Welcome to this week's parental bulletin with all the latest news for Year 12.
23 MAY 2025 Y10 German Boppard Trip - 22-25 May Y8 PGL Maths Trip - 23-26 May Half-Term Break - 26-30 May Geography fieldwork - 2 & 4 June Y12 Parliament Visit - 4 June Y9 Duke of Edinburgh Practice - 6-7 June European Youth Orchestra - 6-8 June WEEKLY BULLETIN HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS ENJOY - ACHIEVE - EMPOWER KEY SCHOOL DATES This first half of the summer term seems to have flown by and yet it has been packed with trips, events and the start of exams. This week has been no different and started with a very interesting talk by ex-student Klara Karimy who came in to speak with our Sixth Form students about taking up a HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
This week is Safeguarding Awareness Week, an annual event led by the TES, highlighting significant and emerging issues in safeguarding. This year’s theme is Empowering and Protecting Students in a Digital World. Research collated by Tes as part of Safeguarding Awareness Week shows that while three quarters of children say technology and the internet are key to their independence nearly half of them (43%) feel pressured to keep up with social media trends and (48%) that changing technology makes it harder to control their online privacy. Worryingly more than two thirds of children report experiencing online harm and nearly half (48%) of 15–16 year old girls have been contacted by strangers online. The Anna Freud Centre have produced an on demand webinar ‘Supporting your young person to stay well online’, to help parents support young people to stay safe online and they are also hosting a live webinar on 3rd June at 12pm, ‘Weathering the storms of strong teen emotions: do’s, don’ts and when to consider talking to someone’. Parents and carers can register here. There is also a live webinar, ‘Helping Teenage Boys Navigate the Online World’ coming up on 10th June, presented by Natasha Devon, ‘Clicks: How to Be Your Best Self Online’, and Sam Delaney, a CALM ambassador. career in Law. I am sure it has inspired many of them to follow this path. Our Year 10 French students returned to school on Tuesday after their fabulous trip to Paris over a long weekend. They did a walking tour tak- ing in the sites of Paris, took a boat trip along the Seine and importantly, visited a chocolate shop! On Wednesday Y10 students also took part in an inter-school Physics Quiz (more info from JGC). On Thursday our Y10 German students made a very early start for their trip to Boppard in Germany, they have already visited Köln with a daring climb to the top of the cathedral and a tasty visit to the Lindt shop! Year 8 has also waved us goodbye today as 60 students from across the year have headed off for both physical and mathematical challenges on their PGL Maths Trip to Osmington Bay in Dorset. We look forward to see- ing the photos and hearing all about it when we return after half-term. Very well done to pupils, Amber R, 9FDO, Selin Y (8PIR), Bea S (8STR), Mabel J (8EBH) and Hattie H (8EDA) for their win at the Thames Ditton Regatta last weekend, winning two tankards for their efforts. I wish you all a pleasant half-term and encourage those students who are taking their exams to make time to rest and relax, alongside any further revision. HEALTH AND WELLBEING ~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 12
On Monday this week we had an ex-Waldegrave student come in to give a very interesting talk about careers in Law. Miss Karimy spoke about the route she took into law and the different options available, from university courses to apprenticeships, and the kinds of jobs this can lead to. Miss Karimy also gave practical advice on building one’s CV early, including tips on where to find accessible certifications, how to make the most of volunteering opportunities, networking, and how to demonstrate an interest in law even before university or formal work experience. Year 12 students have started receiving some feedback following their recent mock exams, which should help them with their revision strategies moving forward. The monitoring is due to be sent out to all parents and carers after the half term break, during the week commencing Monday 16th June. This week, the school launched a new online well-being platform to the students called Zumos. This platform is primarily focused on supporting children and adolescents with their mental health and wellbeing. It is designed to build resilience and self-confidence using a variety of tools and resources, including games, mindfulness exercises, and expert-written vocal recordings. This tool is in addition to our existing pastoral support and should enhance what is currently on offer to them. Coming up after half-term, Mr Montgomery has arranged for Government and Politics students’ to have a tour of Parliament and visit the Supreme Court. They also hope to meet with local MP, Munira Wilson. This will be a very interesting trip and will help bring their studies to life. British Rowing are offering a free rowing session on Friday 30th May with Twickenham Rowing Club. Details have been shared with Year 12 or see poster overleaf. I wish you all an enjoyable and restful break! 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.
MR STAVROU, HEAD OF YEAR 12
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 12 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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