A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 11
It was great to see so many students dressing up in red last week on Friday in support of Red Nose Day. Tutor groups came up with ‘cheesy jokes’ where the best ones were selected to be read out by members of staff in school. The video (which you can also see on our instagram) was then played in PM registration for an hilarious end to the day. Congratulations to 11PE for their cheesy joke, voted best across Year 11. Well done! This week Year 11 had their leavers photo taken on Wednesday and also got to visit the Sixth Form for a taster of post-16 education. Staff were impressed by how engaged the pupils were and the thoughtful questions they asked about studying at Sixth Form. I was also thrilled to have the opportunity to see the exhibition of the Year 11’s Design and Technology coursework. This annual showcase of the final pieces created after months of research, design and hard work were of an incredibly high standard and impressed all visitors who attended.
Epraise totals for the term will be revealed in the final bulletin next week.
Congratulations to Tia P, 11PCL, who achieved a Distinction in her Grade 6 Vocal exam with Trinity Rock and Pop. An excellent result!
Next week students will undertake their PE moderation, assessing their skills and the art students will undertake their exams. We wish them all the best of luck.
Have a lovely weekend!
MRS ROOK, HEAD OF YEAR 11
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 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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