A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 9
It has been another busy week for Year 9. On Wednesday 60 of our Year 9 students were invited to Richmond Synagogue to participate in an event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, which is commemorated annually on 27 January. They were able to hear, at first hand, the moving testimony of Agnes Kaposi, a Holocaust Survivor. Agnes’s fascinating and moving story included her time as a child labourer in Nazi-occupied Austria, her time living under Communist rule in Hungary, and her pioneering work as an engineer when women still often didn’t study maths or the sciences. The trip was a great success and was incredibly moving and informative for all that attended. This non-religious, non-denominational event allowed students a unique opportunity to develop common values of citizenship, based on dialogue, mutual respect and acceptance of diversity.
Well done to 9EJO for collecting the most epraise points this week. They are closely followed by 9FBH. Congratulations to both of you.
There are around 220 students in Year 9 and as such, it is not always possible to deal with individual concerns immediately. If you need to speak to a member of staff, please contact the school via ks3@waldegravesch.org . We aim to respond to all queries within 48 hours.
Looking ahead, students are reminded to bring in a reading book for silent reading on Tuesdays as we will be dedicating a form time for students to read.
A final reminder for Year 9s about school uniform; it is important that we are wearing the appropriate school attire. If there is any confusion about what is a part of the policy, this can be viewed here, information has also been delivered to students this week.
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 9
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Fixture
Result
22.01.24
Year 7 Basketball vs St. Richard Reynolds
LOST 33-4
24.01.24
Sixth Form Football vs St. Richard Reynolds
WON 2-0
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Looking for Alaska by John Green
“Looking for Alaska’’ by John Green is a poignant exploration of adolescence, love, and loss. The novel follows the journey of Miles Halter as he navigated the labyrinth of boarding school life and falls for the enigmatic Alaska Young. With a perfect blend of humour and heartbreak, Green crafts a narrative that resonates with readers long after the last page. “Looking for Alaska’’ is a beautifully written coming-of-age story that captures the essence of the human experience in a way that is both relatable and profound.
~ Recommended by Lina A, 11ERU
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