A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 11
We hope Year 11 had a productive half term leading up to their core mocks in March but also spent time doing activities to support their wellbeing. Congratulations to Molly A who competed for Richmond in the Middlesex Cross Country event just before half term. She finished in a very credible 8th place and this has meant that she has qualified for the English Schools event in March. Well done to Helena who rowed 1365m to place 3rd in her heat in the RSSP indoor rowing competition that took place Friday 9 February at Hampton Boys school. We are awaiting the overall results for Waldegrave’s performance so watch this space! Also in that final week, we had our year group assembly presented by Mr Isted where he celebrated LGBTQ+ history month. The assembly explored the impact that historical figures have had on supporting the movement as well as considering why it is important that this event is celebrated. This week Year 11 have completed their Food & Nutrition mock practical exam and Music students have performed their solo exam piece. Well done to all of those students for the work they have undertaken. A massive thank you to the staff in these departments for the support they have given. Well done to the following tutor groups who are at the top of the leaderboard for epraise points. In 1st place is 11SAS, 2nd 11PON and in 3rd place 11ERU. Next week is Empathy Week, students in Year 11 will be engaging in activities in tutor time about this topic. With four weeks to go to the core mock exam week we will continue to support students to prepare for these exams. If a student would like any other specific support please can they see their form tutor, myself or Ms Dhir.
MRS BASHFORD-HYNES, HEAD OF YEAR 11
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
02.02.24
Year 7 Touch Rugby Tournament
FIRST PLACE
05.02.24
Year 9/10 Football Tournament
FIRST PLACE
06.02.24
Year 7/8 Football Tournament
SEVENTH PLACE
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Never let me go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never let me go is a suspenseful and absorbing science fiction novel and coming of age story which follows three friends through their unusual childhood. As secrets surrounding their time at the boarding school Hailsham and lives ahead begin to unfold the novel explores the idea of what it is to have a soul and the innate need to hold onto things lost. It’s a sorrowful and complex novel which criticises the extents of exploitation and the moral implications while debating with the blurred line between right and wrong. It’s a very short yet deeply thought provoking novel which I would highly recommend to anyone looking to read something full of love, identity and friendship but with a disturbing yet crucial message which will leave you changed.
Recommended by Marina, Year 11 student
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