A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 8
I am very excited to be taking over the new role of Head of Year 8 as Mrs Mortimer is going on maternity leave. I have been lucky enough to work with some of the forms in the past through my teaching of History and English. I am looking forward to seeing the growth and progression of the Year 8s throughout the year! Last Friday was BBC’s Children in Need Day. Students and staff got into the spirit by taking part in our non-uniform fundraiser event to raise money for this very worthy cause. It was such a delight seeing everyone’s enthusiasm towards this event, many students and staff looked ‘spotacular’ as they wore spots in line with this year’s theme. Some forms even went the extra mile by hosting mini cake sales within tutor time! This day was a great way to raise money and it proved a huge success as we can reveal the current amount raised at the time of writing is an incredible £1413! Thank you to everyone who took part in the event and made donations - this wouldn’t have been possible without your support. Our JustGiving donations page will remain open and can be viewed here. This week I was lucky enough to see a number of our Year 8s participating in the Annie showcase. What a brilliant spectacle it was. I saw our students acting, dancing, singing and doing an incredible job. The effort and commitment they put into the show does not go unnoticed. I hope you were able to see the event, I know you would’ve been impressed as I was. In preparation for the Year 8 Bake Off there have been some tastings provided by 8PWA, 8EMU and 8EFR. From what I know about the baking skills of the students at Waldegrave, the competition will be fierce. The Bake Off event will be taking place on Monday 27 November. This will be one of the first chances Year 8 gets to contribute to the yearly House Cup Competition. With last year’s winners being Seacole, I know they will be looking to defend their title. I look forward to announcing the winners in next week’s bulletin! At the moment the leaderboard has 8EMU in the lead with 8EFR and 8SGZ close behind. I am often checking student epraise points and I am glad that so many students in Year 8 are receiving such positive feedback from their subject teachers.
MR SWEENEY, HEAD OF YEAR 8
SPORTS FIXTURES
Fixture
Result
Date
21.11.23
Year 9 Netball Tournament
3RD PLACE
22.11.23
U16 Basketball Tournament
2ND PLACE
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Impossible Creatures - Katherine Rundell
If you enjoy Katherine Rundell’s The Wolf Wilder , then I highly recommend her newest book. A gripping fantasy novel, Rundell takes readers into the magical Archipelago, where mythical creatures exist but are under threat. Two children discover their hidden talents and their bravery is tested as they quest to save the source of the magic, on which all the creatures depend.
~ Recommended by Mrs Nowicki, English teacher
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