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.
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