A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 7
It has been lovely to welcome Year 7 back to school refreshed after their half term break. We started the week with an assembly led by Ms Moore and the anti-bullying ambassadors to mark “Anti-Bullying Week.”We have followed this up during tutor time, looking at the focus for the week “Choose Respect.”We considered how to help someone experiencing bullying behaviour, as well as where and who to go to for support. This half term we look forward to Year 7 students achieving even more Epraise points. They have had an excel- lent start to the year and we encourage students to continue to work hard, show their enthusiasm in lessons and during extra-curricular activities. Students will soon start to be able to exchange their points for items from the Epraise shop. Next week PE clubs and activities will resume, please note due to cross country trials football training will be on Tuesday after school next week. The cross country trials will take place after school on Monday for the school team who will take part in the Richmond Schools Cross Country event on Friday 22 November in Bushy Park. Year 7 pupils will need to be able to run 2.5km. 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. We will be marking Remembrance day on Monday next week. During tutor time we will read and reflect on some thought provoking poems, using our thoughts and feelings about these to create a school display. 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 depres- sion, chronic pain and PTSD. See The Poppy Appeal for more information. Thank you for all the generous donations for Pink Day, supporting Breast Cancer charities, we have kept the link on ParentPay open until the start of next week if you would still like to contribute towards this great cause.
MRS BASHFORD-HYNES, HEAD OF YEAR 7
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ - Michelle Magorian
During WW2, a young boy called William Beech is sent to stay in the coun- tryside 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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