A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 7
It was lovely to witness the Year 7 experience of Armistice day on Monday during our tutor time. We read the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ and an extract from ‘For the Fallen’, with pupils discussing how the poem made them feel and what they would like to say to the poets. They wrote their thoughts on paper poppies which will be created into a Remembrance display. In Wednesday’s assembly I shared the amount that was raised by Pink day, just before half term. This is currently £340 and we would like to thank parents and carers for their kind donations towards the two nominated charities Coppafeel and Breast Cancer Now. We also took part in a singing activity led by Ms O’Brien, it was a very uplifting experience which the students and staff enjoyed. I am delighted to say that Year 7 has earned a whopping 5300 epraise points since the start of the year. The top 3 tutor groups are; 3rd 7FLY, 2nd 7PCO and in 1st place are 7PFO. Still in the lead in Year 7 on the individual leaderboards is Mia B, with Emilia B and Dominque P in second and third place. On Wednesday after school the year 7/8 football team had their final qualifying match in the Rich- mond SSP league. They played fantastically with a 6-0 win! Please see next week’s bulletin for a full match report. Next Friday afternoon the Richmond Schools Cross Country event takes place at Bushy Park. We would like to wish the Year 7 students taking part good luck, they will be running in a 2.5km race against their peers from the local schools. We look forward to hearing how they got on next week.
MRS BASHFORD-HYNES, HEAD OF YEAR 7
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 contin- ues, 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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