A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 10
December is here and it is fantastic to see so many Year 10s getting involved in festive events in school. It is also great to see the students maintaining their excellent work ethic with real dedication to their lessons and GCSE subjects. Well done to all students who were part of the school production ‘The Return’ last week. I was very proud to see so many Year 10 students getting involved both on stage and behind the scenes. Congratulations! 10PGU are doing incredibly well, streaking ahead of the other classes with 773 epraise points this term. In second place is 10SPI with 562 points. Well done! Congratulations also to Jocelyn M, 10PGO for passing her grade 4 piano exam with merit. A lovely acknowledgement of her hard work. Following our annual Carol Concert this evening at St Augustine’s in Whitton from 5pm, next week Waldegrave gets very Christmassy! On Tuesday it is Waldegrave Christmas Jumper Day, when we are asking students to wear their brightest, funniest, craziest Christmas jumpers, and support Save the Children charity by donating £1 to help children in some of the toughest places have a better future. Students must wear their normal uniform but may wear a Christmas themed jumper - please borrow one from a friend/sibling or find one in a charity shop, or make this an opportunity to get creative by taking an old (plain) jumper and give it some Christmas magic by adding some decorations or tinsel for an extra bit of bling! Donations can be made on ParentPay. The Globe Players will be performing ‘A Christmas Carol’ in school for Year 10 on Wednesday December 17 at 1.15. Parents/carers are asked to contribute £5 per student with the exclusion of pupil premium students. Payment can be made via ParentPay. Lastly, the Winter Festival performance takes place on Friday 13 at 7pm in the School Hall. You can buy tickets to the Winter Festival here for £5 each. Have a lovely week!
MRS PORTEOUS, HEAD OF YEAR 10
BOOK OF THE MONTH
‘The Song of Achilles’ - Madeline Miller A retelling of the Trojan War of ancient Greece, following Achilles - a Greek demigod - and Patroclus. When Achilles is forced by his father to train as a soldier, he demands that Patroclus join him as his companion. Over the years, the boys find themselves sharing a deep connection and are able to openly share their love due to the secluded nature of the mountain where they train. However, as they return to civilisation, Achilles’ father is adamant that he find a wife. Soon the Trojan War demands the aid of Achilles to lead them to victory where he finds himself reuniting with Patroclus at camp. This book beautifully explores the complexity of unconservative romance through the heartbreaking manner of a Greek tragedy. - Isla S, Year 11
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 KS4@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 10 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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