This weekly bulletin contains the latest news updates across Year 9.
EEKLY W B ULLETIN 30 JUNE 2023
KEY SCHOOL DATES
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
On Monday, following the final A Level exam we welcomed our Year 13 students and their families into school for a final celebration assembly and social. This was such a lovely event, giving us an opportunity to hear from key staff and students, as well as enjoying some fantastic student performances. On Tuesday our annual Sports Day was a tremendous success. Students from Years 7 to
End of Summer Term - 19 July
*PICTURE OF BILLIE*
10 had an opportunity to compete in a variety of competitive track, field and fun events. I am sure those of you living closest to the school will have heard how much the whole school community enjoyed the afternoon, which culminated in an extremely well-supported and competitive staff relay. We will announce the overall winners in our end of year celebration assemblies. Throughout the week we have been celebrating Book Week in school. We welcomed author Sue Wallman into school to talk to students in Year 7 and 8. Sue’s writing is informed by her experience as a psychiatrist and a nurse. Our Year 7 students also really enjoyed having the opportunity to dress up as a favourite fictional character. On top of all of this we ran a very successful second hand book sale in school. Thank you to all the students who got involved. There have also been a number of trips this week. On Monday afternoon a group of students from Year 8 led a French picnic in Radnor Gardens with students from St James’ primary school. We were so proud of the students who demonstrated excellent leadership and language skills. On Thursday Fashion and Textiles students in Years 12 and 10 visited the New Designers exhibition at the Business Design Centre to gain inspiration for their own coursework.
HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS Hajj - 26 June - 1 July Eid Al-Adha - 29 June - 2 July Children’s Art Week - 29 June - 19 July Thank You Day - 2 July
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~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Digital wellbeing is about how the internet and technology can make us feel. This includes recognising the impact being online can have on our emotions, mental and physical health and wellbeing. Negative impacts on digital wellbeing are often the result of digital drama, the desire to fit in, encountering distressing content, and struggling to balance screen time with other activities. In light of that, a range of apps and websites have been designed to support young people's wellbeing. Kooth is an NHS-provided online service that includes self-help tools, community support and online counselling. It is completely free and young people can sign up to receive support without any sort of referral. Good Thinking is another website that provides self-help tips and also a list of NHS approved apps for under-18s. Also available for free is the award-winning Calm Harm App, which is recommended by our local CAMHS service for young people who self-harm. It offers content designed to Comfort and Distract from urges to self-harm. More information about Digital Wellbeing can be found on the Childnet Website and via Good Thinking.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 9
This week we have had a fabulous sports day and enjoyed a respite from the very hot weather with the vast majority of students participating in a variety of events from the 100m sprint to the egg and spoon race. It was a great opportunity to get together as a school and support each other. It was wonderful seeing the students enjoying themselves and mingling amongst their year groups in their house colours and teams. I even participated myself in the staff relay race for ‘Team Science’ where we were very narrowly beaten for 1st place by the PE team! It was a great event and we can’t wait to see all the pictures in the school magazine at the end of the term.
Our first group have now successfully completed their assessed DofE expedition and both teachers and students enjoyed a great weekend camping in the beautiful weather. The other two cohorts are set to go on their assessed expeditions next weekend.
Next week on Tuesday a group of selected students will be attending the livery careers fair in central London. Despite Wednesday 5 July being a strike day our planned Drop Down Day trips for Year 9 will still be going ahead. You will receive an email with further details about your child’s specific trip. We ask that all students are in their full school uniform, wear comfortable black shoes and bring a packed lunch. Please make sure they have their travel cards so we can use public transport. If it is hot they should bring water and a hat.
Please note that there is planned industrial action next Wednesday 5 July and Friday 7 July. Please check previous letters to see how each year group will be affected on these days.
MRS ROOK, HEAD OF YEAR 9
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
If you have any unwanted white cotton sheets you are looking to recycle, please donate them to Textiles in the Design and Technology department. We only want clean, freshly washed, white 100% cotton sheets. Holes or tears are not a problem. They will be used for dyeing which is why they need to be white cotton only please. Please can we ask that sheets are donated directly to Ms Wallace in D2 via your child and not via reception. Thank you! DONATIONS FOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY With the school holidays rapidly approaching, Richmond Youth Service is providing great opportunities for students in the borough. With longer opening hours and a multitude of FREE activities, workshops and sessions delivered by Youth Service staff at five locations in the borough there is a diverse and wide-ranging selection of activities for our students to get involved in! The locations include: PowerStation Youth Centre in Mortlake; Heatham House in Twickenham; Whitton Youth Zone; Hampton Youth Zone; and Ham Youth Zone. To find out more information and read the full brochure please click on the front cover image to the right to view details. FREE SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
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