A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 8
Year 8 have had another positive week. I have received some lovely feedback from staff and subject teachers and tutors regarding positive attitudes, enthusiasm in lessons and kindness towards one another. On Monday we came together as a community for Remembrance Day. We observed a minute silence and listened to the Last Post played by staff and students. We continued the theme of Remembrance in our assem- bly this week, listening respectfully, in silence, as six students from Year 8 beautifully recited their own remem- brance poems. These poems were thoughtfully written during our form time reflection activities. The focus of this week’s assembly was reflection and we were reminded of ‘What Makes Year 8 Great’. We looked back on some of our achievements so far this term with pride. We celebrated the many achievements of students within different subjects and those who have represented the school so brilliantly in sports teams. Year 8 D&T Enrichment students along with some members of staff have been busy during this term mak- ing dolls for the childrens’ ward at Epsom and St Helier Hospital. The dolls serve as a means of expression for children staying on the ward. By drawing, decorating, and colouring the doll, the child can convey their fears or unhappiness, providing a distraction from their hospital stay. A total of 50 dolls are being delivered to the hospital next week. The form groups leading this week’s housepoint chart is 8PIR with 755 points followed by 8PUN with 749 points and 8SHU with 683 points. The year group have collected a staggering 4892 epraise points since the start of September - Well done to everyone! Last year we were delighted that Lydia K 8EBH won a script writing competition with the prestigious theatre company Complicite. This week we were delighted to receive her official radio play script which has now been made into a radio play. Year 8 were able to listen to it this week - it was a fantastic piece of work which de- serves to be celebrated! Looking ahead, students are reminded to bring in a reading book as we continue to promote the benefits of reading, with dedicated reading time for students each week during form time. A reminder to Year 8 that lanyards are to be worn at all times during the school day. As the darker evenings are now upon us we remind students of the importance of being aware of their surroundings when walking to and from school - and to remember the importance of road safety.
MRS LYDDON, HEAD OF YEAR 8
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ - Michelle Magorian
During WW2, a young boy called William Beech is sent to stay in the countryside with old Mr Tom. Tom discovers bruises on William and realises he was being mistreated by his mother back in London. As the war continues, William’s mother demands that he comes home and leaves his new life in the countryside. This story explores the powers of friendship and the importance of fighting for the people you love.
- Isla S, Y11
MS O’BRIEN, HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC WALDEGRAVE RECRUITMENT We are currently recruiting for Exam Invigilators to assist with the conduct and supervision of the School’s public examinations. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Shelli Fong, Exams Officer, for an application form.
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