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WEEKLY BULLETIN
8 NOVEMBER 2024
ENJOY - ACHIEVE - EMPOWER
HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE
KEY SCHOOL DATES
I hope that everyone enjoyed the extended half term break and that this provided time to catch up with loved ones, particularly for those families celebrating Diwali. Students have certainly returned to school full of energy. Although it has been a shorter week for the majority of the school,
Non-Fiction November Armistice Day - 11 November Anti-Bullying Week - 11-15 November HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS Cross Country trials - 11 November, after school Year 12 Waldegrave MBA Day - 13 November Year 7&8 - Ultimate Frisbee Indoor National Championships - 16 November
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
our Year 11 have been in since Monday for their mock exams. This provided a calm environment for them to settle into the routine of exams which they greatly appreciated. The students have approached the exams with great maturity and calm. Yesterday our Year 12 Psychology students attended a conference in London and had the opportunity to learn about various research including dementia and the musical brain, the work of a forensic psychologist and how to engineer an extreme emotion. On Monday we will be marking Armistice Day in school with a reflective tutor time activity and holding a minute’s silence at 11am. Students can buy poppies to support the Royal British Legion’s work to support members of the armed forces. We are now entering the darker months of the year and with that in mind I would like to remind students to ensure that they are making arrangements to travel home safely. We would encourage students to walk in groups, if they are travelling alone they should not be using headphones or earbuds so they can be aware of their surroundings.
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Concerns about the impact on the wellbeing of teenagers has prompted Australia to propose a world first ban on social media for under 16s. Faced by constantly changing technology, parents need to be empowered to understand the risks for children and how to best support them. We have arranged for the Breck Foundation to run a parent webinar about online safety on Monday 18 November, 6pm. Zoom link is here. Meeting ID: 812 3132 2504 Passcode: 011073 National Stress Awareness Day (1 Nov) coincided with half-term and when students in Key Stage 3 are taking part in our annual Readathon. Last year, I highlighted the power of reading for stress relief and thought it timely to return to this idea. Research has shown that reading is many times more effective at reducing stress than listening to music, going for a walk or having a cup of tea! Just 6 minutes of reading is proven to decrease stress levels by 60%, resulting in a slower heartbeat, reduced muscle tension, and an altered state of mind. More information here.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 10
I hope that Year 10 had a lovely relaxing half term holiday and have come back to school feeling refreshed. Before the half term holidays, Year 10 were lucky to see an in-school performance of ‘An Inspector Calls’ from the Globe Players, which was really enjoyable. Year 10 also accomplished their English speaking and listening exam at school which was a great achievement and something that hopefully students feel positive about completing. Congratulations to 10PGU for coming top of the Year 10 epraise leaderboard. They are closely followed by 10PGO. Well done! Next week PE clubs and activities will resume, with trials for our cross country team taking place after school on Monday. This team will take part in the Richmond Schools Cross Country event on Friday 22 November in Bushy Park. Year 10 pupils will need to be able to run 4.5km. As we move towards the darker months please discuss with your child if they are attending after school clubs and ensure they are making their way home, on these darker afternoons, safely. Pupils in Year 9 and 10 have been invited to apply for the opportunity to take part in a free Art History course across the next two terms. The course will take place during term time on Sundays at The Courtauld Institute, Somerset House and teach pupils about art through history, as well as new skills in a dynamic and exciting learning environment. Successful completion of this free course will result in the achievement of a Higher Project Qualification or a Foundation Project Qualification with Pearson Edexcel (equivalent to half a GCSE). Please see poster on page 4 of the newsletter for more information and links. Remembrance Day is coming up on Monday. Poppies will be available at reception to purchase up to (and including) Monday 11 November. Funds raised by buying a poppy go to charity to help support members of the armed forces overcome issues such as depression, chronic pain and PTSD. See The Poppy Appeal for more information. Have a lovely weekend.
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 10
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.
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PRIORITY plural noun: priorities
NOUN: the fact of being regarded or treated as more important than others
Who would use this word? Politicians, lawyers, councillors, doctors and authors. Examples: “The safety of the country takes priority over any other matter.” “Pioneering new forms of surgery should be a priority for the NHS.”
SYNONYMS: precedence, preference, pre-eminence, predominance, primacy, the lead, weighting, greater importance
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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