling modern mystery.
- Isabelle H, Year 11
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.
WORD OF THE WEEK
NOUN: the available facts or information indicating truth or validity VERB: be or show evidence of It comes from Latin - evidentia (obvious to the eye or mind) Who would use this word? Lawyer, politician, scientist, judge, police officer Examples: “Without evidence, they can’t bring a charge.”“The study finds little evidence of discrimination.” “The quality of the bracelet is evidenced by the workmanship” SYNONYMS: proof, confirmation, verification, authentication, documentation, statement, claim EVIDENCE
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
14.11.24
Year 7/8 Football vs Hampton High
Won 6-0
18.11.24
Year 10/11 Netball v Orleans Park
Won 15-10
19.11.24
Year 8/9 Basketball v SRR
Won 38-12
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 The Return is about how we value human life, asking how much are you worth? We hope to see a large audience of parents and students attending next week supporting their peers across the school. Scan the QR code on the poster overleaf or follow this link to buy tickets. SCHOOL PRODUCTION We are delighted to invite parents and pupils to our whole school production THE RETURN on 26, 27 and 28 November in The Studio Theatre. This is the culmination of the students’ hard work, with pupils from Years 7-12 working together throughout the Autumn Term to design the poster, the set, stage manage the show and, of course, learnt character and acting skills to bring the work to life. Last week our Year 7/8 football team demonstrated an excellent performance, beating Hampton High 6-0. This win means they have qualified for the Borough Final against Grey Court. Good luck to the team! Despite playing away this week, our Year 10/11 Netball team played a fantastic match on Monday. Great goals from Aggie D and Anya S and brilliant interceptions from Alex A. A great team performance! Our Year 8/9 Basketball Team won their first league match against Sr Richard Reynolds this week with an impressive score of 38 goals to 12. It was a great team performance with some very impressive attacking and defensive play.
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