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 7
This week Year 7 students were issued with their Chromebooks which caused much excitement. They have been reminded about the Chromebook code of conduct and we hope they enjoy using these in lessons and at home to support their learning. Our Rugby and Football Teams had matches this week, with the Year 7 Touch Rugby team winning against Turing House on Wednesday with a score of 20-5! Congratulations to player of the Match: Pamela L 7FLY. On Thursday the Year 7/8 football team played away against Teddington school. We look forward to sharing that match report with you next week. On Friday students wore red in support of charity ‘Show Racism the Red Card’. Well done to Year 7 for support- ing this initiative and being creative in their ways to wear red. A huge thank you to the students for taking part and to their parents and carers for all donations made thus far. Please continue to do so via ParentPay.
Currently Pankhurst tutor groups are topping the tutor group leader board for Epraise: 7PCO are in 1st place, 7PFO second and 7ESU are 3rd.
Very well done to Mia B 7PFO who is in 2nd place in the whole school leaderboard for Epraise points.
On the last day of the half-term (Friday 25th October), Year 7 students are invited to wear anything pink to raise money and awareness for breast cancer charities. Year 7 students do not need to wear their uniform on this day but can come to school with clothing and accessories as pink as possible! Please note that students should not buy anything for this day - a pink ribbon or homemade pink badge is fine if your child/ren has no pink clothing. A reminder that makeup, varnish and hair dye are not allowed. A voluntary contribution for the charity can be made via ParentPay. We’ll end the half-term in a blaze of pink!
MRS BASHFORD-HYNES, HEAD OF YEAR 7
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
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: 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 HOW TO CONTACT YEAR 7 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
Or you can contact the school via phone by calling: 02088943244 Send an email to KS3@waldegravesch.org
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