A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 13
It was lovely to see our Year 13 students back after the Easter break. We hope they all had a restful 2 weeks. This week has been extremely busy for our textiles and photography students who completed their prep day on Monday ahead of their final exams through the rest of the week. We are all so impressed with the work they have been producing. We continue to be so proud of the students’ hard work and motivation at this crucial time. A letter was sent out on Monday detailing the final day arrangements for Year 13 and important information regarding exams, leavers assembly and UCAS. The last day for year 13 will be the 9th May and lessons will continue to run as normal for Y13 students until the end of the day. We have made this decision to ensure students are given the best possible support in the final build up to exams. If your child is planning on applying for student finance the final deadline is Saturday 17 May 2025 in order to guarantee receipt of the funds in time for the start of the term in September. For their UCAS applications it is important to note that if students receive their last decision from a university on or before 14 May, they must reply to their offers by 5 June. If students receive their final decision after 14 May, they have until 23 July to respond. If students would like any further advice or guidance regarding their
UCAS application, they should speak to either myself or Mr Bannister. Support will also be available on A Level Results Day for those who need it. Have a good week and enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend!
MRS PUGH, HEAD OF YEAR 13
PARENT GOVERNOR RECRUITMENT Our Governing Board is currently recruiting for a parent governor who wants to work at a strategic level to develop the school. We would be particularly interested in appointing someone who works or has experience in Higher Education or Careers Education. Continuous training and development are key to the role and will be provided to help you acquire/develop the skills to be an effective governor and you can read more about the work our governors do on our website. We have sent a letter home with further information and details on how to apply.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Island of Missing Trees, Elif Shafak
‘The Island of Missing Trees’ weaves history, memory, and nature into a powerful story of love and loss. Set between war-torn Cyprus and present-day London, it explores the marks conflict leaves on the lives of the characters, with a fig tree entwined through this narrative. Shafak’s storytelling is deeply human, highlighting the pain of displacement and the resilience of identity. This novel is both moving and thought-provoking, poignantly discussing how generational trauma is instilled in our lives today.
- Aisha Y, Year 12
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 sixthform@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 13 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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