A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 11
It has been great to welcome back the students to school this week, everyone looks refreshed and we are ready to dive into our last full term of learning together!
As you are aware this is a significant time for parents and students as we approach the final stages of the GCSE journey. We have encouraged the students to stay focused, motivated, and supportive of one another, dedicated to making the most of the opportunities ahead, from completing assessments to preparing for what comes next.
Please remember, the whole team at Waldegrave are here to support you every step of the way.
This week Year 11 kicked off the Waldegrave 2025 ‘Bake Off’ competition. After school on Thursday bak- er representatives from each form got busy in the food technology department, producing some won- derful looking cupcakes. Our judges (& many of the pupils) tasted the delicious offerings at lunchtime today. Winners will be announced next week. As we start the new year this is an ideal time to make sure all students have their full lanyards looking smart and take the opportunity to replenish all their stationary ready for the year and exams ahead. Lastly, a reminder to all that Waldegrave Sports and Clubs will start next week - please see the full list of activities for the Spring Term on the website here. It would be great to see Year 11 keeping active and taking part, as these activities can be a positive distraction.
Looking forward to an exciting and productive term - let’s work together to finish this year strong!
MRS ROOK, HEAD OF YEAR 11
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopian future, the capital holds annual games where one boy and one girl (aged 12-18) from each of the 12 districts is chosen to fight to the death in an arena. The games are televised and shown across the country as a reminder to the labourers in the district that they are powerless against the capital. When Katniss’ sister has her name called during the annual reaping, Katniss volunteers to take her place as a daring act of sacrifice. The contrast between the glamour of the capital and the harsh conditions of the districts is an eye opening com- mentary on the dangers of political corruption and capitalism.
- 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 11 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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