A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 10
We are now in our penultimate week of the term and so the festive events are truly in full swing. Last Friday we had our annual carol concert, which many students in Year 10 participated in. It was a wonderful start to the festive season and it was lovely to see how talented so many of our students are. On Tuesday we joined in Waldegrave’s Christmas Jumper day, where all members of the Waldegrave community were encouraged to wear a festive jumper. Donations for this are £1 which can be paid on Parent Pay. All proceeds go to the charity ‘Save the Children’. The festive spirit continued into Wednesday when Year 10 enjoyed their Chrismtas lunch in the canteen to the sounds of crackers snapping and Christmas music.
Congratulations to 10ERU for getting the most epraise points this week. They are followed by 10FGR. Well done!
Tonight is our Winter Festival concert, this will be a really wonderful event to get us all into the Christmas spirit. It is always one of the highlights of the year and I look forward to seeing the fantastic performances of our talented Year 10s.
We can also look forward to another Waldegrave Christmas tradition next week, as on the last day of term we staff present the school pantomime.
School will finishes on Thursday 19th December at 12.30pm, with a return on Monday 6th January (week B).
Year 10 have worked very hard during this long Autumn term and made a great start to the academic year. I hope the upcoming holidays provide all our students and families with an enjoyable and well deserved restful break. I look forward to welcoming them back into school next term. Merry Christmas!
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 10
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Song of Achilles’ - Madeline Miller A retelling of the Trojan War of ancient Greece, following Achilles - a Greek demigod - and Patroclus. When Achilles is forced by his father to train as a soldier, he demands that Patroclus join him as his companion. Over the years, the boys find themselves sharing a deep connection and are able to openly share their love due to the secluded nature of the mountain where they train. However, as they return to civilisation, Achilles’ father is adamant that he find a wife. Soon the Trojan War demands the aid of Achilles to lead them to victory where he finds himself reuniting with Patroclus at camp. This book beautifully explores the complexity of unconservative romance through the heartbreaking manner of a Greek tragedy. - 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 10 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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