Welcome to this week's parental bulletin with the latest news for Year 13.
WEEKLY BULLETIN
12 SEPTEMBER 2025
ENJOY - ACHIEVE - EMPOWER
HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE
KEY SCHOOL DATES
It has been lovely to welcome the whole school community back to Waldegrave over the last two weeks, the excitement of friends reunited after the summer break and the energy of our new Year 7s are some of the great joys of starting a new academic year! Pupils, reinvigorated after the
International Day of Democracy - 15 September HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS Year 11 Information evening - Tues 16 September Y13 Theatre Trip - Weds 17 September School Photographs - 17-18 September Silver DofE Training weekend - 19-21 September
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
summer break have now settled back into calm, focused learning. I am proud to say that our students have been living up to our school values and since term began I have seen a lot of kindness around the school. New pupils have been helped with navigating the school grounds, busy corridors and the lively canteen at lunchtimes! Government proposed electoral reform will mean our Year 8 students will be old enough to vote in the next general election and as Monday 15 September is International Day of Democracy, I have been delivering assemblies exploring the development of democratic values in the UK. This day is a timely reminder of how important it is for our society to be able to disagree agreeably. I would like to thank the parents who attended our Year 12 Information Evening on Tuesday. I hope that you found Mr Bannister’s presentation helpful, which you can find here on the new school website. Lastly, I would like to remind parents that we encourage students to walk or use public transport on their journeys to and from school, healthier both for students and our environment. Thank you for respecting this as traffic congestion from school parents in the road endangers not only our Fifth Cross Road neighbours but our students as well.
Heritage Open Days - 12-25 September tour historical sites in the local area for FREE
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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As we start the new school year, I would like to share a very useful on-demand webinar on Navigating the First Term at Secondary School from The Charlie Waller Trust. They also have resources on topics such as perfectionism and building resilience in young people. The local Mental Health Support Team are continuing their popular ‘Helping teens with’ series of webinars. Book now for sessions on Worries & Anxiety, Changes in the Adolescent Brain, and Digital Wellbeing. World Suicide Prevention Day was on 10 September and in recognition The Charlie Waller Trust shared these ASK guidelines for talking to a young person you suspect is experiencing thoughts of suicide: ASK directly about suicidal thoughts, SEEK more information from them, KNOW what to do next by signposting them to one of the following: Their GP, call 111 or, in a crisis, call 999 SHOUT: text SHOUT to 85258, a 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis Samaritans: call 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, online Samaritans.org PAPYRUS: call: 0800 068 4141, text: 88247, email: pat@papyrus-uk.org Free online awareness training on this topic is also available from Zero Suicide Alliance here.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 13
It is with pleasure I welcome all students back into Year 13. It has been really lovely seeing them settling back into lessons and learning. They have been reminded of the expectations around attendance and punctuality and briefed last week on the UCAS process. We will continue to provide a rich pastoral programme during form time that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for their futures. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Molly A. Molly took part in an English easy competition that was organised by the University of Cambridge. As a result of her outstanding performance, she has now been invited to Caius College for a celebratory meal with the professors from the English Department which is really exciting! Well done Molly! On Wednesday next week, Mr Taylor-Peace has organised for A Level English Literature students to see a play called “Not Your Superwoman” at Bush Theatre in Shepherd’s Bush. Students will be well aware there are more mocks this term and I know they will want to build on the lessons they learnt from the last mocks. We will support students through this process and it has already been reiterated to all of them that they should pass on any concerns they have to their tutor, me or any of their teachers. We know the pressures and challenges of Year 13 and we are all here to support them. After a busy start to the term, it has been a pleasure to see how quickly our Y13 students have settled back into the rhythm of Sixth Form life. We understand that collaboration between the school and parents / carers is vital in ensuring that your daughters / sons continue to enjoy their experience and go on to fulfil their potential. As a result, we look forward to continuing to work alongside you over the course of this academic year to ensure your daughter/son achieves the results they deserve. Later this term the school’s Performing Arts Team will be directing a performance of My Fair Lady. We are looking for donations of black, white or black & white hats/fascinators, in any condition, shape or size, as we will be decorating and modifying these. Please hand in any donations at Reception.
Thank you and have a lovely weekend!
MR STAVROU, HEAD OF YEAR 13
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Island of Missing Trees, Elif Shafak
‘The Island of Missing Trees’ weaves history, memory, and nature into a powerful story of love and loss. Set between war-torn Cyprus and present-day London, it explores the marks conflict leaves on the lives of the characters, with a fig tree entwined through this narrative. Shafak’s storytelling is deeply human, highlighting the pain of displacement and the resilience of identity. This novel is both moving and thought-provoking, poignantly discussing how generational trauma is instilled in our lives today.
- Aisha Y, Year 13
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
MUSIC TASTER SESSIONS FOR ALL The music department will be running a taster session for the whole school on the week 15th-19th. Feel free to turn up to any of the open rehearsals to have a go! All are welcome. See you there! If you have any questions, come over the Performance Arts Block or ask your Music teacher.
BEHAVIOUR FOCUS For our first school term the school’s leadership team has chosen to focus settling back into our classroom routines. We have discussed our common-sense daily expectations with pupils during tutor times but as a reminder please see below for you to discuss at home.
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