26/05/23

This bank holiday is looking like it's going to be a sunny one ☀️Please be aware of the dangers of jumping into the River Thames during the hot weather and share this information widely so we can all enjoy the river safely. ℹ️ https://t.co/JCBAfDyIZH@rnli_teddington pic.twitter.com/WrpCY27gpO— Richmond Council (@LBRUT) May 26, 2023

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26/05/23

This week our Y8 students were lucky enough to visit the Buddhapadipa #Buddhist Temple in Wimbledon. They were welcomed by a Buddhist monk from #Thailand and were given the chance to explore the grounds and participate in a meditation 🧘 Thank you for having us! pic.twitter.com/VtZJAeo3mF— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 26, 2023

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24/05/23

Ever wondered why we dream? 😶‍🌫️😴Prof @Mark_Blagrove from @SwanseaUni delved into the realm of sleep & dreams, and enlightened psychology students on what they could expect if they studied this intriguing topic at uni. 🙏for a fascinating talk!@swanseapsych @DreamsID pic.twitter.com/GNIwgKd0mt— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 24, 2023

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24/05/23

Prof Chevalier @RoyalHollowayUni spoke to Y12s about the interdisciplinary nature of #economics revealing fascinating connections. From fantasy football league selections to societal decisions, economics offers valuable insights into our world.#criticalthinking #inspiration pic.twitter.com/QNbuTCex61— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 24, 2023

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22/05/23

Politics students attended fascinating talk at the @GuildhallLondon on 'Poverty, Populism & Hope in the 21st Century' by @RoryStewartUK & also met @DavidOlusoga - a perfect blend of brilliant minds of academia and the inspiring youth of Waldegrave students. 🙏 @World_Traders pic.twitter.com/DEJMi4M3Nj— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 22, 2023

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22/05/23

Children and young people with SEND (aged 11 to 25 years) in Kingston and Richmond are invited to the first ever SEND Youth Forum on 1 June. https://t.co/B5OvmRNC2R…Email participationiscd@achievingforchildren.org.uk for more information or to book on. pic.twitter.com/kuGfz9vSf8— AfCLocalOfferKingstonRichmond (@AfCLocal_Offer) May 22, 2023

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21/05/23

Germany Day 3: Phantasialand fun! Mr Isted and Ms Jackson LOVED it - as did the students! Fastest rollercoaster in Europe was a winner 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/fGXtC3t5kb— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 21, 2023

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21/05/23

Day 4 and our European musical adventure has come to an end. Amazing playing and standing ovations, proudly representing Richmond and the UK pic.twitter.com/MHpaf9JUiH— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 21, 2023

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21/05/23

On concert day in Fontainebleau and students performed a programme selected by the six participating countries. Mrs O’Brien conducted PompAnd Circumstance no. 4 pic.twitter.com/paMkkaBIux— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 21, 2023

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20/05/23

Day 3: We’ve been making the most of breaks from rehearsing for the big concert later. Carousel, ice cream and a royal wave from the Palace! 🍦🇫🇷🎶 pic.twitter.com/b7SaLQUFhY— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 20, 2023

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19/05/23

Day 2: Köln. Fantastic weather, town tour, cathedral climb (589 steps!), boat cruise on the Rhein, shopping time and the Lindt Chocolate Museum. Not wasting a minute! 🇩🇪❤️ pic.twitter.com/IUuulQ9Iba— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 19, 2023

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19/05/23

Day 2 and our students met their fellow musicians. Outstanding playing from all. It will be an amazing concert tomorrow! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/IiBMAKBnma— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 19, 2023

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19/05/23

Ten students have travelled to Paris then on to Fountainebleau, ready to represent Richmond in a European Youth Orchestra this weekend. Bonne chance! 🇫🇷🎶 pic.twitter.com/1dt7xq1vCk— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 19, 2023

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19/05/23

Our Y12s had a taste of uni life this week at @StMarysU where they attended lectures and a campus tour. It has got them thinking about all the exciting options open to them after their A Levels! Thank you to all the fantatic St Mary's ambassadors & @meggriessel for hosting us! pic.twitter.com/BzRKf3SHj7— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 19, 2023

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18/05/23

Year 10 Germanists have arrived in SUNNY Boppard on the banks of the river Rhein and, after a 4am start, everyone is still in excellent spirits. Let our German adventure begin! 🇩🇪🌞😊 pic.twitter.com/MRh9FnUYLS— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 18, 2023

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18/05/23

Big day ✅ Well done to all Year 13s who completed Paper 1 today! Onto the next one #examseason #aqageography pic.twitter.com/njSQZeKzGt— Miss Flanigan (@flanigan_r) May 17, 2023

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17/05/23

Incredible achievement 👏🏼 https://t.co/tGydZCO75E— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 17, 2023

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16/05/23

School is much quieter this week as we have now also said goodbye to our Y13s 👋🏼 On Friday Y13s celebrated their last day of lessons whilst dressed in their Secondary School uniform, a classic Waldegrave leavers tradition✨#LastDayOfSchool #ALevels #ExamSeason pic.twitter.com/5GotZKRKjb— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 16, 2023

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12/05/23

The time has come for our Y11s to say goodbye as they leave to prepare for their #GCSEs but they couldn’t go without saying farewell in style!On Wednesday we saw a parade of fantastic costumes from iconic TV and movie characters to MPs and more. https://t.co/LjU4asLZlZ— Waldegrave School (@WaldegraveSch) May 12, 2023

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11/05/23

As term time drew to a close to make way for this year's A Level exams which kickstart on May 15th, Waldegrave Year 11 students capped off a memorable year with the school's standout annual tradition, 'Dress Up Day'. https://t.co/UcGFVdg5qq— Twickenham Nub News (@TwickenhamNub) May 11, 2023

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