A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 9
Welcome back to another half term. I want to start by saying how impressed I am with the mature conversations happening in Year 9 in regards to looking ahead for the next Key Stage. I have spoken to many individuals and groups about how they are feeling and the overwhelming emotions are excitement. We are very proud to see our young people supporting each other through this new chapter of their school journey. On this subject, please can I remind parents that the deadline for your child/ren’s Options choices is next Wednesday (5 March). All information has been shared with parents and carers before half term and is accessible via each child’s Form Google Classroom. Please can I ask that you check that this has been completed and if there are any issues accessing the form please email the KS3hub: KS3@waldegravesch.org Congratulations to Amber R, 9FDO, as her rowing team won a competition to represent Thames London in the Junior 14s quad. She will be heading to Nottingham in April for the Junior Inter-regional competition, where she will compete with her team against 14 other regions from across the UK. Good luck and we look forward to hearing more! In our Thursday’s tutor times this half term the focus will be on ‘Emotional Intelligence’. It would be lovely for you to take some time with your child/ren and ask about how they are finding this topic. We are hopeful that explicit teaching and discussions around building resilience, empathy and conflict resolution will support them with understanding their emotions.
We hope you have a lovely weekend.
MRS MORTIMER, HEAD OF YEAR 9
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: 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 KS3@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 9 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS Send an email to KS3@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 7 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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