A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 13
This week we sent off more UCAS applications and saw students who sent off early applications receive some offers. A couple of our Oxbridge applicants have already secured interviews, a massive achievement in itself. We are incredibly proud of the ambition and drive our students show and know that whatever the outcome of their applications they will continue to show determination and resilience.
If students are still unsure about their next steps we can arrange careers interviews for them in school and provide support as needed.
This week psychology students heard from Dr Holly Robson, an Associate Professor from UCL, about her research. She is a specialist focusing on patients with aphasia, a communication disorder resulting from damage to the brain, and she spoke about the disorder, neurobiology, methods of studying the brain, current interventions for stroke and aphasia patients, as well as medical rehabilitation. This week four Year 13 students took part in The Crane Valley Schools Forum in partnership with the New Citizenship Project and Crane Valley Partnership. The Forum, supported by Thames Water, gave students the opportunity to share their experiences of and visions for the waterways and green spaces in the Crane catchment, as well as bringing together ideas that had sparked during prior workshops. The students presented their ideas to an audience of local decision-makers, councillors and representatives from partnership organisations at Cranford Community College. Our pupils demonstrated an inspiring, contagious ‘can do’ attitude, with a perfect balance of competitiveness and respect, challenging themselves and the audience to engage in action. Well done Elodie M, Rose J, Tegwen M and Lana D!
Next week students are off their normal timetable for their mock exams. We wish them well and I would encourage them to seek support if they need it. They can come into school to use the spaces available to revise.
MS SILLWOOD, HEAD OF YEAR 13
‘You don’t understand me’ - Dr Tara Porter A relevant, poignant non-fiction book catalysing the understanding of young women’s experiences in adolescence and leading towards adulthood. Dr Tara Porter utilises her 27 years of experience as a therapist and psychologist to pinpoint the ‘why’ to our actions regarding friendships, education, love, body image etc. Using real life scenarios mixed with scientific knowledge, readers can develop more comfort in themselves and have a better perception of others over the 10 topics discussed. This is a must read for not only members of our school navigating teenage life, but also the parents of these students who strive to support their child/ren the best they can. I haven’t stopped mentioning this book since I read it! - Aisha Y, Year 12 BOOK OF THE MONTH
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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