This week for Year 7, our assembly was a real highlight. The Head Girls and the Senior Prefect Team led an inspiring session, introducing our Year 7 students to the House Captains and the Junior Leadership Team (JLT) for the year ahead. It was fantastic to see the passion and dedication of our student leaders, and Year 7 were encouraged by their commitment to both school and the wider community. 

In another exciting event, Year 7 had the pleasure of welcoming our Taiwanese buddies to Rosebery. Our visitors have been fully immersed in lessons and activities and it has been wonderful to see Year 7 showing such warmth and hospitality towards them. You’ve all demonstrated the Rosebery Way and lived up to our Year 7 motto by being exceptional hosts - thank you for making them feel so welcome. 

On Wednesday, a number of Year 7 students represented the school in the District Netball Tournament. You played with great spirit and teamwork and should all be incredibly proud of your efforts. Enjoy the weekend, recharge, and come back ready for another week of success! 

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

7CX: Jessie H - for representing the school in a netball tournament.

7CY: Laila R – for having zero de-merits and doing the right thing everyday.

7EX: Sophie L - for her excellent return to school after Christmas, as evidenced by the number of merits she has achieved in the last week! 

7EY: Eliza T - for being one of the top three students in the school for merits this week! 

7MX: Rita C - for an amazing start this year, earning lots of merits and displaying an exemplary attitude.

7MY: Sophie C - for being a kind, thoughtful and hard-working member of the tutor group.

7PX: Annie M A - for earning numerous merits for her hard work, positive attitude, and dedication.   

7PY: Aoife V D V - for competing in a squash tournament and showing really good resilience in school.  

On Tuesday, we had an exciting assembly introducing the Junior Leadership Team, inspiring many of our students to think about how they can contribute to our school community. On Thursday, students enjoyed quizzes during form time, with a special thank you to 8EY for their suggestion of a food-themed quiz which prompted a lot of competitiveness!  

I had the pleasure of running my first “Thank You Friday” this week, where I got to meet some incredible students who have demonstrated acts of kindness, supported their peers and who have always doing the right thing. Sharing a hot chocolate with these thoughtful individuals was the highlight of my week! 

I also had the chance to visit 8EY during their art lessons this week, where students were hard at work on their chalk drawings. The effort and creativity on display were inspiring, and I was particularly impressed by some of the detailed portraits that had been completed. Well done, 8EY! 

Looking ahead to next week, we’ll be honouring Miss Devonish’s memory and her passion for kindness by encouraging all Year 8 students to carry out a random act of kindness outside of school. I’d love for students to share a photo of what they did so that we can celebrate these acts together as a community. 

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

8CX: Elsie T - for always being so positive and happy each day and lifting up everyone's spirits. 

8EY: Iona H, Sophia P and Jasmine L - for being dedicated and ambitious.

8EX: Hannah J – well done for achieving merits in class for excellent effort, classwork and determination! Keep it up! 

8MX: Libby P - for her kindness to others and being such a great friend to many. 

8MY: Isla L - congratulations on being selected as the JLT representative for Malala house! 

8PX: Sarah M - for the kindness shown to the Taiwanese visitors. 

8PY: Lara V and Molly U - for positive start this term and always working hard. 

This week our assembly was led by the new fully-formed JLT, with a message of how we can all contribute to the community. We are so lucky at Rosebery to have such phenomenal students who are willing and ready to take on responsibilities, and therefore my focus this week has been celebrating the individuals in this Year group who are showing remarkable traits. 

Firstly, I'd like to congratulate all the newly appointed JLT members, Marisol F 9CY, Olivia L 9EY, Hana P 9MY and Zayna A 9PY who will be each representing their individual houses; Saoirse V D V 9PY, who will be representing the Community, Katelyn L 9EX representing Environment, Shanaya K 9EX who will represent the Learning strand, as well as Aoife C 9MY, Jade V 9CX and Evie C 9CY who are continuing their work with Wellbeing into this year. It is truly an inspiration to have so many wonderful individuals who want to make the most of all the opportunities that come their way. I am so excited to support and see the work that this group do going forwards.   

It was also such a pleasure to invite a group of students to our ‘Thank you Friday’, I was incredibly pleased to have Flo S, Lily K and Sydney E 9CY, Bella P, Kate S, Katie D and Evie W 9MX join us this morning. This group have been invited today for their efforts to not only support others within the Rosebery community, but doing so consistently and looking out for people that go beyond their immediate circles. It is a great comfort to know that Year 9 look after one another and I am really proud of this group of students for how they have displayed this recently. 

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

9CX: Anna-Sophia E - for her engagement and enthusiasm in form time this week.

9CY: Niamh Probert - for always positively contributing and fully participating in form activities in the morning. 

9EX: Katelyn L and Shanaya K - for joining the Community JLT. 

9EY: Emi J - for always being a welcoming and kind presence in the Rosebery community.

9MX: Abbie B 9MX - for consistently demonstrating determination, integrity and excellence across all school subjects. 

9MY: Hana P and Aoife C - for a fantastic start to the term and for being chosen for House Captain and Wellbeing JLT. 

9PX: Alice H - for her recent successes with auditioning in theatre! 

9PY: Daisy L - for having a fantastic start back to school in January.

This week saw the start of our Brave Awards coming through after students having the opportunity to discuss and nominate their peers during form time on Wednesday. The conversations that took place allowed students to hear the recognition that they deserve. For most of us, we are modest and don’t like talking about the wonderful things we do on a day-to-day basis. I hope that these structured conversations allow students to grow in confidence, take risks and take a moment to be brave in their everyday lives. 

Our assembly from the Junior Leadership Team demonstrated this bravery, as each of our Year 10 prefects stood and introduced themselves, explaining what part of the JLT they are supporting this year. We really have some exciting times ahead. 

Year 10 have had an exciting week with trips, with Science Live and a trip to Southwark Cathedral. Finally, it was a privilege to see Year 10 receiving their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards on Thursday evening. Our guest speaker, Katy Parrott, spoke with such pride about her adventures and how she has been brave. She talked through her journey and how she has been on an adventure for her and not for anyone else to see how she can overcome her fears. It was reassuring for the students that she explained how she was scared but kept motivating herself throughout the journey. Most importantly, she said she didn’t ‘win’ or take ‘1st place’ in any of the races, but she was a winner in herself for succeeding.  

It isn’t too late to sign up for Silver DofE as we have extended the entry date to the end of January in the hope that students too felt inspired and want to complete the next steps of the DofE journey. Anyone can take part in Silver DofE, whether they completed Bronze or not. 

Have a lovely weekend and stay safe with the high winds! 

🏅 BRAVE AWARD 🏅

10CX: Rebekah K - for getting onto the 3rd team in Cheer - well done.

10CY: Amber S - for being proud of her achievements in Maths.

10EX: Annabel C, Lottie D and Rosie M - for going for and obtaining prefect roles – we are proud of you! 

10EY: Ava W - for being part of the Future Chef Local Finals - well done!

10MX: Jenna V - for being organised and for signing up to work experience.

10MY: Nia D - for her enrolment as a Year 10 prefect. 

10PX: Beth M - for spending the day at another school participating in the Future Chef Local Finals.

10PY: Amaaya A - for her commitment to gymnastics and being brave with new skills.