A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 13
This week, as part of the A Level Geography course, students have now finished collecting their data as part of the NEA coursework. Waldegrave’s proximity to the world city of London gives our students a unique chance to explore real-world physical and human geography, within a vibrant and ever-changing urban setting. This week, the students collected their data at Bushy park. I am certain that they have found the process extremely helpful and inspiring. On Thursday, the Social Sciences department organised a talk for all Psychology students. It was led by Stephen Taylor, who is a clinical nurse and a specialist in psychological medicine. He also has a wealth of experience as a therapist and has specialisms in a number of areas including ADHD, OCD and substance dependency. Mr Taylor also talked about his career and opportunities to work in clinical psychology. The attending students found it extremely useful and inspiring. It was lovely to see so many sixth form students at the MacMillan coffee morning today buying lots of yummy cakes and supporting such a fantastic charity. Students need to continue to work on their UCAS application. As a reminder the early submission deadline is on 15th October at 6pm, but students are expected to have submitted them to the school at the latest by the 8th October. This will allow me and Mr Bannister sufficient time to check these before we submit them to Universities.
Have a lovely weekend!
MR STAVROU, HEAD OF YEAR 13
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘Brit(ish)’ by Afua Hirsch This is a thought-provoking memoir that explores the complexities of living as a mixed race woman in Britain. It is centred on ideas of identity and is broken down into the sections: Where are you from, Origins, Bodies, Heritage, Places, Class, The New Black and The Door of No Return. In each section, Hirsch examines British attitudes towards race by tracing it back to the slave trade. She analyses the problem of how we are meant to live in the ‘raceless’ society that Britain so desires, without first acknowledging Britain’s involvement in the slave trade. Hirsch also interweaves her own experiences, as she discusses how she feels alienated and marginalised, “But for me, growing up as such a minority in a world so hostile to what it was that stood me apart, otherness was my identity.” This book is a must-read for sixth formers who want to better understand the complexity of British identity. As a memoir, Hirsch used the storytelling of her own personal experience to bring these important issues to life.
- Esri N, 13 RPA
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