This weekly bulletin contains the latest news updates across Year 8.
EEKLY W B ULLETIN
10 NOVEMBER 2023
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
KEY SCHOOL DATES
It has been lovely to welcome students back into school following the half term break. Although the days are getting shorter, that has not stopped us packing in as much as we can over the last couple of weeks. There have been a number of trips out of school which have included a trip to the theatre to see A view from the Bridge, a trip to the English National Opera and the Barbican, a trip to
HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS Annie Dress Rehearsal - 20 November Annie School Production - 7.00-9.30pm 21-23 November Year 13 Mock Exams - 13-17 November INSET Day - 20 November
*PICTURE OF BILLIE*
the Victoria and Albert Museum and a photoshoot in Bushy Park.
Armistice Day - 11 November Diwali - 12 November
On Wednesday we launched our Parent Promise initiative and are extremely grateful to those parents who have already pledged their support. If you have not had a chance to do so please click here to view the information. This really will make a difference to every child’s experience in school. The annual PTA Christmas Tree sale is being held on Saturday 2 December, further details can be found at the end of the bulletin. We are also accepting donations of unwanted uniform for the Pre-loved Uniform Sale taking place at the same time. Please hand any donations into reception. Today after the Last Post was heard throughout school we marked Armistice Day with a minute’s silence. More than ever we all understand the value of peace as we see so many suffering from terrible conflicts around the world. This weekend also sees many in our school community celebrating Diwali, a festival celebrating the victory of good over evil. I hope that everyone finds a way to illuminate the darkness in the coming weeks.
World Kindness Day - 13 November Self Care Week - 13-19 November Trans Awareness Week - 13-19 November Anti-Bullying Week - 13-19 November
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send us your achievement stories and photos to share by email to info@waldegravesch.org STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Follow us on twitter @Waldegravesch for general news and @WaldegraveSport for
frequent sports updates We are now on Instagram! @waldegraveschool
~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Next week is Anti-Bullying Week and this year’s theme is ‘Make a Noise About Bullying’. The theme aims to highlight how important it is to speak out when we see or hear bullying going on and to encourage everyone to choose respect and unity, even when we disagree. The Anti-Bullying Alliance’s call to action states: Too often, we are silent when we see bullying take place, silent about the hurt bullying causes, and silent when we hear bullying dismissed as ‘just banter’. It doesn’t have to be this way. As a school we will be highlighting Anti-Bullying Week through tutor times, assemblies and PDC lessons. Parents can join us to ‘Make a Noise About Bullying’ by using this Anti-Bullying Week parent toolkit .
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A MESSAGE FOR YEAR 8
It is a pleasure to welcome all of Year 8 back to school after the half term. We hope that you enjoyed a restful break period and have returned to school reinvigorated after the extended half term break.
Mrs Mortimer and Mr Sweeney ran a joint assembly in the first days back to fully introduce Mr Sweeney to the year group as he began the takeover process before Mrs Mortimer goes on maternity leave. Over the coming weeks the two of them will work together to support the year group before Mr Sweeney takes over at the end of November. The form group leading the way in this week’s housepoint chart is 8EFR with 86 points. 8POR are in second place with 79 points and 8FCO have taken third place with 74 points. House points can be used to ‘purchase’ items from the epraise rewards shop with gifts ranking from canteen passes to High Street store vouchers. This will not affect their totals however. Year 8 commemorated the forthcoming Remembrance Day with an assembly on Wednesday. Today a group of students played the Last Post live around the school, followed by the whole school observing a minute’s silence in respect for those that have fought in conflicts to defend our freedom and protect our way of life. It is not long now until the Waldegrave production of Annie hits the stage. We know that the Music and Drama department have been working tirelessly with the students involved, clocking up 84 hours of rehearsals so far, holding frequent after school sessions since May half term! A big well done to all students that are a part of this show - we cannot wait to see it.
MR GOULBOURNE, HEAD OF KEY STAGE 3
SPORTS FIXTURES
Fixture
Result
Date
02.11.23
Year 9 Netball vs Christ’s
LOST 13-3
02.11.23
Year 10/11 Netball vs Christ’s
LOST 12-10
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Impossible Creatures - Katherine Rundell
If you enjoy Katherine Rundell’s The Wolf Wilder , then I highly recommend her newest book. A gripping fantasy novel, Rundell takes readers into the magical Archipelago, where mythical creatures exist but are under threat. Two children discover their hidden talents and their bravery is tested as they quest to save the source of the magic, on which all the creatures depend.
~ Recommended by Mrs Nowicki, English teacher
WALDEGRAVE IS HIRING! We are currently looking to hire a couple of Midday Lunchtime Supervisors to work 12.15-1.30pm Monday to Friday (1.25 hours a day). We welcome applications from applicants who can work every day as well as applicants who are only able to work a few lunch times a week. If this role sounds of interest or you would like to find out more information please click here for the full job description.
For next steps, please send an expression of your interest to Gill Gildersleve at jobs@waldegravesch.org.
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 KS3@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 8 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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