Our Autumn magazine takes a look back on the first half term here at Waldegrave, covering all aspects of Waldegrave life from around the school to trips and visits and our community fundraisers.
WEEKLY BULLETIN
18 OCTOBER 2024
ENJOY - ACHIEVE - EMPOWER
HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE
KEY SCHOOL DATES
This week we were so pleased to finally welcome Ofsted inspectors into school so that we could showcase our fabulous students and staff. As soon as the report is published we will share this with our school community but this won’t be until after half term. In the meantime I would like to thank
Year 12 - English Literature Trip - Lyric Theatre, A Raisin in the Sun - 21 October
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
Year 12 - Waldegrave MBA Day - 23 October
everyone for their contributions to the process.
Sixth Form Open Evening - 24 October
On Monday during assembly I told the students that this was their opportunity to shine and I am delighted to say that they truly did, behaving impeccably and giving thoughtful and articulate responses to the team of inspectors. Staff throughout school worked incredibly hard to ensure a calm and focused learning environment. Thank you to all the parents who sent supportive messages into school and those that completed the survey. I am aware that some parents were frustrated by the short time frame for the survey, unfortunately the deadline is set by Ofsted and not something the school has any control over; we too were only notified of the inspection on Monday. We had a number of trips and events in school this week with University professors from King’s College and Arts University Plymouth coming in to meet Sixth Form students, as well as trips to the London Coliseum to see the critically acclaimed Jonathan Miller production of La Boheme and another to The National Theatre to see The Other Place, a modern retelling of Antigone. On Wednesday evening we held a Live Lounge which gave our own students an opportunity to perform and showcase their musical talents.
Black History Month - October ADHD Awareness Month - October HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS
Family Learning Festival - 19 - 27 October
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send us your achievement stories and photos to share by email to
~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
There are two awareness months in October that are particularly important for our students. ADHD Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Next Friday, Year 7 will be invited to wear pink to raise money for breast cancer research and support. Now is a really good time to talk about self-examination and we will be sharing the short videos below with stu- dents during tutor time next week: Know your breast and Breast cancer in men. Girls with undiagnosed ADHD may present with symptoms such as organisational difficulties, anxiety or difficulty regulating their emotions, less obvious indicators than the disruptive behaviour that many associate with ADHD. This can impact on their relationships at home and at school. Young Minds have more information about ADHD and mental health and this video offers some guidance about how ADHD can affect parent-child relationships.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 13
I wanted to start with a big thank you to Year 13 students for their contributions to the Ofsted inspection this week. A number of them were observed in lessons and took part in student interviews with the inspectors. The good news is, their behaviour and attitude to learning was, as it always is, excellent, so they didn’t have to change anything at all. I was really proud of them and it was obvious they take pride in their own learning and our Sixth Form here at Waldegrave. In addition to the Ofsted inspection there were lots of extra-curricular opportunities for Year 13 students this week. On Tuesday we hosted a lecture on the topic of Ethics and Abortion with Philosophy professor Clare Carlisle of King’s College London, while Music Students from across the Sixth Form went to see ‘La Boheme’ at the English National Opera. Student feedback for both events was very positive. Year 13 English and Drama students were also lucky to attend a performance of ‘The Other Place’ at The National Theatre. This is a new play based on the themes of guilt, grief and greed and the students gained valuable experience to support their studies. This week was also the deadline for early entry UCAS applications and around 30 students have now sent them off. We have also received the first offer of this year so it is a very exciting time! Today the whole school took part in the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Wear Red Day in support of the charity ‘Show Racism the Red Card’. A huge thank you to all Year 13 for taking part and to their parents and carers for all donations made thus far. Please continue to do so via ParentPay, as we can’t take cash from students. This coming Thursday we will be hosting our Sixth Form open evening. A large number of Year 13 students will be involved and I would like to thank them all in advance for their help. Students are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular activities, as such we wanted to highlight an incredible opportunity for students to get involved with the London Youth Games as a Team Member. Applications are open for passionate 14-24 year olds to represent their borough - see poster on page 4 for more information.
MS SILLWOOD, HEAD OF YEAR 13
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The old man and the sea’- Ernest Hemingway
A beautiful tale of a fisherman’s extremely challenging journey through the gulf stream, with a burning desire to catch what he has never been able to previously. The emotive effects of isolation and the physical toll chasing your dreams can take become more and more prevalent throughout. Hemingway masterfully combines carefully crafted and peaceful imagery of the sea with immense mental torment, as well as taking readers on a journey regarding the emptiness we may feel once our goals have been achieved, and perhaps don’t bring the fulfilment we dreamt of, we always wish for more. ~ Zara
MS O’BRIEN, HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC
WALDEGRAVE RECRUITMENT 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.
WORD OF THE WEEK
STRUCTURE
Structure structures structured structuring NOUN: the arrangement of the parts of something complex; the quality of being organised; a building or other object constructed from several parts VERB: construct or arrange according to plan; give a pattern or organisation to something It comes from Latin - struere (to build) Who would use this word? Architects, scientists, academics, philosophers and public speakers
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
08.10.24
Year 10/11 Netball vs RPA
Lost 22-17
10.10.24
Year 9 Netball v SRR
Won 13-9
10.10.24
Year 10/11 Netball v SRR
Lost 9 - 6
16.10.24
Year 7 Touch Rugby vs Turing House
Won 20-5
Last week we had a great success in our Year 7s first touch rugby match of the year, winning 20-5 playing against Turing House. They all played fantastically, with player of the match going to Pamela L in 7FLY. Our netball teams had mixed success in their matches against St Richard Reynolds on Thursday, with our Year 9s winning their match 13-9. The girls played a great game, with special mention to Immy R-T and Eriynn S for being named players of the match for attack and defense respectively. Our Year 10/11 Team also played against St Richard Reynolds, this was a close match, with players of the match named as Matilda S for attack and Elodie F for defence, but ultimately lost to the opposing side.
All our players should be proud of their efforts and teamwork.
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 sixthform@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 13 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
MR GREAVES, HEAD OF YEAR 7
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