A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 13
On Tuesday this week our Year 13 Music students completed their A level Music recitals in front of the external examiner. Students have spent the past two years preparing their own 8 - 10 minute recital demonstrating their ability to perform in a range of different styles on their instruments. They per- formed challenging repertoire from a wide range of styles from rock through jazz, musical theatre, im- pressionism and Baroque opera. This recital is an essential part of their final examination and is worth 25-35% of their final grade. The music teachers have been very impressed by the standard of all their work - well done! On Friday our Year 13 RE students attended the RE Candle conference in London. 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’m sure all our students found this advice extremely helpful and will feel more prepared for their final examinations. On Thursday our Year 13 French students went to Paris. I hope they are all having a lovely time and practicing their French speaking skills with locals. They have plans to attend museums and other his- toric sites, as well as sampling local foods. I look forward to hearing about the trip when they are back.
Have a good week!
MRS PUGH, HEAD OF YEAR 13
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 13 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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