This weekly bulletin contains the latest news updates across Year 11
EEKLY W B ULLETIN 10 MAY 2024
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
KEY SCHOOL DATES
Year 9 DofE Training - 14-15 May Year 10 French Residential - 17-20 May
It has been lovely that this week at last has felt like summer and everyone has enjoyed the opportunity to be outside in the fresh air at break and lunch. This week our focus has very much been on our students in Years 11 and 13 as they finish their taught lessons and begin their final written public exams.
Half Term - 27-31 May Back to School - 3 June
HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS Mental Health Awareness Month - May National Walking Month - May Mental Health Week - 13-19 May International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - 17 May
On Tuesday we greatly enjoyed our traditional Dress Up Day when Year 11 students come into school in costume, either in friendship groups or as individuals. Alongside some classic outfits including The Smurfs and the Spice Girls, I am amazed that the students managed to come up with new ideas yet again. This year our winners and runners up included a full Formula 1 Team with students dressed as cars and traffic lights in addition to the drivers and engineers! Then on Wednesday we had our Year 11 Final Assembly, joined by family and friends. It was wonderful to celebrate the students, looking back at their journey through school from Year 7. Our guest speaker, Amelia Radford, a previous Waldegrave Head Girl, delivered an inspirational speech reminding the students how important it is as young women to have the confidence to make your voice heard. It was a beautiful morning and a perfect way to begin the exam season, with our students brimming with the love and support from all at home and school. Today was our Year 13 students’ last day and they enjoyed dressing up in their school uniforms from Year 11. We had a mini celebration today and are looking forward to a formal celebration with Year 13 when their exams have finished.
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. This coincides with May being National Walking Month, encouraging everyone to walk to work or school, rather than using cars or public transport, or get outside and explore the natural surroundings on their doorsteps. We know that being in nature and being physically active are two key ways to promote positive mental wellbeing. Ms Lane will be encouraging all students to move more for their mental health through her assemblies over the next fortnight. More information on how to support or get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week can be found here.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 11
It’s been a whirlwind of fun and creativity as our Year 11 students celebrated Dress Up Day this week. From iconic film and TV characters like Baywatch and Shrek to the beloved Spice Girls, cowboys, and ballerinas, the costumes were nothing short of impressive. The day was filled with laughter and camaraderie, highlighted by an exciting game of benchball; students against the teachers. This resulted in the students being narrowly defeated. The parade featuring our dress-up entries added to the excitement, and congratulations are in order for our winners! Nyasha in 11SPA stole the show in the individual entries with her glamorous Cat Woman outfit. Taking the top spot for the group entries, Isabel and Islay in 11PON won the crowd and judges over with their impersonation of Ant and Seb from the X Factor. Wednesday brought a mix of emotions as we gathered for the Year 11 celebration assembly. It was a touching moment to see so many parents and carers in attendance, showing their unwavering support for our students. The assembly was a time for reflection and celebration of achievements. Later in the day, emotions ran high in Digby Court as students shared goodbyes, exchanging signatures on shirts and bidding farewell to their time at Waldegrave. As our Year 11 students prepare for their exams, we want to extend our heartfelt wishes for success and confidence. They’ve worked diligently throughout their time here at Waldegrave, and we have every confidence in their abilities to excel in their exams. After the exams, we’re looking forward to our students enjoying a well-deserved celebration at their prom on 27 June!
Wishing all our students the best of luck - go smash those exams!
MRS BASHFORD-HYNES, HEAD OF YEAR 11
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 KS4@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 11 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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