A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 8
A well done to all of the Year 8s that took part in the RE Buddhist Trip. It was great to hear such positive feedback from the staff who attended the trip. It was warming to hear that the students took the trip very seriously and asked a number of questions showing strong interest in the Buddhist way of life. Thank you to all the staff involved in the trip, I know the students were very appreciative.
In tutor time this week we took some time to reflect and discuss the 80th anniversary of VE Day which is being commemorated across the UK, highlighting the end of World War II in Europe and the impact on daily life in 1945. From rationing to bomb shelters and, eventually, celebrating peace - this photo series captures life for those at the end of wartime Britain. Our top three epraise forms this week are as follows: 8SHU, 8FFR, 8PUN so very well done to those forms. Topping our individual leaderboard this week is Zahra N (8STR) very well done!
This week I delivered an assembly and the theme was Community. We looked at the remarkable achievements of the thousands of people who came together with one goal to run what was the 45th London Marathon and raise money for charities across the uk. We shared some of the inspirational stories and some of the great achievements of those who took part. We also talked about how community is important to schools because it helps students feel more connected and sets the foundations for future successes. There have been many great occasions where Year 8 have come together as a community with great success. Looking forward there will once again be a focus on equipment. It is important that all students are fully equipped and preparing themselves for the school day. We are asking that parents and carers perform a station- ary check and remind students to remember their Chromebooks. A reminder about punctuality. We do recom- mend that students arrive at school at 8:30 to allow 5 minutes to get to their form time. Form time starts at 8:35 and we do expect students to be punctual for that. We appreciate your support with this at home. Looking forward to another great week ahead!
MRS LYDDON, HEAD OF YEAR 8
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Princess and the Suffragette’ by Holly Webb This is a truly inspirational book about the struggles for women and children in the early 1900s. Set in 1913, the book revolves around the suffragette movement, a campaign group active from 1903 to 1914 which used direct action to advance their aim of achieving women’s suffrage (the right to vote) in the United Kingdom. The book describes the difference in lifestyle for the poor and the rich, covering relatable topics such as divorce and adoptions. I loved how relatable all the characters were and it has slowly become one of my favourite novels of all time! I suggest this book to any historical drama fans, comedy and even non-fiction lovers. Read this if you enjoyed the ‘Rebel Girl’ series or ‘Secretly a suffragette’. I absolutely recommend this book to all ages!
- Eesha R, 7PFO
HOW TO CONTACT YEAR 7 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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: 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 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
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