A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 12
This week we sent off the Year 12 French students for 4 days in Paris. They left on Thursday and during their trip, they will be visiting museums, art galleries and cultural sites, as well as trying some French food while practicing their oral skills with the locals. I am certain that they are finding the trip extremely interesting and are having a wonderful time. We look forward to hearing all about it upon their return to the UK. Today the Year 12 Philosophy students attended the Candle Conference, “Evil & the God of Love”. During the lectures our students heard from different Philosophers, were given helpful tips on how to write essays and how to achieve the best grades in their exams. I am sure they found it all very interesting. Next Friday, all Year 12 Drama students will watch the play that has been produced by the Year 13s as part of the A Level course. This will give them the opportunity to realise and appreciate what is required of them to do in preparation for their own final piece next year. I am certain they will hugely benefit from their participation.
Have a lovely weekend!
MR STAVROU, HEAD OF YEAR 12
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘Boy in the Tower’ by Polly Ho-Yen “When they first arrived, they came quietly and stealthily as if they tip-toed into the world when we were all looking the other way.” Through the eyes of nine-year-old Ade, we see a dystopian London be infiltrated by the “Bluchers”, menacing plants, dissolving all buildings in sight. Ade’s stabil- ity is at risk, and with a mother to care for and no chance of escape, he’s all on his own. Its unique exploration of themes such as depression, sacrifice, bravery and death make this book, despite it being a science fiction, radiate reality. Ade’s perspective of his story is handled with maturity and care, reflecting his role as a young carer that could easily place him as one of the thousands in our world. At a time of world conflicts infiltrating our lives, the ‘Boy in the Tower’ makes readers believe in true, beautiful human kindness through the relationships Ade builds throughout the novel. This book is for anyone who needs a pick me up, and is an incredibly accessible read for all! - Aisha Y, Year 12
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 sixthform@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 12 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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