A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 11
I just wanted to start off with another massive congratulations to all the students who participated in the Year 11 bake off last week. The feedback from all the teachers involved was amazing not just from the quality of goods produced but the attitude and comradery between the students was incredible. We are very proud of all of our Year 11 bakers! This week we saw our design technology students take on their NEA projects and spent time off timeta- ble to complete their coursework timed assessments. There were lots of spectacular designs and lots of skill and effort going into their work.
This week we have also hosted the final parents evening for year 11 before their GCSE’s giving parents and students an opportunity to ask what to focus on in the remaining few months before GCSE exams.
On Tuesday our Year 11 assembly highlighted good news stories from around the world and how to break the negative cycle of focusing on things that are bad in our own world. Breaking the cycle and fo- cussing on gratitude and positivity can change your outlook on life and help students reach their goals.
Next week is Holocaust remembrance day so we will be spending some time reflecting.
Just an update on the date of the Year 11 core mock exams. These will now be spread over two weeks and start on Tuesday 25 February with Maths paper 1 exam in the morning. The full timetable and de- tails will be shared shortly.
Have a good week!
MRS ROOK, HEAD OF YEAR 11
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopian future, the capital holds annual games where one boy and one girl (aged 12-18) from each of the 12 districts is chosen to fight to the death in an arena. The games are televised and shown across the country as a reminder to the labourers in the district that they are powerless against the capital. When Katniss’ sister has her name called during the annual reaping, Katniss volunteers to take her place as a daring act of sacrifice. The contrast between the glamour of the capital and the harsh conditions of the districts is an eye opening com- mentary on the dangers of political corruption and capitalism.
- Isla S, Year 11
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 KS4@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 11 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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