A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 12
As we move towards the latter half of this term I want to remind students and parents of the silent study area we are fortunate to have here in the 6th form. This area remains silent at all times and students can use it for private revision. Students have designated work periods each day and these should be used for independent study. Students will find if they are using their work periods effectively this will free up some time in the evenings for other activities. Another reminder that Year 12 students have been encouraged to find a volunteering placement. This may be something they are already doing, such as helping with younger members in a sports club they attend. It has been really positive hearing about how some students are seeking out their own placements in the local community with various organisations and many wish to contribute to life here at Waldegrave by volunteering within school. On Tuesday the Sixth Formers were given an amazing opportunity to attend a free ‘taster’ session on storytelling and classics. The session was led by a Royal Holloway lecturer, Dr Efi Spentzou, who gave students the opportunity to consider the story of Pentheus, the King of Thebes, at a time of great unrest. Through role play and discussion attendees considered the themes of civil disobedience, rage as a positive or negative force, as well as community and compromise. By the end we had some very convincing King Pentheus’s! Parents will receive a monitoring report shortly on how their child is doing in each subject. This will instigate some timely discussions on how students are preparing for their mock exams. We recognise the pressure exams can bring and encourage students to pass on any worries they may have to their tutor, Head of Year and subject teachers.
MS SILLWOOD, HEAD OF YEAR 12
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
01.03.24
Year 9/10 Football vs Hampton High
WON 8-0
05.03.24
London Youth Games Rugby Tournament
FIRST PLACE
06.03.24
Year 7 Netball vs Christs
LOST 8-0
06.03.24
Year 8 Netball vs Christs
LOST 13-4
BOOK OF THE MONTH
“ Letters From The Underground ” by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“ Letters From The Underground ” by Fyodor Dostoevsky (translated from Russian) is a deep dive into the human psyche from the perspective of a man who is overly negative and is criticising himself. It is in the form of a “confession” and explores the complexity of the man’s mind. I would recommend this novella to those who want a challenging but rewarding read, that will draw you in and intrigue you.
~ Recommended by Yasemin, Year 11 student
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