This weekly bulletin contains the latest news updates across Year 9.
EEKLY W B ULLETIN 2 FEBRUARY 2024
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
KEY SCHOOL DATES
Year 9 Options Evening - 5pm 6 February A Level MFL Mock Speaking Exams - 6-8 February
This week was the deadline for our Year 13 students to submit their university applications. An immense amount of work goes into each and every one; students not only have to research a myriad of options before finalising their five choices but then have to draft their personal statements. A huge congratulations to them all.
Half Term - 12-16 February INSET Day - 19 February Back to School - 20 February
We are really excited to see how all their efforts translate into their destinations in September. However, the cycle continues and now our Year 12 students are beginning to think seriously about their next steps. Thank you to all the parents and carers who have attended our two information evenings, the first on general university applications and the second on Oxbridge. Our students have had the opportunity to stretch their talents this week. On Tuesday a group of our musicians from across all year groups took part in the ISSP Music Day at Hampton School. This was a fantastic opportunity for students to collaborate with talented, young musicians from a broad range of schools to rehearse and perform a concert in just one day. On Wednesday about 150 of our students in Years 9 and 10 took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge. It was clear that the students were really excited about having an opportunity to test their mathematical skills and apply their learning. This morning some of our Year 9 students gave a poetry recital in Year 8 assembly which was truly captivating. There were lots of trips for Sixth Form students this week. Our A Level Spanish students really enjoyed visiting the Cervantes Theatre to see their set text The House of Bernarda Alba performed; whilst our French students enjoyed a study day on Contemporary New Wave cinema at the BFI Southbank and our Photographers visited the National Portrait Gallery to see The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize exhibition.
HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS National Story Telling Week - 30 January - 6 February Children’s Mental Health Week - 5-11 February Safer Internet Day - 6 February
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~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
WALDEGRAVE PTA
A little help goes a long way … The next events to raise vital funds for the school are the Quiz Night on Friday 23 February and the Silent Auction at the end of March. We really need your help in making these events happen. Please do take a moment to look at the requests on the below links and if you could sign up for one of the events, it would really make a difference to the success of raising vital funds for the school which directly benefits the students. Thank you in advance for any help you can give. If you would like to volunteer at the Quiz Night please sign up here. If you are interested in helping out at the Silent Auction please sign up here.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 9
We are now heading into the final week of half term. This week many of our Year 9 and 10 students took part in the Intermediate Maths challenge which was a big success. It was great to see so many Year 9 students so determined to do well. Congratulations to Immy B, Jasmine G and Olivia W for representing the school at the Richmond Borough Cross Country event last Friday. This week we also had our Year 9 options assembly where Mr Sharp went through the options process with the students and how it worked. This hopefully has allowed students to start thinking seriously about the subjects that they might want to pursue next year. Next week on Wednesday 7 February we have the Year 9 options evening where all parents and guardians will be invited to attend to hear more about the options process. This will allow you to work with your child to ensure that they make the best choices for them. Well done to the Year 9 students who got through to the next round of the ‘poetry by heart’ competition which involved them performing their poems in the Year 8 assembly this morning. They all did an absolutely superb job and it was fantastic to see so many students being such great role models for the younger years. Well done to Lucy D, Coco B , Alexa M, Mia W, Helena M, Artemis G, Ishka P, Andrea T, Ady N, Amelia F, Charlotte H, Elina S and Audrey C. Students who go through to the next round will be in with a chance to perform at the Globe Theatre! At the moment 9EJO are in the lead for the most epraise points in the year group. In second place is 9SPI. Well done everyone. Well done to Simona in 9PFO for securing a distinction in her Grade 3 Music vocals examination! We are still focusing on uniform in tutor time at the moment and are conducting regular checks. Please ensure that all students have lanyards and that they only have one earring in each ear. No bracelets are allowed as well. Thank you in advance for your support.
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 9
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
25.01.24
U13 Outer Borough Cricket Finals
SECOND PLACE
31.01.24
Sixth Form Futsal Tournament
FOURTH PLACE
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The 1000 year old boy by Welford Ross
The 1000 year old boy is about Alfie Monk who is a thousand year old but his mother sadly passes away in a fire and he no longer finds the appeal in his long life. Therefore he sets out to find the answers to become an average teenager. I found it really interesting to hear about his experiences and how it shapes his personality.
~ Recommended by Neeka, Year 11 student
ISSP MUSIC DAY
Hampton School joined forces with Lady Eleanor Holles (LEH) to host the annual Independent State Schools Partnership (ISSP) Music Day, when over 130 musicians from seven local schools came together to enjoy a wonderful day of music making. A group of Music Students from Waldegrave joined students from Hampton High, Hollyfield School, Orleans Park School, Tolworth Girls’ School, Hampton School and Lady Eleanor Holles for a day of orchestral and choral workshops. In addition to the large choir and orchestra, the young musicians also enjoyed rehearsing in a range of ensembles including String, Woodwind and Brass.
After hours of rehearsals, the day culminated in an evening concert for family and friends.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING Next week it is Safer Internet Day, which is held annually in February. Safer Internet Day aims to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children and young people. This year’s theme is “Together for a better internet”. One of the key developments over the past decade has been in the sophistication and use of Artificial Intelligence. From online shopping to streaming platforms, or using the apps on our phones – AI is already changing how we live, learn, and work. Since it came on the scene late last year the newest version of ChatGPT has made a significant impact, with people excited about the possibilities that it may provide, but also sparking a lot of ethical concerns too.
To find out what teens need to know about ChatGP, take a listen to the podcasts below from The Webwise Youth Panel:
What do teens need to know about ChatGPT Part 1 What do teens need to know about ChatGPT Part 2
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 KS3@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 9 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, next week Cucina have organised a themed day on Thursday 8 February. Please see the menu to the right for a list of the various food options that will be made available to students at break and lunch.
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