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.
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