It is officially Year 7’s final term of being in Year 7, and their last two weeks have been exceptional. Students are spending this term getting Year 8-ready, and last week Year 7 received an assembly reminding them of uniform and conduct expectations around the school site and in lessons as, soon, new Year 7 starters will be looking up to them as Year 8 in admiration. We aim for our students to be the very best possible role models of courage and kindness. Thank you for ensuring your daughter arrives to school in the correct uniform (including her blazer and equipment for lessons that day). In form time, Year 7 have been reflecting on how they will stay organised in Year 8, as well as how they will look after themselves and the habits they intend on taking into the new school year, as well as setting goals for themselves in Year 8 (both inside and outside of the classroom).

We are so proud of how Year 7 have demonstrated such determination, bravery and independence throughout their Summer Assessments this half term so far. They have turned up to assessments prepared, equipped, calm and intent on showcasing all their learning this year. Well done Year 7, we are so proud of you. Remember to ask your teacher questions in your assessment feedback lessons to keep growing and improving. Keep up the hard work.

This week, all students received House Assemblies from their House Captains, sharing highlights of their house achievements this year. Congratulations to Curie House, who are currently in the lead with 64,463 points! But it’s not over yet for Elizabeth, Pankhurst or Malala, because Sport’s Day is fast approaching on Tuesday 8 July - an opportunity for each student to win even more house points!

Year 7 ended this week with an exciting STEM-ettes event, as they received inspiring talks from women working in Science. This afternoon, they heard from a Senior Compliance Testing Engineer for The Office for Products Safety and Standards, a Structural Engineer and Chemical Engineer. It was incredible for Year 7 to be reminded about the vast range of STEM jobs out there and that our girls can do any of them.

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

7CX: Fatema F - for achieving 100% attendance in Year 7 so far and one of the first STEM presentations.

7CY: Joelle N - for being super helpful in form time and for helping to organise our reading books.

7EX: Charlotte F - for her resilience throughout the year - especially now during the assessment window.

7EY: Alice A - for continued excellent attendance and some great participation in recent form tasks.

7MX: Abigail P – for being a Rosebery role model by demonstrating courage and kindness in each lesson.

7MY: Taylor B - for being kind, friendly and helpful to all classmates and towards her new form tutor.

7PX: Evelyn D - for a great start to this half term and for achieving lot's of merits.

7PY: Sophie E - for an excellent start to the half term, for always having perfect uniform and for being kind to others in the form group.

We’re looking forward to our Year 8 trip to Walton Firs next week! X-side will attend on Monday 16 June and Y-side will attend on Tuesday 17 June.

Arrival: Please meet in the canteen by 8.30am
Departure: We will be leaving promptly at 8.45am
Note: Coach lists and activity group lists are different – these are posted on the Year 8 Google Classroom page

Please ensure your child comes prepared:

• Bring plenty of water and food

• Bring sunscreen – the weather is looking warm and sunny!

• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for physical activities

• Phones must be switched off for the day

It promises to be a fantastic day of outdoor activities, teamwork, and fun. Thank you for your support in helping students be ready for the day. This week, I had the pleasure of visiting 8EX during their Art lesson with Mr Hewett. It was a fantastic opportunity to see their creative energy and focus. Students were exploring a wide range of artistic techniques, from sketching and shading to experimenting with mixed media. Many proudly shared their work with me, demonstrating not only their skill but also the effort they’ve been putting into refining their ideas. The atmosphere was calm, purposeful, and full of curiosity – well done! Please see below for a small selection of their fantastic work.

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

8CX: Kimberly K - for always having such a positive attitude each morning.

8CY: Alexis K-N - for working so hard and for being proactive with her revision.

8EX: Amber T - for doing a great job at being so proactive with your end of Year 8 assessments!

8EY: Iona H and Sophia P - for achieving silver certificates in the Junior Maths Challenge.

8MX: Holly DS - for top-scoring in the quiz with a score of 19/20, and Stephanie T - for her growing confidence and positivity everyday.

8MY: Izzy C - for her fantastic performance at the Regional Athletics Competition this week.

8PX: Emily K - for being a superb mathematician!

8PY: Amber C, Dania Moqeet J - for always being kind, helpful, enthusiastic and hard-working.

Year 9 have started their assessment window just as I had expected, with students working diligently and carefully on their studies in the lead up to these. It has been lovely to go into preparation lessons in which Year 9 are applying themselves thoughtfully and giving their best efforts across the board.

One of my favourite parts of the week was popping in on Miss Lovett’s Food Preparation and Nutrition class, who were undertaking the teacake challenge. Year 9 had to use the same ingredients to create the most unique and aesthetically presented plate. I loved seeing the precision, creativity and adaptation in this lesson - well done Year 9!

Over the week there have also been some wonderful things to celebrate. Sophie-Anne B 9EX has recently competed at the National Finals at UKA Premier Medallist of the Year. Despite moving up a category this year, Sophie-Anne managed to make both finals, placing 3rd in Latin American and 7th in Ballroom. This is a fabulous achievement, and those of you who read my entries will know how dedicated and hard-working Sophie-Anne has been over the past two years.

From one performer to another, Milly P 9PY has had fantastic success with her acting exploits. Milly has recently auditioned to be part of a programme run by the Guildford School of Acting. They run an intensive programme with limited places and is designed for young students of exceptional talent who have some experience, as well as a high level of commitment and passion for the performing arts. I am delighted to say that Milly has recently learnt of her acceptance on to this programme and, having seen Milly’s passion and proficiency for acting, I can thoroughly say that it is incredibly well-deserved. I am eager to hear more about the training once it commences.

Have a great weekend!

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

9CX: Jade V and Violet A – for their fantastic efforts in debating and for earning a place on the competition team for next week.

9CY: Eshaal M - for excellent effort in lessons and a disciplined approach to revision this half term.

9EX: Rebecca P - for being thoughtful and engaging in discussions about Romanian politics with Mr Croudace.

9MX: Fern M and Zainab H - for consistently meeting the highest expectations around the school and in lessons. They also achieved the highest number of merits this week - an excellent reflection of their outstanding effort, attitude and achievement. Very well done!

9PX: Quinn H - for their lovely contributions to form time and for great effort revising for their End of Year Assessments.

9PY: Amber S - for being polite and super hard-working this week.

It’s going to be a busy couple of weeks for Year 10, with mock examinations starting on Monday.
Students have been thoroughly prepared during lessons, and from the classes I’ve visited this week, it’s clear how fortunate Year 10 are. The quality of resources provided and the dedication shown by their teachers are truly outstanding. Information outlining the topics students should be revising was sent home a few weeks ago and can serve as a helpful guide for revision at home. I've also been highlighting the importance of self-care and taking regular breaks to help ensure that revision remains productive and balanced.

Work experience is just a couple of weeks away, and I am so grateful for your support at home, ensuring that placements are logged into Unifrog. I am aware that many are struggling to find placements and so there are virtual work experience placements available. The full menu for Speakers for Schools outlines all placements taking place this June and July. Pages 2 and 3 have dates for 30 June to 4 July 2025, but deadlines are loomimg. These include placements with companies such as; UK Atomic Energy Authority, The Big Pitch, Leonardo Hotels, Ministry of Justice UK, CACI Ltd and Into Film to name just a few. We are also fortunate to have access to Unifrog’s virtual work experience webinars which take place at the same time - details for which can be found HERE. There are links on there for students to apply to their virtual placements. Information has also been shared with Year 10 and put onto our Google Classroom page.

Finally, a reminder that Year 10 require a fully equipped clear pencil case for their mock examinations, including a black ballpoint pen to write with, Maths equipment and a scientific calculator. Students will be provided with an ID label to stick on their pencil cases which must be clearly visible for each exam that they sit.

Five weeks down, one week to go! Year 11 have done an absolutely phenomenal job with this exam season and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Next week we have final exams for Physics, Music, Spanish, Food, DT and Further Maths and then Year 11 can look forward to an amazing summer ahead.

On Thursday 19 June, we have our Leavers’ Day celebrations, where we look forward to meeting students onsite for a final form time and assembly. Students should arrive for an 8.30am start, where they will have their final form time, followed by an assembly full of memories! We will then have time for some last goodbyes, before students leave the site at 11.10am. Of course, we will see them at prom in the evening, and we are so looking forward to it!

For Leavers’ Day, students are expected to be in non-uniform, except for a white shirt for collecting signatures and well wishes. Any donations of unwanted uniform would be gratefully received; please label them ‘FAO Amanda Wild’ and deliver them to the Hive.