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Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
We are very proud of the 70 Year 10 students who excelled on their practice Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition this week, through rain and shine! I am very grateful to the staff, led by Miss Godwin, who gave up their beds for 2 nights to make this happen. Several of the students on this expedition were also part of the very successful group of students who participated in District Athletics at Kingsmeadow in Kingston. Many congratulations to all students who have taken full advantage of these enrichment opportunities. And in a busy week for Year 10, we were delighted to welcome parents of this year group for their first in-person parents evening this week. We are very grateful that so many of you came in for these very important meetings.
This week we have been marking Mental Awareness Week; indeed, Mrs Jenns has nominated a number of students from all year groups who have led assemblies, have visited tutor time, and have organised fundraising activities for mental health charities. The theme chosen by the Mental Health Foundation is #MoveYourWay, highlighting the huge amount of research which demonstrates the positive impact on mental health of physical activity.
Despite the most welcome increase in the profile, funding and participation in elite women’s sport, 1.9 million fewer women than men take part in sport each week; by the age of 14 boys are twice as active as girls. We know the power of effective role models – there has been a 4% increase in girls playing football since the Lionesses won Euro 2022, for example – but there are still significant barriers to girls engaging in sport including low self-esteem, the impact of puberty, a lack of confidence to try something they might not be immediately good at, a fear of missing out with friends who don’t play sport, the pull of digital and social media which fills their spare time, and a feeling that they don’t belong in sport, in the way that boys do.
In my recent Year 9 option meetings, it was a pleasure to hear a number of girls speaking positively about their membership of Epsom and Sutton rugby and Epsom cricket clubs, their training with Leatherhead FC, their swimming achievements at County and National level, and their love of dance at Lanes and I know this is a sample of the many activities our students of all ages are involved in each week. Sport England’s most recent research in 2023, highlighted that when families engage in sport together, girls remain involved in physical activity for much longer into their adolescence and beyond. The report also highlights that the mental health benefits for all members of the family who play team sports, hike, cycle, run, walk, practice yoga or go to the gym are profound, and that when families are active together, it creates positive social connections, promotes confidence and resilience, significantly reduces ‘screentime’ and fosters a sense of belonging for all. Whilst life has never been busier, the challenge for us all is to model prioritising physical activity for our daughters, and to enjoy spending time together in so doing!
Have a good weekend.
Ros Allen
Ros Allen
EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER
TABLE OF CONTENTS - click to jump to an entry
TABLE OF CONTENTS - click to jump to an entry
Diary Dates - all dates subject to change
Diary Dates - all dates subject to change
Week 2: w/c Monday 20 May
Week 2: w/c Monday 20 May
Monday 20 May - Friday 24 May
Y11/13 Public Examinations
Y12 Matriculation Assessments
Monday 20 May
Y8 House Rounders
Transition Information Evening for new Y7 parents/carers
Tuesday 21 May
Y9/10 Art Workshop
Y9 House Rounders
SEND 'Transition Support' Workshop
Wednesday 22 May
Y7 House Rounders
Y8 Battlefields Trip
Y9 Graduation Day
Y10 SEND Virtual Parents' Evening
Thursday 23 May
Y9 DofE Bronze Training/Practice Day
Y10 (10A/Mu1) Music Concert
Friday 24 May
Rosebery Day
Y9 DofE Bronze Practice Expedition
Y9 Options Deadline
Week 1: w/c Monday 3 June
Week 1: w/c Monday 3 June
Monday 3 June - Friday 7 June
Y11/13 Public Exams
Y12 Student Futures Festival
Y7/8 Rolling Read - Period 1
Monday 3 June
Y12 Higher Education Day
Tuesday 4 June
Y12 Iceland Trip Information Evening
Thursday 6 June
Y12 Cultural Enrichment Day
Thursday 6 June - Friday 7 June
Y10 Geography Fieldwork, River Tillingbourne
Thursday 6 June - Thursday 13 June
Y12 DofE Gold Qualifying Expedition
Head of Year Entries
Head of Year Entries
YEAR 7
YEAR 7
This week our Year 7 students have been exploring the importance of mindfulness and its many benefits as part of 'Mindful May' on the Year 7 journey.
Mindfulness is a valuable practice that helps enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. To introduce this concept, Year 7 spent Wednesday morning listening to music and completing mindfulness colouring activities. This exercise not only allowed them to express their creativity but also served as an excellent way to refocus their attention and prepare for the day ahead. The students responded positively to the activity, finding it both relaxing and enjoyable. It's wonderful to see them embracing techniques that promote mental clarity and emotional balance, which are crucial skills both inside and outside the classroom.
Next week, we look forward to our penultimate celebration assembly to recognise both individual and whole tutor group successes, we are particularly excited to see the merit winners who would have earned themselves a visit from the ice cream van! House Rounders will also take place, providing another opportunity for students to earn some additional house points ahead of the last half term where the cup winners will be announced at Sports Day.
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
7CX: Sandu K P - for always being so kind and respectful to teachers and always offering to help hand out books or worksheets.
7CY: MJ M - for always being helpful and offering to help with things in the form.
7EX: Lucy B - for her resilience! Well done for coming to school and always trying your best.
7EY: Francesca A and Sophie B - for pushing themselves and taking part in a range of charity events.
7MX: Bonnie B - for her resilience, courage and for always showing a big smile.
7MY: Ivy C - for being super helpful within form times and always offering to lend a hand.
7PX: Erica-Jean S - for being a star in a recent PE lesson.
7PY: Amelie G and Neha P - for being kind, polite and always helpful.
Miss Canessa - Head of Year 7
Miss Linehan - Deputy Head of Year 7
For all things Year 7, please check out our
Instagram: @roseberyyear7
YEAR 8
YEAR 8
One more week to go until Year 8 get a much-deserved rest for all their efforts this half term. This week I’ve been particularly proud of our Year 8 Wellbeing Ambassadors, who have not only contributed to Wellbeing Week with a wonderful assembly and form visits, but have played such an active role in all the activities that have been planned for the broader school. It’s a genuine pleasure to see this group of students playing a pivotal role in the Rosebery community and the culture we are committed to ensuring.
Next week also promises lots of enjoyment, and the excitement shall peak on Monday when we have House Rounders that afternoon. A reminder that all students will be taking part in this and can wear their PE kit to school on Monday for this. Miss Morris and I are excited to see the final house competition before the ‘big one’ that is Sports Day just before the summer holidays.
We also have the Battlefields trip next week, led by the History department. Please can you ensure your child has everything they need for the day and is appropriately dressed for any eventuality (including the rain which is currently forecast!). I’m certain this will be an incredibly moving, and memorable trip, and I’m looking forward to visiting with those students who are attending.
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
8CX: Bethany C - for the amount of merits she has and for always doing the right thing!
8CY: Alice M - for demonstrating kindness to all members of the form, being positive, and being helpful to others. Alice has also been praised by her teachers for always trying her hardest.
8EX: Katelyn L - for performing a Beethoven piano piece at Reigate and Redhill Music Festival.
8MX: Annabelle B - for giving up her time and committing to be one of our champion wellbeing ambassadors. Thankyou and well done Annabelle!
8MY: Bea T - for her hard work in lessons and positive attitude!
8PY: Janae M - for achieving over 150 merits - well done!
Mr Pingree - Head of Year 8
Miss Morris - Deputy Head of Year 8
YEAR 9
YEAR 9
The Summer term is flying by and the vast majority of Year 9 are working relentlessly in lessons, ensuring that they are prepared for the assessments scheduled to take place after our half term break.
Before that though, we have an extremely busy week coming up, with our Graduation Day on Wednesday and our Celebration Assembly before then concluding the week with 170 students taking part in their Bronze DofE training on Thursday and Friday.
Thank you to those who have paid your contribution on ParentPay for the Graduation Day, which includes a Silent Disco from 5.00pm to 6.30pm in the Main Hall. Unfortunately, we haven’t received nearly half as many contributions as we had hoped, so we haven’t been able to purchase some of the crafting materials required for the making of student's mortarboards. Therefore, we have asked students to source some coloured paper, card, material, glitter pens, felt tips, etc as well as bringing in glue and scissors in their pencil cases for Wednesday.
In a similar vein, a reminder that if you are happy to donate your child's ‘You Are Awesome’ book, which was provided in Year 7, for a future Year 7 student to read, please send it in to the Year 9 office.
Have a lovely weekend.
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
9CX: Evie C - for her continuous enthusiasm and engagement during form time!
9CY: Alesha J - for her consistent hard work and positive attitude.
9EX: Jenna H - for her passionate interest in Physics.
9EY: Hailey C - for working hard towards her GCSE Chinese.
9MX: Amy M - for her excellent effort in her Science lessons.
9MY: Harmony T, Matilda S and Rebecca D - for being Boggle superstars during Literacy Tuesday - well done!
9PX: Mayah Q - for coming 3rd in the 100m at the district athletics, including competing against some Year 10 students.
9PY: Lucy H - for her continuous positivity.
Mr Waight - Head of Year 9
Miss Fielding - Deputy Head of Year 9
YEAR 10
YEAR 10
It has been another very busy week for Year 10, with 70 students taking part in their Silver Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition. Despite the questionable weather forecasts, and a few diversions, they all showed exceptional resilience and determination to complete the trek. We are so proud of them all!
It has also been wonderful to see so many of you this this week for our first on-site Parents’ Evening. We hope that the conversations you had with your child’s teachers enabled you to understand what is going well, as well as some tangible work-ons ahead of mocks. A summary of what will be assessed, and how your child can best prepare, is found HERE.
As if that wasn’t enough, Year 10 students also represented the school in District Athletics, where their behaviour and conduct were reported to be exemplary. Not only did they show determination in their disciplines, but they were also extremely helpful to younger year groups, showing that they have taken on the mantle of ‘head of the pillar school’ with maturity.
In form times, we have continued to provide revision activities for students to practice their core subjects ahead of the mocks. We have been pleased to hear students saying that they have already started revising, and that some are reaping the benefits of their hard work in the year by being able to re-use the notes they made for previous assessments.
Looking ahead, beyond the mocks, we have two exciting opportunities for Year 10 as part of Activities Week this year. It is phenomenal that over 200 students have secured placements for their work experience week, especially as this is the first time this has been trialled in Year 10. Many thanks to you for supporting and facilitating the search.
Following this, we also have our trip to Thorpe Park, following the popularity of last year’s Chessington trip. This will be an exciting and memorable way to celebrate the end of Year 10, as a group, and I hope that your child is excited about going. If you have not yet signed up, please do so via ParentPay as soon as possible so that we can confirm numbers.
Year 10 have done so much this week, we were almost running out of space! We would like to also congratulate Eve B 10PX for completing The Big Walk for Dyslexia - raising money for a very important cause. Well done, Eve!
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
10CX: Poppy D - for being so courteous and kind to others - not only in tutor time but all the time! You're a pleasure to have in the group!
10CY: Emily M - for always being a pleasure to have in form time and achieving her 75-merit certificate! Well done, Emily.
10EX: Jess A - for doing her GCSE Portuguese exams - amazing work!
10MX: Sophia C - for her hard work in her subjects over the year and making it into the Top 10 for Sparx Maths this week. Well done.
10MY: Iona P and Ida S - for always making the start to the day a positive one, rain or shine.
10PX: Lady Alexandra L - for being positive and polite in form time.
10PY: Niamh K - for her maths advice to others during form time.
Ms Newman - Head of Year 10
Mr Hewett - Deputy Head of Year 10
YEAR 11
YEAR 11
A huge well done to Year 11, who have completed their first full week of exams! They have conducted themselves with such maturity and confidence and it has been lovely to see you all emerging so positively from exams. Well done for all your hard work!
A reminder that there are lots of deadlines coming up. The yearbook and hoody order closes on Friday 24 May. After this, we cannot amend the order as it is an external company producing these (please find the letter HERE). I am pleased to say that there has been a lot of uptake this past week. Also, Ms Wild, who is organising the Year 11 Prom, would like to remind parents and carers that purchasing prom tickets can be done until Friday 24 May. After this date, the ticket purchasing will be taken off of ParentPay. We also would like to remind parents and carers that if you have any old uniform or PE kits that you are happy to part with, please can these be brought in and given to Ms Wild who can utilise this for the PSA.
The very best of luck to Year 11 with their exams next week! One more week and then half term - you've got this!
Miss Foster - Head of Year 11
Ms Godwin - Deputy Head of Year 11
Summer Term Enrichment Timetables
Summer Term Enrichment Timetables
Please find our Summer Term Enrichment Timetables linked HERE.
Crochet Club
Crochet Club
This half term we have started a crochet club which is open to all students to help them have a fun break and learn a new skill. We anticipated 5 students to come along, but were pleasantly surprised when 30 students turned up! The first session was spent learning how to chain stitch, but some people were already ahead of the game and were making mushrooms and bags.
During lunchtime the atmosphere is lovely; many students are helping their peers and giving them tips while focussing really hard on something other than school work. It is great to see so many people enjoying Crochet Club and wanting to learn, even if they get a bit frustrated when starting off, since it is quite challenging.
Anybody can come, anytime, so bring your hooks and wool and have some fun!
Rania A 12B - Deputy Head Girl, Wellbeing
Sports Team Photos
Sports Team Photos
It is that time of the year for our annual Sports Team Photos!
Please could any students who have attended any sports clubs check the timetable and make sure they come along to their team/club photograph on Tuesday 21 May.
Students are encouraged to wear their PE kit for the day and should meet in the quad ten minutes prior to their allocated slot.
Miss Elms - PE Teacher
Rosebery PSA
Rosebery PSA
PSA Summer Raffle - Top cash prize of £250
PSA Summer Raffle - Top cash prize of £250
Be in with a chance of winning one of these fabulous prizes in the PSA Summer Raffle:
1st prize- £250 cash generously donated by The Personal Agent
2nd prize - £100 John Lewis voucher kindly donated by Stevensons
3rd prize - £50 voucher of the winner's choice!
Tickets are available on ParentPay for £1 each (minimum spend of £5) and the draw will be made on Friday 5 July. Thank you to our sponsors who are helping the PSA to raise funds to benefit all the students.
Can you help the PSA to raise £1,000?
Can you help the PSA to raise £1,000?
Once again, The Personal Agent estate agents have generously offered to make a donation of £20 per board displayed outside homes of Rosebery families this summer! The boards will be printed with the message "The Personal Agent is proud to support Rosebery School" and will be put up in the week commencing Monday 10 June and will be removed by 5 July.
We need 50 families to sign up as soon as possible to help us raise £1,000. Simply click on this link and complete our Google Form to register your support.
Pre-loved Uniform - Year 11
Pre-loved Uniform - Year 11
We would welcome donations of uniforms and PE kits from Year 11 students. Simply drop any donations off at the school reception.
If you would like to buy any pre-loved uniform or PE kits, please email psauniform@roseberyschool.co.uk with your wish list.
Next PSA Meeting - Wednesday 12 June, 6.30pm at Rosebery School
Maths
Maths
Lego Robotics Club
Lego Robotics Club
A new club has started for students in Year 7 and 8, replacing the Junior Maths Challenge club, as the challenge has been completed.
Come along to M14 on Monday lunchtimes if you love building with Lego and want to take on the challenge of building and programming a robot that can collect objects, race, dance and more!
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐
Year 7: Dulcie S 7EX
Year 8: Sreeya K 8PY
Year 9: Ella P 9PX
Year 10: Sushritha T 10PY
⭐ STAR OF THE WEEK ⭐
⭐ STAR OF THE WEEK ⭐
Merryn H 9CX
Miss Watson - Maths Teacher
Music
Music
Music News
Music News
We are so proud of Aaliyah-Zaina R 9EY for playing so beautifully at the Reigate Music Festival last week. Those who came to see Friday Live this term will have been lucky enough to hear Aaliyah-Zaina perform Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor, amazingly. Congratulations on your medal! A well done must also go to Zerlin L 11PY, who won the 'Under 18s' piano category. What an amazing achievement. Congratulations as well to Alvina W 9CX for gaining Distinction in her Grade 6 drum exam. Well done!
Miss McCall - Music Teacher
Dates for the diary
Dates for the diary
Thursday 23 May – Year 10 GCSE Concert, 5.00 to 7.00pm, D3/D4 (family & friends welcome to come and watch our Year 10 GCSE musicians)
Wednesday 12 June – Year 9 Concert (9D/Mu1 Miss McCall’s class) 5.00pm to 7.00pm, D3/D4 (family & friends welcome to come and watch our Year 9 musicians)
Thursday 13 June – Year 9 Concert (9C/Mu1 Mr Holloway’s class) 5.00pm to 7.00pm, D3/D4 (family & friends welcome to come and watch our Year 9 musicians)
Wednesday 26 June – Rosebery Summer Concert - 6.00pm start, Rosebery School (more details to follow but come and enjoy a selection of music from the music department)
Mr Holloway - Head of Music
Friday Live
Friday Live
Friday Live continues next week! We are so excited to hear your performances.
To sign up, please scan the QR code to sign up for next Friday.
Sport
Sport
U13 Cricket
U13 Cricket
What a glorious day for an U13 softball cricket fixture! The girls played two matches last Thursday evening against local schools, Ashcombe and St Teresa's.
Despite these being our first cricket games of the season, the girls lost by a small margin of runs, losing 189-206 against Ashcombe, with the Bowler of the Match being awarded to Zayna A 8PY, while Batter of the Match went to Erica F 8CX.
They then, unfortunately, lost 52-40 against St Teresa''s, with Bowler of the Match going to Zayna A 8PY and Batter of the Match going to Caitlyn K 7CX. Well done girls, we are super proud of your efforts and look forward to our season!
Miss Elms - PE Teacher
The Hive
The Hive
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week
Students have been actively participating in activities during Mental Health Awareness Week, engaging in creative endeavours like jewellery making, crochet, as well as games in the Quad and Just Dance. Thank you to the Wellbeing Ambassador team for their support throughout the week. Below are some of the activities.
School Avoidance
School Avoidance
National College has produced a guide on the impact and possible reasons of school avoidance. Statistics from the Children’s Commissioner found that in the 2022/23 academic year, 22.3% of all pupils were persistently absent – a significant increase from 2018/19 when that figure was 10.9%. This lost time can have a notable impact on children’s development, learning and overall wellbeing. Please click HERE for more information.
SEND
SEND
Barnados have an Out of Hours Parenting helpline. This free helpline is to provide advice and guidance to parents/carers who have a child with a diagnosis of ADHD, or those children/young people who present with similar behaviours and who do not have a diagnosis of ADHD or are waiting for assessment.
The Out of Hours ADHD Parenting Helpline is free of charge service that runs 365 days per year from 5pm until 11pm. We can offer a listening ear and advice to ensure children feel safe and increase parental confidence to de-escalate a situation and use strategies discussed to help both parent and child. We can also email our leaflets and other information after the call as a reminder of the points discussed.
The free number for the ADHD Parenting helpline is 0300 222 5755 (press OPTION 4).
We have received excellent feedback from those parents already using the service and we want to ensure that no parent feels isolated and alone in the evenings.
Please click HERE for more information.
Mrs Byrne - Safeguarding & SEND/Lead DSL & SENDCO
External Clubs
External Clubs
Motion Dance
Motion Dance
Rosebery Street Dance classes from Motion Dance take place on Wednesdays from 3.10pm - 4.10pm in the Sports Hall Dance Studio.
All students are welcome and we hope to see lots of you there!
To book your free trial, please click HERE.
Executive Headteacher Commendations
Executive Headteacher Commendations
Many congratulations to the following students who have been specially commended for their work this week:
Year 7
Miss Reilly has nominated Sophia P 7EY and Isla R 7MY for creating excellent revision resources on angles.
Year 8
Miss McCall has nominated Amelie M and Rosie E 8MY for their excellent work learning guitar last lesson, Mrs Jenns has nominated Annabelle B 8MX, Katelyn L 8EX, Violet A and Jade V 8CX, Marisol F and Ophelia G 8CY, Betty V 8PY and Aoife C 8MY for their involvement in Mental Health Awareness Week; virtual assembly, visiting tutor rooms in form time and supporting fundraising and activities and Miss Gallay has nominated Rosa E, Lily M and Jade V 8CX who always come to every PE lesson with a positive attitude to learn and always show kindness by offering to collect up the equipment and put it away at the end of the lesson.
Year 9
Mrs Jenns has nominated Nia D, Chloe Y and Harmony T 9MY and Bella C 9EY for their involvement in Mental Health Awareness Week; virtual assembly, visiting tutor rooms in form time and supporting fundraising and activities.
Year 10
Mrs Miller has nominated Isla M 10PY for the excellent attitude she has displayed in every single physics lesson. Always pushing herself to complete challenge questions.
Sixth Form
Mrs Royall has nominated Lexie D, Bethany H and Hope P 12D, Leia G 12B and Jeevi T 12A for the outstanding effort they put into their Statistics homework and Daniela F 12A and Alice P 12C for their attendance at drop in sessions and asking extra questions to further their understanding and Mrs Jenns has nominated Rania A 12B and Summer E 12C for their involvement in Mental Health Awareness Week; virtual assembly, visiting tutor rooms in form time and supporting fundraising and activities.
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