ISSUE 27

13 September 2024

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Dear Parents and Carers

It’s Friday, the sun is shining, and I have the pleasure of reflecting on an excellent start to the new academic year. Unlike the changeable and disappointing weather of late, each year group have left my colleagues and I hugely impressed by the sense of purpose with which they have returned - with a clear determination and motivation to stretch and challenge themselves academically.

However, despite another Summer of exceptional results at both A Level and GCSE, I want to have my cake and eat it – academic success is great, but the Rosebery journey and experience is about far more, it’s about our girls flourishing and becoming the best version of themselves. To this end, my assemblies throughout the week have focussed on two key words that will form part of our mantra and focus for the year ahead – Remarkable & Proud.

Drawing on the Olympic and Paralympic experiences of Team GB, I have asked our girls to work hard and dream big as they find their remarkable. I want them to be proud of who they are and what they can and will accomplish. For you, our families, this is how I’d like to frame our vision:

“Beyond academics, we are committed to helping your daughter achieve remarkable things, both inside and outside the classroom, so she can flourish in whichever path she chooses. As she progresses through her Rosebery journey, we will nurture her growth into a confident, compassionate young woman who is proud of who she is and all she has accomplished. Our goal is for every Rosebery girl to leave our school standing tall, equipped for the future, and ready to make her mark on the world.”

This will sit alongside our existing mantra of Joyful & Ambitious, where I have asked colleagues to rise to the following challenge for our girls, and for you, our families:

“At Rosebery, we design and implement a curriculum that is both joyful and ambitious, ensuring that your daughter not only faces challenges but also experiences the deep satisfaction and happiness that comes from overcoming them. We believe that learning should be an exciting journey, where every classroom is a place of discovery and delight.”

These are bold words, and we are not perfect, and I am sure you will let us know when we fall short of these aims and ambitions, however, the start of a new academic year seems a good time to state our intentions and how we mean to go on.

I am sure many of you will have watched it already, but if you’d like to watch the BBC’s closing montage from the Paris Olympics, which I used to frame my assemblies this week, it can be viewed below:

In support of achieving these goals, we are launching E Praise with students and families, which will allow students to ‘spend’ their Merits, alongside a revamp of our approach to recognising and rewarding our students - adding ‘Thank You Friday’s’ and ‘Proud Work’ stickers and merits to our existing offer.

And in response to parental feedback, we will publish our Curriculum Overviews on our website at the end of September, so you are better informed about what your daughter is currently studying, what she will be studying next, and in the future, so you can help stretch and challenge her at home, or supplement the curriculum as you see fit.

Have a lovely weekend everyone!

David Lach

HEAD OF SCHOOL

School Fund

We will be writing to parents next week to ask you to renew or set-up donations to the Rosebery School Fund. Your donations make a huge difference to the offer and experience we are able to provide for your daughters, so please do consider giving, or setting up a regular donation if you can – this can be done via Parent Pay.

TABLE OF CONTENTS - click to jump to an entry

PE Extra-curricular Timetable

Homework Help Scheme

Rosebery Dance Classes

Childhood Immunisations

Executive Headteacher Commendations

Diary Dates - all dates subject to change

Week 1: w/c Monday 16 September

Monday 16 September - Friday 20 September

Y7 & 8 Rolling Read - Period 1

Tuesday 17 September

Y8 Parent Information Evening

Thursday 19 September

Y9 Parent Information Evening

Saturday 21 September

Y9 & Y11 Material Matters Design Fair, London

Week 2: w/c Monday 23 September

Monday 23 September - Friday 27 September

Y7 & 8 Rolling Read - Period 2

Tuesday 24 September

Y10 Parent Information Evening

Thursday 26 September

Y11 Geography Italy Trip Information Evening

Saturday 28 September

Yehudi Menuhin (Music) Trip

Head of Year Entries

YEAR 7

Year 7 have officially completed a full week of lessons, and we could not be prouder of their courage and kindness. Year 7 have approached lessons with enthusiasm and determination. It has been a joy to see students playing basketball in PE, becoming familiar with lab equipment in Science, shining with confidence in Drama and indulging in the canteen food at break and lunchtimes. It was a pleasure to meet parents/carers at Information Evening on Tuesday to share our vision for Year 7. You can view the information slides by clicking HERE.

A reminder that clubs and our extra-curricular challenge cards launch from Monday 16 September. We encourage Year 7 to try as many new clubs as possible to help them find their 'remarkable and proud' skills. Well done to our Stars of the Week for having courage and being kind. Keep up the good work!

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

7CX: Arlia P – for turning up to form time every day with a huge smile, always been engaged and making everyday the best day possible.

7CY: Brooke P – for being kind by always looking out for others in her form during the school day.

7EX: Chloe O - for her growing confidence and willingness to help.

7EY: Kayla M - for enthusiasm in all form time sessions and for being very supportive towards members of the form.

7MX: Nora B - for being super smiley and asking lots of questions to the Sixth Form helpers.

7MY: Mae W - for being a helpful and kind member of the form group by showing a new student around.

7PX: Zoe P - for being positive, punctual and kind to others.

7PY: Isla A – for being a supportive member of the form, and for being kind and making sure that everybody feels included.

Click HERE to access the Year 7 Parent Information Evening Slides from Tuesday 10 September

Ms Godwin - Head of Year 7

Miss Monk - Deputy Head of Year 7

For all things Year 7, please check out our

Instagram: @roseberyyear7

Year 7 Website

YEAR 8

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Year 8 back for their first full week from their summer break! It has truly been a joy to see them stopping by the Year 8 office, eager to share their fantastic summer adventures and how their first week back has been. The energy and enthusiasm of our students as they dived right back into the school routine has been nothing short of inspiring!

This week, Year 8 had an assembly led by Mr Lach, where we celebrated the outstanding achievements of the Team GB Olympians and Paralympians. It was a powerful reminder of what excellence looks like and how discipline and dedication is crucial to success. It was lovely to see Year 8 absorb these empowering lessons and apply it to their learning - whether it was showcasing resilience and curiosity in Science, teamwork in PE, or engaging in spirited debates in History.

Not only did students apply these learning qualities in lessons, but they also demonstrated them in clubs as the PE extra-curricular timetable commenced. After so many students attended clubs in Year 7, we would love to see this continue this year, especially in light of the success from Team GB at the Olympics and Paralympics this summer. Wider school clubs commence next week alongside Year 8 homework club, which will take place every Tuesday in OK3 from 3.15pm to 4.15pm, and is designed to help our students get organised and manage their workloads effectively. Keep an eye out for some incentives that will be announced soon.

Finally, we look forward to welcoming parents to our Year 8 Information Evening next Tuesday. The presentation slides from the evening will be available on the Rosebery School website towards the end of the week.

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

8CX: Yube C - for achieving the highest number of merits in the form during the first week of term.

8CY: Pippa R - for fantastic effort with the form logo competition.

8EX: Violet W - for settling into 8EX so well.

8EY: Jasmine L - for her amazing musical skills, playing the French horn with Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra.

8MX: Kendah D - for taking personal responsibility to ensure a positive start to Year 8.

8MY: Lucy Chard - for creating a wonderful form time logo.

8PX: Sarah M - for being so kind and helpful with our new students.

8PY: Lea F and Sahasra V - for settling in and putting in effort during form time and lessons.

Miss Linehan - Head of Year 8

Miss Devonish - Deputy Head of Year 8

YEAR 9

It has been such a wonderful first full week back for Year 9, and I’ve been amazed with how resilient, dedicated and engaged the group have been after a long summer break, it’s almost as if they’ve never left!

I’ve been particularly pleased with how many staff members have commented on the inquisitive questions, and wanting to learn as much as possible in their new option subjects; not to mention the absolute bucket-load of merits that Year 9 have earned, even achieving more than any other year group so far. If the past week and a half is indicative of what’s to come this year, then I will absolutely run out of superlatives by December!

Stars of the Week will return individually next issue, but this week I’d like to recognise every Year 9 student’s efforts so far. I’m a very proud Head of Year this week.

Have a lovely weekend!

Mr Pingree - Head of Year 9

Ms Cooke - Deputy Head of Year 9

YEAR 10

We couldn’t be prouder of Year 10 and their start to this academic year. As those working in a school, we are so fortunate to effectively have two New Year’s - one in January and one in September. For me, it has been a joy seeing how much the year group have matured over the summer holidays. Their approach to work in lessons is remarkable and I have been walking around the school site with a smile on my face after hearing staff say things such as "your Year 10’s were brilliant in my lesson this morning". I wanted to thank you for your support at home, because this doesn’t happen without all of us working together as a team.

Year 10 is a new journey for the students, as they embark the GCSE route and lesson content begins to get tougher, as well as the added expectation of independent study. We will be here to support them when it is required, as well as to celebrate our remarkable and proud moments for Year 10.

We look forward to seeing you at our Information Evening on Tuesday 24 September (please see the letter sent out last week for details).

⭐ STARS OF THE WEEK ⭐

10CX: Elizabeth B and Sophie H - for making such a positive start to Year 10, both achieving the most amount of merits in the form.

10CY: Anna M - for making an awesome start to Y10.

10EX: Scarlett S - for being a supportive friend this week

10EY: Hailey C - for achieving a grade 9 in her Chinese GCSE

10MX: Izzy M - for being helpful in tutor time

10MY: Chloe Y - for always saying good morning and her excellent engagement in tutor activities this week.

10PX: Abi G - for ending year 9 being awarded one of three 'Year Awards' and making an excellent start to GCSE's.

10PY: Marnie B and Isobel S - for competing in a swimming competition over the weekend!

Mr Waight - Head of Year 10

Miss Fielding - Deputy Head of Year 10

YEAR 11

It was wonderful to see you all at last night’s Information Evening. To see so many of you there despite the pouring rain was much appreciated, and we are so glad to have you with us on this journey as we navigate Year 11 with high ambitions and a healthy sprinkling of joy too.

Year 11 have had a fantastic start to the year and their maturity and focus has been commended by staff. The focus and motivations they have found in the past few months is very encouraging and, if this continues, they will undoubtedly go very far!

As Mr Hewett referenced in our Information Evening, last year we collaborated with our Student Voice group about finding the best way to recognise and reward pupils for their efforts. Students felt that Stars of the Week was not something they wanted to continue in Year 11, but we would still like to recognise students and share their achievements with you. As well as ‘Ambition’ and ‘Joy’ being our longstanding watchwords as a school, we also want to add ‘Remarkable’ and ‘Proud’.

This week’s Rosebery Remarkable students are Alison E 11PX, for being part of the team that came 2nd place in the All England Dance Finals; and Chloe W 11PY, who popped by the office to share the wonderful volunteering work she is doing with Epsom Riding for the Disabled Association. We are so proud of both girls for their dedication and talents.

Ms Newman - Head of Year 11

Mr Hewett - Deputy Head of Year 11

Student News

On Wednesday 31 July, the inters team from Ambition Dance Company in Epsom went to the All England Dance Finals in Wolverhampton, having qualified from the South East Regional Finals. Despite not even expecting to get to the finals, the team (including several Rosebery girls) came 2nd in the Intermediate Jazz/Modern Large Group category. Many congratulations goes to Libby P 7MY, Ciara M 8CY, Holly W 8MX, Emma B 9EY, Amy S 9CX, Sophie T and Izzie W 9PX, Alison E 11PX and Immy 11EY.

Epraise

We are excited to be launching our offering of lunchtime and afterschool activities from Monday 16 September. Students will be provided with information in assemblies next week about our new app, 'Epraise', where they can sign up to activities as well as track their merits in a user-friendly way. More information about this will follow soon.

Mr Waight - Educational Visits co-ordinator and Enrichment

PE Extra-curricular Timetable

Last year was particularly successful with a record number of students taking part in a variety of sporting activities and there were notable achievements in Netball, Football, Hockey, Cheerleading and Athletics.

Sports clubs will continue next week and are open to all students. The PE clubs timetable is included below. Please do not worry if you cannot make Week 1, all students are welcome to join at any time. We encourage participation and enjoyment and, therefore, students are welcome to attend all clubs whether that be competitively or recreationally. A reminder to students that clubs at Rosebery are open to all (excluding trampolining). A reminder that you don't have to attend every week and can join at any time.

There will also be many opportunities to take part in sporting fixtures against other local state and private schools. This year we will be entering teams into the District Netball and Hockey competitions, County Netball and Football Tournaments and the English Schools Football Cup. Competitions in Cross Country, Rugby and Badminton have also been added to this year's calendar.

When attending a club, students should go directly to the PE Department, get changed in the changing rooms next to the purple gym and remember to bring a snack and water bottle with them. Information on the whiteboard by the office will direct students to their club, but the PE team will always be around to help.

We look forward to seeing you next week.

Lunch clubs: 1.15pm to 1.55pm

After school clubs: 3.10pm to 4.10pm

Miss Croft - Head of PE

Homework Help Scheme

Does your child need additional help in a particular subject? We have Sixth Form tutors available to help with homework and general tuition in key curriculum areas.

To register or enquire more about the scheme please email Mrs Keaveney at fkeaveney@roseberyschool.co.uk

Rosebery Dance Classes

Join Motion Dance's Street Dance Club. Led by professional instructors with experience in West End musicals, the club teaches a mix of street dance styles, from commercial to hip-hop (including popular TikTok routines). You’ll get to learn and perform dances to tracks from artists such as Charlie XCX and Sabrina Carpenter. Each year, we perform at the Epsom and Ewell Dance Festival.

When and where?

Wednesdays from 3.10pm to 4.10pm in the Sports Hall Dance Studio

Your first session is free - come and try it out!

Who can attend?

These classes are open to all students from Year 7 through to Year 9.

Book your space by clicking HERE. Please see the poster below for more information about Motion Dance's classes here at Rosebery.

Childhood Immunisations

Please click HERE for more information about childhood immunisations/vaccinations given in secondary school.

Flu Vaccinations

You should have received a letter last week inviting you to provide e-consent for your daughter to have a Flu Vaccination this autumn. The deadline to give consent is Thursday 26 September, with nasal flu vaccines due to be delivered on Wednesday 2 October. Please use the link HERE to sign up and enter your school’s unique code: SR137736.

Rosebery PSA

50/50 Club

There is still time to join the 50/50 Club for 2024-25. You can secure your number(s) for £24 each and be in with the chance of winning great cash prizes throughout the year. Head over to ParentPay now, as sales close on Thursday 19 September. Further details about the 50/50 Club can be found by clicking HERE.

PSA Quiz Night

Make sure to save the date of Friday 18 October for our PSA Quiz Night at school. Details will follow soon!

Volunteers Needed

We need a couple more volunteers for Tuesday 17 and 24 September from 4.30pm to 5.30pm to sell drinks and snacks. Please sign up by clicking HERE if you can help.

LRH

Welcome back!

Welcome back to all our students, staff and school families, but an especially big welcome to all the new members of our Rosebery community.

The library is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm from Monday to Friday. Students can visit the library before school, at break and lunch times, and after school to borrow or return books, study, use a Chromebook or a printer, socialise with friends, read or just have some quiet time.

To read more about the services the school library offers and how to access them, please click HERE.

Summer Competition Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Summer Competition:

Leah N 8EX and Emily K 8PX!

Music

Happy New Musical Year to all students and parents/carers. I hope you had a lovely summer break and I look forward to seeing and hearing more excellent music this year at Rosebery.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Lili W 11CX and Chloe L 9EY who have auditioned and have been selected to sing on Kerry Ellis’ tour. Chloe will sing in Aldershot on Saturday 28 September and Lili will be performing in Crawley on Thursday 10 October. More information about the tour can be found by clicking HERE. Congratulations to Chloe and Lili, and good luck for your performances!

Exam results

Congratulations to the following students who took music exams at the end of last year:

Emma English 9PX - Grade 2 Voice (Distinction)
Poppy Moore 10EY – Grade 4 Voice (Distinction)
Elle Watts 10CY – Grade 4 Voice (Distinction)
Chloe Yates 10MY – Grade 3 Voice (Merit)
Eva Lawson 9EY – Grade 1 Violin (Distinction)
Fiona Wong 9CY – Grade 1 Violin (Merit)

I am really proud of you.

Extra-curricular music groups

We will be starting rehearsals again next week, so please encourage your daughter to find out about what goes on in the Music Department. If they are unsure, follow the musical noise. If they are still unsure, then please don’t hesitate to contact me at dholloway1@glfschools.org.

Instrumental lessons

We are very fortunate at Rosebery to have a fabulous team of peripatetic music teachers. Please click HERE to find out more information if you are interested in getting lessons for your daughter. Every week in Rosebery News, I will be featuring one of our team. First up is the turn of Mr Bibi, one of our guitar teachers:

Robin Bibi - Electric and Acoustic Guitar

Robin Bibi is a skilled and accomplished teacher of all styles of contemporary electric and acoustic guitar. Equally at home with Rock, Folk, Pop, Country, Americana and Jazz drawing on material from the 1950s through to the most contemporary music of the moment. He offers the RockSchool syllabus from grade 1 to grade 8 if required. Lessons are tailored to individual student’s pace of learning. Robin encourages all his students to develop an appreciation of all things musical concerning every aspect of contemporary guitar.

Robin has worked at Rosebery for over 10 years and is also recognised as one of the UKs finest modern blues guitarists. He runs the “Robin Bibi Band” and has also worked with legendary artists such as Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Ben E. King and David Gilmore.

Contact information

07980 552048

robinbibi@icloud.com

Sport

Squash

Maja L 12B and India S 8CX both won a Wimbledon women's open squash competition at the weekend. Maja won the B grade tournament and India won the C grade tournament, with both of them winning all their matches. These girls continue to have success in squash and we look forward to hearing about their future achievements over the coming year.

Mrs Hart-McKee - PE Teacher

The Hive

The Hive Website

Please click the link HERE to access the Hive website for information about our available wellbeing support.

Using and Reviewing Parental Controls

National College has produced a guide on using and reviewing parental controls. Click the link HERE to view.

Executive Headteacher Commendations

It has been lovely to see students working and thinking hard in lessons across the school this week. Many congratulations to the following students have been nominated for their efforts and achievements:

Year 10

Ms Wiggins has nominated Abi P 10EY and Molly G 10PX for their outstanding effort and ambition in Art.

Year 11

Miss Haggis has nominated Lilia H 11EX for excelling in and being proactive in her Textiles NEA and Mr Caines has nominated Betsy S 11EX, Jasmine C 11MX, Amelie M 11PX and Serina S 11CX for their excellent practical work in Physics this week, where they were proving Newton's 2nd Law.

Sixth Form

Mrs Miller has nominated Marianne H 13C for completing every single year 1 physics past paper over the summer holidays and bringing them in to seek further clarification, Miss Fletcher has nominated Kate B 13C for showing great determination to improve her overall grade in A Level Sociology, by submitting several draft answers to exam questions since the start of the term. Mrs Callaghan has nominated Annabel D and Micaela Q 13A, Marium A 13F, Nancy A 13D, Esther S 13E and Anagha S, Julianna K and Debbie S 13B for their excellent commitment and effort in Health and Social Care and Olivia C 13B, Charlotte H 13C, Natalie J 13D, Jemima S 13G, Jemima H and Esme G 13A for their outstanding work completed over the summer in Politics.

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