A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 9
It has been a great start to the final half term here for our Year 9s. The sun has been out and all the students have been relishing the fresh air out on the field at break and lunch times. We have started our transition up to Key Stage 4 by using the hub associated with the upper school and we have been reiterating our expectations of students in terms of being great role models to those in the lower school. This week students had an assembly learning about the beginnings of the Pride movement and how there is still work to be done to ensure equality and reduce prejudice in our society. On Wednesday, 18 of our Year 9s spent the day at St Mary’s University acting as Sports Leaders for the Primary Borough Sports competition. Our leaders played an excellent role in encouraging participants and providing them with a great experience. Mrs Bashford-Hynes was in attendance at this event and she commented on just how amazing they were, saying they went above and beyond! A big well done to all the students involved for being fab representatives for Waldegrave. Congratulations to the Year 9/10 Cricket team who after winning the U15 Chance To Compete London Cricket tournament before half term have qualified for the regional finals! This weekend kicks off our Duke of Edinburgh training expeditions with almost the whole year group taking part. It should be a tremendous experience for our students. Having taken part and run the DofE program myself I am very much looking forward to seeing the students out of the school environment and revealing their true characteristics. Leaders will be made and new skills of teamwork, empathy and encouragement of others will be tested. Doubtless for many it will be a challenge both mentally and physically and I relish the opportunity to see them all build their resilience and flourish.
MRS ROOK, HEAD OF YEAR 9
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
Year 7 Netball Final vs Grey Court Year 7 LYG Rugby League Finals
LOST 14-4 2ND PLACE
05.06.23 08.06.23
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Killing God by Kevin Brooks Age recommendation 14+ The book features Dawn Bundy, a fifteen year old girl whose father claims to have found God, and leaves to continue his new, alternative lifestyle. The reader is led on an adventure with Dawn, which involves the struggles of friends and classmates. Kevin Brooks somehow manages to convey how young girls may feel about their bodies - specifically body dysmorphia - and describes their discomfort in their own skin. This book - to me - is very important. Killing God highlights many modern day problems for young people. It educates people and serves as a warning. ~ Recommended by Imogen C-A, Year 9 student
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 9 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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