A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 10
It has been great to welcome back our students for a brand new half-term. I hope that Year 10 had a restful and restorative break and that those students who went on the ski trip over the February break enjoyed themselves - especially those learning to ski for the very first time! In tutor time this week on a Tuesday we have now moved on to ‘Life Skills’ where students learn about topics such as managing finances, taxes and what the government spends taxes on in the UK. Hopefully they have found this informative and useful! Congratulations to 10ERU for winning the tutor time quiz last half-term and well done to 10PGU for coming top of the epraise leaderboard. Great work to everyone who tried hard in the quiz and those who earned epraise points! A reminder that our uniform policy allows students to wear only one stud in each ear. Necklaces can be worn but should not be seen. Any jewellery that is seen will be confiscated if it is not in line with our school policy. This then gets returned to the student at each holiday break. Fake eyelashes and painted nails are also not permitted. Please can you take time this weekend to ensure your child/ren are aware of these rules and remove any polishes, eyelashes or additional jewellery. Thank you in advance for your support and enjoy your weekend.
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 10
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins
In a dystopian future, the capital holds annual games where one boy and one girl (aged 12-18) from each of the 12 districts is chosen to fight to the death in an arena. The games are televised and shown across the country as a reminder to the labourers in the district that they are powerless against the capital. When Katniss’ sister has her name called during the annual reaping, Katniss volunteers to take her place as a daring act of sacrifice. The contrast between the glamour of the capital and the harsh conditions of the districts is an eye opening com- mentary on the dangers of political corruption and capitalism.
- Isla S, Year 11
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 KS4@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 10 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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