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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