Happy Easter everyone! 

March is always a long month in education, and I am sure that our students are now ready for a well-earned break, following an excellent Spring Term. 

As we mentioned last week, congratulations to 8PY for winning House Cheer last Friday, a fuller report is included this week from Miss Elms, highlighting the incredibly high standards we witnessed this year – it is really quite the competition, and a fantastic way to end the term, we even had Mr Boreham and Mrs Burge in fancy dress in an effort to secure victory for their respective forms – I’m hoping we have photos of them both to share with you! 

I am very grateful to Miss Croft and Mrs Jones who will lead the Easter Ski Trip to Les Deux Alpes and look forward to hearing the students’ stories on their return. We are flying this year, so fingers crossed that the journey is less challenging than the epic Dover ‘coach-gate’ experienced a year ago. 

Meanwhile, I know many of our students in Year 11 and Year 13 will rightly be focussed on revising for their upcoming GCSE and A Level examinations, but would remind them to ensure they keep a healthy study/life balance as they too need a break, to rest and recharge, as we all do. 

We return from the Easter Break on Monday 15 April, with a delayed start for students. The site will open to students from 10.30am, with the school day formally commencing at 10.50am as per the timetable below, noting that there will be no morning break and no canteen service before lunchtime. 

Have a wonderful holiday.

Staffing Update

We are delighted to be welcoming Ms Keira Hibbitt to Rosebery community after Easter, who is joining as a Teacher of Mathematics, in advance of Mrs Pickering departing on maternity leave later in the Summer Term.

What an energetic week House Cheer 2024 has been! On Monday we took a trip to 'Broadway' with our Year 8s performing their cheer routines to the theme of 'Musicals'. Our Semi Finalists were 8CX (Grease), 8PY (Matilda), 8EY (Hairspray) and 8MY (Mamma Mia). Through to Friday's Final were 8EY and 8PY.

On Tuesday we took a trip into the world of Disney, with Year 7s competing to the theme of 'Disney films'. Our Semi Finalists were 7MY (Little Mermaid), 7MX (Moana), 7PX (Frozen) and 7EY (Disney Mash Up). Through to the Finals were 7PX and 7MX. 

On Wednesday, we travelled through the decades, with Year 9 competing to 'Group Artists/Bands'. Our Semi Finalists were 9CX (Black Eyed Peas), 9EX (Little Mix), 9MY (Destiny's Child) and 9PY (Queen). Through to the Finals were 9CX and 9MY. 

8PY were crowned the winners on Friday, with a record breaking crowd of all lower school students. A huge congratulations goes to 8PY and a massive well done to all the students involved. Our ears will be ringing for weeks!

Miss Elms - PE Teacher

Do you play the steel pans? Are you part of a Bhangra dance group? Or are you a Chinese food enthusiast? Rosebery’s Annual Culture Week is coming up in June, and the Senior Prefect Team would like to make it even bigger and better for 2024! We have lots of activities and events planned but we’d really like to have an external group volunteer to come in and share their culture with the students, such as a traditional dance group or music group.

Anything is welcome, such as games specific to a certain culture or even cuisine! We’d love to hear from you, so if you have any connections or contributions, please contact Mrs Ringer using the contact us form on the website. 

Jessica S - Deputy Head Girl, Community

Please find our Spring Term Extra-curricular Timetables linked HERE.

50/50 Club Winners for March

1st Prize - £85.50 - Charlotte Webb

2nd Prize - £51.30 - Lucy Shea

3rd Prize - £34.20 - Michelle Barreiro Tuke

Pre-loved Prom Dresses

Do you have a Prom dress languishing in a wardrobe? 

If so, we'd love you to consider donating it to the Rosebery PSA so that we can help all our students to enjoy their Prom celebrations, regardless of their financial circumstances. 

Please email psauniform@roseberyschool.co.uk if you can help. Thank you for your kindness.

Selling your property?

If you choose to sell your property through The Personal Agent, they'll donate a percentage of their fee to Rosebery's PSA. Simply inform The Personal Agent that you are a Rosebery parent and then get in touch with the PSA at roseberypsa@hotmail.co.uk. 

Next PSA Meeting: Wednesday 17 April @6.30pm at Rosebery

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

Miss Shillito - Head of Design & Technology: Food Preparation and Nutrition & Textiles

Year 7 and Year 8 students - Come along and join in the lunchtime activities on offer in the Summer term from the Drama department.

Mr Boreham - Geography Teacher

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the Reading Bingo challenge and/or has written a book recommendation this term.

We have randomly selected 2 winners per year group and the Waterstones vouchers go to:

Year 7 - Lucy T 7PX and Hana A 7EY

Year 8 - Lily R 8PY and Alice C 8PX

Year 9 - Lottie D 9EX and Alice S 9CX

Year 10 - Hannah B 10CX and Grace B 10MX

Year 7: Elle R 7EY

Year 8: Sreeya K 8PY

Year 9: Charlotte C 9CY

Year 10: Olivia B 10EY

Year 11: Lucie M 11PY

Merryn H 9CX and Sara V 10EX

Miss Watson - Maths Teacher 

Miss Elms - PE Teacher

Miss Fielding - PE Teacher

On Thursday 14 March, the Rosebery squash team played in the National Schools Finals. Getting to this final was an excellent achievement in itself and one that the girls should be very proud of. Rosebery were in the finals as one of the top eight schools in the country - phenomenal! When we entered this tournament for the first time back in October, we did so not knowing what to expect. We knew that we would be facing private schools who had squash courts and squash teams galore, but that was a challenge the girls were willing to face. After getting through the first two rounds in a very convincing style, we knew that we deserved our place in this final. 

The final was held at Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham and was a spectacular venue. The girls all made the effort to travel up to Birmingham the night before as it was a 9.00am start on Finals Day. When we arrived, I could tell that the girls were a little nervous, however,  nerves are good (it showed how much they cared). The nerves were not helped by the long wait for the first match, but we found some warm up courts and were soon ready for the first match against Wycliffe College. This was a really tough fixture as we were playing the third seeded school in the country! The girls held their own and played really well. Every ball was fought for and we did not make it easy for the opposition. Unfortunately, India S 7CX was our only player to win her game so our next match was going to be for the later placings of the group. 

The girls had a long wait till our next game, and this was frustrating for the girls as they just wanted to get going. The girls used this time to fuel up and reflect on their prior matches. At 2.00pm we faced Wycombe Abbey and again, this school were well-drilled and their girls were competitive and assertive. They were clinical in their finishing and this resulted in us coming away with two wins out of five, but this was a very narrow loss. 

Our final game was against Lincoln Minster and the girls were desperate to win and show off their capabilities. Imi W 11CY had a very tough game where there were some harsh scoring going against her, and unfortunately was too tough to come back from. Once again, India won her game and has been unbeaten throughout the entire tournament. This is a great achievement, but when you also take into account that she is in Year 7 playing in a KS4 tournament, it is even more exceptional! Overall, Lincoln Minster won four games to our one, and this resulted in Rosebery being placed eighth in the rankings.

I would like to say a big thank you to Imi (our captain) as she has steamrolled this whole process. From persuading me to enter, to organising the girls, to giving coaching advice before and after games and to giving up her own time on weekends to run extra practice sessions. She really has been at the forefront of everything and we couldn't have done it without her.

Overall, the girls had a great day at Edgbaston and I personally want to write a huge congratulations on your squash success! The finals was a very long day with some very tough competition, but I hope that they can reflect on this journey with the upmost pride and respect for how well they performed and how far they progressed! I didn’t ever dream that we’d get to the National finals, and it really was a day to remember! To be in the top eight schools in the country is an exceptional achievement. 

I am also very proud of how the girls carried themselves throughout each part of the tournament process. Sport is tough, both physically and mentally, but these girls are a credit to their parents and to Rosebery itself and I honestly felt privileged to be a part of their success. I hope this success will inspire future generations and that we can continue to enter in years to come.

Mrs Hart-Mckee - PE Teacher

On Wednesday, the Year 7 football team emerged victorious with a convincing 3-0 win against Ashcombe School.

The game remained deadlocked at 0-0 for a significant amount of time, despite Rosebery creating numerous chances on goal. However, the girls remained patient and showed composure, which paid off, when we netted two quick goals in succession thanks to Neve O 7MY and Polly H 7EX. The second saw Polly H score her second of the game. 

It was brilliant to see the teamwork and superb link-up play on display rather than relying solely on individual efforts, with our players demonstrating a collective desire to play football the right way!

Well done to the entire team and a special congratulations to:

Neve O for receiving Opposition's Player of the Match.

Polly H for receiving Players' Player of the Match.

Scarlett S 7MY for receiving Teacher's Player of the Match.

Miss Linehan - PE Teacher

Rosebery School will be closed from Thursday 28 March and will reopen to students on Monday 15 April at 10.30am. 

If you have a non-urgent safeguarding concern, please would you email dsl@roseberyschool.co.uk .  Please be aware that this email will not be constantly monitored.  If your enquiry is in relation to an urgent safeguarding or emotional support need, please see the numbers below, which are available for support during the holiday period.

Safeguarding Support

If you have any safeguarding concerns during the Easter holidays, please contact the Police in an emergency.  For non-urgent concerns, please contact Surrey Children’s Single Point of Access – 0300 470 9100 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.  Out of hours phone: 01483 517898 to speak to the emergency duty team.

Emotional and Mental Health Wellbeing Support

1. Surrey and Borders Partnership Mental Health Crisis Line: If you are worried about yourself, a friend, or your child or young person, please call 24/7 the crisis line free on 03004568342.  You can talk with a trained call handler who will provide advice, support and signposting to a range of community services. The crisis line is available for children and young people from the age of six. It can be used by those who are already receiving mental health services, and also by those who are not.  No formal request for support is needed

2. Text SHOUT to 85258: Mental Health Crisis text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.

3. Mindworks Access and Advice:  To speak to someone about local services available and how to access them call Access and Advice: 0300 222 5755. We are open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm, Saturday. The service is not open on bank holidays.

4. Neurodevelopmental Helpline:  Out of Hours advice around behaviours/difficulties which could be related to neurodiversity including Autism and ADHD available via 0300 222 5755 from 5pm until 11:00 pm every day of the year. NB diagnosis not needed.

5. NHS Tel 111: Please contact for emergency concerns that are less urgent than 999.

6. CYP Haven: Also worth noting is CYP Haven in Epsom that is open for walk-in support. More information available HERE. 

Online Safety

CEOP help children stay safe online. If anybody acts inappropriately towards a child or young person online (such as sexual chat, or being asked to do something that makes them feel uncomfortable); you can report it HERE.

Other helpful contacts

• Childline: 0800 1111

• NSPCC: 0808 8005000

• Samaritans: 116 123 or email 

• Solace Centre, also known as the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC): 0300 130 3038

New dates have been released for the next two Talking Teens programmes which are fully funded and so are free of charge. These are all online via Zoom. 

The dates are as follows:

Wednesdays from 10.00am to 11.30am - 17 April to 8 May

or

Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.00pm - 13 June to 4 July

If you would like a place at one of the above workshops, please email sjenns@roseberyschool.co.uk .

Top tips for parents/carers to encourage open conversations have been produced by National College. You can view these by clicking HERE.

The Specsavers Surrey Youth Games offers young people an opportunity to keep active and healthy in the Spring. You can click HERE to search by town or postcode to see what's on offer near you. The 6-8 weeks of activity training kick off across 9 of Surrey’s boroughs and districts (excluding Tandridge and Surrey Heath) after Easter.

All our coaches have been handpicked to be friendly and supportive (the emphasis is on having fun and taking part). There’s so much on offer for 7-16 year olds, including:

• Dance

• Judo

• Girls’ Touch Rugby

• Boxing

• The Run, Ride, Row Challenge

• Boccia (a type of seated bowls accessible to all)

• Street Basketball

• Tennis

Families love the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games, and here are just a few quotes from parents and children alike:

• “My daughter absolutely loved every week from the first time.” - Parent

• “My son looked forward to attending every session.” - Parent

• “The other kids are all really nice. I’ve made friends I didn’t know before.” - Charlie, 12

Click HERE to book your place now.

Heads of Year have been recognising the achievements of many students in assemblies this week and it is a pleasure to highlight the following students who have been nominated by teaching colleagues this week.

Ms Wiggins has nominated Lucy C and Ivy C 7MY, Ciara M 7CY, Grace B and Annabelle S 7MX, Elodie S 8MY, Millie D and Janae M 8PY, Christina C 7CX, Rosie H 11PY, Lois S, Amina K, Melissa N and Sofia M 8PX and for their excellent entries into the Royal Academy Young Artists competition.

Year 7

Ms Babo has nominated Emilia F, Caitlin H, Georgia J, Alexis K-N, Ciara M, Poppie M, Rosa M, MJ M, Pippa R, Molly S, Freya W and Jude Y 7CY for completing their Spanish homework to the highest standards and for always being determined to excel, Mrs Callaghan has nominated Sarina A, Zara C, Chloe D, Aurelia E, Beth G, Elise J, Emily K, Olivia L, Aria M, Alice M, Aphra N, Moriah Q, Daisy R, Amelia T, Lucy T, Grace W, Esme E, Grace E, Eva C, Sarah M and Emily M 7PX for always coming to History with an excellent attitude to learning, Grace G and Ritaj A 7PX for their infectious enthusiasm for History and Hailey L 7PX for her proactive approach to revision and excellent attitude in general, Miss Fielding has nominated Jude Y, Anna B, Neve K, Annabelle P and Pippa R 7CY for their excellent discussions and for trying hard to develop their knowledge of a range of skills to implement into games, Daisy M and Flo S 7CX for their excellent contributions to House Cheer and Naomi F, Caitlyn K, Lily M, Alyssia P and Lilly T 7CX for their effort and concentration every lesson, for trying hard and for being brave in their dance routine discussions.

Year 8

Ms Wiggins has nominated Mariam E and Ava W 8EX for their outstanding work in Art, Miss Fielding has nominated Kate S and Bella P 8MX and Evie D and Evelyn W 8CX for their excellent leadership of their House Cheer routine, Francesca B and Megan H 8MY for trying their best as well as being kind and supportive of other students, Chloe T 8MY for her improved attitude in PE and for trying really hard to focus and applying her knowledge of the sport to game play and Amelia H and Auguste M 8MX for their excellent contributions in lessons. Mrs Callaghan has nominated Rosie H 8EY for her well-organised and proactive approach to homework, Bethan L 8EY for her well-considered contribution to class discussion, Katherine M and Sienna M 8EY for their conscientious approach to History, Afsa R 8EY for her infectious enthusiasm in History and Freya P 8EY for her thoughtful answers, Khadija A, Poppy A, Sophie-Anne B, Imogen E, Mariam E, Rosa F, Rose H-L, Grace H, Zuzanna K, Katelyn L, Sophia M-B, Isla P, Rebecca P, Cara V W, Lottie V and Ava W 8EX and Olivia B, Annabelle B, Ruby B, Abbie B, Skala C, Zaynab H, Cleide M, Fern M, Abihail P, Kate S, Kaylee S and Lesley T 8MX for always having a great attitude to learning in History.

Year 9

Ms Babo has nominated Amber C, Merryn H, Melina A, Phoebe C, Rebekah K, Yasmin N, Jemima S, Hazel S and Hannah T 9CX, Abi G, Sophie M, Emilie P, Ella P and Isabelle J 9PX, Abigail W, Ava T and Jenna V D I 9MX for their impressive performance in the French speaking assessment, Sabrina T 9MX for the amazing progress she has made in French and for the determination she has demonstrated this half term and Miss Fielding has nominated Jemima S, Hannah H, Evie C and Amber C 9CX for trying hard in every lesson, for being brave in contributing answers to discussion and Elizabeth B and Bella Rae B 9CX for their excellent leadership of and contribution to House Cheer.

Year 11 

Miss Fielding has nominated Lydia O and Imi W 11CY for their excellent reflections after their mock exams, Jess L 11MY, Jess T 11PX and Ella S 11PY for their thoughtful and detailed responses to tasks and Phoebe S 11EY, Lauren D 11CX and Lucie M 11PY for their excellent progress, hard work and meaningful questions.

Sixth Form 

Ms Wiggins has nominated Marium A 12A and Emily P 12C for their excellent progress in Art, Mrs Dever has nominated Chloe D 13D, Fay D 13A and Holly M 13E for their outstanding efforts in their A Level Scripted Performance Exam. They worked so hard and produced powerful and compelling performances and Mr Phillips has nominated Emma S and Amelie S 12E, Olivia C and Natasha J 12B, Maeve D 12C, Melody M 12A, Imogen G and Lexi D 12D for running fantastically well organised sessions in support of the Year 7 Drills for Skills sessions in school.