Please find the 25 October 2024 Weekly Bulletin for Year 13.
WEEKLY BULLETIN
25 OCTOBER 2024
ENJOY - ACHIEVE - EMPOWER
HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE
KEY SCHOOL DATES
After the success of last week’s Wear it Red day, Year 7 had a pink day to raise awareness of breast can- cer. It was lovely to see so many students dress for the day and we hope that this was a lovely way to mark their first half term at Waldegrave. We are so delighted to have them as part of our community
Black History Month - October Non-fiction November Diwali - 1 November Talk Money Week - 4-8 November HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS Half Term - 26 October - 5 November Year 11 in school for Mock Exams - 4 - 5 November
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
and so hope they have enjoyed their first few weeks in secondary school. Yesterday we welcomed the Globe Players into school to support our English Literature GCSE students. The workshops focused on An Inspec- tor Calls, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. The students really enjoyed the interactive performances that brought the characters to life and helped them better understand the texts they are studying. Last night we held our Sixth Form Open Evening to help Year 11 students get an insight into studying A levels here. It was wonderful to see so many of our current sixth form students volunteering. The Applications portal is now open and will close on 20 January at 9am. I am delighted to announce that a group of our Year 13 students won the Imperial College Science in Medicine School Teams Global Health Prize - their poster was called ‘Tb or not Tb’ which focused on identifying tuber- culosis in displaced people to prevent the spread across a refugee camp. The team was composed of Sabaa Q, Keira W, Anvi O’S, Gracie D, Lara R and Leila S. We couldn’t be more proud of them. Finally I would like to wish everyone a restful half term. Don’t forget our Wildlife Photography competition closes on Wed 6th Nov, so there’s still a chance to get your entries in.
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~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
As we approach November and the mock exam season, it seems a good time to remind you of the excellent on-demand webinars available for parents and for young people from the Anna Freud Centre Schools Support Service, who we work closely with. We will be sharing this link to their student webinar on managing exam anxiety with Year 11 and 13 students, via their Google classrooms before half term. Parents can access their on demand webinar on supporting young people through exam time, which includes advice around: communicating with your young person at exam time, helping you to spot the signs of stress and offering you strategies to support your young person in managing exam stress in a healthy way. Other on demand webinars include: understanding the adolescent brain, building resilience, and weathering the storms of strong adolescent emotions. They can all be accessed via this document.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 13
Another busy week for Year 13. They have now received the mock exam timetable and parents will have received an email notifying them of this. Please could we ask students to check their timetables carefully and alert Ms Fong as soon as possible should there be any problems. On Wednesday 16th October, six Y13 students (Sabaa Q, Anvi O’S, Keria W, Leila S, Gracie D and Lara R) took part in the final round of the Imperial College Science in Medicine School Teams Global Health competition under the guidance of Mr Allen and Ms Jackson. The first round of the competition finished in July when the students Our team chose to pursue the spread of tuberculosis in displaced peoples, with each student taking a specific role including researching the science, the feasibility of the proposal and the stigma that would arise from the general population. They produced a poster to summarise their findings. The students presented themselves and their work brilliantly; warranting a ‘very impressive’ comment from one of the judges. After a tense 24 hours, the results were in and the girls placed joint first! A terrific result for a well oiled team. They each received a certificate for their efforts, a meeting with an academic at Imperial College and £2,500 for the science department to contribute to science activities. The pupils should be extremely proud of their efforts and how they have represented the school. were shortlisted and they were required to present their findings last week. Students had to identify and provide a feasible solution to a global health issue. This week Year 12 and 13 Art, Photography and Fashion students had the amazing opportunity to work with teacher and artist Charlotte Steel and life model Anna who have worked alongside the Royal Academy of Art for many years. The work that students have produced will go towards their final coursework grade and make an exciting addition to their portfolio if they wish to apply for creative degree or art foundation courses. As Year 13 students finish this half term I hope they have a restful break and make the most of the time they have to revise. Students should ensure they take plenty of breaks and make time to relax as well as remain on top of their studies. If they make the most of the time available during the day then they should not have to work late into the night and can maintain good sleep patterns.
MS SILLWOOD, HEAD OF YEAR 13
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The old man and the sea’- Ernest Hemingway
A beautiful tale of a fisherman’s extremely challenging journey through the gulf stream, with a burning desire to catch what he has never been able to previously. The emotive effects of isolation and the physical toll chasing your dreams can take become more and more prevalent throughout. Hemingway masterfully combines carefully crafted and peaceful imagery of the sea with immense mental torment, as well as taking readers on a journey regarding the emptiness we may feel once our goals have been achieved, and perhaps don’t bring the fulfilment we dreamt of, we always wish for more. ~ Zara
MS O’BRIEN, HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC
WALDEGRAVE RECRUITMENT We are currently recruiting for Exam Invigilators to assist with the conduct and supervision of the School’s public examinations. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Shelli Fong, Exams Officer, for an application form.
WORD OF THE WEEK
SIGNIFICANT
ADJECTIVE: sufficiently important to be worth of attention; indicative of something. It comes from Latin - significare (to indicate) Who would use this word? Author, scientists, economist, analyst, statistician, psychologist and politician. Examples: “A significant increase in sales.” “The actor has a significant role in the film.” SYNONYMS: notable, remarkable, outstanding, important, crucial, memorable, considerable, striking, rare, special
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
17.10.24
Year 7/8 Football vs Teddington
Won 1-0
21.10.24
Year 9 Netball v Grey court
Lost 21-13
21.10.24
Year 10/11 Netball v Grey court
Lost 16-9
21.10.24
Year 8/9 Rugby
Won 85-15
21.10.24
Year10/11 Rugby
Lost 70-45
Last Thursday, 17th, our Waldegrave Wanders took to the pitch for an exciting football match that showcased great skill and teamwork. Every player gave their all, working together with determination and intensity. Sakeena scored the decisive and win- ning goal, skillfully navigating past a sea of defenders. Stella, our other Player of the Match, demonstrated composure under pres- sure and expertly controlled the defensive play. Congratulations to the team on a well-deserved victory and for keeping our winning streak alive! Our netball teams had less success in their matches against Grey Court School this Tuesday, with both teams struggling to achieve a win. Our Rugby Teams also played on Tuesday, with both teams making impressive scores. The Year 8/9 Team broke through
the defensive line multiple times in their drive to score and ultimately achieve a 70 point lead in victory. This was all the more impressive as a number of the players were taking part in their first ever contact rugby match!
All players should be proud of the teamwork and resilience they have shown in their matches, well done!
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
MR GREAVES, HEAD OF YEAR 7
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