It was a delight to welcome our new Year 6 Rosebery Girls to the School at their Transition Day on Tuesday, and I must commend the older students on the kindness and warm welcome that they showed our new recruits, as well as the excitement at seeing students who were visiting from their old primary school! 

We then hosted our New Staff Induction Day on Thursday, and further to my recent letter, we will write to confirm staff leavers and joiners, in the end of term Rosebery News, on Friday 18 July.  

Last weekend Year 10 Students attended a Physics trip to the Euro Space Centre in Brussels. Returning on Monday, the students and Science teachers in attendance had a brilliant time, staying in the Space Centre itself for 3 nights. They completed a wonderful range of activities and workshops, including a Space Shuttle Launch Simulation, Rocket Building Workshop, Moonwalk Simulator, Space Gravity Rotor, as well as a torch lit tour of Boullion Castle. I know Mr Caines and Mr Lowde are very excited and busily planning next year’s trip already! 

Indeed, it’s been a busy week for Year 10, since their mock exams, with the students on work experience this week as part of our Careers & Futures Programme, and 44 of them departing for the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Expedition, in the Peak District, today. I believe Slovenia was announced as next year’s Gold Qualifying Expedition for Year 12, which I know our Year 11 students are very excited about, following the success of Majorca this year. 

Next week is a big one at Rosebery, with two key events taking place. On Tuesday it is Sports Day, so please remember to drop your daughter to the Harrier Centre in Ewell – and not at Rosebery! 

Girls should all arrive by 8.30am and be in full PE kit. We suggest they all bring plenty of water, a packed lunch and snacks – although the Senior Prefect Team are running a small tuck shop, accepting cash and card payments. Currently it is due to be nice summer day, so the girls should apply suncream and wear a hat. They are also welcome to bring picnic blankets, shade, and even share small tents, should they wish, but we would ask that they leave valuable items at home, as at times these will be left unattended, and if they do bring such items, they do so at their own risk. 

Then on Thursday, it is Open Evening, for prospective families with daughters in Year 5. This is also such an important and well-attended event, and relies on our students playing a full and active part. As such, we are expecting all students in Years 7 and 8 to assist as Tour Guides, and departments will be asking for Subject Helpers from Year 9 and Year 10, with Year 12 students helping host the event. The event will runs from 4.30pm until 7.15pm, and we would ask that students arrive for 4.00pm and are collected by 7.30pm. 

Please note that, as a result, students will be dismissed early on Thursday, at 1.10pm – the end of Period 4. There will be no lunchtime canteen service that day, and we suggest that students go home for lunch, a rest and to freshen up, before returning in full school uniform if they are a Tour Guide or Subject Helper. 

Finally, it is the GLF Boundless Festival and an INSET Day on Friday 11 July – so the school will be closed to students on Friday. 

Have a lovely weekend everyone. 

Our annual Sports Day is just around the corner – Tuesday 8 July at the Harrier Centre!

• Arrival by 8.30am – students go straight to their tutor area

• Wear full PE kit

• Bring packed lunch, snacks, and plenty of water

• Prepare for all weather – sun cream, hat, waterproofs, umbrella

• Leave valuables at home

• Travel smart – walk or cycle if possible; avoid congestion near the venue

We can’t wait to cheer on our students!

Please click HERE to view an updated Activities Week brochure, featuring timings and additional information about the activities.

We are excited to share that students across Years 7 to 10 have been invited to take part in this year’s Open Evening on Thursday 10 July 2025, showcasing life at Rosebery School to prospective families.

Year 7 and 8 students are tour guides, helping to welcome visitors and show them around the school, while selected Year 9 and 10 students will support staff as department guides, sharing their subject knowledge and enthusiasm. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop confidence, communication skills and a sense of responsibility.

Letters with full details have been sent home today via Bromcom. Please check your messages and respond via ParentPay if your daughter is taking part.

Please be advised that ePraise, our online rewards platform, will be closed from Friday 4 July to allow for essential updates and preparations for the new academic year.

We kindly ask that students spend any remaining merits before this date, as unspent merits will not roll over into September. Additionally, any rewards not collected before the closure will be refunded.

We appreciate your support and understanding as we work to enhance the platform for the coming year.

Miss Canessa - Director of Student Experience and Transition

Ms Bailey - Assistant Headteacher: Timetable, Data, Assessment & Reporting

The 17 and 18 of July will both be school mufti days. Students can wear their own clothes in return for any unwanted good quality school uniform and PE kit that is no longer needed.  Donations can be handed in on both mornings in the school foyer.  We would like to remind you that there will be a celebration evening on 18 July and therefore any students attending will need to wear their school uniform.

We will be holding a Pre-loved Uniform sale on Friday 25 July at 3.15pm in the school hall (entrance to the sale via the side fire exits). All items sold will be on a first-come first-served basis.

Ms Wild - Student Wellbeing Mentor

DAILY WINNERS

Monday 23 June - Kaitlyn G 9EY - dysplasias

Tuesday 24 June - Kaitlyn G 9EY - trystings

Wednesday 25 June - Evie C 9CY - bargaining

Thursday 26 June - Annabelle C 10EX - gondolas

Friday 27 June - Kaitlyn G 9EY - bedimmed, and Habiba A 7CX - embedded

WEEKLY WINNERS

(w/c 23 June 2025)

Sophia T 12F

Kaitlyn G 9EY

Roselle H 9CY

Mrs Spencer - LRH Manager

We believe that time spent actively engaging with Sparx Maths is strongly linked to improved outcomes in Maths. We also hope that students feel their confidence is growing through the personalised homework experience that Sparx provides.

Here’s a snapshot of the incredible progress made by Rosebery girls this year:

• 552,293 questions answered correctly

• 12,685 hours of personalised Maths practice completed

• 120,849 misconceptions addressed through student-viewed support videos

A huge well done to the top Sparx XP point-earners over the past 12 months:

• Rohini H 7EY

• Annabelle P 8CY

• Sreeya K 9PY

• Anna M 10CY

Mrs Rathore - Deputy Head of Mathematics

It has been a very busy couple of weeks in the Music Department, and I am very proud and very grateful for how many talented, hard-working and enthusiastic Music students we have here at Rosebery. From Friday Live to fantastic exam results, to the Summer Concert last week, they have represented themselves, the department and the school in the best way – thank you to all of them.

Congratulations to the following students who have all recently passed Music exams with excellent results:

• Charlotte B 11MY– Singing Grade 2 (merit) 

• Poppy M 10EY – Singing Grade 4 (distinction) 

• Elle W 10CY - Singing Grade 4 (merit) 

• Mia H-E 10MY - Singing Grade 4 (distinction) 

• Chloe Y 10MY – Singing Grade 3 (merit)

• Imogen D 9PY – Piano Grade 5 (merit) 

There are more exams taking place over the next week or so, please pass on results to me so that we can celebrate the students’ successes.

Together with Art, Dance and Drama, it was a busy but successful week highlighting the importance of the Performing Arts.

For example, did you know that:

• The government estimates that creative industries generated £126bn in gross value added to the economy and employed 2.4 million people in 2022

• The Arts can support child development, encourage health-promoting behaviours, help to prevent ill-health and especially mental health

• Employers consistently look for strong communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability and initiative – examples of all these can be found in Arts lessons at Rosebery!

I was delighted to welcome James Crompton into the department on Friday 20 June to run three DJ workshop sessions. James has been a DJ for 20 years and is the Digital Lead for Surrey Arts. As you can see in the photos, James worked with Year 8 and 9 musicians, introducing them to what it takes to be a DJ and the skills required, and most importantly giving them a chance to try it out. The students all had a fantastic time, and James was very complimentary about “our lovely school.”

Following the DJ workshop, we then had an hour to take our weekly Friday Live concert from it’s usual home in G12 out into the Quad. Many thanks to Mr Faunce-Brown for his help in setting up the equipment, but an even bigger thank you to the students who volunteered to perform: Lesley T 9MX, Riley R-E & Rohini H 7PY, Emma E 9PX, Nicole B 9CX, Amy M 9CX, Olivia B 9EX and Evie D 9CX and Rose H 11EX, Zara S 11MX, Rhea T 11MY and Lauren R 11CX (all Year 11s who came in to perform even though it was the day after their Prom!) 

Rosechella culminated on Thursday 26 June with the Summer Concert, this year titled ‘Together’ - a celebration of community, connection and collective strength. Given the unprecedented year of challenges that our school community has faced, this event was especially meaningful. 'Together' reflects not only our resilience, but also the way in which we’ve come together to support one another with care, creativity, and compassion. 

A massive thank you to all the students who performed so well last Thursday, and also to all of the parents/carers, friends, family and staff who supported us. I thought I would use part of Mrs Carnegie’s lovely email to summarise what a special evening it was:

“Yesterday evening was superb in every way… the arrangements of Coldplay and others were first class enabling our wonderful musicians to shine. I fully appreciate the time and skill required for such wonderful sounds. The readings were spot on, and the necessity and the power of music were demonstrated throughout the evening”

Unfortunately, I was so busy on the evening that I didn’t manage to find a photographer, so if any parents have any photos of the concert, please feel free to email one or two to me! ( dholloway1@glfschools.org )

Thank you for all your support over the academic year for the Music Department, it is very much appreciated. I wish you all a relaxing, well-deserved, and musical summer break.

Mr Holloway - Head of Music

The Year 8 Rounders team put in a strong performance to secure a 16.5 – 12 victory against Ashcombe School. From the very first innings, the team showed great teamwork, focus and determination both in the field and while batting. Bonnie S-F 8CX was voted Fielder of the Match and India S 8CX was voted Batter of the Match. Well done girls!

The Year 9 Rounders team also put on a fantastic display in their match against Ashcombe School, showing great energy and teamwork throughout. Their batting was strong, with several players hitting confidently and making quick, smart runs to build up the score, winning with a score of 11 - 10.5. Fielder of the Match went to Violet A 9CX, and Batter of the Match went to Darci V-R 9MY. Well done, girls!

Miss Elms - PE Teacher

On Thursday 26 June, the Year 7 students travelled to Hinchley Wood School to take part in an inter-school athletics tournament. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation as the girls prepared to compete against several other schools. Despite some nerves, the team demonstrated outstanding determination and sportsmanship throughout the event. Their hard work paid off, with the girls placing in the top three for the majority of events, and several athletes achieving first place finishes in their respective disciplines. It was a fantastic display of talent, teamwork, and school spirit. Please see the results below.

Relay

Team A 1st 

Team B 1st 

800m

Alice C 7PX 3rd 

Edie K 7PX 4th 

300m

Mia S 7PX 1st 

Matilda S 7PX 4th 

200m

Kaitlyn D 7CX 1st 

Molly M 7CX 2nd 

100m

Chloe V 7PX 1st 

India S 7MY 3rd 

Discus

Sophia C 7PY 1st 

India S 7MY 2nd 

Shot

Molly M 7CX 3rd 

Javelin

Chloe V 7PX 3rd 

Miss Dawson - PE Teacher

We would like to share that Elite will be launching a new U13 and U15 Netball Academy right here in Surrey, designed to nurture and develop the wealth of talent in our local area.

Trials will be held on Friday 12 September, and we encourage our netball players to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. For more information, please click HERE.