This weekly bulletin contains the latest news updates across Year 13.
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 13
I would like to start by congratulating all Year 13 students for successfully completing their UCAS applications. The vast majority of the students are planning to go to university in the Autumn and their applications have now been successfully submitted. The students who are opting for alternative pathways can arrange to see me if they need further support for their post-18 plans. Students now need to focus on their studies and the upcoming mock exams that are taking place when we come back from the half term break. Congratulations to Lily O for representing the school at the Richmond Borough Cross Country event last Friday. On Wednesday, our Spanish students went to the Cervantes Theatre to see The House of Bernarda Alba. On their return, they all mentioned what an incredible performance it was, as well as how much the book they have been studying was brought to life. Also on Wednesday, our Sixth form football team took part in a futsal tournament, so they took part in a few games. Our team won three, but unfortunately they lost two, which led to them finishing fourth overall. A huge well done to them for playing and doing their best in all these games after a long day at school. Next week on Monday, as part of their A Level in Drama, Year 13 students will take part in a Monologue specialist visit, which I am certain they will find really beneficial. The Drama Department have hired a specialist director/actor to work with the students on an one-to-one basis. Also on Monday, after school, Year 13 students have been invited to attend a talk from Manvir Ubhi about his career in investment banking. This will be fantastic for anyone who wants a job in business and specifically finance as he will be providing tips for applying that you won’t find on any careers website as well as enabling students to experience the stock market. Finally, over the course of three days next week, all A-level MFL students will take part in their oral mock exams. I would like to wish them all the best of luck.
MR STAVROU, HEAD OF YEAR 13
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
Never let me go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never let me go is a suspenseful and absorbing science fiction novel and coming of age story which follows three friends through their unusual childhood. As secrets surrounding their time at the boarding school Hailsham and lives ahead begin to unfold the novel explores the idea of what it is to have a soul and the innate need to hold onto things lost. It’s a sorrowful and complex novel which criticises the extents of exploitation and the moral implications while debating with the blurred line between right and wrong. It’s a very short yet deeply thought provoking novel which I would highly recommend to anyone looking to read something full of love, identity and friendship but with a disturbing yet crucial message which will leave you changed.
Recommended by Marina, 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 sixthform@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 13 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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