It’s been a fantastic start to 2024, albeit a slightly cold one, and I am grateful to all parents and carers for ensuring that students are attending every day, ready to learn and in the full and correct school uniform – the students may well have told you how much they are enjoying Mrs Mariner and Miss Bailey enthusiastically challenging them at the gate each morning. 

I must also praise the positive attitude and enthusiasm our students have returned with, and single out Year 10 students, in particular, who have really impressed everyone with how determined they are to rise to the challenge of GCSEs and secure the best grades they are each capable of across the curriculum. And, with it now being 2024, the Class of 2024, have impressed with their attendance at the newly launched Period 0 and Period 6 intervention sessions – well done Year 11. 

Clubs, activities and extra-curricular opportunities should all now be back up and running, so please do encourage your daughter to revisit what is on offer, and perhaps, as a new year’s resolution opt to try a new enrichment activity. On this theme, I am hugely grateful to Ms Godwin and Miss Morris for hosting our Duke of Edinburgh Awards Evening last night and I continue to be blown away by how successful and popular the scheme is, at Bronze, Silver and Gold. Please do encourage, or consider signing up, your daughter to take part, I would love to reach a stage where every single Rosebery student completes at least the Bronze Award. 

This week has also seen the Elephant’s Tea Party take place today for Year 7 who have been helped to reflect on and discuss the difficult topic of bereavement in tutor time throughout the week. More details about this important topic can be found via the link HERE. 

Year 12 students are now in their assessment window, so well done to them for the work that has gone into prepping for these, and to our Health & Social Care, Applied Science and Human Biology Sixth Form students, who are in the middle of sitting public exams – we hope these have gone, or will go, well. Year 11 students are also in the middle of their mock MFL orals, as the rest of the school gears up for their upcoming mid-year assessments, in addition to upcoming house events and many are busy rehearsing for the school production, Sister Act! 

Finally, we are very pleased to be welcoming Julian Drinkall, GLF Schools’ new CEO, to Rosebery on Tuesday - we are all very much looking forward to his visit. 

Have a lovely weekend everyone. 

Welcome to Rosebery

This January we’ve welcomed to Rosebery Mrs Garner in the PE department, replacing Mrs Manley, and Ms Argyle in the MFL department, replacing Mrs Andrews.  

Dropping your child at school

Rosebery School highly values the positive relationship we have with our local community.  Parents and carers are requested to respect and show consideration to our neighbours when they visit the school.  We are located in a residential area; therefore, please do not drop your child at the school gate, as local roads are busy and become congested regularly, but instead drop some way from the school for your child to walk the last part of the journey.

Mr Pingree - Head of Year 8

Please find our Spring Term Extracurricular Timetables linked HERE.

We are thrilled to share the incredible news that we have raised an outstanding £602 for Save the Children on Christmas Jumper Day last term! Thank you for spreading Christmas cheer through your donations and participation. Together, we've made a difference.  

I am delighted to introduce the new Junior Leadership team for 2024. We are looking forward to seeing what they accomplish in the upcoming year in collaboration with the Deputy Head Girls. Congratulations to all the students who applied. The decision was very challenging due to the exceptional quality of the applications. 

Mrs Ringer - Director of Student Experience, Citizenship & Transition

Could this be the year to try something new? All our current PE clubs will start from Monday 8 January (please see the timetable below for all available clubs taking place this half term). Please note that there are some changes (e.g. Monday Rugby has been removed).

There is no need to sign up and clubs are open to all students.

As the weather remains cold, we would like to remind parents/guardians of the school PE kit. Students should all wear the Rosebery polo and have a choice of either the Rosebery skort or shorts which can be purchased from Stevensons. In addition, students can purchase a Rosebery quarter zip jumper which should also be purchased from Stevensons. At this time of year, we also advice students bring a navy pair of sports leggings and base layer top which can be added as an additional layer. 

Students will be expected to go outside when the facilities are safe to use and therefore should be packing appropriately for their outdoor lessons. 

Miss Croft - Head of PE

The Rolling Read continues on Monday 15 January for Years 7 & 8 only. Students will have 15 minutes at the start of every period 2 lesson next week to read their own book for pleasure. The period in which the Rolling Read takes place will change each week as follows: 

• Week 2 - 15 January: P2 daily

• Week 3 - 22 January: P3 daily 

• Week 4 - 29 January: P4 daily

• Week 5 - 5 February: P5 daily

Thank you for your support!

Miss Hoban - English Teacher & Literacy Lead

Does your child need additional help in a particular subject? We have Sixth Form tutors available to help with homework and general tuition in key curriculum areas. To register or enquire more about the scheme, please email Mrs Keaveney at fkeaveney@roseberyschool.co.uk .

The portal for the Year 9 DTP and MenACWY vaccinations taking place in school on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January 2024 will close at 4.00pm on 24 January 2024.

Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio 3-in-1 final school booster protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. This vaccination will complete the baby injections given pre-school. Meningococcal ACWY protects against the four strains of meningitis known as ACWY. These diseases are known to affect older adolescents, especially if they go to university or training where they are living in accommodation with other young people.

If you have not yet completed the e-consent form, you can still sign up by visiting the link HERE and entering the school code SR137736. An automated email will be sent to you on completion of your e-consent form.

Please email csh.eastimmsadmin@nhs.net with any enquiries. 

Mrs Keaveney - Student Careers, Guidance & Health Mentor

50/50 Club Winners - Double Winnings

1st prize - £171 – Chloe Meyers, number 22

2nd prize - £102.60 - Chad Shepherd, number 164

3rd prize - £68.40 – Jo Matthews, number 134

50/50 Club Winners - Christmas Winnings

1st prize - £250 cash donated by Personal Agent - Raushan Kendrew

2nd prize - £100 John Lewis voucher donated by Stevensons Uniform - Keira Vyvyan-Robinson

3rd prize - £50 Co-op voucher donated by Co-op at Epsom Station - Michelle Forrest

4th Prize- £50 book voucher plus a copy of "A Forgotten Gift" by Harry Reed - sponsored by Chanthology - Sarah Allen

Help Needed

We need some help to run the PSA bar on 7, 8 or 9 February for the Drama Production of Sister Act. For details and to sign up, please click HERE.

The next PSA meeting will take place at school on Tuesday 16 January from 6.30pm to 7.45pm. All parents and carers are welcome.

Miss Lovett - Head of Design & Technology: Product Design & Resistant Materials

Mrs Dever - Head of Drama

Geography Film Club for Years 7, 8 & 9 continues on Tuesday 16 January at lunchtime in GEO 2 with Earth from Space - Changing Planet.

Mr Boreham - Geography Teacher

On Wednesday 13 December, the Year 7 netball A team played against St Andrews in a great match. The girls were excellent and had great teamwork throughout the game, with some fantastic shooting from Phoebe B 7CY and Amelie F 7CX, which led to Amelie being awarded Player of the Match. In the end, the girls won 7-1 and I was so impressed to see how their gameplay has improved throughout the term. A reminder to keep it up and keep coming to training and you will get better and better.

Also on 13 December, the Year 8 netball A team played St Andrews in a very competitive but exciting match. The girls played so well as a team but sadly lost 13-12 in the end. Nevertheless, our girls played amazingly as a team. The Player of the Match went to India R 8CY for her excellent shooting. Well done girls, keep it up into next term!  

Miss Fielding - PE Teacher

The second round of House Games was one of the highlights of the school year so far! The rain forced us to change from football to basketball during the week, but the students remained competitive nonetheless. It was a lovely way to end the term and a big congratulations goes to the following winners:

On Wednesday, our Year 7 hockey team travelled to Notre Dame School to play a very competitive game. Unfortunately the girls lost 4-1, however, their sprits never dropped. The girls battled hard and it all paid off when Sienna C 7MY got the ball in the D and scored. There was some excellent goalkeeping from Izzy C 7MY and some excellent defence from Caitlyn K 7CX who was also the Opposition's Player of the Match. I am so proud with how much the girls have developed over this year and for some members of the team this was there first ever hockey match. Well done girls. I am so proud of you. Keep up the hard work.  

Miss Fielding - PE Teacher

On Tuesday, an incredible effort was put forth by the Year 7 football team in their latest English Schools' FA Cup game against Riddlesdown Collegiate. Despite the unfortunate outcome, we are so proud of the team's resilience and determination towards the game. They displayed remarkable teamwork and skills, rallying from a 2-0 deficit to equalise in the space one minute before the half time whistle blew (thanks to two fantastic goals from Neve O 7MY)! Riddlesdown came out fighting in the second half and produced a great performance, ultimately leading to a defeat for Rosebery for the first time this season. 

While they may not have secured a victory, it is important to celebrate and congratulate the team for doing Rosebery School proud! 

A big congratulations goes to the following:

• Neve O: Opposition's Player of the Match

• Amelia R 7EY: Players' Player of the Match

• Lucy V 7PY: Teacher's Player of the Match 

Miss Linehan - PE Teacher

Year 7: Poppie M 7CY

Year 8: Izzy C 8PY

Year 9: Jenna H 9EX

Year 10: Alys N 10MY

Year 11: Tom C 11CY

Merryn H 9CX, Rowan W 10MX, Emma G and Lauren L 11CY 

Miss Watson - Maths Teacher 

Summerhouse Services are offering free sessions for parents/carers to provide approaches and tools to support children who may be experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. 

More information on how to book can by found by clicking HERE. 

The Community Connectors are part of the Family Information Service. They provide signposting support to all families in Surrey, with children up to the age of 25.  They encourage families to make use of their online enquiry services which are part of the Family Information Service and Surrey Local Offer.

For more information, please click HERE.

Talking Teens is a free 4-week parenting programme.  If you would like to attend, please contact Mrs Jenns at sjenns1@glfschools.org . 

For more information, please click HERE. 

Course dates and times:

Mondays (10.00am to 11.30am)

19 February - 11 March

Via Zoom

Wednesdays (10.00am to 11.30am)

17 April - 8 May

Via Zoom

Thursdays (6.30pm to 8.00pm)

13 June - 4 July

Via Zoom

Mrs Jenns - Hive Manager

I am delighted to recognise the achievements of the nominated students below:  

Year 7 

Mr Waight has nominated Esme E, Sarah M and Aurelia E 7PX for their fantastic performance of an extract of A Midsummer Nights' Dream and Miss Foster has nominated Emilia H 7MY for always contributing her thoughtful ideas in lessons. 

Year 9 

Mrs Blake has nominated Jenna H 9EX, Matilda S F and Sophia L 9CX for their hard work, preparation and progress on their Purple Hibiscus assessment and Miss Foster has nominated Rebecca D 9MY for always being focussed and trying their absolute best in every lesson.  

Year 10 

Mrs Miller has nominated Isabella G 10MY for being a physic superstar who always asks probing questions, gets onto challenge questions and is fantastic at practical work and making connections in her conclusions, Mrs Ringer has nominated Ayushi S 10MY for demonstrating dedication and resilience in Spanish. Spanish is a brand-new subject for Ayushi, but she has taken to it so well. Miss McCall has nominated Iona P 10MY for her outstanding and creative contributions in Citizenship, Mrs Burge has nominated Nicole B R 10EY, Lyra H 10EX, Lola S 10PY, Hannah B 10CX, Sadie T 10MX, Evie B and Prathyusha N 10PX for their consistently high levels of effort and attainment in Geography lessons and Miss Devonish has nominated Ela A 10CX for going above and beyond to catch up with class work and homework when she was absent. 

Year 11 

Miss Foster has nominated Emma G 11EX for always being so polite and caring to both students and staff, Miss Ravelo has nominated Harriet M 11PY, Mia G 11CY, Marta N and Evie A 11EY, Nancy L T, Izzie H and Olivia E 11MY for their incredible effort and commitment in preparing for their Spanish speaking mock, Miss Reilly has nominated Ellie L 11EX for always being kind, considerate and determined in every Maths lesson. Ellie goes above and beyond to be supportive to her peers in every lesson and Mrs Hatfield-Giraux has nominated Aqsa A 11CX for really pushing herself in lessons and always attempting the challenge tasks, Miss Devonish has nominated Bethany S 11CX for taking a proactive approach to revising for her USA paper and being reflective when up skilling a question from her mock and Miss Fletcher has nominated Connie B 11EX for being disciplined with revision and showing determination to maximise her potential in GCSE Sociology.  Connie has drafted several answers to exam questions in her own time over the holidays, showing excellent effort.  

Sixth Form 

Mr Phillips has nominated Zainab M 12D. Zainab showed great compassion by looking after a new student who joined us in Year 12 at the start of this year. She stayed with the student throughout the day and made her feel incredibly welcome.  Mrs Carnegie has nominated Alessia G 12E and Esme G 12A for exceptional achievement in their Year 12 assessment for Philosophy and Ethics and Mrs Hatfield-Giraux has nominated Angelina M 13A for taking the opportunity to show some really hard thinking about a new criminological theory we're studying and being brave to share her evaluative ideas with the class and Miss Fletcher has nominated Abeeha S 13A for being disciplined with revision and showing determination to maximise her potential in A Level Sociology.  Abeeha has shown an eagerness to seek feedback by drafting some 10-mark and a 20-mark answer to exam questions showing excellent effort!