This weekly bulletin contains the latest news updates across Year 9
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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~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
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 9
It has been an exciting time this week at Waldegrave, as the whole school has joined in with the Year 11 celebrations including ‘Dress Up Day’ and their last ever assembly. All of the students enjoyed seeing the Year 11 outfits and there was a lovely feeling of celebration in the school. Hopefully all Year 9s students have now finalised their GCSE choices for next year. Any queries please send them to ks4options@waldegravesch.org . Congratulations to 9EPA for getting the most epraise points this week. They are closely followed by 9PFO. Well done! Unless it is raining, most days are now going to be out days so that students can get some fresh air and enjoy the sunshine. We encourage this so that students can get a chance to stretch their legs, after being inside all day. In order for your child to have a positive day, we recommend that students arrive at school by 8:30am at the very latest so that they can get to their form time punctually by 8:35am. Attendance is the best measure for success as well, especially in these last few weeks of the term, so please do support us in encouraging students to attend school unless unwell. Students should also always be wearing their lanyard when in school, as a part of our safeguarding policy. If they forget then they need to get a lanyard pass from the KS3 hub for that day. Any lost lanyards need replacing, you can do this via parent pay.
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 9
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Result
Fixture
30.04.24
Year 7/8 Rounders vs Richmond Upon Thames
WON 12.5-6.5
07.05.24
Year 7/8 Rounders vs Hampton High
WON 6.5-2
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Turtles all the way down by John Green.
Turtles all the way down follows the 16 year old character Aza Holmes as she struggles with OCD and anxiety. However, she embarks on a journey to find out the mysterious absence of her ex million best friend’s father, despite the dangers involved within this. I found this book really intriguing as it gives you a first hand perspective on the experiences that people struggling and persevering with mental illnesses face. It also delves into the strong connections of friendships and how they shape you to be the person you are today.
~ Recommended by Yasemin A, 11ERU
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
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