A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 8
Year 8 had a fantastic Drop Down Day this week which was focused on African Arts. The students took part in many different activities such as: Nigerian Drumming, Afrobeats Dance Fusion, Griots - African Storytelling, African Fabric Prints, African Jewellery Making and finally they took part in an African Team Quiz. It was wonderful to see Year 8 engaging with the activities and enjoying the day, I do encourage you to speak to your child at home and ask them to share with you what they found interesting or insightful about the day. We had a fantastic Black History Month assembly on Wednesday with Mrs Dhir and students from Year 11. I hope that Year 8 found the assembly inspiring and thought provoking. Our top three forms for epraise this week are: 8 PUN in first place with 422, followed by 8EDA 408 and in third is 8 PIR with 371. The following students are top of the individual leaderboard for Year 8: Marharyta K 8PIR with 46, followed by Ameera F-H 8PUN with 26, and Yovela H 8PIR 25. Well done ALL! Last week the Year 8 Football Team showed a great amount of camaraderie joining forces with Year 7 to convincingly win two matches - A great achievement! See the Sports Fixtures section for the full match report. We are delighted to announce the launch of the Readathon for students in Years 7-9. Each year the Waldegrave English Department raises money for an amazing charity called Read for Good, as well as supporting a good cause this forms part of our commitment to encourage reading for pleasure. This year the Readathon runs from October 14 - November 11, when pupils are asked to seek sponsorship for reading from as little as £1. All funds will go towards providing books and reading sessions for children in hospital, as well as for books for our school library. You will find a link for payment on Parent Pay, as we can’t take cash from students. Thank you in advance for your support. This coming Friday is Wear it Red day when students are invited to wear red clothes in support of the charity Show Racism the Red Card. A reminder that students have been asked to ensure that they are wearing lanyards at all times whilst on school premises.
MRS LYDDON, HEAD OF YEAR 8
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
The first book of a majestic fantasy trilogy, Northern Lights introduces readers to the bold heroine, Lyra. Set in a sideways world, where everyone has a daemon in animal form, the story opens with the ominous news that children are going missing, which begins Lyra’s quest for knowledge. This is a magical book, which is wonderful to read together with children, perhaps paired with the relatively recent BBC adaptation.
~Recommended by Mrs Nowicki, Joint Head of English
WALDEGRAVE RECRUITMENT
MS O’BRIEN, HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC
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. - A Finance Officer to start in Decembmer. The role will be for 35 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks). Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 16 October 2024 Please see the staff vacancies page on the school’s website, TES or e-teach for further information and to apply.
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